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College of Mines and Earth Sciences
Recognizing our exceptional faculty
May 5, 2022
Dean of David Eccles School of Business announced
April 19, 2022
Rachel Hayes, Ph.D., has accepted an offer to serve as dean for a two-year term.
A surprisingly soft mineral may control how Earth recycles rocks
Mar 9, 2022
Knowing this is important for understanding what happens to slabs of rock as they sink into the Earth, which in turn teaches us about how and why earthquakes and volcanoes happen on the surface.
‘Walking in Beauty’
April 22, 2021
Arts and sciences combine in the creation of a community-based mural reflecting the hard sciences and human nature of art.
Explore UMFA’s ‘Black Refractions’ from home
March 8, 2021
This month’s exhibition-related programs are all available free online.
Mysterious magnetic fossils offer past climate clues
Feb. 1, 2021
New method preserves these rare samples for scientific analysis
Taking greenhouse gas analysis on the road, er, rails
December 17, 2020
One train-mounted air quality sensor can cover the same area as 30 stationary sensors.
Air pollution spikes reduce test scores
November 23, 2020
More frequent peak air pollution exposure was associated with reduced math and English language arts test scores for third graders in all primary public schools in Salt Lake County.
Science reveals secrets of a mummy’s portrait
November 20, 2020
Scientific analysis of an ancient portrait pigment reveals long-lost artistic details.
U partners with Taiwan universities for dual degree program
November 10, 2020
The agreement allows students studying geology or atmospheric science to concurrently earn degrees.