Tage Rinehart has been a musician their whole life — and saw a need for accessibility in the world of electronic music. That’s why they came up with abSYNTHe: a virtual software instrument created to ease the many difficulties that exist in electronic music production. abSYNTHe was born out of Rinehart’s senior project in the […]
In a state known for its natural beauty, outdoor adventures are a quintessential part of day-to-day life for people all over Utah. Many students attend the University of Utah because of its proximity to this natural landscape, but it’s not always easy to take advantage of. Thomas Rash, Matthew Lebrecht, and Darin Pinedo, sophomore students […]
After growing tired of running a staffing agency for several years, Trevor Darby realized he could pivot in a completely new direction with his work — and use entrepreneurship to make that happen. He is now pursuing this dream with help from the Master of Business Creation (MBC) program at the University of Utah’s David […]
With a bachelor’s degree in entrepreneurship from the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business, years of involvement at the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute, and a current spot in the Master of Business Creation (MBC) program under his belt, Jake Peters is currently working to improve the current state of the trucking industry using entrepreneurship. […]
Meet this year’s residential advisors at Lassonde Studios: 12 student leaders who live and work at Lassonde and make sure all its residents are safe, happy, and healthy. These RA’s are accomplished and involved, serving as great role models for the students they serve over. Read more below about the students working around the clock […]
Pure Solutions, the winner of the 2022 High School Utah Entrepreneur Challenge, is working to make water purity testing more accessible for everyone to ensure that they are drinking safe water. The device they’ve created does just that, creating a simple and cost-effective testing process for anyone who is concerned about the quality of their […]
The 2022 Business Scholars Innovation Project recently concluded with an event to honor the winning teams. The teams competed for the four main prizes which included Best Idea, Best Pitch, Best Prototype, and Best Branding. Winners were selected by the public – through online polling. Below is a complete list of the winning teams and […]
Born into a family of artists, Daisy Hall has always had an inherent passion for creativity. This, coupled with her love for fashion and unique expression, led this Lassonde Studios resident and University of Utah freshman to begin creating her own individualized clothing pieces. What started with simple materials, like fabric paint and secondhand clothing, […]
Kristina Schiffman is a current student at the University of Utah, working toward degrees in biomedical engineering and business administration. Utilizing both of her fields of study to assist in her innovation, Schiffman has worked to develop an ultraviolet-detecting wearable sensor for skin cancer prevention. The project is called UV Sense, and its goal is […]
Reilly Jensen is an archaeologist, researcher, and illustrator, who is currently studying in the Community-Based Arts Education Graduate Program at the University of Utah. Having grown up in southern Utah, she has a passion for preserving heritage and cultural landscapes, as well as the exploration of stories that haven’t been historically preserved or recorded. Jensen’s […]
