Geosciences is an integrative science, combining many disciplines and touching many aspects of our lives.
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Why geoscience matters
July 1, 2021
Dark sky’s future leaders
April 1, 2021
The first undergraduate cohort of the dark sky studies minor completed the Dark Sky Studies Capstone course with projects that made an impact in Utah’s communities.
2022 ‘Best Graduate Schools’
March 30, 2021
New rankings from U.S. News & World Report are out—see how the U ranked in the 2022 “Best Graduate Schools.”
Revolutionizing science classrooms
September 24, 2020
Graduates of the U’s Master of Science for Secondary School Teachers program engage in intensive research to bring authentic science experiences to their students.
U team offers daily tips for parenting in a pandemic
September 11, 2020
Partnership between the U and Granite School District offers videos to help manage kids’ behavior amid the roller coaster of education in a pandemic.
Humans of the U: Nancy Butler Songer
July 23, 2020
The College of Education’s new dean brings experience in creating deeply engaging and valuable STEM educational experiences.
Persistent inequitable exposure to air pollution in Salt Lake County schools
May 15, 2020
A new study utilized a community-university partnership of nearly 200 PM 2.5 sensors through the Air Quality and U network. U researchers revealed persistent social inequalities in Salt Lake County schools.
U academic advisor appointed to Salt Lake City school board
May 11, 2020
Michelle Tuitupou, from the Department of Geology and Geophysics, will fill the board seat through 2020.
2021 ‘Best Graduate Schools’
March 20, 2020
New rankings from U.S. News & World Report are out—see how the U ranked in the 2021 “Best Graduate Schools.”
NHMU helps students impacted by school closures with Research Quest Live
March 20, 2020
Research Quest Live provides a free classroom experience with professional educators in real time from the comfort of your home.