University of Utah College of Science

"The atmosphere in the lab was really phenomenal," post-doctoral researcher alumnus Stanley Maloy recalls of his time in what is now the University of Utah School of Biological Sciences. "People talked to each other and argued with each other and made suggestions to each other. I thought it was the way science should be done." Maloy was recognized as a Distinguished Alumnus by the U, celebrating not only his scientific and entrepreneurial achievements but also his commitment to a collaborative approach to science.

Long Luo, University of Utah Department of Chemistry assistant professor, recently received the Pittcon Achievement Award. At the ceremony, he spoke on his recent work in electrochemistry.

The Utah Legislature has honored University of Utah - Department of Geology & Geophysics professor?Joseph Moore?for “his lifetime of service and dedication to advancing geothermal energy, leading groundbreaking research, and serving as a mentor to hundreds of young scientists.” Congrats, Joseph! See more: https://lnkd.in/gSui5q6G

Using early data from the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument, a team of scientists, led by U of U postdoc researcher Ragadeepika Pucha, have compiled the largest sample ever of dwarf galaxies that host an actively feeding black hole, as well as the most extensive collection of intermediate-mass black hole candidates to date. Story: https://lnkd.in/gSDcWX26

The University of Utah - Department of Geology & Geophysics has been awarded a million-dollar grant from the National Science Foundation to acquire state-of-the-art mass spectrometry instrumentation for measuring isotope ratios of heavier elements at the precision needed to perform cutting-edge research into Earth’s deep past. Chadlin ("Chad") Ostrander, Ph.D. is the principal investigator of the grant. See more: https://lnkd.in/gEzRrSnb

Pearl Sandick has accepted an appointment as interim dean of the College of Science. Sandick, a University of Utah Physics & Astronomy professor, has been associate dean for faculty and research since 2022. She came to the U as an assistant professor in 2011 and is a theoretical particle physicist studying physics beyond the Standard Model, including possible explanations for the dark matter in the universe. Sandick’s move comes as current College of Science Dean Peter Trapa begins serving March 15 as the inaugural vice provost and senior dean of the Colleges and Schools of Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS). See more: https://lnkd.in/gmcf2sew

Tanmoy Laskar (Assistant Professor, University of Utah Physics & Astronomy) was awarded a grant through the inaugural Scialog: Early Science with LSST program to study energetic explosions in the universe, such as gamma-ray bursts from the deaths of massive stars, that hurl matter in fast jets close to the speed of light. The three-year award to Laskar and colleagues at the University of North Carolina and the University of Pennsylvania aims to advance the foundational science needed to realize the full potential of the Vera C. Rubin Observatory. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gNcm47hc

Gail Zasowski from University of Utah Physics & Astronomy?is playing a pivotal role in?NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration's upcoming Roman Space Telescope mission. Named after Nancy Grace Roman – a trailblazing woman who broke barriers in astronomy – the telescope embodies the spirit of women's leadership in science. As co-chair of the Roman Observations Time Allocation Committee, Zasowski continues Roman's legacy of innovation, shaping a groundbreaking approach to astronomical research that emphasizes community collaboration and broader scientific perspectives. Congratulations to Zasowski for carrying this legacy forward and expanding our cosmic view. https://lnkd.in/gUYxYhdb

Groundbreaking research from the University of Utah's Utah FORGE was recently featured in a story by The New Yorker about the potential for geothermal energy in the United States. The Utah FORGE team, which includes several faculty members from the College of Science and other campus areas, is developing new geothermal technology that could make the renewable energy of the Earth's interior more accessible. The project is sponsored by the Department of Energy.

The University of Utah, led by David Kieda (Distinguished Professor, University of Utah Physics & Astronomy), is part of an international team helping to develop the world’s largest and most powerful observatory for gamma-ray astronomy. This international coalition established the Cherenkov Telescope Array Observatory (CTAO) as a European Research Infrastructure Consortium (ERIC). The creation of the CTAO-ERIC will enable the observatory’s construction to advance rapidly and provide a framework for distributing its data worldwide, significantly accelerating its progress toward scientific discovery. When complete, it will give astronomers an unprecedented view of the mysterious high-energy electromagnetic radiation with the shortest wavelength and highest energy on the electromagnetic spectrum. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gcnqzrFv