Priyam Patel’s innovative teaching methods recognized Oct 21, 2024 Above: Priyam Patel, Associate Professor. Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics Priyam Patel, has been honored with the University of Utah Early Career Teaching Award 2024. Patel is noted for her innovative and impactful teaching, including active learning strategies and creating a classroom that is […]
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Read MoreHenry S. White – A Positive Force in Electrochemistry From energy storage and generation to nanoscale 3D battery architectures to the transport of drugs through human skin, Henry White’s research is pioneering and highly imaginative within the field of electrochemistry. His work on nanoscale electrochemistry was groundbreaking and has developed into a significant field […]
Read MoreCan commutative algebra solve real-world problems? “When we first study advanced math, we learn to solve linear and quadratic equations, generally a single equation and in one variable,” said Srikanth Iyengar, Professor of Mathematics at the U. “But most real-world problems aren’t quite so easy—they often involve multiple equations in multiple variables.” Finding explicit solutions […]
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Read MoreEach year, the University of Utah recognizes the achievements of members of its faculty with Distinguished Teaching Awards. This year’s honorees include Gernot Laicher, Professor/Lecturer in the Department of Physics & Astronomy. Honorees are nominated by students. Here is what students said about Laicher: “[Laicher] is one of the most effective lecturers I have had […]
Read More43 Years of Teaching Excellence: Harris Awarded Hatch Prize Joel Harris was awarded this year’s Hatch Prize for his outstanding teaching contributions to the University of Utah. Harris came to the University of Utah in 1976, and has continued to receive awards for both his significant research and impactful teaching. Over his 43-years at the […]
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