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Imaging Meets Electrophysiology

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

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

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

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!'

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

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

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

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

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

Distinguished Professor

Bioengineer Richard Normann is named a Distinguished Professor at the University of Utah. Read more »


Blending Technology and Medicine

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nanotechnology

Feng Liu, a professor in Materials Science and Engineering, is designing innovative devices as small as a few atoms. Read more »


Brain Imaging

Brain Imaging

USTAR Professor Guido Gerig's neuroimaging studies reveal autism in early brain development. Read more »


Medical Diagnostics

Medical Diagnostics

USTAR Professor Marc Porter is developing novel nanotechnology biosensors for early detection of disease. Read more »


Laboratory Innovation

Laboratory Innovation

Chemical Engineering Professor Terry Ring invents automated thawing and mixing workcell to improve laboratory workflow. Read more »


Stopping Traffic

Stopping Traffic

New U study shows that drivers on cell phones slow traffic, create lengthier commutes for everyone. Read more »


Graduating With Honors

Graduating With Honors

Graduates in the honors program receive recognition for their research. Read more »