Jay Quade, Distinguished Alumnus May 6, 2025 Above: From left: Cari Johnson, Marjorie Chan, Thure Cerling, Jay Quade, Barba (Quade’s wife), Kip Solomon, Peter Lippert The Department of Geology and Geophysics is thrilled to present Jay Quade, Ph.D. ’90, with the 2025 Distinguished Alumni award. One of the outstanding field geologists of the modern […]
Read MorePassion 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 MoreTaking it to the startup slopes Above: Thomas Tang Thomas Wei-Tsu Tang, BS’94 in physics, is an extraordinary competitor. A two-time Olympian in alpine skiing (Calgary, 1988 and Albertville, 1992), he has also competed in a World Cup and a World Championship in skiing. “I am proud to be an Olympian,” says Tang. “Elite […]
Read More2023 Distinguished Alumni, Chemistry November 2023 Above: Roger Leach, Amy Barrios, Mitch Johnson and Zlatko Bačić Four alumni have been honored as distinguished alumni for 2023 in the Department of Chemistry. Zlatko Bačić: Tectonic Science “When two people limited to different ways of thinking come together, you have a synergy that couldn’t exist otherwise,” […]
Read MorePioneer in Sustainable Mining Denee Hayes Joins College Leadership Team October 31, 2024. Above: Denee Hayes. Credit: Todd Anderson The University of Utah College of Science has announced that Denee Hayes has been selected as its newest Senior Fellow. In this role, Hayes will advise the College on issues relating to energy and the environment, […]
Read MorePete Johnson, An Abundant Source of Energy October 8, 2024 Above: Pete Johnson. Credit: courtesy of Pete Johnson Pete Johnson, BA’03 physics, is a source of boundless energy. At just 45, the husband and father of four has earned a master’s degree in mechanical engineering at Stanford, founded and built several leading companies, worked […]
Read MoreFIELDING NORTON NAMED COLLEGE OF SCIENCE SENIOR FELLOW September 24, 2024. Above: Fielding Norton. Credit: Todd Anderson Climate physicist, insurtech venture advisor and former reinsurance executive Fielding Norton III joins the College’s Leadership Team. The University of Utah College of Science has announced that Fielding Norton has been appointed to the role of Senior Fellow. […]
Read MoreAvalanche Escape Artist September 4, 2024 Above: Ron Perla in the 1960s at a creep gage, built by U Geophysics’ Bob Smith and team, ready to be covered with snow on a test slope next to the Alta Avalanche Study Center. “I out-swam a size three avalanche down a gulley that had been artillery blasted,” […]
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