Passion vs Obligation April 14, 2025 Above: Nia Brooks When pursuing a degree, the large list of requirements to earn that designation can sometimes feel like an obligation. Some pursue research experience just to check a box, while many others take certain classes solely to fill an elective. But many programs have recognized the value […]
Read MoreHumans of the U: Megan DuVal January 29, 2025 Above: Megan Duval in the Longino lab, School of Biological Sciences “Through research, I’ve been able to find a community at the U, build relationships with mentors, learn valuable research skills and I’ve worked with some really amazing ants in some really cool places! I first […]
Read MoreACCESS SCHOLARS: Breaking Tradition January 27, 2025 Above: Jackie Timothy with friends in ice cave, Mendenhall Glacier, Alaska Picture a college student. What comes to mind? Tradition paints a picture of a teenager fresh out of high school, eagerly taking their next step forward in life. A picture of a striking new horizon, balancing a […]
Read MoreACCESS Scholar, America Cox November 20, 2024 Above: America Cox The start of college can be an uncertain time for many students, and the journey to discovering your passion is not always easy. America Cox, a senior at the U and an alumni of the ACCESS Scholars program, was no stranger to this feeling. It […]
Read MoreACCESS Scholar, Ella Bleak November 18, 2024 Above: Ella Bleak Ella Bleak’s journey as a self-proclaimed science nerd started at a young age. Her inner nerd was fostered by high school chemistry and biology teachers, and having a professor in developmental biology with a PhD from the U as a neighbor didn’t hurt, either. That […]
Read MoreACCESS Scholar, Kate Anderson October 1, 2024 Above: Kate Anderson Undergraduate Kate Anderson has her sights set far, another planet to be exact. After a year of research in the ACCESS Scholars program, she is one step closer to her dream of becoming a NASA astronaut. Anderson grew up in Las Vegas, Nevada, and had […]
Read MoreACCESS: The INVISible scaffolding June 13, 2024 Above: Audrey Glende “I think teaching people that it’s okay to need breaks, to not know what’s next, to give room to learn and change is the most important thing to build an accepting environment like that.” Transitioning from high school to college can be challenging in ideal […]
Read More‘ACCESS’ing Geology & Geophysics ACCESS Scholars faculty liaison, Sarah Lambart, initially got involved in the program because she wanted to host students in her lab. An Assistant Professor in Geology & Geophysics at the University of Utah, Lambart wanted to offer hands-on activity in small research projects that students could actually work on during the […]
Read MoreACCESS: A Tale of Two REsearchers The first thing Isabella Scalise noticed when she joined the 2022 ACCESS Scholars program was a feeling of empowerment. How could she not? Surrounded by a cohort of ambitious scientists-in-training, and under the supervision of women ecstatic to help her find success in her passions, Isabella was taking […]
Read MoreMargaret Call: Pathfinder Finding your path in life is rarely as simple as a 90-minute coming-of-age movie might suggest. It’s often slow, requires a good deal of trial and error, and can persist deep into the stages of a person’s life. Margaret Call found herself facing this age-old dilemma while sitting in […]
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