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University of Utah Hosts Quantum Science & Technology Symposium, Showcasing Emerging Leadership in a Transformative Field

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The University of Utah convened faculty, students, postdoctoral scholars, industry partners, and national leaders in science and engineering for its Quantum Science & Technology Symposium on April 24 in the Crocker Science Center. The daylong event highlighted the university’s growing momentum in quantum research and its commitment to building interdisciplinary collaborations in one of the […]

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April 30, 2026

University of Utah Hosts Second Annual Startup Launchpad

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 Written by: Samantha Everton, Innovation & Research Communications Contributor On Friday, April 17, the University of Utah Technology Licensing Office hosted the second annual Startup Launchpad, featuring panels discussing various topics and resources useful to researchers, startup founders, and others locally involved in commercialization and innovation. The keynote speaker was Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall, […]

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April 28, 2026

Authored at the U: Faculty Book Spotlight

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Authored at the U: Faculty Book Spotlight Written by: Samantha Everton, Innovation & Research Communications Contributor University of Utah faculty members Anna Neatrour, Caren Frost, and Jean Shipman have all authored or co-authored books that focus on different aspects of research and innovation. Each author has worked tirelessly to compile their research and concentrate it […]

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April 22, 2026

Supporting U Research Where It Matters Most

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Research today is advancing within a rapidly shifting landscape—from evolving federal requirements to significant changes in funding priorities across major agencies. In this environment, clarity is essential. In the Office of the Vice President for research our focus is on helping researchers understand what’s changing, what it means for their work, and how to respond […]

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April 22, 2026

Turning Innovation into Impact: New Orthopaedic Implant Gains FDA Clearance

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By Amanda Ashley, Director of Communications for Research & Innovation, Office of the Vice President for Research   Research and innovation at the University of Utah continue to translate into real-world impact. The Orthopaedic Innovation Center has received FDA 510(k) clearance for the CoAptix™ S 7.5mm System—an advancement in orthopedic technology designed to improve healing […]

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April 20, 2026

University of Utah Joins NASA-Backed Effort to Advance Additive Manufacturing for Aerospace and Propulsion Systems

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By: Samantha Everton, Innovation & Research Communications Contributor A collaboration between the University of Utah, Penn State, and Colorado-based company Elementum 3D has been awarded funding through NASA’s Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase I program. The team will work together to advance the science of cold spray additive manufacturing for high-temperature alloys that can be used […]

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April 6, 2026

Where Discovery Begins

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Research at the University of Utah is driven by a commitment to solving real-world problems, and improving lives in Utah and far beyond. That work often begins in moments that are easy to overlook: a new way of seeing a problem, a question that leads somewhere unexpected, or a discovery that opens the door to […]

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April 6, 2026

Image of Research winners capture the spark of discovery

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Top prizes honor the best distillation of research, scholarly, or creative work through a single, striking image at the inaugural competition Abbeylin Farnsworth – administrative manager and assistant to the dean, J. Willard Marriott Library Behind every data set, field note, and experiment lies a story of curiosity, creativity and persistence. The University of Utah celebrated […]

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April 6, 2026

Message from the Vice President for Research: From Signal to Strategy

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March 26th, 2026 Following conversations in Washington earlier this week, it’s clear that the federal research environment continues to evolve—both in pace and in how funding opportunities are taking shape. Our role is to stay closely engaged and help bring clarity to what matters most for our research community. We are seeing a shift in […]

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March 25, 2026