U chemist Jessica Swanson, who harnesses methane-eating bacteria to fight climate change, named Cottrell Scholar

Jessica Swanson, assistant professor of chemistry at the University of Utah, has been named a 2024 Cottrell Scholar by the Research Corporation for Science Advancement. This prestigious award recognizes early-career faculty who are advancing innovation in both research and education. As part of her award, Swanson will receive $120,000 over three years to advance her bioenergy […]

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U recognized for sustainability achievements

The University of Utah has earned a STARS Gold rating in recognition of its sustainability achievements from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). STARS, the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System measures and encourages sustainability in all aspects of higher education.

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Lumen Bioscience wins historic $1.5M Wilkes Center Climate Prize

Lumen Bioscience is the inaugural winner of the $1.5 million Wilkes Center Climate Prize at the University of Utah. The Seattle-based biotech company beat 77 international teams with their proposal to drastically reduce methane emissions from dairy and beef cattle using a patented mixture of enzyme proteins. William Anderegg, director of the U-based Wilkes Center for […]

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The Environmental & Sustainability Studies program turns 25

The Environmental & Sustainability Studies (ENVST) program turns 25 this year. Founded in 1998, the program has become a model of interdisciplinary undergraduate education focusing on the intersection of environmental science, justice and sustainability. Under the guidance of Dean Donna Gelfand, Daniel McCool, was tasked with researching the creation of an Environmental Studies Program. There […]

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