http://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/ University of Utah Blog en-us Wed, 13 May 2026 00:46:43 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss OmniUpdate (OU Publish) https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2026/may/range-undergraduate-2026.php Range: Undergraduate Research Journal highlights the research done by University of Utah undergraduates. Tue, 12 May 2026 22:03:04 +0000 CSBS Students Published in RANGE: Undergraduate Research Journal Range magazine cover with university of utah logo Range magazine cover with university of utah logo https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2026/may/range-undergraduate-2026.php https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2026/april/csbs-fac-staff-awards-2026.php The College of Social and Behavioral Science celebrated faculty and staff excellence on April 14th at the annual Faculty and Staff Awards Celebration. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:02:55 +0000 College of Social and Behavioral Science Faculty and Staff Awards College of Social and Behavioral Science Faculty and Staff Awards photo of table with award plaques College of Social and Behavioral Science Faculty and Staff Awards photo of table with award plaques https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2026/april/csbs-fac-staff-awards-2026.php https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2026/april/utah-conference-undergraduate-research-2026.php For two decades, the Utah Conference on Undergraduate Research (UCUR) has brought together students, faculty, and mentors from across Utah to celebrate curiosity, creativity, and discovery. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:42:48 +0000 College of Social and Behavioral Science Students at Utah Conference on Undergraduate Research 2026 College of Social and Behavioral Science students at Utah Conference on Undergraduate Research 2026 Group photo College of Social and Behavioral Science students at Utah Conference on Undergraduate Research 2026 Group photo https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2026/april/utah-conference-undergraduate-research-2026.php https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2026/april/research-capitol-hill.php Each year, undergraduate students have an opportunity to submit their research for a showcase in front of the state’s legislature at Research on Capitol Hill. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:01:19 +0000 College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Students Present Research on Capitol Hill Group Photo of Students participating in the Research on Capitol Hill Event Group Photo of Students participating in the Research on Capitol Hill Event https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2026/april/research-capitol-hill.php https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2026/april/spring-2026-urs.php Each semester the Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) hosts an Undergraduate Research Symposium (URS) featuring student posters and presentations highlighting their work. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:32:55 +0000 Undergraduate Research Symposium: Spring 2026 CSBS 2026 Undergraduate Research Symposium Participants standing by their posters CSBS 2026 Undergraduate Research Symposium Participants standing by their posters https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2026/april/spring-2026-urs.php https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2026/april/career-impact-2026.php Students from CSBS are being recognized in a meaningful way this year, earning three of the university’s five Internship of the Year awards through the Career Impact Awards from U Career Success. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:07:30 +0000 3 CSBS Students Recognized for Impactful Internship Work Across Fields Career Impact awards with green background Career Impact awards with green background https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2026/april/career-impact-2026.php https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2026/april/kyujin-jung-award.php Juwon Park, assistant professor in the School of Public Affairs, has been recognized with the 2026 Kyujin Jung Memorial Research Award by the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA). Mon, 06 Apr 2026 21:47:21 +0000 Professor of Public Affairs Recognized with American Society for Public Administration Award Juwon Park receiving his reward Juwon Park receiving his reward https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2026/april/kyujin-jung-award.php https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2026/march/pecha-kucha-lightning-talks-2026.php The College of Social and Behavioral Science hosted their annual PechaKucha event Wednesday, March 18 at the Hinckley Institute in Gardner Commons. Wed, 18 Mar 2026 23:53:46 +0000 PechaKucha: CSBS Lightning Talks Pecha-Kucha Group Photo Pecha-Kucha Group Photo https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2026/march/pecha-kucha-lightning-talks-2026.php https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2026/march/theresa-martinez-halftime.php Theresa Martinez, PhD, associate professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Utah, studies the intersections of race, gender, class, and culture, with a particular focus on political resistance and social messaging through music and popular culture. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:01:45 +0000 Beyond the Halftime Show: Dr. Theresa Martinez on Bad Bunny Dr. Theresa Martinez Dr. Theresa Martinez https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2026/march/theresa-martinez-halftime.php https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2026/march/neveah-parker.php Nevaeh Parker, a third-year student majoring in political science with a minor in African American Studies and president of the University of Utah Black Student Union. Fri, 06 Mar 2026 22:31:22 +0000 Neveah Parker Neveah Parker Neveah Parker https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2026/march/neveah-parker.php https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2026/march/just-shoring.php The clean energy transition depends on critical raw materials but mining them strains local communities and ecosystems. A new “just-shoring” framework argues supply chains must center justice alongside climate and security goals. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 22:52:51 +0000 'Just-shoring' puts justice at the center of critical minerals policy Satellite Image of mines and the salt lake city Satellite Image of mines and the salt lake city https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2026/march/just-shoring.php https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2026/february/fayik-adbi-2026-olympics.php The Winter Olympic Games commenced in 1924, and nearly a century later, Fayik Adbi BS’20 criminology made history in 2022 by becoming the first Saudi athlete to compete in the games. Sat, 21 Feb 2026 01:32:02 +0000 First Saudi Winter Olympian and U alum Fayik Adbi returns to the games Fayik Adbi Olympian Fayik Adbi Olympian https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2026/february/fayik-adbi-2026-olympics.php https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2026/february/u-athletes-olympics-2026-p2.php Thirty-one athletes with ties to the University of Utah are currently competing on Team USA at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Part 2 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 23:37:48 +0000 U Student Olympic Athletes Representing CSBS in the 2026 Winter Olympics (Part 2) Annika Belshaw at 2026 Olympics Annika Belshaw at 2026 Olympics https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2026/february/u-athletes-olympics-2026-p2.php https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2026/february/aaliyah-henderson.php Aaliyah Henderson, senior double-majoring in political science & health, society, and policy Fri, 20 Feb 2026 22:42:54 +0000 Humans of the U: Aaliyah Henderson Aaliyah Henderson Aaliyah Henderson https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2026/february/aaliyah-henderson.php https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2026/february/u-athletes-olympics-2026-p1.php Thirty-one athletes with ties to the University of Utah are currently competing on Team USA at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Fri, 20 Feb 2026 22:37:48 +0000 U Student Olympic Athletes Representing CSBS in the 2026 Winter Olympics (Part 1) Kamryn Lute Speedskating at 2026 Olympics Kamryn Lute Speedskating at 2026 Olympics https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2026/february/u-athletes-olympics-2026-p1.php https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2026/february/rotc-brigade.php The University of Utah Army ROTC battalion has been named the top program in its size category across the U.S. Army’s 5th ROTC Brigade, a region spanning nine states and 41 universities. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 21:27:40 +0000 University of Utah Army ROTC Named Top Program US Army members in a group talking US Army members in a group talking https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2026/february/rotc-brigade.php https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2026/february/salon-she-built.php How Peregrine Schwartz-Shea Helped Change Political Science Research Wed, 04 Feb 2026 23:22:24 +0000 Political Science The Salon She Built Peregrine Schwartz-Shea Peregrine Schwartz-Shea https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2026/february/salon-she-built.php https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2026/february/banning-lead-hair.php Prior to the establishment of the Environmental Protection Agency in 1970, Americans lived in communities awash with lead from industrial sources, paint, water supply pipes and, most significantly, tailpipe emissions. Tue, 03 Feb 2026 01:01:15 +0000 Banning lead in gas worked. The proof is in our hair. Picture of scissors and some hair Picture of scissors and some hair https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2026/february/banning-lead-hair.php https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2026/january/from-scratch-fireside.php Lisbeth Louderback, Curator of Archaeology at NHMU and Associate Professor of Anthropology, participated in a fireside chat to talk about the Four Corners potato. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 00:56:46 +0000 From Scratch Fireside Chat with David Moscow Farmer and his family Farmer and his family https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2026/january/from-scratch-fireside.php https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2026/january/one-year-into-trumps-second-term.php Some of president’s most audacious cuts have been scaled back or suspended, but a year of turmoil is beginning to show in institutions’ bottom lines. Sat, 24 Jan 2026 00:08:41 +0000 Universities Count the Cost, One Year Into Trump's Second Term University Student Walking at Princeton University University Student Walking at Princeton University https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2026/january/one-year-into-trumps-second-term.php https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2026/january/lobell-liberal-order-world-in-transition.php Steven Lobell, professor in the Department of Political Science, was recently a guest on a podcast hosted by Revecca Pedi at the University of Macedonia. Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:56:34 +0000 World in Transition: U.S. Leadership Amid a Cracking Liberal Order Statue of liberty wearing headphones podcast image Statue of liberty wearing headphones podcast image https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2026/january/lobell-liberal-order-world-in-transition.php https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2026/january/leading-with-vision.php Michelle Camacho, Dean of the College of Social and Behavioral Science at the University of Utah, was recently featured as a guest on the podcast Projecting Grandeur. Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:30:01 +0000 Leading with Vision: A Conversation with Dean Michelle Camacho Dean Camacho on Ron Dichter's Podcast Dean Camacho on Ron Dichter's Podcast https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2026/january/leading-with-vision.php https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2025/december/one-u-rai-new-faculty.php The University of Utah One-U Responsible Artificial Intelligence Initiative (One-U RAI) at the Scientific Computing and Imaging (SCI) Institute has named 12 new faculty fellows. Tue, 02 Dec 2025 00:02:51 +0000 New One-U RAI Faculty Fellows Driving Responsible AI Across Disciplines U Statue on Walkway U Statue on Walkway https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2025/december/one-u-rai-new-faculty.php https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2025/november/indigenous-cradle.php Alexandra Greenwald, U anthropologist and NHMU’s curator of ethnology, explores the innovations that helped Indigenous women balance motherhood with their vital role providing for their communities. Thu, 20 Nov 2025 23:04:18 +0000 Anthropology Indigenous cradles: The powerful invention that changed lives Ancient Cradles Ancient Cradles https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2025/november/indigenous-cradle.php https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2025/november/newfile.php As a proud University of Utah Political Science alum, Colonel Phil Heseltine (Ret.) has built an extraordinary career of service and leadership since commissioning through the U’s ROTC program in 1993. Wed, 19 Nov 2025 21:49:56 +0000 U Alum Spotlight - Colonel Phil Heseltine Colonel Phil Heseltine Colonel Phil Heseltine https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2025/november/newfile.php https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2025/november/2025_distinguished_alums.php The College of Social and Behavioral Science held its annual Distinguished Alumni Awards Ceremony on October 30th, honoring six alumni for their outstanding career achievements, community leadership, and service. Dean Michelle M. Camacho celebrated the honorees as leaders who exemplify the college’s commitment to understanding, serving, and transforming the world. Andrew DeQuiroz Tue, 11 Nov 2025 08:20:27 +0000 Economics|Political Science|Sociology CSBS Honors Six Alumni at 2025 Distinguished Alumni Awards Celebration distinguished alumni group photo distinguished alumni group photo https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2025/november/2025_distinguished_alums.php https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2025/november/christopher-smith.php Christopher Smith is a third-year student at the S.J. Quinney College of Law. He is to be honored as the U’s Student Veteran of the Year at the Nov. 14 Veterans Day Commemoration at the Union. Sat, 08 Nov 2025 00:29:18 +0000 Economics Humans of the U: Christopher Smith Christopher Smith Photo Christopher Smith Photo https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2025/november/christopher-smith.php https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2025/october/conflict-climate-change.php Andrew Linke, associate professor in the School of Environment, Society & Sustainability at the University of Utah, co-authored a section of the study focused on how climate change and health intersect with armed conflict. Fri, 31 Oct 2025 00:31:04 +0000 Geography Conflict, climate change and public health Farmer and livestock Farmer and livestock https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2025/october/conflict-climate-change.php https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2025/october/neighborhood-parks.php Green spaces are a virtue to their surroundings; they improve air quality, reduce extreme temperatures and can mitigate hazards, like flooding. Thu, 30 Oct 2025 00:03:07 +0000 Who benefits from neighborhood parks? Runner in the park Runner in the park https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2025/october/neighborhood-parks.php https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2025/october/caregiving.php In honor of National Family Caregivers Month, the University of Utah joins PBS and AARP to host a free public screening of Caregiving, a new PBS documentary produced by Bradley Cooper. The event celebrates Utah’s 450,000 unpaid caregivers and highlights university research supporting family health, caregiving, and community resilience. Andrew DeQuiroz Wed, 29 Oct 2025 16:36:52 +0000 CSBS Celebrates National Family Caregiving Month https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2025/october/caregiving.php https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2025/october/cost-of-dust-slc.php New research suggests that dust storms coming from the shrinking Great Salt Lake are costing the local economy millions of dollars every year, and the findings started with an assistant professor’s one simple question. Mon, 27 Oct 2025 19:16:27 +0000 Economics New Research Shows True Cost of Living with Great Salt Lake Dust Assistant Professor Albert Garcia Assistant Professor Albert Garcia https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2025/october/cost-of-dust-slc.php https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2025/october/the-poop-pile-time-capsules-of-range-creek-canyon.php Paleoecologist Marti Sorensen analyzes pack rat middens to reconstruct the ecology of NHMU-managed archaeological preserve. Jude Coleman Tue, 14 Oct 2025 22:35:06 +0000 Environment Society & Sustainability The poop-pile time capsules of Range Creek Canyon stains in alcoves of a cliff in Range Creek Canyon stains in alcoves of a cliff in Range Creek Canyon https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2025/october/the-poop-pile-time-capsules-of-range-creek-canyon.php https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2025/august/industrial-pollution.php University of Utah researchers found strong evidence that exposure to industrial pollution during pregnancy can shape a grandchild’s neurodevelopment. Wed, 20 Aug 2025 22:37:57 +0000 Industrial pollution's imprint lasts generations Industrial Impact Industrial Impact https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2025/august/industrial-pollution.php https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2025/august/cango-valley-nmhu.php NHMU paleontologist Tyler Faith's research in the Cango Valley is helping fill gaps in the fossil record. Jude Coleman - Contributor, Natural History Museum of Utah Fri, 08 Aug 2025 18:25:16 +0000 Anthropology South African caves filled with fossil clues to Pleistocene Epoch tyler faith tyler faith https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2025/august/cango-valley-nmhu.php https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2025/august/fulbright-faculty.php Blair D. Sullivan and Juliet Carlisle will represent the U and U.S. globally in research. Fri, 08 Aug 2025 18:07:03 +0000 Environment Society and Sustainability|Political Science U faculty named as Fulbright Scholars for 2025-26 academic year gardner commons gardner commons https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2025/august/fulbright-faculty.php https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2025/july/fulbright.php The prestigious Fulbright U.S. Student Program recognized two Political Science students from the College of Social and Behavioral Science for their academic excellence and global engagement. Tue, 15 Jul 2025 19:41:15 +0000 Political Science Two CSBS Political Science Students Recognized by Fulbright U.S. Student Program https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2025/july/fulbright.php https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2025/june/world_ufo_day.php Enthusiasts celebrate World UFO Day on July 2, but Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena are a national security problem. U geographers discuss their efforts to distinguish which are legitimate threats Lisa Potter Mon, 30 Jun 2025 22:18:21 +0000 Environment Society & Sustainability World UFO Day ufo ufo https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2025/june/world_ufo_day.php https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2025/june/putting-off-sleep.php A new study led by the U has found that bedtime procrastination in young adults is associated with specific personality traits, including depressive tendencies. Wed, 11 Jun 2025 08:08:18 +0000 Psychology Putting off bedtime could be hard on your emotional health Woman on phone at night in bed Woman on phone at night in bed https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2025/june/putting-off-sleep.php https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2025/june/han-lunch-econ.php In recent years, K-12 school districts across the U.S. have faced growing challenges in recruiting and retaining qualified school food service workers. Fri, 06 Jun 2025 23:34:36 +0000 Economics Dr. Eunice Han and Co-Investigators, Drs. Sarah Small and Papungkorn "Kob" Kitcharoenkarnkul recently awarded grant Cafeteria worker Cafeteria worker https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2025/june/han-lunch-econ.php https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2025/june/john-deeds.php Gov. Spencer Cox has named U alum and tax law expert John Deeds as the newest Commissioner of the Utah State Tax Commission. Fri, 06 Jun 2025 19:26:40 +0000 Political Science|Psychology Political Science and Psychology Alum John Deeds Appointed Commissioner of Utah State Tax Commission john deeds john deeds https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2025/june/john-deeds.php https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2025/may/hibba-ahmed-2025-convocation.php Read the inspiring 2025 CSBS undergraduate convocation speech by student speaker Hibba Ahmed, reflecting on resilience, action, and the importance of our social science graduates. Wed, 28 May 2025 17:01:07 +0000 Undergraduate Convocation Student Speaker: Hibba Ahmed Hibba Ahmed at Convocation Hibba Ahmed at Convocation https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2025/may/hibba-ahmed-2025-convocation.php https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2025/may/dennison-remote-sensing-award.php ESS Director Phil Dennison was recognized with the Outstanding Contributions in Remote Sensing Award. The award is given by the American Association of Geographers Remote Sensing Specialty Group. Crystal Chen Tue, 20 May 2025 17:46:28 +0000 Environment Society & Sustainability Congratulations to ESS Director Phil Dennison Phil Dennison Phil Dennison https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2025/may/dennison-remote-sensing-award.php https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2025/may/ana-asencio.php Ana Asencio gave spoke at Graduate Convocation urging students to continue to #BetheSolution. Fri, 09 May 2025 08:49:30 +0000 Grad Student Ana Ascencio Speech Ana Asencio giving speech at convocation Ana Asencio giving speech at convocation https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2025/may/ana-asencio.php https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2025/may/haenyeo-divers.php A new analysis of a group of all-women extreme divers off the coast of Korea has uncovered genetic differences that could help them survive the intense physiological stresses of free-diving. Fri, 02 May 2025 08:02:56 +0000 Anthropology Secrets of the Haenyeo divers Group of All women Divers pulling to harvest food Group of All women Divers pulling to harvest food https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2025/may/haenyeo-divers.php https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2025/april/ashton-pelley.php University of Utah Student Spotlight - Ashton Pelley Fri, 25 Apr 2025 22:51:15 +0000 Humans of the U: Ashton Pelley Ashton Pelley Ashton Pelley https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2025/april/ashton-pelley.php https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2025/april/keisha-jiminez.php University of Utah Student Spotlight - Keisha Jiminez Fri, 25 Apr 2025 22:35:27 +0000 Human of the U: Keisha Jimenez Keisha Jiminez Keisha Jiminez https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2025/april/keisha-jiminez.php https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2025/april/vhas-science.php Dr. Kim Korinek’s Vietnam Health and Aging Study (VHAS) reveals how age, gender, and wartime experiences shape the long-term health of Vietnamese civilians decades after the war. Fri, 25 Apr 2025 22:18:00 +0000 sociology U sociologist Kim Korinek's Vietnam Health and Aging Study (VHAS) featured in Science vietnam image vietnam image https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2025/april/vhas-science.php https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2025/april/unified-economics.php As part of the university’s strategic effort to boost student success and workforce readiness, advance research prowess, and better serve the community: The University of Utah is going back to its history—launching a unified School of Economics. Fri, 25 Apr 2025 18:57:09 +0000 Economics Process starts to create combined School of Economics Sun shining through trees that have blossoms Sun shining through trees that have blossoms https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2025/april/unified-economics.php https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2025/april/2025-fac-staff-awards.php The College of Social and Behavioral Science hosted its annual Faculty and Staff Awards Celebration to recognize remarkable achievements of faculty and staff. Wed, 23 Apr 2025 18:36:04 +0000 College of Social and Behavioral Science Celebrates Faculty and Staff Excellence at Annual Awards Ceremony 2025 CSBS Faculty & Staff Award Recipients 2025 CSBS Faculty & Staff Award Recipients https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2025/april/2025-fac-staff-awards.php https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2025/april/donna-gelfand.php The College of Social and Behavioral Science mourns the passing of Dr. Donna Gelfand, a distinguished psychologist, beloved mentor, and former dean of the college. Wed, 23 Apr 2025 18:18:23 +0000 In Memoriam: Donna Gelfand, Ph.D. Donna Gelfand, Ph.D. Donna Gelfand, Ph.D. https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2025/april/donna-gelfand.php https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2025/april/major-dust-up.php Using 23 years of satellite data, U hydrologists reveal how dust-darkened snow is hastening runoff and reshaping the future of water in the Southwest. Thu, 17 Apr 2025 19:24:46 +0000 Environment Society & Sustainability Major dust-up for water in the Colorado River Dust on snow Dust on snow https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2025/april/major-dust-up.php https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2025/april/pechakucha.php The College of Social and Behavioral Science (CSBS) at the University of Utah hosted another inspiring PechaKucha event this spring. Wed, 16 Apr 2025 16:55:28 +0000 2025 Spring PechaKucha Event Michele Camacho at the 2025 Spring PechaKucha Event Michele Camacho at the 2025 Spring PechaKucha Event https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2025/april/pechakucha.php https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2025/april/graduation-extravaganza-2025.php The College of Social & Behavioral Science, College of Humanities, and School for Cultural and Social Transformation partnered to host the 2025 Graduation Extravaganza on Tuesday, March 25. Tue, 01 Apr 2025 23:11:25 +0000 2025 Graduation Extravaganza Unites Students Graduation Extravaganza 2025 Graduation Extravaganza 2025 https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2025/april/graduation-extravaganza-2025.php https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2025/march/nehal-bakshi.php Looking back, attending the University of Utah has been the best choice I could have made. Emma Koa Tue, 25 Mar 2025 18:55:57 +0000 Health Society & Policy Humans of the U: Nehal Bakshi nehal bakshi nehal bakshi https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2025/march/nehal-bakshi.php https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2025/march/ancient-stone-kitchen.php The mortar, pestle and cutting board in your kitchen are modern versions of manos and metates—ancient cooking implements found in archaeological sites around the world. Thu, 20 Mar 2025 23:38:59 +0000 Anthropology How ancient stone kitchens preserve food secrets Extracting Starch from an ancient stone kitchen Extracting Starch from an ancient stone kitchen https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2025/march/ancient-stone-kitchen.php https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2025/march/brent-steele-award-24-25.php Dr. Brent J. Steele has been named the recipient of the 2024-2025 Distinguished Scholar Award from the International Ethics section of the International Studies Association (ISA). Mon, 17 Mar 2025 17:56:32 +0000 Political Science Professor Brent J. Steele Honored with Two Prestigious Awards Brent Steele Brent Steele https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2025/march/brent-steele-award-24-25.php https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2025/march/air-quality-monitoring.php U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) air quality monitors are disproportionally located in predominately white neighborhoods, according to University of Utah research. Fri, 14 Mar 2025 00:22:33 +0000 Whose air quality are we monitoring? EPA Air Quality Monitoring site EPA Air Quality Monitoring site https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2025/march/air-quality-monitoring.php https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2025/march/happiest.php The HAPPIEST Project empowers undergraduate students from communities most affected by air pollution to conduct hands-on research on air quality and public health. Through faculty mentorship, interdisciplinary collaboration, and real-world applications, the program equips future environmental health scientists with the tools to drive meaningful change. Elizabeth Johnson Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:24:11 +0000 Breathing New Life into Research: The HAPPIEST Project's Impact on Students and Communities wasatch mountains wasatch mountains https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2025/march/happiest.php https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2025/january/la-fires-cova.php Fire exploded in northwest Los Angeles County. Fueled by roaring offshore winds, it’s grown to more than 10,000 acres and counting, forcing tens of thousands to evacuate. Tom Cova Thu, 23 Jan 2025 19:24:23 +0000 ENVST Are LA's wildfires a look into Utah's future? LA Fires and Firefighters LA Fires and Firefighters https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2025/january/la-fires-cova.php https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2025/january/pacific-islander-identity.php Establishing identity is a deeply human experience. Scholars attribute our success as a species to the ability to form coalitions and cooperate. Lisa Potter Thu, 16 Jan 2025 19:14:38 +0000 Pacific Islander teens assert identity through language Teens sitting on bench Teens sitting on bench https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2025/january/pacific-islander-identity.php https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2025/january/la-wildfires-ess.php Horrific and unprecedented fires burned through the Los Angeles area communities of Pacific Palisades and Altadena last week ESS faculty respond. Crystal Chen Mon, 13 Jan 2025 18:54:56 +0000 ESS faculty respond to Los Angeles area wildfires Los Angeles Wildfire Map Los Angeles Wildfire Map https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2025/january/la-wildfires-ess.php https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2025/january/urban-sprawl.php Using Census data, researchers untangle interplay between urban development patterns and socioeconomic outcomes. Brian Maffly Fri, 10 Jan 2025 04:17:45 +0000 Environment Society & Sustainability|Economics U.S. suffers from low social mobility. Is sprawl partly to blame? LA county residential homes LA county residential homes https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2025/january/urban-sprawl.php https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2024/december/ash_tree_damage.php The study, led by CSBS researchers, highlights how ecosystem degradation disproportionately impacts disadvantaged communities. Brian Maffly Fri, 20 Dec 2024 16:54:37 +0000 Economics|Environment Society & Sustainability Loss of urban trees affects education outcomes ash tree damage ash tree damage https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2024/december/ash_tree_damage.php https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2024/december/newfile.php Rodrigo Fernandez-Esquivias, a sophomore studying Political Science, is making the most of his college journey—thanks in part to the scholarships that have supported his education. Set to graduate in spring 2027, Rodrigo shares how this support has opened doors to transformative experiences, including a learning abroad program in Mexico. Read his story to see how scholarships are shaping his future and fueling his passion for global engagement. Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:45:34 +0000 Political Science Student Spotlight rodrigo fernandez-esquivias rodrigo fernandez-esquivias https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2024/december/newfile.php https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2024/december/wolfinger_motherhood.php Dr. Nicholas Wolfinger's recently published book, Thanks for Nothing: The Economics of Single Motherhood Since 1980, is a comprehensive study of why single mothers remain disproportionately in poverty despite advances in education and employment. The book highlights structural inequalities and offers policy recommendations to reduce economic disparity. Andrew DeQuiroz Thu, 12 Dec 2024 17:36:03 +0000 Family & Consumer Studies Thanks For Nothing: The Economics of Single Motherhood Since 1960 Thanks For Nothing book image Thanks For Nothing book image https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2024/december/wolfinger_motherhood.php https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2024/december/ozone_prenatal.php A recent study from the University of Utah reveals that prenatal exposure to ozone pollution is linked to a significantly higher risk of intellectual disability in children, particularly during the second trimester of pregnancy. By analyzing nearly two decades of data, the researchers underscore the urgent need for air quality improvements to safeguard children's neurodevelopment. Andrew DeQuiroz Mon, 09 Dec 2024 17:24:44 +0000 Sociology|Environment Society & Sustainability Prenatal Ozone Exposure and Risk of Intellectual Disability in Children pregnant women wearing mask pregnant women wearing mask https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2024/december/ozone_prenatal.php https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2024/november/pechakucha-fall2024.php CSBS hosted its Fall 2024 PechaKucha Series, spotlighting new faculty research across disciplines. This event, led by Dean Michelle M. Camacho, fosters collaboration and showcases groundbreaking work addressing society’s greatest challenges. Elizabeth Johnson Mon, 25 Nov 2024 22:15:41 +0000 CSBS Fall 2024 CSBS PechaKucha Series Pecha Kucha Group Photo Pecha Kucha Group Photo https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2024/november/pechakucha-fall2024.php https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2024/november/student-spotlight-tiare-couto.php Tiare Couto, a double major in Environmental & Sustainability Studies and Political Science, grew up surfing the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii, where her love for the ocean and concern for its health inspired her passion for sustainable change. Tiare is dedicated to addressing environmental racism and creating equitable policies to protect the planet for all communities. Elizabeth Johnson Fri, 22 Nov 2024 18:19:54 +0000 Environment Society & Sustainability|Political Science Student Spotlight Tiare Couto Tiare Couto https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2024/november/student-spotlight-tiare-couto.php https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2024/november/women-veterans-pandemic.php U economists uncover trend among veterans that runs counter to general population where women see greater job setbacks during recessions. Brian Maffly Thu, 21 Nov 2024 04:49:08 +0000 Economics Women veterans weathered pandemic lockdowns better than men female military image female military image https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2024/november/women-veterans-pandemic.php https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2024/november/abortion_economics.php A new study authored by a U sociologist links abortion access to long-term socioeconomic outcomes for women. Findings reveal that women who had access to abortion or lived in regions with fewer restrictions were more likely to graduate from college, earn higher incomes, and experience greater financial stability than those who lacked access or became teen mothers. Lisa Potter Tue, 19 Nov 2024 21:54:11 +0000 Sociology Abortion and women's future socioeconomic attainment woman looking down hallway woman looking down hallway https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2024/november/abortion_economics.php https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2024/november/2024_distinguished_alums.php The College of Social and Behavioral Science held its annual Distinguished Alumni Awards Ceremony on November 8th, honoring five alumni for their outstanding career achievements, community leadership, and service. Dean Michelle M. Camacho celebrated the honorees as leaders who exemplify the college’s commitment to understanding, serving, and transforming the world. Andrew DeQuiroz Mon, 11 Nov 2024 08:20:27 +0000 CSBS Honors Five Exceptional Alumni at 2024 Distinguished Alumni Awards Celebration distinguished alumni group photo distinguished alumni group photo https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2024/november/2024_distinguished_alums.php https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2024/october/political-division.php A massive study of 25 video interventions points to solutions for reducing polarization, anti-democratic attitudes and support for political violence. Brian Maffly Thu, 31 Oct 2024 21:26:20 +0000 Psychology Can America's political environment be detoxed? us capitol us capitol https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2024/october/political-division.php https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2024/october/surveillance_mideast.php Political scientist Yuree Noh’s research tackles the tools of repression used by authoritarian regimes. Sumiko Martinez Tue, 29 Oct 2024 21:21:38 +0000 Political Science Censorship and surveillance in the Middle East mideast protest mideast protest https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2024/october/surveillance_mideast.php https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2024/october/bhidc_commonwealth.php The Commonwealth Fund awarded a first-ever grant to the University of Utah to examine barriers to sustaining mental health care for low-income populations. Tue, 29 Oct 2024 16:56:58 +0000 Psychology|BHIDC University of Utah Receives First Ever Commonwealth Fund Grant brian baucom brian baucom https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2024/october/bhidc_commonwealth.php https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2024/october/immigrant-military-service.php New research led by Dr. Christopher Simon, professor in the Division of Public Affairs, shows immigrants are more willing to fight for United States and Canada than native-born citizens. Brian Maffly Fri, 18 Oct 2024 22:55:02 +0000 Public Affairs Immigrants and military service army deadlift army deadlift https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2024/october/immigrant-military-service.php https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2024/october/newfile.php Robert L. Santos delivered the keynote at a conference showcasing the U’s Wasatch Front Research Data Center, a pivotal hub for data-driven research and student workforce training. Lisa Potter Wed, 09 Oct 2024 16:55:22 +0000 NEXUS|WFRDC Census Bureau director visits the U census director census director https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2024/october/newfile.php https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2024/october/faculty-feature-burbank.php Matthew Burbank, professor in the Department of Political Science, shares his expertise in the dynamics of hosting the Olympics as Salt Lake City gears up to welcome the winter games for the second time. His research focuses on why cities pursue hosting the Olympics despite the high costs and uncertain economic returns, as well as the evolving nature of opposition to these bids. Elizabeth Johnson Fri, 04 Oct 2024 21:40:03 +0000 Political Science The Costs and Benefits of Hosting the Olympics rice eccles stadium rice eccles stadium https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2024/october/faculty-feature-burbank.php https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2024/october/faculty-feature-cachelin.php University Neighborhood Partners and the Office of the President recently recognized Dr. Adrienne Cachelin as UNP’s 2024-2026 Community Scholar in Residence. This award is designed to showcase community-engaged scholarship and recognizes a particular faculty member’s contribution to this work. Andrew DeQuiroz Thu, 03 Oct 2024 05:22:19 +0000 Environment Society & Sustainability Dr. Adrienne Cachelin Receives 2024-2026 Community Scholar in Residence Award adrienne cachelin adrienne cachelin https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2024/october/faculty-feature-cachelin.php https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2024/september/edmund-fong-living-color.php Utah Business and Living Color Utah recently honored Dr. Edmund Fong at their sixth annual Living Color gala. Dr. Fong was actively engaged in during his six-year term as chair of the ethnic studies division in the School for Cultural and Social Transformation. Tue, 24 Sep 2024 08:00:37 +0000 Edmund Fong Named Living Color Award Recipient Edmund Fong Living Colors Award Edmund Fong Living Colors Award https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2024/september/edmund-fong-living-color.php https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2024/september/faculty-feature-claudio.php Political Science professor Claudio Holzner was featured in a recent article discussing the political crisis in Venezuela and its impact on migration to the U.S. and Utah. Holzner explained that Utah is an increasingly attractive destination for Venezuelan migrants due to its strong economy and family connections, though local organizations are struggling to support the growing population. Thu, 19 Sep 2024 18:52:15 +0000 Political Science What the political crisis in Venezuela could mean for Utah faculty feature claudio holzner faculty feature claudio holzner https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2024/september/faculty-feature-claudio.php https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2024/september/voyager-scholarship.php The College of Social and Behavioral Science (CSBS) is proud to announce that Iragi Nshangalume, an undergraduate majoring in political science and economics, with a minor in philosophy, has been awarded the esteemed Voyager Scholarship from the Obama Foundation for the 2024-2026 cohort. Andrew DeQuiroz Mon, 16 Sep 2024 19:19:59 +0000 Economics|Political Science Iragi Nshangalume receives Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholarship Iragi Nshangalume Iragi Nshangalume https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2024/september/voyager-scholarship.php https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2024/september/stride-wildfire.php In a new study, researchers from the School of Environment, Society and Sustainability introduced Simulating Travel Rates in Diverse Environments (STRIDE), the first model that incorporates ground roughness and vegetation density, in addition to slope steepness, to predict walking travel times with unprecedented accuracy. Lisa Potter Mon, 16 Sep 2024 17:19:04 +0000 Environment Society & Sustainability Wildland firefighters hit their STRIDE wildfire wildfire https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2024/september/stride-wildfire.php https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2024/september/lisa-diamond-lincoln.php Dr. Lisa Diamond, professor of psychology and gender studies, offers her expertise on sexuality and intimate relationships to the documentary Lover of Men: The Untold History of Abraham Lincoln, providing a nuanced perspective on Lincoln's same-sex relationships and challenging modern views of sexual identity. Andrew DeQuiroz Wed, 04 Sep 2024 19:00:37 +0000 Psychology Q&A: Dr. Lisa Diamond (Psych, Gender Studies) Lisa Diamond Lisa Diamond https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2024/september/lisa-diamond-lincoln.php https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2024/august/myths-ballot-collection.php “There is considerable controversy regarding the role of third-party ballot collection in elections,” said Daniel McCool, who has testified as an expert witness in Native American voting rights lawsuits. Thu, 15 Aug 2024 00:28:00 +0000 Political Science Exposing myths about ballot collection on Native American reservations Voting Stickers Voting Stickers https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2024/august/myths-ballot-collection.php https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2024/august/ess_announcement.php The University of Utah established the School of Environment, Society & Sustainability, or ESS, this summer, the result of a merger between two successful programs within its College of Social & Behavioral Science (CSBS). Brian Maffly Tue, 13 Aug 2024 23:40:31 +0000 ESS|Geography|ENVST U unveils School of Environment, Society & Sustainability ess image ess image https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2024/august/ess_announcement.php https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2024/july/jennifer-follstead-shah.php Dr. Jennifer Follstad Shah, an ecosystems ecologist and associate professor in the School of Environment, Society & Sustainability shared her recent research analyzing the decomposition of organic material in freshwater. Wed, 10 Jul 2024 17:53:00 +0000 ENVST Faculty Feature - Jennifer Follstead Shah Jennifer Follstead Shah Jennifer Follstead Shah https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2024/july/jennifer-follstead-shah.php https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2024/july/sara-grineski.php Dr. Sara Grineski, lead author and professor of Sociology and Environmental Studies, shared her latest research demonstrating how wind-carried dust from the exposed bed of Great Salt Lake is disproportionately affecting disadvantaged communities in the Salt Lake metro area. Mon, 01 Jul 2024 17:53:00 +0000 Sociology Faculty Feature - Sara Grineski Sara Grineski Sara Grineski https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2024/july/sara-grineski.php https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2024/may/su-shin.php Congratulations to Dr. Su Shin, director of Financial Planning and associate professor in the Department of Family and Consumer Studies, for her recent contributions to an article published in MarketWatch. Thu, 23 May 2024 17:53:00 +0000 Family & Consumer Studies Faculty Feature - Su Shin Su Shin Su Shin https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2024/may/su-shin.php https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2024/may/berg_rosenblatt_prize.php Cynthia Berg, a distinguished professor of psychology, and world-renowned business scholar Jay Barney are the 2024 recipients of the Rosenblatt Prize of Excellence in recognition of their years of impactful research and teaching at the University of Utah. Fri, 03 May 2024 16:53:00 +0000 Psychology Dr. Cynthia Berg Receives Rosenblatt Prize Dr. Cynthia Berg Dr. Cynthia Berg https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2024/may/berg_rosenblatt_prize.php https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2024/april/schuman_challenge.php A team of undergrad students from the U's Dept. of Political Science and David Eccles School of Business has secured second place at the prestigious Schuman Challenge, an annual academic competition sponsored by the EU delegation in Washington DC. Andrew DeQuiroz Fri, 26 Apr 2024 17:42:39 +0000 Political Science University of Utah Undergraduates Shine at the Schuman Challenge schuman challenge schuman challenge https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2024/april/schuman_challenge.php https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2024/april/financial-planning-student-award.php Congratulations to the Financial Planning Association Student Council in clinching victory at The Financial Planning Challenge Cup. The challenge itself provided a rigorous platform for students to apply their learnings, with teams tasked to develop comprehensive financial plans for hypothetical clients. Andrew DeQuiroz Thu, 04 Apr 2024 23:21:16 +0000 Family & Consumer Studies Financial Planning Association Student Council Wins The Financial Planning Challenge Cup group of FCS students group of FCS students https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2024/april/financial-planning-student-award.php https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2024/march/cory-inman.php Dr. Cory Inman, assistant professor of psychology, has received a significant grant from the National Institute of Health as part of the BRAIN initiative. His research has been recognized for its innovative approach and potential impact on understanding cognitive and neural processes related to memory formation. Andrew DeQuiroz Thu, 21 Mar 2024 21:14:09 +0000 Psychology Faculty Feature - Dr. Cory Inman Awarded NIH BRAIN Initiative Grant Dr. Cory Inman Dr. Cory Inman https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2024/march/cory-inman.php https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2024/march/schwartz-shea.php Dr. Peregrine Schwartz-Shea (Emerita, Dept. of Political Science) has endowed a Dissertation Fellowship for Interpretive Research in Political Science, honoring her decades-long collaboration with Prof. Dvora Yanow and providing funds to support interpretive dissertation projects. Andrew DeQuiroz Wed, 20 Mar 2024 22:50:33 +0000 Political Science Learn more about a New Doctoral Fellowship! Peri Schwartz-Shea Peri Schwartz-Shea https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2024/march/schwartz-shea.php https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2024/february/psych-nature-benefits.php New research from University of Utah psychology researchers is helping demonstrate what American authors John Muir and Henry David Thoreau tried to teach more than 150 years ago: Time spent in nature is good for the heart and soul. Fri, 01 Mar 2024 23:08:05 +0000 Psychology How a walk in nature restores attention nature research participant nature research participant https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2024/february/psych-nature-benefits.php https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2024/february/rich-medina-ufo.php A new study led by U geographers attempts to understand if local environmental factors increase or decrease the number of UFO sighting reports. For each county in the contiguous U.S., the researchers analyzed two conditions: Sky view potential, which refers to the area’s light pollution, cloud cover, and tree canopy cover; and the potential for objects to be present in the sky, meaning the proximity to airports and military installations. Wed, 28 Feb 2024 19:39:50 +0000 Geography The West is best to spot UFOs UFO UFO https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2024/february/rich-medina-ufo.php https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2024/february/kate-kirkham.php Dr. Kate Kirkham (BS ‘66, sociology) dedicated her 40+ year career as a professional and academic to helping organizations eliminate discrimination from the workplace. As a recent testament to her lifelong commitment to change, she generously established The Kate L. Kirkham Graduate Student Finish Line Endowed Fund in the university’s Department of Sociology. April Goddard Tue, 06 Feb 2024 17:09:21 +0000 Sociology Alumni Spotlight: Kate Kirkham (BS '66, sociology) Kate Kirkham Kate Kirkham https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2024/february/kate-kirkham.php https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2024/january/dennis_wei_aagaward.php Dr. Dennis Wei has been made a Fellow of the American Association of Geographers. Dr. Wei is the first AAG Fellow elected from the department of Geography, the only AAG Fellow in the state of Utah, and one of only a handful from the Great Plains/Rocky Mountain Division of AAG. Wed, 17 Jan 2024 18:47:19 +0000 Geography Dennis Wei named AAG Fellow Dennis Wei Dennis Wei https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2024/january/dennis_wei_aagaward.php https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2023/december/jacqueline_chen.php Associate Professor of Psychology Dr. Jacqueline Chen recently received the 2023 Kellina Craig-Henderson Early to Mid-Career Award from the Federation of Associations in Behavioral & Brain Sciences (FABBS). Andrew DeQuiroz Thu, 21 Dec 2023 18:03:57 +0000 Psychology Faculty Feature: Dr. Jacqueline Chen receives FABBS Award Jacqueline Chen Jacqueline Chen https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2023/december/jacqueline_chen.php https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2023/december/adam_rose.php Adam Rose (BA ‘70), an alumnus whose transformative journey from a postwar displaced persons camp to a prolific career in academia led him to establish the Adam Rose Family Scholarship for Refugee Students in the Department of Economics, honoring the professors who inspired him and the Salt Lake community that welcomed his family in 1951. April Goddard Wed, 13 Dec 2023 17:31:08 +0000 Economics Alumni Spotlight: Adam Rose (BA '70) Adam Rose Adam Rose https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2023/december/adam_rose.php https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2023/december/nhmu_grant.php Dr. Alexandra Greenwald, assistant professor of Anthropology and curator of enthnography at the Natural History Museum of Utah, led a six-month initiative funded by the NEH's A More Perfect Union grant, employing Indigenous consultants to share oral histories and perspectives on ethnographic items, with the primary goal of centering Indigenous knowledge in the museum's collections and enhancing public education about Indigenous cultures. Alex Greenwald Wed, 06 Dec 2023 17:30:25 +0000 Anthropology Anthropologists Use Grant Funds to Employ Indigineous Consults in a Step to Decolonize Native Collections Alex Greenwald Alex Greenwald https://csbs.utah.edu/news-main/posts/2023/december/nhmu_grant.php