College of Science Research Web Sites
CES
Computational Engineering and Science (CES)
Exposing future scientists and engineers to the simulation scientific method of problem identification, modeling, simulation and evaluation.
Science News
Biology
Echoes of Ancient Genes
Mario Capecchi and U. researchers find that genes keep original capabilities during evolution.
The Medicine People
Biology Professor Phyllis "Lissy" Coley and Associate Professor Tom Kursar hope to save the rain forest by training locals to seek natural medicines.
Tracing The Origin of Drugs
Biology Distinguished Professor Jim Ehleringer uses mass spectrometry to trace isotopes.
Chemical Cop
Utah biologist Jim Ehleringer uses isotopes to track dope, bombs, beer and bogus bucks.
Chemistry
U. Scientist Reports Improved Polymer Magnets
Scientists at the University of Utah report significant advances in the development of polymer magnets.
College of Science Dean elected to National Academy of Sciences
Peter J. Stang, Dean, College of Science, was elected into the National Academy of Sciences.
Tools Devised by Chemists May Lead to Less Air Pollution
University of Utah researchers have developed a computational tool that, among other things, may one day pave the way for cleaner-burning automobiles.
Mathematics
The Mathematics of Sea Ice and Climate Change!
Professor of Mathematics Ken Golden, and students from the U, spent seven weeks in Antarctica
analyzing core samples from the ice pack. (Click the link to see actual footage from the trip!)
A Calculation the Size of Manhattan
U of U math professor Peter Trapa helped map the E8 structure, one of the largest and most complicated structures in mathematics!
Proteins Anchor Memories in Our Brain
Math study: Holding nerve-signal receptors in place is crucial. (This is mathematical biology at its best!)
T. Benny Rushing Math Student Center
The math department has a state-of-the-art student center, including free tutoring and computer labs.
Math Circle at the U
Math Circle is a "prime" resource for high school students to work with top-notch university faculty in a collaborative environment. Apply now! Meetings start Sept. 24.
Physics and Astronomy
(Cosmic) Rays of Mystery
Upgraded Fly's Eye observatory expands search for the highest-energy subatomic particles in the universe.
Bigger Observatory May Follow Fly's Eye
The Fly's Eye project has been so successful, a new, bigger observatory is planned.
Cheap Power from the Sun
Craig Taylor of the University of Utah Department of Physics develops solar-power cells.
The Future of Lasers is Plastic
Lasers have only been around for forty years! Major changes will occur within the next forty.
U. Physicists Shine Light on Better Lamps
U. of U. physicist have some bright ideas on how to make tomorrow's light sources more energy efficient.