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Show PRESIDENT PERSHING'S MESSAGE The University of Utah welcomes undergraduates to an environment of discovery and inquiry without limits under the guidance of world-renowned faculty. This unique invitation for student innovation and research, in the earliest stages of the academic journey, can only be offered at a world-class research institution. Stepping onto the beautiful campus of the University of Utah, our undergraduates enter a world of opportunity. It's a rich environment where collaboration across campus is c o m m o n and discoveries occur in every college and discipline. Many of the discoveries made by students and faculty are significant, but the process itself is an invaluable experience. It is an endeavor that enriches everyone involved. W h e n students move from textbooks to "hands-on" research they enjoy a transformative learning experience, but the rewards don't stop there. Faculty researchers, from bioengineering to art, benefit from brilliant, eager students who bring fresh perspectives and unexpected questions. This nexus often leads to new companies, scientific advances and new approaches to solving pressing societal challenges. Discoveries made at the U have broad benefits that transcend this campus. This journal was launched in 2001 with abstracts from just 19 students. The journal has now grown so large that it will be split into two volumes this year to accommodate the work of hundreds of students from across campus, many of w h o m are Undergraduate Research Scholars, a prestigious designation requiring two semesters of research, presentation and publication. W e celebrate their success and will build on this m o m e n t u m to inspire more students to imagine the possibilities open to them at the University of Utah. I invite you to read on. You'll see that some very bright minds are at work at the state's flagship institution! President David Pershing |