By: Amanda Ashley, Director of Communications for Research & Innovation, Office of the Vice President for Research High Tech West reflects the University of Utah at a moment of acceleration — where discovery, infrastructure, and national alignment converge. Now in its third year, High Tech West has become the Office of the Vice President […]
Read MoreConnecting leaders in exploration with Utah’s integrated research community. Amanda Ashley, Director of Communications for Research and Innovation, Office of the Vice President for Research When NASA leadership visited the University of Utah in February, the conversations quickly moved beyond introductions. What unfolded was a substantive exchange about how complex problems — in space […]
Read MoreWritten by: Samantha Everton, Innovation & Research Communications Contributor University of Utah faculty members Dena Ned, Caren Frost, Lori Kowaleski-Jones, Nicholas Wolfinger, and Patricia Kerig have all authored or co-authored books centered on marriage and children during their careers. Each author has worked tirelessly to compile their research and concentrate it into text, and the […]
Read MoreFrostByte Defense Technologies, a company that won the 2024 High Tech West (formerly the RAC Grand) Challenge, has successfully moved their challenge-winning concept into a business and industry space within a remarkable two-year time span. Written by Samantha Everton, Innovation & Research Communications Contributor High Tech West: An Opportunity for Funding and Networking High Tech […]
Read MoreAs global R&D investment accelerates, Utah’s research universities play a critical role in economic resilience, innovation, and long-term prosperity. Written by Erin Rothwell PhD, Vice President for Research, University of Utah Global Competition and America’s Research Strength Around the world, nations are increasing investment in research and development as a way to navigate economic uncertainty, […]
Read MoreBy Madison Golden, research data librarian Data librarians Madison Golden and Kaylee Alexander spearheaded the Data CommUnications Challenge, as part of Love Data Week. Students were challenged to turn their data into a story that captivates and informs audiences. Their work showcased transforming complex data into clear, compelling narratives and on Friday, February 13, the […]
Read MoreResearch at the University of Utah is operating at a sharp point of momentum — marked by heightened partnership, national engagement, and visible impact. In recent weeks, we formalized a new agreement with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, expanding intellectual property engagement across the Mountain West. This week’s highlights — including High Tech West […]
Read MoreThe University of Utah is now home to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s Mountain West Community Engagement Office, expanding access to intellectual property education and resources across an eight-state region. Housed in Research Park, the new federally run office reflects Utah’s strong commercialization pipeline and growing national reputation in innovation. The partnership will […]
Read MoreAt its best, research is an act of love — love of discovery, of rigorous inquiry, and of the communities our work ultimately serves. It is driven by curiosity, sustained by collaboration, and measured by the difference it makes in the world. This week, as the University of Utah becomes the permanent home of Robert […]
Read MoreBy Amanda Ashley, Director of Communications, Office of the Vice President for Research The University of Utah has been named to the National Academy of Inventors’ (NAI) 2025 Top 100 Worldwide Universities Granted U.S. Utility Patents, ranking 81st globally with 46 U.S. utility patents awarded in 2025, recognizing the university’s continued leadership in translating research […]
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