Today's big challenges require solutions where disciplines work together to meet human needs.
By bringing a community of faculty scholars, graduate and undergraduate students, community partners and policy makers together, the College of Social and Behavioral Science is producing knowledge and training that will provide lasting solutions to the world's toughest challenges.
COVID-19 Updates
Students who attend the University of Utah are required to be fully vaccinated against measles, mumps and rubella (MMR). With the full FDA approval of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, the university is also requiring COVID-19 vaccination. Following guidance from health experts and state and federal authorities, stay up to date with the latest developments!
Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
We in the College of Social and Behavioral Science recognize that diversity and inclusion are necessary for a wholistic educational experience.
Our aim is to create and sustain a climate where all individuals treat each other with respect and dignity. Only then can we all stretch our minds to places that may feel intellectually unfamiliar, but that excite the mind and lead to new discoveries that benefit societies here and around the globe.
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News
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The Utah Domestic Violence Coalition will get federal funding
During the pandemic, domestic violence cases and deaths have increased dramatically. Sonia Salari(family & consumer studies) stated “It certainly is a preventable situation that our society needs more help with, I think.”
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U of U researchers look at wildfire evacuations
Tom Cova(geography) stated, "In order to save lives, researchers found the need to rely on many elements that are not used right now, including improvising and neighbors helping neighbors"
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2021’s Best Cities for New Moms
Ilse DeKoeyer(psychology) addresses the biggest challenges facing new moms today and the solutions. In Utah, between 2017 and 2019, about 43% of new moms experienced anxiety or depression — and this was before the pandemic.
Recent Awardees
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Ally Marringa receives 2020 employee appreciation award
Ally Marringa was selected as a recipient of a 2020 Academics and Student Affairs District Staff Excellence Award!
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Parisa Kaliush awarded an NIH NRSA
Parisa was recently awarded an NIH NRSA for her project titled "Daily dynamics of suicide risk, dysregulation, and sleep disruption across the transition to parenthood.”
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Frank Drews Receives 2020 Franklin V. Taylor Award
Frank Drews(psychology) was awarded the 2020 Franklin V. Taylor Award for Outstanding Contributions in the Field of Applied Experimental/Engineering Psychology.
Events
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Sep 20
Monday
12pm - 1pmHinckley Forum: Social Media and the Free Speech Rights of Students
Carolyn and Kem Gardner Commons (GC)
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Sep 21
Tuesday
11am - 12:15pmProbletunity Sessions: Air Quality Research & How It Might Guide Campus Planning
Zoom
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Sep 22
Wednesday
12pm - 1pmHinckley Forum: Supply Chain and the Impact on Housing
Carolyn and Kem Gardner Commons (GC)
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Sep 27
Monday
12pm - 1pmHinckley Forum: Police Use-of-Force Reform: Problems, Policies, and Practices
Carolyn and Kem Gardner Commons (GC)
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Oct 01
Friday
10am - 11amGeography GROW Seminar: Tabitha Benney (U Political Science) presents “Intra-city variability of fine particulate matter during COVID-19 lockdown: A case study from Park City, Utah”
Carolyn and Kem Gardner Commons (GC)
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Oct 01
Friday
2pm - 3:30pmUnderstanding the Role of the Researcher in the Research Process
Zoom and Virtual
Alumni, Emeriti, & Friends
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BS Political Science
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BS Political Science
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