When you try to imagine ‘anthropology’, your mental image might be a bit vague. If you’re not thinking of a women’s clothing store that sells thousand dollar cowboy boots (that’s Anthropologie), you may not get farther than picturing an old, cliche poster like this: While it’s not not that, anthropology isn’t as dusty as you […]
Read MoreNot many University of Utah students are eligible for a Silver Play Button on YouTube, but Bennett Davenport is. Bennett owns and runs the YouTube channel The Budget Museum, with over 348,000 subscribers! With viral successes such as “Extinct Animals of Ancient History”, “Really Stupid Cryptids”, and “Dinosaurs No One Talks About”, Bennett is an […]
Read MoreTo make it to class, most students find themselves begrudgingly crawling out of bed, throwing on something comfy, and trying to land in a seat before the professor takes roll. But if you’re Melanie Osuna, your mornings look much more productive than that. Melanie goes to school early, just to make it to the lab. […]
Read MoreSomebody with a passion for the environment may feel torn between pursuing a scientific degree or a political one. Both are extremely important: science allows us to understand the nature of the issues we’re facing, but policy is essential if we want to do something about it. It’s the Wilkes Center for Climate Science and […]
Read MoreThis year’s Wilkes Climate Summit brought together leading policymakers, and nationally-recognized scientists, foundations, and innovators to discuss the most promising and cutting-edge solutions for climate change. The summit was held May 14-15, at the Eccles Alumni House at the University of Utah. This year’s theme was: Climate Innovation and Resilience. Here are some of the highlights!
Read MoreBy Hannah Meier , PhD Student, School of Biological Sciences Caption: [from left to right]: Tegan, a PhD student in the Anderegg lab, investigates the impact of climate change on forest biodiversity and carbon sequestration. Elizabeth Williams is an undergraduate biomedical engineering student with a keen interest in public health, having already conducted research in […]
Read MoreToday, the National Science Foundation (NSF) announced that William Anderegg, associate professor of biology at the University of Utah and director of the Wilkes Center for Climate Science & Policy, is one of three 2023 recipients of the prestigious Alan T. Waterman Award. NSF is recognizing Anderegg for his contributions to ecosystem and climate change […]
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