By Jakob D. Jensen, Senior Associate Vice President for Research This is the second installment in “Distance,” a four-part series exploring how University of Utah research is addressing—and illuminating—the distances that shape life across the American West. Some medical emergencies leave little room for delay. A heart attack. A traumatic injury. Severe blood loss. In […]
Read MoreBy Jakob D. Jensen, Senior Associate Vice President for Research This is the first installment in “Distance,” a four-part series exploring how University of Utah research is addressing—and illuminating—the distances that shape life across the American West. The first challenge of the American West is distance. For generations, a trip to town might take an […]
Read MoreU researchers will advance next-generation geothermal technologies through field-scale testing and exploration in partnership with industry University of Utah researchers are taking a leading role in a new national effort to expand geothermal energy development, with two U projects selected by the U.S. Department of Energy for field-scale testing and geothermal exploration. Researchers at the […]
Read MoreThe University of Utah’s College of Fine Arts proudly presents the third annual CFA Research Week, celebrating the depth, rigor, and societal impact of scholarship produced by our faculty, staff, and students. This week‑long series of events highlights the varied forms of inquiry, experimentation, and knowledge production that define our disciplines, offering a public platform for research that advances […]
Read MoreWritten by: Samantha Everton, Innovation & Research Communications Contributor University of Utah faculty members Josh Bonkowsky, Patricia Kerig, and Katherine Fortenberry have all authored or co-authored books focusing on pediatrics and medical treatment for children. Each author has worked tirelessly to compile their work and concentrate it into text, and the U celebrates every researcher’s […]
Read MoreWritten by: Samantha Everton, Innovation & Research Communications Contributor University of Utah faculty members Kaylee Alexander, Alexander Hyres, and Paul Reeve have all authored or co-authored books on in-depth historical research. Each author has worked tirelessly to compile their work and concentrate it into text, and the U celebrates every researcher’s effort to share their […]
Read MoreAt the Cosm Experience Center in University of Utah Research Park, innovation was more than the topic of conversation. It surrounded the audience. Inside Cosm’s 180+ degree immersive dome, attendees gathered Aug. 11 for Innovation Frontiers, a convening with the University of Utah, the XPRIZE foundation and partners across climate, water, critical minerals and health. […]
Read MoreThe College of Fine Arts has released the 2026 edition of STUDIO, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the creative research, teaching and scholarship taking shape across its studios, classrooms, galleries, theaters, and performance spaces — and the places where diligence and excellence become influence. The issue features stories on art and art history, dance, film and […]
Read MoreA multidisciplinary team will help design AI-powered learning tools that strengthen scientific thinking in K–12 classrooms. As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly integrated into classrooms and workplaces, researchers at the University of Utah are helping answer an important question: How can AI support learning without replacing the critical thinking and problem-solving skills students need to succeed? […]
Read MoreBy Robin E. Jensen, Associate Dean for Research, College of Humanities College of Humanities faculty are publishing books at an extraordinary pace—and placing their work with many of the world’s leading scholarly, literary and trade presses. A book can take years to complete. It may require sustained archival research, fieldwork in distant communities, the translation […]
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