Tim Hawkes named senior fellow of College of Science
In addition to advising college leadership, Hawkes will serve on the executive advisory board for the Wilkes Center.
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Wilkes Climate Summit 2023
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The inaugural two-day gathering brings together people, science and innovation to accelerate climate solutions, and finalists for the historic $1.5 million Wilkes Center Climate Prize at the University of Utah.
Read MoreDirty downpour
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A storm left people’s cars and clothes covered in muddy residue. The culprit was dust. McKenzie Skiles, assistant professor of geography, explained how it happened.
Read MoreThe future of the Great Salt Lake
Scientists, water policy experts, politicians and community leaders discussed the future of the Great Salt Lake at the Wallace Stegner Center 28th Annual Symposium.
Read MoreU contributes to strike team studying how to save Great Salt Lake
The 22-member team, including six members from the U, studied the lake’s current condition and summarized policy recommendations to restore the lake’s health.
Read MoreTax cuts, education and the Great Salt Lake
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A guide for what to expect from Gov. Spencer Cox’s proposals in this year’s legislative session.
Read MoreBig ideas, big bucks
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The Wilkes Climate Prize at the U will award $1.5 million annually to a proposal to combat climate change from all sectors.
Read More$1.5M Wilkes Center Climate Prize announced
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Utah donors contributed to the global prize to support science, education and entrepreneurial and practical solutions to climate change.
Read MoreBeyond the story: Great Salt Lake in the New York Times
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The question is whether or not the lake has passed its ecological threshold.
Read MoreWhat is the Wilkes Center for Climate Science and Policy?
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A generous $20 million gift from Clay and Marie Wilkes will leverage the U’s location and interdisciplinary knowledge to address the immense challenges of climate change.
Read MoreBacked by $20M gift, U launches the Wilkes Center for Climate Science and Policy
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The new center will promote research, study effective public policies and propose entrepreneurial business solutions to combat the threats that climate change poses.
Read MoreThe future of Great Salt Lake
Scientists, lawmakers and lake advocates discuss data-driven solutions to the lake’s critical problems.
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