College News
Imaging Meets Electrophysiology
College of Engineering Researchers Partner with School of Medicine Researchers to Revolutionize Treatment for Heart Disorders Read more »
Featured in Discover Magazine
"Amazing Science Projects from Around the Globe" - Discover Magazine story about exoskeleton device designed by University of Utah spinoff company, Sarcos (now Raytheon). Read more »
New USTAR Faculty
Tolga Tasdizen joins the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
and Scientific Computing and Imaging Institute.
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Pixar President is New Engineering Council Chair
Edwin E. Catmull, Ph.D., President of Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios, is the new chair of the University of Utah Engineering National Advisory Council. Read more »
Students Learn to 'INVENT!'
In Dr. Patrick Kiser's freshman bioengineering class, students develop new ideas for inventions such as reducing muscle atrophy in knee brace users, protecting patients from injury during seizures, and safely controlling bleeding after surgery. Read more »
Utah's Water Quality
Ramesh Goel, an assistant professor in Civil and Environmental Engineering, is seeking to advance the treatment of wastewater and remove pollutants from Utah's waters. Read more »
Putting Things nFocus
A tiny camera that works like the human eye. Ever wondered why even really good cell phone cameras can't compare to a real camera? This is because space is required to move the lenses for best focus and zoom. That's where the eye concept comes in. Read more »
The Mechanics of Robotics
As he advances the basic science of robotics, Dr. Stephen Mascaro hopes his research may one day enable robots to become more humanlike. Read more »
Optics and Microarrays
Improving information transmission and microarray technology. A look at the research of Dr. Steven Blair in Electrical and Computer Engineering. Read more »
Distinguished Professor
Bioengineer Richard Normann is named a Distinguished Professor at the University of Utah. Read more »
Blending Technology and Medicine
Utah Science Technology and Research Initiative (USTAR) at the University of Utah is leading to the development of biomedical device innovation in the areas of cancer and epilepsy research. Read more »
Utah Spinoff
A look at Utah-based Sarcos (now Raytheon) research company founded by Distinguished Professor of Mechanical Engineering Steven Jacobsen. Read more »
Eminent Innovators
USTAR Bioengineering Professor John White joins the U as part of the university's and state of Utah's effort to build our 'knowledge economy.' Read more »
Clear the Air
Burying and storing carbon dioxide in the earth may not only fight global warming but also assist in oil recovery. A look at the research of USTAR hire Brian McPherson, Civil and Environmental Engineering Professor at the U. Read more »
New Approaches to Preventing HIV
Bioengineering Professor Patrick Kiser is testing new drug delivery systems to stop the spread of HIV infection at the source. Read more »
Steve Parker a Member of DARPA
Professor Steve Parker from the U's School of Computing has been selected a member of the Pentagon's Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency's (DARPA) Computer Science Study Group. Read more »
Nanotechnology
Feng Liu, a professor in Materials Science and Engineering, is designing innovative devices as small as a few atoms. Read more »
Brain Imaging
USTAR Professor Guido Gerig's neuroimaging studies reveal autism in early brain development. Read more »
Medical Diagnostics
USTAR Professor Marc Porter is developing novel nanotechnology biosensors for early detection of disease. Read more »
Laboratory Innovation
Chemical Engineering Professor Terry Ring invents automated thawing and mixing workcell to improve laboratory workflow. Read more »
Stopping Traffic
New U study shows that drivers on cell phones slow traffic, create lengthier commutes for everyone. Read more »
Graduating With Honors
Graduates in the honors program receive recognition for their research. Read more »