SEE OUR IMPACT IN ACTION
Explore these curated monthly stories of how the U is shaping communities and transforming lives in Utah and beyond.
The dynamic science of Great Salt Lake
U researchers are out front seeking to unlock the lake’s mysteries and understand what its decline means for Utah.
Wearable device can continuously monitor blood pressure without the pesky cuffs
Electrical engineers and mathematicians team up to develop and test a smartwatch that tracks electrical properties of pulsating blood.
Documenting the impact of Westside Leadership Institute
Graduates and nonprofit organizations have benefited from the education, mentorship and sense of community fostered by the program.
Meeting the moment: Climate science, solutions and policy
Fourth annual Wilkes Climate Summit yearns for confidence, political unity and solutions.
Mapping carbon from ABoVE
Rapid warming in Arctic and boreal regions may transform forests and tundra from carbon sinks into carbon sources. Two U-led studies improve biomass mapping to better assess whether northern ecosystems will continue to mitigate—or begin to accelerate—climate change.
Could geothermal be nation’s cheapest power?
University of Utah President Taylor Randall leads a panel exploring geothermal, especially in Utah where U researchers develop technologies to scale up the clean energy source.