Finalists vie for historic $1.5M Wilkes Climate Prize
A bean to revolutionize agriculture? Pepto for cows? Ocean waves on the power grid? Smart window coating? Trees that save farmers and the rainforest? Winner announced on Sept. 22.
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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.
Read MoreWilkes 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 MoreGroundbreaking for Applied Sciences Project
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The project will house world-class scientists addressing the country’s most urgent issues and space for crucial undergraduate STEM courses.
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.
Read MoreCollege of Mines and Earth Sciences to merge with College of Science
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The merger strengthens both colleges by pooling resources and encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration.
Read MoreCatalyst for safety
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The College of Science and Office of Environmental Health and Safety have enacted creative solutions to rebuild a culture of lab safety—and it has paid dividends in implementing safeguards for COVID-19.
Read MoreWhy wait? New initiative gets students into the lab early
In 2020, the College of Science will give hundreds of undergraduates the opportunity to contribute to real research projects the year that they step onto campus.
Read MoreNew College of Science dean announced
Peter Trapa, current chair of the U’s Department of Physics & Astronomy, selected as the new dean.
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