Mar. 12, 2018— In 1991, University of Utah chemist Joel Miller developed the first magnet with carbon-based, or organic, components that was stable at room temperature. It was a great advance in magnetics, and he’s been exploring the applications ever since. Twenty-five years later, physicists Christoph Boehme and Valy Vardeny demonstrated a method to convert […]
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U professors honored by Ecological Society of America
Three University of Utah biology professors have been honored for their contributions to ecology. Frederick Adler and Phyllis Coley were elected fellows of the Ecological Society of America (ESA), and William Anderegg was named an Early Career Fellow. Fellows are members of ESA who have made outstanding contributions to a wide range of fields served by […]
U School of Dance combines live orchestra with new works
The University of Utah School of Dance’s second annual Gala concert, held March 16-17 at 7:30 p.m. at Kingsbury Hall, will showcase both ballet and modern programs featuring live music by the University of Utah Philharmonia, led by Robert Baldwin. The event will include new works from special guests Michele Wiles, artist and former principal […]
U CO2 sensor network shows effects of metro growth
In February 2001, before the Olympic cauldron in Salt Lake City roared to life and focused the world’s spotlight on Utah, scientists at the University of Utah placed the first of several carbon dioxide (CO2) sensors atop a building on campus. CO2 is a key greenhouse gas leading to anthropogenic climate change, with cities around […]
U students present research on Capitol Hill
Undergraduate students at the University of Utah will showcase their research for Utah lawmakers and the general public on Wednesday, Feb. 28 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the rotunda of the Utah State Capitol. Research on Capitol Hill, now in its 18th year, gives lawmakers and the public a glimpse of the breadth […]
Statement on passing of philanthropist Ian Cumming
The University of Utah was saddened to learn of the passing of Ian Cumming. Ian generously shared his time, business acumen, wisdom and financial resources with the university and leaves a tremendous legacy across our campus and to the people of Utah. Our condolences go out to Annette and his family. Ian will be remembered […]
Reaching the breaking point
To better understand why many elderly people are prone to break a bone in a fall (known as bone fragility fractures), perhaps doctors and researchers should look at the human skeleton in much the same way civil engineers analyze buildings and bridges, according to a new study from a University of Utah mechanical engineering professor. […]
Ruth V. Watkins named 16th president of the University of Utah
The Utah State Board of Regents has selected Ruth V. Watkins as the 16th president of the University of Utah. Watkins is the first woman to lead the University of Utah — the state’s oldest, largest and only Research 1 higher education institution — in its 168-year history. (Jerilyn S. McIntyre served as interim president […]
Climate change and snowmelt – turn up the heat, but what about humidity?
It’s said on sticky summer days: “It’s not the heat, it’s the humidity.” That holds true in the winter too, and could hold the key to the future of snowpack and water resources in the American West. In a new study published today in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, University of Utah […]
New U podcast: Secrets of the Campus Cadavers
On April 20, 2016, University of Utah historical architect Charles Shepherd found something unexpected at an excavation site on Presidents Circle. At first glance in the morning light, he thought it might have been a rock. Closer inspection made it clear, though, that it was a human skull. The skull was just one of more […]