The U and the USTAR Governing Authority cut the ribbon on a $130-million, sustainably designed, interdisciplinary research facility aimed at attracting internationally recognized faculty and fueling Utah’s economic development. Learn More»
A study led by a University of Utah astrophysicist found a new explanation for the growth of supermassive black holes in the center of most galaxies: they repeatedly capture and swallow single stars from pairs of stars that wander too close. Learn More»
Each year students visit Utah's capitol to display undergraduate research experiences in the "Posters on the Hill" event. Below is a PDF link to Daniela Anguita's poster, "Earthquake Geology in Neff's Canyon."
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Located on the Dolores River in magnificent red-rock country, the Rio Mesa Center provides opportunities for field-based interdisciplinary research in one of the world's most beautiful settings.
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Research Education provides professional development opportunities for all faculty, staff, postdoctoral scholars and members of the University research community.
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The U supports over 80 centers and institutes serving academic, research, and community interests.
The university's external research funding in 2011 generated $597 million in gross state product, 8,538 Utah jobs with total wages of $311 million, and $31.9 million in state and local tax revenue (reference 2011 BEBR).