At the Utah Smart Energy Lab, Alex Farley, a fourth-year Ph.D. student, is merging engineering with community resilience principles to strengthen local infrastructure. His work on resilience hubs, a concept that retrofits community spaces like libraries and meeting centers with resources, services, and robust energy systems, offers a proactive approach to extreme weather challenges. Farley […]

Yana Qin, a Ph.D. student in chemical engineering at the University of Utah, has made innovative contributions to the field of low-cost energy storage technologies, including advancements in flow batteries and sodium-ion batteries. Among her significant achievements, Qin has invented a magnesium-organic flow battery, a transformative technology designed to provide low-cost and sustainable energy storage […]

Idaho Barkery founder Sabrina Sherwood is a clinical pharmacist, dog lover, and entrepreneur who is dedicated to serving our furry friends gourmet all-natural treats. Based in Boise, Idaho, her company sells healthy, handcrafted treats from fresh ingredients online and at a growing number of pet stores. “My unique background as a pharmacist has helped me […]

Getting a balanced breakfast every morning can be hard, especially as a college student with limited time and space. Jack Urness, a mechanical engineering student at the University of Utah, is working on a solution. He is the founder of Up&Oat, a company making an overnight oat mix that only requires milk or water. Urness […]

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 […]