University of Utah business and ethics student Houston Brackett is an innovative artist with a love of creation and purpose. He is the founder of Juice Artistry, a startup focusing on making fashionable, eco-friendly accessories, such as handbags and bracelets. “Juice” is his family nickname, and “Artistry” refers to the artistry aspect of his business. […]

Brennah Strange, a multi-disciplinary design student at the University of Utah, is designing gear that looks good, feels good, and works hard while being kind to the planet. She is the founder of Hookchute, a community-driven brand that sells sustainable outdoor apparel that merges her passion for sewing and her love of the outdoors. Strange’s […]

Ethan McQuarrie, an entrepreneurship student splitting his time between the University of Utah and Salt Lake Community College, took notice of the rapidly evolving men’s personal-care market and increasing demand for natural and sustainable products. So, he decided to take it on with his startup, OCOVES. “I see brands like Axe and Old Spice starting […]

Taby Davila is on a mission to bring inclusivity to the fashion industry. She is the founder of Shop Taby — an inclusive and empowering clothing brand, dedicated to providing a positive shopping experience to all women while supporting their “Better Body Love” journey. This journey enables women to cultivate a positive relationship with their […]

At the University of Utah, the magnificent peaks that surround campus serve as a powerful source of inspiration for us to climb toward greater heights. Our students ascend literal mountains to hike, ski, and bike, but they also climb metaphorical mountains by mastering new subjects, advancing their careers, achieving personal goals, and devoting their time […]

The 2024 edition of “Student Innovation at the U” is now available. The annual publication celebrates student innovation and impact at the University of Utah. Inside you will find stories about students from all parts of campus doing amazing things. Hopefully, you will also find inspiration to get involved. This publication is produced by the […]

At the forefront of technological innovation, Emma Wadsworth, an electrical and computer engineering major, is transforming the way we integrate thermal and visual imaging. Her project aims to develop a machine learning model that can seamlessly translate between thermal (infrared) and RGB (visual) images, a critical advancement for applications ranging from autonomous navigation to environmental […]

Dolly and Phil Casper, a husband and wife team who graduated from the Master of Business Creation program at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business, are the co-founders of STOHZ. Their product, called the STOHZ PIN, is a small, lightweight AirPod holder that people can attach to themselves, like a magnetic nametag. […]

Blendyd Studios is a company focused on bringing high-tech, mobile-first, automated solutions to truck driver recruitment. According to CEO Morgan Williams, “We are transforming the industry by making hiring fast, easy, and streamlined.” The company automates manual tasks in recruitment processes, leveraging automated and customized text messaging to make the candidate experience more seamless, and […]

University of Utah students are engineering future space mission technology. At the 2023 NASA Breakthrough, Innovative, and Game-Changing (BIG) Idea Challenge, a graduate team led by Collin Andersen and John Otero won the Artemis Award, the highest honor. Every year, this challenge targets problems on the moon, the 2023 theme being Lunar Forge: extracting materials […]