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Crimson Laureate Society - December 2019


In January, Cameron Owen of Boise, Idaho, a senior Honers student in chemistry, physics, and mathematics, received the U’s fourth consecutive Churchill Scholarship to study at the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom.

On May 15, Owen joined 657 of his fellow science students as they received their degrees. Some of these students may have fallen short of this achievement without the support of the Crimson Laureate Society.

In July, Dean Peter Trapa assumed the helm of the College amidst a whirlwind of activity—quickly moving forward with former Dean Henry White’s plans for undergraduate research, safety improvements, and a new Physical Sciences building.

On November 6, the University of Utah was invited to join the Association of American Universities, an exclusive group of 65 universities that University President Ruth V. Watkins calls, “the most prestigious association in higher education.” AAU member universities earn the majority of federal research funding and collectively help shape policy for higher education, science, and innovation. Inclusion in AAU is recognition of our unwavering support for science and technology and a major achievement for the College of Science.

In January 2020 the College will launch the initial streams of the Science Research Initiative (SRI). At most institutions, students have to wait until their junior or senior year to get a taste of research, if at all. The SRI provides every incoming undergraduate the opportunity to participate in discovery-based scientific research programs. Innovative programs like the SRI would not be possible without support from Crimson Laureate Society members.

While we are overjoyed by our recent accomplishments, we will not be resting on our laurels. There are many new discoveries to be made, and new generations of scientists to be mentored and inspired. Help us continue this journey by joining the Crimson Laureate Society, or renewing your membership, today. Your contributions make a positive impact on our faculty and students. Thank you!

For more information on Crimson Laureate Society membership and College of Science alumni events, contact Jeff Martin at martin@science.utah.edu.

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Notebook 2019

Notebook - 2019


Notebook magazine presents the students, alumni, faculty and supporters who make up the College of Science.

Discover 2020

Biology, Chemistry, Math, and Physics Research, Overcoming Covid, Lab Safety.

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AfterMath 2020

50 Years of Math, Sea Ice, and Faculty and Staff recognition.

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Our DNA 2020

E-birders, retiring faculty, remote learning, and more.

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Spectrum 2020

3D maps of the Universe, Perovskite Photovoltaics, and Dynamic Structure in HIV.

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Notebook 2020

Convocation, Alumni, Student Success, and Rapid Response Research.

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Our DNA 2020

Stories on Fruit Flies, Forest Futures and Student Success.

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Catalyst 2020

Transition to Virtual, 2020 Convocation, Graduate Spotlights, and Awards.

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Spectrum 2020

Nuclear Medicine, PER Programs, and NSF grant for Quantum Idea Incubator.

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Discover 2019

Science Research Initiative, College Rankings, Commutative Algebra, and more.

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Spectrum 2019

Nuclear Medicine, PER Programs, and NSF grant for Quantum Idea Incubator.

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Summer 2019

Crimson Laureate Society


Summer '19 C.L.S. Update


Thank you for your continued support of the Crimson Laureate Society. Our community of alumni and friends has now surpassed 1,000 members! We encourage all alumni, students, and friends to join.

The new issue of Notebook magazine is now available. Look for it in your mailbox or browse the PDF here. Notebook tells the stories of the students, alumni, faculty and supporters who make up the College of Science.

Donations to the Crimson Laureate Society enable deserving science students to make their education a reality. Most gifts made to the College of Science are under $1,000. But together they add up to millions for financial aid, academics, research, and other programs. Together we can make a difference. Recently, many donors have doubled the impact of their investments by using employer matching programs. In these cases, employers will match the gift dollar-for-dollar, doubling the donation.

For more information on Crimson Laureate Society membership and College of Science alumni events, contact Jeff Martin at martin@science.utah.edu.

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Our DNA 2019

Fall 2019


OUR DNA, the School of Biological Sciences magazine, is published twice a year. If you do not currently receive our newsletter, please us at development@biology.utah.edu to be added to our mailing list.

More Publications


 

Aftermath 2021

Sound waves, student awards, distinguished alumni, convocation, and more.

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Synthesis 2024

SRI inaugural cohort, the U in biotech and stories from throughout the College of Science

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Spectrum 2021

New science building, faculty awards, distinguished alumni, and more.

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Our DNA 2024

The 2024 edition of Our DNA, official magazine for the U School of Biological Sciences.

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Notebook 2022

Student stories, NAS members, alumni George Seifert, and Convocation 2022.

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Our DNA 2019

Featured: The Startup Life, Monica Gandhi, Genomic Conflicts, and alumna Jeanne Novak.

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Synthesis 2023

Wilkes Center, Applied Science Project and stories from throughout the merged College.

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Spectrum 2020

3D maps of the Universe, Perovskite Photovoltaics, and Dynamic Structure in HIV.

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Air Currents 2023

Celebrating 75 Years, The Great Salt Lake, Alumni Profiles, and more.

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Spectrum 2019

Nuclear Medicine, PER Programs, and NSF grant for Quantum Idea Incubator.

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Welcome Class of 2019

Welcome Class of 2019

Welcome to the Crimson Laureate Society.

In recognition of your dedication to the College of Science, every member of the Class of 2019 will be an honorary member of the Crimson Laureate Society during the upcoming year.

Our members are advocates for science, making their voices heard as we work with legislators to create new science programs in Utah. We encourage all alumni and friends of science to join today.

Thank you for your support and participation in our vibrant community of scientists and mathematicians.