2024 UT Academic Report

Academic Report 2024

UTAH TECH ACADEMIC REPORT Editor-in-Chief Dr. Cheri Crenshaw Editor Michelle Pack Lead Designer Cam Cluff Photography Matt Black Alex Santiago Henryk Conley Kensington Owens Dustin Merrill Jordan Palmer

PUBLICATION BOARD Dr. Michael Lacourse Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs Chris Guymon Associate Provost Dr. Jordon Sharp Vice President of Marketing & Communication Scott Garrett Assistant Director of University Design and Branding Jyl Hall Director of Public Relations Stacy Schmidt Assistant Director of Public Relations/Publications Sarah Shurtliff Director of Academic Budget

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NEW ACADEMIC DEGREES, CERTIFICATES & CENTERS FEATURE STORIES

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Revolutionizing Film Education: Utah Tech Takes its Hands-On Approach Across the Globe Three New Master’s Programs Available through Utah Tech Utah Tech’s Marketing Program: Preparing Students for Real-World Success Utah Tech University’s Occupational Therapy Doctoral Program: Empowering Students with Success Innovation Labs Advances Tech Projects Across Utah

ACTIVE LEARNING. ACTIVE LIFE. 8 9 13 17 18 20 23 27 29 30 31

Students Drive Real Business Results Through Analytics and Modeling Center English Department Embraces Benefits of AI in the Classroom Teacher Education Program Builds Bright Futures UT Partners with Intermountain Health to Create Functional Genomics Program Insight Communication Explores Real-World Public Relations Management Art Department Offers New Opportunity to Study in Germany The Center for Endurance and Extreme Human Performance: Student Engagement and Involvement Meets Innovation and Research START AgriTech: Revolutionizing Agriculture in the Desert Dancing Across the Seas Students Learn the Value of Virality Sandbox: Opening the Door to Opportunity

FACULTY, STAFF, AND STUDENTS 6 7 8 12 16 18 19 21 22 22 26 26 28 30 32 33 36

English Students Present at Sigma Tau Delta National Convention Utah Tech University Advances its Polytechnic Mission through Online Education UNIVERSAE and Utah Tech: An International Articulation Research into Ambitious and Equitable Instruction Helps Elementary School Educators Utah Tech Brings Back ROTC Program, Offering Dual Pathways for Leadership Development UT Alumnus Noah Washington: Paving a Career in Law Profesors, Student Gain an International Perspective on the Art of Ceramics Utah Tech at the Forefront of Global Workforce Development Utah Tech University Partners with Maricopa County Community Colleges UT Alumnus Pryce Seely: From Utah Tech to NCIS Utah Tech University Offers New Humanities, Philosophy, and Religious Studies Major Dental Hygiene Program Takes its Newly Upgraded Mobile Clinic to the Community Roger Hale: Innovative Music Education UT Alumnus Max Christensen: Applying Skills and Passion to a Marketing Career Utah Tech Hosts Southern Utah Early Childhood Conference Utah Tech University Hosts 2nd Annual Juanita Brooks Utah History Conference UT’s Human-Tech Speaker Series: Examining Humans at the Center of a Tech-Focused World

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Innovation Guidance and Solutions at Utah Tech Utah Tech University Grants Scholarly & Creative Activities Fall 2023 – Summer 2024

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NEW ACADEMIC DEGREES & CERTIFICATES Doctorate Degree Occupational Therapy

Certificates Art VR/VX Arts Management

Master’s Degrees

Choral Conducting Cybersecurity Data Science

Healthcare Administration Software Development User Experience Design

Digital Film Elementary Music Introduction to Machine Learning Machine Learning in Biology

Bachelor’s Degree BS in Humanities, Philosophy, and Religious Studies

Associate Degrees Pre-Programming (Specialized Associate)

Orchestral Conducting Programming VR/VX Wind Band Conducting

Minors Digital Film Humanities (new name) Sport Coaching Military Science

NEW ACADEMIC CENTERS FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2023-2024 • • •

Center for Endurance and Extreme Human Performance Center for Precision Medicine and Functional Genomics Utah Tech Pro Bono Center (Physical Therapy)

New Academic Departments

New Names For Existing Academic Programs

Military Science

Design, Associate of Applied Science

Occupational Therapy

Digital Media Studies Recreation Management, Health and Wellness Emphasis Recreation Management, Sport and Athletic Administration Emphasis

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REVOLUTIONIZING FILM EDUCATION: Utah Tech Takes Its Hands-On Approach Across The Globe Robert Cade Thompson, Senior, English Major, Creative Writing Emphasis

In conjunction with Utah Tech’s technological focus,

remarks, “It was huge.” However, the program’s vision extends

its art programs—especially the film program—are thriving

far beyond this single achievement. Emphasizing the goal of

like never before. Although the University has long had a film

preparing students for real-world success, Smith continues,

program, recent transformations have taken it to new heights.

“We want you on set, we want you making movies, and we

Patrick Smith, Assistant Professor of Digital Film, shares, “We’ve rebuilt the whole film program so that we would be the most active film program in the

want you getting paid to do that because we want you to build a professional resume before you leave.”

The program’s structure allows students from freshman

state.” The changes emphasize professional, hands-on

to senior year to work together. This collaborative model

experience, ensuring students are involved in every aspect

enables new students to gain early, hands-on experience

of film production.

while upperclassmen take on key production roles. Each year,

In the first year of the revamped program, over 40

students focus on different aspects of filmmaking, building

student films were created and accepted into festivals across

a comprehensive skill set that prepares them to enter the

the country. Highlighting the success of the initiative, Smith

industry after graduation.

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Expanding on the year-round opportunities, Utah Tech

paying clients. By providing students these opportunities,

is developing study abroad trips focused on filmmaking.

the University ensures that graduates leave with academic

Each summer, students travel abroad and work collectively

knowledge along with practical experience.

to produce a full-length feature film, aiming for professional

This innovative approach to film education is helping

distribution. Smith emphasizes the ambition behind this

Utah Tech continue to be a leader in hands-on learning.

model: “Our goal now is every summer we’re going to have a

With the University’s commitment to providing real-world

study abroad that we shoot an entire feature film that we try to

experience, students are no longer simply studying film

release, with broad distribution . . . either a theatrical release or

theory—they’re actively building professional resumes while

a Netflix distribution.”

still in school. From the collaborative, year-round production

Utah Tech’s Creative Studios, a professional media

process to the opportunity to work on client-based projects

conglomerate developed alongside the film program, adds

through Utah Tech Creative Studios, students are equipped to

another dimension to student learning. This in-house

succeed in a competitive industry. As Smith puts it, “We want

studio allows students to work on real-world projects for

you making movies, and we want you getting paid to do that.”

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ENGLISH STUDENTS PRESENT AT SIGMA TAU DELTA NATIONAL CONVENTION Owen Johnson, Senior, English Technical Writing Major, Creative Writing Minor In April 2024, ten English students and two faculty had

really good to present to a room of like-minded individuals.

the opportunity to travel to St. Louis, Missouri, to present

Although I enjoy talking to people with different interests, it

their research at the Sigma Tau Delta Centennial Convention

felt amazing to be able to have a discussion with thirty-plus

alongside peers from across the country. Each of these students

people about something that we were all passionate about.”

is a member of the international English honor society, which

One of the most important aspects of the convention is

is dedicated to furthering the conversation on language,

the involvement of students in its formation. Charlotte Beal,

literature, and rhetoric. At the convention, students presented

former President of UT’s Sigma Tau Delta chapter, served

papers to audiences of their peers, shared their research at

as a student leader for the convention. They describe their

roundtables, attended workshops, and had the opportunity to

experience as very stressful, stating that they felt like they were

listen to Donika Kelly, an award-winning poet.

constantly running from one place to another. Despite the

Tilly Gibb, a UT student who attended the conference,

stress, Beal explains, “There was great satisfaction in working

describes her experience: “I presented a creative nonfiction

so hard on planning the convention for it to end up going so

piece, and it was interesting to listen to others’ work in the

well. The student leaders put so much effort into the event,

same genre. I learned a lot from the other students’ papers.”

and I feel that it gave me valuable academic, professional, and

Each session featured roughly three to five students who read

personal insights.”

their pieces and then opened the conversation to the audience for comments and discussion.

Many students also participated in a roundtable, with UT students securing two spots to present: one on Agatha Christie and the other discussing the hidden genre of fanfiction.

Savanna Romero, who presented on the latter, shares, “It felt

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In the end, their efforts, along with the efforts of the other UT students, led to an excellent convention, and they plan to continue attending for years to come.

UTAH TECH UNIVERSITY ADVANCES ITS POLYTECHNIC MISSION THROUGH ONLINE EDUCATION Cisalee Burgess, Graduate Student, English Technical Writing & Digital Rhetoric Online education at Utah Tech University continues to grow on multiple fronts. From Fall 2019 to Fall 2024, online enrollment has increased by 90 percent, and the number of students enrolled in fully online programs has increased by 119 percent. Currently, Utah Tech has over 600 students pursuing fully online degree programs. The University offers 22 online degree options, nine online certificates, and more than 300 online courses.

Marc Lundstrom, Executive Director of Utah Tech Online, explains, “The first fully online degree program began in 2018, and now the University offers multiple online degree programs at the associate, bachelor’s, or master’s levels.”

with three master’s programs: Master of User Experience

Lundstrom adds, “The University works hard to provide a

Design, Master of Software Development, and Master of

robust offering of courses that incorporate active and applied

Healthcare Administration.

learning experiences that are engaging for students.” To achieve

The University continues to provide synchronous and

this, Utah Tech Online has a team of learning design and media

asynchronous courses for students attending in-state, out-

design professionals who support faculty in delivering hands-

of-state, and internationally. This flexibility is appreciated by

on, high-quality online courses and programs.

student-athletes as well as other learners balancing part-time

Developments span a variety of innovative approaches.

or full-time employment and additional responsibilities.

Utah Tech has implemented virtual reality (VR) technology

Since online courses offer a high level of flexibility and

in dental hygiene and physics coursework and has invested in

convenience, students can choose what best suits their needs.

Hybrid-Flexible (HyFlex) classrooms in the Smith Computer

For example, hybrid courses allow students to attend in-class

Center, specially equipped for UX design and software

or virtually. Additionally, online-specific student support

development. Starting in Fall 2024, the University began

services are available.

offering a Registered Respiratory Therapist to BS Respiratory Therapy (RRT-to-BSRT) degree completion program, along

Transforming curriculum this way challenges traditional ideas of how classrooms should look and operate. However, it’s the instructors, designers, and support staff who make these new approaches successful.

Interim Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs Chris Guymon states, “Technology is an additive. It does not replace people, but it can be used for enhancing experiences for student learning.” Guymon advises that we “imagine all the possibilities when we look to the future—starting with the University as it is and what it can be.”

Online education is one of the ways Utah Tech University is advancing its polytechnic mission, providing students with new and innovative ways to learn and keeping them on a path to success.

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STUDENTS DRIVE REAL BUSINESS RESULTS THROUGH ANALYTICS AND MODELING CENTER Jake Harber, Senior, Communication Major The practical experience gained by students at the Center

For the past four years, Utah Tech University’s Analytics and Modeling Center has offered its students incredible,

has led to highly successful job placements, with graduates

hands-on experiences that directly benefit local and national

securing positions at top companies and building valuable

businesses–all at no cost.

professional networks. By applying UT’s “active learning. active

Open to students across all disciplines, the Center holds

life.” motto, students at the Analytics and Modeling Center gain

weekly meetings featuring guest speakers, mentorship from

both portfolio-building experience and meaningful industry

industry professionals, and hands-on business projects

connections, translating into real job opportunities after

focused on data analytics. It also offers course credit as a

graduation.

practicum class at UT. Businesses supported by the Center benefit from meaningful insights and informed decision-making through these free services. Even Utah Tech’s basketball team has benefitted from the Center’s work, with students identifying historical trends in player types that have been successful with the team. By matching these trends with transfer portal options, the students have helped optimize the team’s recruiting and decision-making process.

UNIVERSAE AND UTAH TECH: An International Articulation Kylie Buchanan, Senior Criminal Justice Major, Digital Defense and Security Emphasis, Professional and Technical Writing Minor After years of hard work and collaboration, Utah Tech

campus. Impressed after seeing UNIVERSAE in action, Bashir

University (UT) and UNIVERSAE College have reached an

reached out to UT Professor Joe Francom. Francom, Chair

agreement for an international articulation program—the first

of the Department of Computing and Professor of Computer

of its kind for UT.

Science, traveled to UNIVERSAE in Spain in May 2024 to assist

The conversation began in December of 2022 when

in finalizing the collaboration agreement and ensuring the

UT reached out to UNIVERSAE in an effort to expand its

smooth transfer of credits for UNIVERSAE students pursuing

international presence. UNIVERSAE, a leading educational

degrees at UT in fields such as software engineering.

group globally, offers a variety of virtual and distance learning programs, with a particular focus on tech-related fields.

Shadman Bashir, Executive Director of the Office

Francom highlights the positive aspects of the collaboration: “By bringing more students from UNIVERSAE, this will increase the multicultural awareness among our

of International Programs, followed up on the initial

students. We will create a more diverse population within

correspondence while traveling with UT’s Fusion dance

our degrees.”

team during spring break 2023, visiting the UNIVERSAE

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ENGLISH DEPARTMENT EMBRACES BENEFITS OF AI IN THE CLASSROOM Owen Johnson, Senior, English Technical Writing Major, Creative Writing Minor When AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and CoPilot started

students how to use it effectively and ethically. When asked

growing in popularity in recent years, many educators had

about his own use of AI, Peterson shares, “I use it to play. I

concerns about how it would impact their classes. The primary

play around with it so I know what’s out there, so I can speak

concern was that students might bypass learning opportunities

somewhat intelligently with my students about it, but I have

by simply writing a prompt and copying what ChatGPT

yet to find a context where it made my life easier.”

generates. As a result, many educators have banned the use

Many other faculty in the English Department discourage

of AI in their classrooms. While this reduces the chance of

students from using AI, with one exception: idea generation.

students cheating, it also blocks a potentially helpful tool.

One of the most important things English majors need when

Dr. Mike Peterson, Associate Professor of English and

writing is ideas, and AI can generate a vast number of them

English Department Chair, doesn’t ban AI in his classrooms.

instantly.

Instead, he encourages students to use it in specific activities.

Dr. Joy McMurrin, Associate Professor of English

For example, while drafting a research essay, Peterson explains,

specializing in Professional and Technical Writing, encourages

“I have them create their regular draft, then I have them

the use of AI for brainstorming. She tells students, “Use AI as

create an AI version of it, then they do a reflective activity.”

a way to broaden the scope of an idea, and then from there,

Through this activity, students compare human writing with

use it to narrow and refine thoughts. Utilize AI as a partner in

AI-generated writing, often realizing that while AI can create

brainstorming.”

something in seconds, the quality is generally lower.

The primary reason Peterson incorporates AI into his curriculum is to better understand how students use it and

Overall, the work of English majors is not significantly impacted or diminished by AI. If anything, AI will help both the department and students reach greater heights.

why. It also provides him with a valuable opportunity to teach

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THREE NEW MASTER’S PROGRAMS AVAILABLE THROUGH UTAH TECH Madysen Seegmiller, Junior, Biology Natural Science Major, Creative Writing Minor

Three new Master’s programs are now available at Utah

The Master of Software Development (MSD) program

Tech: the Master of Healthcare Administration, the Master of

is designed for adult learners who have no prior programming

Software Development, and the Master of User Experience

experience and seek a new career in software development.

Design. Offering a range of program lengths, flexibility, and

The program is collaborative and offers HyFlex courses that

career outcomes, all three programs provide options to

allow students to attend in person or via video conference.

accommodate students’ busy schedules.

Classes build essential skills like coding and app development.

The Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA)

The program can be completed in as little as 16 months and

program at UT is an online program that prepares students

requires 30 credits. A one-year scholarship is available to

for administrative roles in healthcare. The program takes

qualifying students. The MSD program emphasizes impactful

about two years to complete, requires 42 credits, and prepares

experiences by collaborating with Utah Tech’s other new

students for pivotal leadership positions. Students also can

program, the Master of User Experience Design. By working on

obtain a useful certification in biomedical informatics as they

real-world projects alongside students in this complementary

work toward their degree. The MHA program emphasizes

program, MSD students gain the practical experience needed

hands-on learning, allowing students to customize their

to succeed in software development.

education to align with their career goals through experiential learning opportunities such as research projects, internships, and study abroad trips.

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Lastly, the Master of User Experience Design (MUXD)

path.

brings together people from degree fields such as journalism, computer science, and design who share similar interests in improving user experience, particularly for digital products.

Like MSD, this collaborative, hands-on degree aims to broaden students’ skill sets and refine their current knowledge in various aspects of user experience such as visual aesthetics and functionality. The MUXD program is also offered in a flexible hybrid format, allowing students to choose between classroombased or video conference-based sessions.

Students in this program acquire key skills including human-centered research, design, communications, and analysis. Their designs will be evaluated through real-world feedback. Like the MSD degree, the program spans 16 months and requires 30 credits. With the rise of new technology, many careers focus on user experience design—spanning areas like user interface, research, writing, product design, or project management—making it an accessible and interactive career

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RESEARCH INTO AMBITIOUS AND EQUITABLE INSTRUCTION HELPS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EDUCATORS Madysen Seegmiller, Junior, Biology Natural Science Major, Creative Writing Minor Dr. Byugeun Pak, Assistant Professor of Education, is conducting collaborative research with an undergraduate student Kylie Ice concerning teaching strategies that could shift classroom dynamics. His aim is to support early education teachers by strengthening their knowledge in ambitious and equitable instruction, with a specific focus on number talks.

Ambitious and equitable instruction is an approach in which educators continually strive to create a learning environment that is accessible and engaging for all students, leading to confident and capable learners. This strategy is essential for cultivating positive learning experiences in the classroom. In elementary education, math is often a challenging subject—both for teachers to effectively teach and for students to maintain confidence. Teachers introduce this type of instruction by using number talks, which are

elementary teachers can provide their students with valuable

5- to 10-minute sessions where students work through math

opportunities to practice critical thinking and deep learning

problems and discuss their thought processes.

skills at a young age.

For many teachers, figuring out how to introduce these

Pak and Ice are collaborating to deepen their

methods into the classroom can be a daunting task. Despite its

understanding of number talks and their role in ambitious and

positive reception, limited research exists on how teachers can

equitable instruction by analyzing data from student number

implement strategies like number talks. Pak aims to address

talks. Pak explains, “Through this collaboration, I hope to

this gap through a university-funded project, collaborating

not only advance our understanding of these instructional

with Ice to discover new ways teachers can help students

practices but also guide the co-investigator in developing

make connections across different mathematical concepts.

her skills in research, particularly in data analysis, and

By fostering these connections, even with foundational skills

cultivate her identity as a teacher-researcher within her

such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division,

own teaching practice.”

Additionally, Pak has consistently refined his Mathematics Methods course by incorporating strategies recommended by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. By strengthening his coursework and streamlining instructional activities centered around number talks, Pak and his students can observe firsthand how to refine how professors teach education.

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TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM BUILDS BRIGHT FUTURES Alyssa Bayles, Senior, English Major, Professional and Technical Writing Emphasis From collaborations with local school districts to

She says, “A highlight for our program is we have a cohort

supportive staff, the Teacher Education Department at Utah

system, so the students come in, and they stay together with

Tech University helps students pursue careers that will impact

their group of students and move through the two years all

the lives of the next generation.

together.”

The Teacher Education Department consists of two

Working hand-in-hand with the cohort system, Child

programs: elementary education and secondary education.

explains that both students and professors collaborate to

The elementary education program prepares graduates for

ensure students are learning material that best prepares them

a kindergarten through eighth-grade license, along with the

for the classroom. “I love that we work together,” Child says,

opportunity to earn an ESL endorsement. The secondary

“and because of that, I think it makes a more fluid and cohesive

education program aligns with the student’s declared major

experience for the students.”

and leads to a sixth through twelfth-grade license.

Both programs follow the department’s mission statement

This effort includes structuring the semester with the students’ best interests in mind. Child is looking forward

to “create learning experiences for its candidates that foster

to this next generation of teachers who will soon enter the

collaboration, professionalism, and competence in content

classroom after graduating from Utah Tech. Whether inspired

and pedagogical knowledge.” The two-year program, which

by a past teacher or wanting to make a difference, these future

students participate in after completing two years of general

teachers are eager to build a positive future through their own

education credits, offers a variety of coursework and teaching

classrooms.

experiences, including hands-on experience gained through

“They are very motivated and excited to become

school visits and student teaching in local school districts.

classroom teachers, which I am grateful for because we do

Dr. Angie Child, Program Director for Elementary

need good teachers,” Child says. “We put out some really

Education, notes that most students build a support system

spectacular teachers from our program.”

with their classmates as they progress through the program.

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UTAH TECH’S MARKETING PROGRAM: Preparing Students for Real-World Success Addison Arnold, Senior, Interdisciplinary Studies Major, English and Family Studies Emphasis Utah Tech University takes pride in offering strong

Another key aspect of the program is its collaboration

programs among different subjects, and its Marketing Program

with local businesses. Students don’t just work on hypothetical

is one example standing out for its strong emphasis on applied

projects; they develop real strategies for start-ups and conduct

learning. This emphasis ensures that students not only

market research for major events, such as the St. George

understand theoretical concepts but also gain valuable real-

Marathon. These projects provide students with firsthand

world experience. By integrating practical application into the

experiences that benefit both their learning and the local

curriculum, the program equips students with the skills

community. These projects teach students how to navigate

and knowledge needed to thrive in an ever-changing

real client demands and deadlines, essential skills for

marketing world.

successful marketing careers.

The center of the Marketing Program’s success is its

The program also emphasizes entrepreneurship, offering

integration of industry-standard tools and software, allowing

students the opportunity to develop and launch their own

students to engage in marketing practices they will use in

business ideas. In Grayson’s Entrepreneurial Marketing

their careers. In the classroom, students work with platforms

course, for example, students are encouraged to think like

such as Adobe, Google Analytics, and HubSpot to gain

entrepreneurs, creating everything from product concepts to

practical experience with SEO, marketing automation, and

marketing strategies. This hands-on approach is supported by

digital marketing. According to Dr. Kristy Grayson, Associate

resources like Utah Tech’s Small Business Resource Center,

Professor of Marketing, the students “are not just learning

helping students turn their ideas into reality. As Grayson

theory; they are applying their skills in real-world scenarios.”

explains, in this course “students develop a comprehensive

This approach helps students as they prepare to transition

portfolio they can present to investors or future employers.”

from the classroom to the professional world.

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What truly sets Utah Tech’s marketing program apart is its focus on preparing students for the workforce. Grayson emphasizes that students in the program aren’t just learning how to create marketing plans—they are developing the skills to adapt those plans in response to changing market conditions. “Our program teaches students to be nimble and to think critically,” she says, stressing the importance of flexibility in an ever-evolving industry.

The program’s applied learning approach has translated into tangible job placement success for its graduates. Many students secure internships with local businesses, and several are hired into full-time roles by the companies they work with during their time in the program. Local businesses have recruited Utah Tech graduates, demonstrating the program’s ability to connect students with career opportunities.

Ultimately, Utah Tech’s marketing program exemplifies how applied learning can transform classroom education into a pathway for career readiness. By combining classroom instruction with real-world projects and industry tools, the program equips students to meet the challenges of the modern marketing world.

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UTAH TECH BRINGS BACK ROTC PROGRAM, OFFERING DUAL PATHWAYS FOR LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT Addison Arnold, Senior, Integrated Studies Major, English and Family Studies Emphasis Utah Tech University’s Reserve Officers’ Training Corps

still gain “a familiarization and understanding of military

(ROTC) program returned to campus this fall. The program

programs” that can be valuable in future leadership roles

is primarily designed to train students to become officers

within their communities. UT’s ROTC program aligns with the

in the United States Army and provides them with valuable

university’s goal of fostering an active learning environment

leadership skills that are beneficial regardless of their military

through hands-on experiences. Students engage in classroom

aspirations.

instruction, physical fitness training, and practical lab exercises

The ROTC program emphasizes leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, which are crucial for both personal and professional development. “The Army

in real-world settings, such as orienteering in the mountains or volunteering in their community.

The re-introduction of the ROTC program will benefit not

ROTC program is a leadership course,” explains Captain Dalan

only the students but the University as well. Bennett notes that

Bennett, Department Chair and Officer in Charge of the ROTC

many prospective students have asked about a ROTC program

program at UT. “You don’t have to have a military commitment

at UT. “When they weren’t able to say yes to that answer, we

to join the Army ROTC. There are two pathways: one to

were losing students to other universities,” he explains.

become an officer, and another [for students who] just want to develop leadership and communication skills.”

This dual-pathway system makes the program accessible

As the program grows, the University aims to expand its cadet corps and establish a strong ROTC presence. With an initial goal of 20 cadets already surpassed in its first semester,

and appealing to a broad range of students. Bennett also

UT’s ROTC is well on its way to becoming a strong part of the

adds that students who choose not to join the military will

campus community.

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UT PARTNERS WITH INTERMOUNTAIN HEALTH TO CREATE FUNCTIONAL GENOMICS PROGRAM Madysen Seegmiller, Junior, Biology Natural Science Major, Creative Writing Minor Building off the momentum of Utah Tech University

implications. That information is then sent back to IH’s

students using zebrafish as model organisms in their

research center, where physicians use it for applications like

Functional Genomics Certificate Program, the University

gene therapy.

is launching a three-year Masters Research Agreement

Dr. Aaron Davis, Interim Dean for the College of Science,

partnership with Intermountain Health (IH) in the Spring 2025

Engineering, and Technology, shares his goals and excitement

semester. In this partnership, students support IH physicians

for the upcoming program. He explains, “The main goal of

who are conducting research in genetic mutations, particularly

this partnership is authentic and applied research experience

in cardiology and lung disorders. Given that these physicians

for students. It is very cool to learn about the potential of

have demanding schedules, students assist in advancing the

gene editing technology and gene therapies, and in a class, it

research,

is entirely different to do them yourself and conduct these

benefiting all involved.

experiments.” His advice to students interested in this field is

The program’s process is as follows: when IH scientists

to take a class to see if a passion is sparked. Students can begin

identify gene mutations unknown to current research,

working in this program within their first year, with the goal of

they determine whether these mutations are harmful by

becoming qualified to conduct independent research.

inserting them into zebrafish—a type of freshwater fish

The collaboration with Intermountain Health is a valuable

whose genetic makeup is similar to humans. The mutated

opportunity for scientists and physicians working to further

gene sequence is sent to Utah Tech, where students knock

genetic research, potentially generating novel intellectual

out the corresponding sequence in zebrafish and insert the

property with Utah Tech students, who gain hands-on,

human version of the gene to test if the mutation has health

polytechnic experience in the process.

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INSIGHT COMMUNICATION EXPLORES REAL-WORLD PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGEMENT Samantha Aiken, Communication Studies Major, Professional and Technical Writing Certificate Insight Communication, a public relations practicum

promote its November keystone philanthropic event benefiting

advised by Dr. Erin Ortiz, provides students with hands-on

Intermountain Health’s St. George Regional Hospital.

experience running a PR agency. Enrolled students gain

Students also promote an annual Spring 5k fun run through

practical experience managing real-world client accounts.

a partnership with Donor Connect, a community nonprofit

Among other valuable PR work skills, students learn to balance

organization dedicated to educating the southern Utah

client expectations with deliverable outcomes.

community about organ donation.

Students enrolled in Insight Communication influence

Students in Insight Communication also have

the type of PR skills learned and practiced throughout the

collaborated with local towns such as Santa Clara and

semester. In the Spring 2024 semester, the course focused on

Springdale to organize community campaigns and events.

social media, with an emphasis on photography and

The students developed a written campaign for Santa Clara

video editing.

encouraging residents to shop locally; and in Springdale, they

Insight Communication students participate in community partnerships such as the Jubilee of Trees to

presented market research findings on the impact of tourism on residents’ quality of life.

UT ALUMNUS NOAH WASHINGTON: Paving a Career in Law Alyssa Bayles, Senior, English Major, Professional and Technical Writing Emphasis Whether at the Utah Tech Writing Center or a law firm,

think of a profession that involves much more question asking

Noah Washington has consistently found ways to make a

than a lawyer, so that practice of question asking definitely

difference in people’s lives. He began his journey as the Writing

helps.”

Center Coordinator, helping others at Utah Tech University.

With the skills he gained at Utah Tech, Washington

In 2023, he graduated from UT with a bachelor’s degree in

will successfully complete both the Notre Dame ESTEEM

communication and then continued his academic journey at

Graduate Program and graduate from law school in May 2026,

Notre Dame Law School.

before going on to make an impact as a lawyer.

His law journey, however, started at Utah Tech when he became a legal assistant at Proven Law during his junior year. Dr. James Stein, Assistant Professor of Communication, remarks that Washington always stood out in his classes for his willingness to ask questions and friendliness with his peers and professors. Stein notes, “Everybody has their own degree to which they ask [questions], but I noticed that when [Washington] asks, his questions were always a little bit more purposeful and a little bit more poignant.” Washington’s curiosity will be a benefit because, according to Stein, “I can’t

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PROFESSORS, STUDENT GAIN AN INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVE ON THE ART OF CERAMICS Alyssa Bayles, Senior, English Major, Professional and Technical Writing Emphasis As a way to promote international academic exchanges

One of the opportunities at the convention was

between potters and professors, the International Society for

traveling to different ceramic sites in the city. The theme

Ceramic Art Education and Exchange (ISCAEE) held an

of the conference was industrial ceramics, giving attendees

eight-day conference in Rong County, China. Professor

the opportunity to visit factories that are making vessels for

Meaghan Gates and Professor Shane Christensen, along with

various industries. Gates says that attendees were able to

Bachelor of Fine Arts student Ilai Raabe, attended from

observe the differences between techniques used when items

Utah Tech University.

were hand-built and techniques used today.

From August 25 to September 1, the conference featured

Gates enjoyed the conference. She says that her favorite

presentations, lectures, and demonstrations for the attendees.

part was “meeting new people from all around the world” and

Gates and Christensen were among the presenters, sharing

gaining perspectives on “the art that they’re interested in.” She

their research as part of an effort to exchange information

loves “experiencing new cultures, food, and clothing,” adding

with other institutions.

that all the little differences are “fascinatingly fun.”

Gates presented her artistic practice by exhibiting a

Through attending this conference, artists from many

sculpture and a couple of wood-fired tea bowls and by giving

countries gained inspiration and knowledge. Gates says, “I think

a lecture on her artistic path. Christensen, on the other hand,

these kinds of experiences are really important for not only

focused on demonstrating his throwing skills on a potter’s

faculty members to take part in, in any area, but also students

wheel. When not presenting, they attended presentations and

to take part in because it really changes your view on what

lectures from universities around the world.

you’re doing and gives you a broader view of where you can go

Gates explains, “We were getting perspectives on how

with what you’re studying.”

they do their practices there, both artistic and through industrial ceramics.” Gates also says, “It was a really great opportunity for our student, who’s just starting ceramics, to see these things happening.”

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ART DEPARTMENT OFFERS NEW OPPORTUNITY TO STUDY IN GERMANY Gaylen Bailey, Junior, English Major, Literary Studies Emphasis The Fall 2024 semester marked the launch of an exciting

In the fall of 2024, Utah Tech sent its first animation

new travel study program offered by Utah Tech University’s

student to Darmstadt to pioneer the new travel study program.

Art Department.

Sam Hunt, a student selected from an advanced animation

At a Global Polytechnic Summit hosted by Utah Tech in

course, had access to unique classes not currently offered by

2023, a faculty member from Darmstadt University of Applied

UT. On the Darmstadt campus, Hunt focused on the

Sciences in Germany was impressed by a presentation on the

more technical aspects of 3D animation, allowing him to

Utah Tech Creative Studios project. She extended an open

develop specialized skills that he would otherwise have to

invitation for the presenters to visit the Darmstadt campus

learn independently.

if they were ever in the area. This connection led to UT’s Art

The project is already accomplishing its goals. Hunt

Department Chair Alex Chamberlain traveling to Darmstadt,

describes his time in Germany as “a bit of an adjustment”

Germany, to talk to the university about their programs. During

due to cultural differences, but he’s been enjoying the fresh

his brief visit, the idea of an exchange program between the

perspective and is enthusiastic about what the country has

two universities was born.

to offer him as a student.

Chamberlain states the fundamental goal of all travel

Students participating in the exchange can choose to

study programs is to encourage students to be “citizens of the

attend for either one semester or a full year. Chamberlain

world,” meaning “they’ve experienced the world outside of the

anticipates that Darmstadt will be sending its own students to

familiar.” This exchange program will provide Utah Tech art

Utah Tech beginning in the Spring 2025 semester.

students with access to the unique educational and networking opportunities offered by Darmstadt’s well-established school.

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With each year’s growing achievements, it is an exciting time to be in Utah Tech’s thriving Art Department.

UTAH TECH AT THE FOREFRONT OF GLOBAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Robert Cade Thompson, Senior, English Major, Creative Writing Emphasis Technical industries are evolving rapidly across the globe, and Utah Tech’s College of Health Sciences and community connection efforts are at the forefront. Last May, two of the University’s esteemed faculty and one staff member were invited to present at a polytechnic summit hosted in Canada.

Countries from all around the globe attended and presented the programs used to manage developing needs in tech industries. Utah Tech specifically highlighted its workforce development initiatives.

Associate Professor and Department Chair of Nursing Dr. Judy Scott was one of the University’s three presenters.

Scott explained, “I love what I do and think we at Utah Tech have the best Nursing programs for our students.” She highlighted her program’s “nursing ladder of success,” which offers an accessible pathway for students at all educational

improved access to education. According to Reiff, both senate

levels. By setting clear goals and progressions, the program

bills increased collaboration between schools and reduced

accommodates a diverse range of students while guiding them

student debt. Reiff also highlighted Governor Cox’s recent

toward success. “We have a highly skilled, qualified faculty too,”

efforts to expand access to technical and college courses for

Scott added. “We’re small, but we can do a lot.”

high school students, helping prepare them for in-demand jobs.

The second presenter Dave Reiff, Regional Pathways

Finally, Dr. Eliezer Bermudez, Dean of the College of

Coordinator at Utah Tech, emphasized how recent

Health Sciences, discussed additional workforce initiatives

developments in educational pathways are benefiting Utah

within the college. For example, the college offers programs

communities. He discussed the 2016 Strategic Workforce

that allow high school students to visit labs and participate in

Investments (Senate Bill 103), which expanded educational

hands-on learning. Additionally, seventh and eighth graders

opportunities, and the 2020 passage of Senate Bill 111, which

visit to participate in a full week of interactive experiences.

“We guide the students from early on to get a career path in health sciences,” Bermudez said. But it doesn’t stop there.

Bermudez also emphasized that their programs help current university students explore lesser-known health science pathways, creating more opportunities for their future careers.

Polytechnic summits, like the one held last May, play a crucial role in addressing global challenges in technology.

Speaking of the importance of such conferences, Bermudez said, “There’s a big demand in the health sciences, and there are so many opportunities in the health field—it’s not only one path.” By fostering these conversations and collaborations, Utah Tech is helping to shape the future of health sciences education—and the global workforce.

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UTAH TECH UNIVERSITY PARTNERS WITH MARICOPA COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGES Addison Arnold, Senior, Interdisciplinary Studies Major, English and Family Studies emphasis Utah Tech University has established a new partnership with Maricopa County Community Colleges (MCCC), one

addresses the demand for jobs in our area but also increases enrollment in our programs.”

The collaboration offers both affordability and simplicity

of the largest community college districts in the country.

The newly signed articulation agreement with MCCC allows

for MCCC students while ensuring a high-quality education.

graduates from any of the ten Maricopa colleges to seamlessly

Transfer students will benefit from reduced tuition rates and

transfer into Utah Tech’s programs.

Utah Tech’s commitment to applied learning.

Since more than 100,000 students attend MCCC

With a goal to increase transfer student enrollment,

each year, Utah Tech anticipates that this partnership will

Utah Tech expects this articulation agreement to be valuable

significantly increase its transfer student population. Dave

for both the University and its students.

Reiff, Utah Tech’s Regional Academic Pathways Coordinator, explains, “This partnership is monumental because it not only

UT ALUMNUS PRYCE SEELY: From Utah Tech to NCIS Robert Cade Thompson, Senior, English Major, Creative Writing Emphasis Pryce Seely, a graduate of Utah Tech University’s

After completing a digital forensics crime lab internship

cybersecurity program, quickly transitioned from student

and attending the International Association of Chiefs of Police

to professional, snaring a position with the Naval Criminal

(IACP) conference, Seely secured an interview with NCIS and

Investigative Service (NCIS).

began his career there in September 2024.

Originally from Southern Utah and Washington, Seely earned a bachelor’s degree in business from BYU-Idaho in 2020 before discovering his passion for cybersecurity.

Inspired by the growing prevalence of cyber threats, he left his job and returned to school to pursue a degree in cybersecurity at Utah Tech.

During his time at Utah Tech, Seely not only excelled in his courses but also served as president of the Utah Tech Cyber Club. Under his leadership, the club achieved national recognition, ranking 167th out of over 4,000 teams in a competition.

Mark Spooner, Director of Utah Tech’s Digital Forensics Crime Lab, praises Seely’s leadership and confidence: “His leadership abilities and knowledge of IT systems and cybersecurity make him a perfect choice for the NCIS.”

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THE CENTER FOR ENDURANCE AND EXTREME HUMAN PERFORMANCE: Student Engagement and Involvement Meets Innovation and Research Samantha Aiken, Communication Studies, Professional and Technical Writing Certificate

At Utah Tech University’s Center for Endurance and Extreme Human Performance (CEEHP), Dr. Steve Bui and Dr. Milan Pantovic oversee student and community engagement as part of the center’s mission. CEEHP’s mission—conducting extreme human performance testing on endurance athletes­— offers an innovative path for students passionate about health sciences.

“The goal,” explains Pantovic, “is to involve students, to create internship opportunities, and to develop research in this center.” Students receive a blend of classroom theory and practical experience by conducting performance testing on real clients receiving CEEHP services. Once students have been trained on the tools, they can complete internships that involve formulating and executing research projects.

Bui explains that after students learn the tools, “they can

A collaborative project has been initiated with the Huntsman

go out on their own and try to formulate an idea that they want

Cancer Institute, an NCI-designated cancer research facility

to run a research project on; and that’s what we’re trying to

and hospital in Salt Lake City. Additionally, VO2 Master, a

push for… giving them the experience to learn the tools to then

company that provides equipment for measuring oxygen

help them be able to create a research project and run

consumption during exercise, has been working with CEEHP.

the project.”

The performance testing services at CEEHP are open to

CEEHP has also initiated a collaborative project with UT’s Engineering Department and is exploring a potential

UT faculty, students, and community members. These services

project with UT’s Center of Precision Medicine and Functional

foster research development and innovation. Partnerships

Genomics. These collaborations will expose students to

have been established to advance CEEHP’s mission and goals.

diverse populations and the practical applications involved in extreme human performance testing.

“We can teach them the theory in the classroom for a very particular population,” states Bui. He adds that what is really, really important in the field is that students also learn the nuances and the variations in populations. There is no one population. Instead, Bui explains, populations are very individualized.

Exposure to both theory and practice provides students with valuable, unique, and innovative experiences.

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UTAH TECH UNIVERSITY’S OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY DOCTORAL PROGRAM: Empowering Students with Success Samantha Aiken, Communication Studies, Professional and Technical Writing Certificate Utah Tech University’s College of Health Sciences

The Occupational Therapy program’s curriculum

offers a wide range of competitive polytechnic programs

is designed to help students develop core occupational

that emphasize problem-solving, technology, innovation, and

therapy skills in the classroom and apply them in community

collaboration. In Fall 2024, UT launched its first doctoral degree

settings. “This integration affords students in the program

program, the Occupational Therapy Doctorate, featuring a

the opportunity to practice what they have learned in the

uniquely integrated curriculum that promotes active learning

classroom within real-life scenarios in the community,” says Dr.

both in the classroom and with local community partners.

Sheila Longpré, the program director.

UT’s Occupational Therapy Doctorate program was

In partnership with the Utah Area Health Education

created to meet the growing demand, both in rural areas and

Centers (AHEC) (a program focused on improving primary

globally, for occupational therapists with entry-level clinical

care access across Utah and providing scholars with essential

doctoral degrees. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau

training in ethics and clinical experience), UT’s Occupational

of Labor Statistics projects the profession will grow eleven

Therapy Doctoral program enables students to become AHEC

percent from 2023 to 2033, with about 9,800 openings for

scholars.

occupational therapists each year.

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“This partnership in learning,” states Longpré, “will

Healthcare professionals continue to advocate for

provide students with an advantage on how to best serve

evidence-based practice methods, which involve using the best

clients in underserved areas such as rural areas.”

available research, clinical expertise, and patient preferences to

In collaboration with faculty who are experts in

make informed decisions about patient care.

occupational therapy research for individuals, groups, and

As an evidence-based practice, occupational therapy

populations, students in this doctoral program are required

provides patients with techniques to improve, rehabilitate,

to design, conduct, and disseminate a scholarly study. These

or maintain their motor skills and overall ability to perform

faculty have experience in emerging practice areas, and several

everyday activities. An entry-level, doctorate-trained

hold leadership positions at the local, state, national, and

professional skilled in evidence-based practices will help

international levels.

advance this method in healthcare.

UT’s Occupational Therapy Doctoral program emphasizes

“The program is focused on preparing occupational

rural and population health, addressing the growing need for

therapists that are critical thinkers who go beyond solely

occupational therapists in rural areas and through telehealth

relying on skill sets they have learned in school,” advocates

services. The aging population and limited healthcare

Longpré.

options in these communities have increased the demand for

UT’s Occupational Therapy Doctorate program aims

occupational therapists. Ranked among the top five healthcare

to empower students to become exceptional occupational

jobs and in the top 20 best jobs overall, occupational therapy

therapists by emphasizing clinical reasoning and evidence-

promises to be a rewarding career path.

based practices, equipping them for professional success.

Referring to the anticipated effect this program will have on UT’s academic reputation, Longpré says, “I envision the impact to be positive on many levels” and “with the success of this program, there may be additional opportunities to provide more doctoral programs within current departments on campus.”

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UTAH TECH UNIVERSITY OFFERS NEW HUMANITIES, PHILOSOPHY, AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES MAJOR Madysen Seegmiller, Junior, Biology Natural Science Major, Creative Writing Minor The History, Humanities, and Modern Languages

with nonprofits. This new major will provide students with

Department now offers a Bachelor of Arts in Humanities,

even more hands-on experiences essential for workforce

Philosophy, and Religious Studies with an emphasis in either

preparation.

humanities or philosophy.

Students interested in exploring fundamental questions

Students in the major will explore the history of western logical thought and the foundations of scientific inquiry. They

such as “What does it mean to be human?” will thrive in

will explore everything from religion to epistemology, and

examining disciplines such as art, poetry, law, and social

because of this, learn a language and reasoning framework to

customs. The coursework synthesizes work in emerging

engage in interdisciplinary conversations. The major supports

technologies with historical approaches to help students

the polytechnic focus of the University because a polytechnic

develop critical, analytical, and reasoning skills.

education isn’t simply about having an innovative learning

With the launch of new programs come fresh

experience. It is about sharing the products of innovation with

opportunities. Dr. John Wolfe, Associate Professor of

a diverse human population. A polytechnic university needs

Philosophy, is excited about working with students on

humanists to connect innovation with our communities.

independent research projects. In the past, students taking

As Wolfe puts it, “Philosophy is the mortar that holds

classes in these fields have presented their research at

the building of the liberal arts together. Humanities gives the

national and international conferences and collaborated

language needed for a comprehensive education.”

DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAM TAKES ITS NEWLY UPGRADED MOBILE CLINIC TO THE COMMUNITY Gaylen Bailey, Junior, English Major, Literary Studies Emphasis

Utah Tech’s Mobile Dental Hygiene Clinic provides

operated a version of the mobile clinic since 2005 when it

students enrolled in the Dental Hygiene program a unique

received a donated, converted RV fully equipped with a four-

opportunity to gain hands-on experience. The program has

chair setup. The original RV served the local community for nearly two decades.

This year the program has been able to upgrade to a newly converted Mercedes Sprinter van. With this upgraded van, UT’s dental hygiene students will have a much easier time bringing smiles to the community.

According to instructor Andrea Parkinson, “The basic idea is to offer a win-win situation for our students and our community.” The mobile clinic allows students to work with a more diverse clientele than they would encounter in a traditional setting. Students serve those who might not otherwise visit a hygienist by providing care for locals where they work, attend school, or receive other public services.

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START AGRITECH: Revolutionizing Agriculture in the Desert Kylie Buchanan, Senior, Criminal Justice Major, Digital Defense and Security Emphasis, Professional and Technical Writing Minor Caplinger emphasizes that the program will provide students with opportunities for internships, hands-on research, and capstone projects focused on real-world applications of DeserTech solutions. This experience will help bridge the gap between academia and industry, giving students the skills and experiences needed to thrive in advancing fields of technology and sustainability.

Caplinger notes that Utah Senate President J. Stuart Adams also played a key role in supporting the summit. Adams states, “Utah Tech and Arieli Capital’s partnership is a pivotal opportunity for DeserTech and AgriTech leaders in Utah, marking a significant stride in innovation and growth. The scale-up program will bring together global founders within Utah’s innovation ecosystem investors, founders, researchers, In April of 2024, Utah Tech University partnered with

government leaders, and others.”

Arieli Capital and Frontier RNG to host the first START

Some highlights from the summit included the

AgriTech Summit. The event, launched as a conference

TechHarvest Tour, where participants visited Milgro Farms

Summit at UT, aimed to help startups in the AgriTech field

and Dammeron Valley Winery to witness practical applications

amplify their innovations. As a subset of UT’s commitment

of technologies such as AgroVoltaic systems, which combine

to developing DeserTech solutions, AgriTech emphasizes

solar energy with crop production. Startups from countries

technology integration to address the unique challenges of

such as Australia and Israel showcased technologies like

desert living, such as water scarcity and sustainable crop

nano-nutrient solutions, designed to optimize water usage and

production.

improve crop health in arid environments.

This summit would not have been possible without

There was also the pitch event, where startups had the

the collaborations and partnerships between UT and other

opportunity to present their solutions to global investors

entities beyond Arieli Capital and Frontier RNG, including

and industry leaders. Throughout the summit, participating

the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity, World Trade

startups received mentorship from Arieli Capital and Frontier

Center Utah, Exit Ventures, and the Haifa Group. Various

RNG as they promoted their technologies to international

staff and faculty members at UT were central in creating

investors, aiming to expand their research and businesses.

these relationships, involving many of the University’s deans and leaders such as Provost Michael Lacourse and Executive Director of Strategic Partnerships in her role, Cheryle Caplinger.

Caplinger cultivates “high-level industry relationships that advance UT’s mission and vision. Tied with innovation and entrepreneurship, I forged an alliance with Arieli Capital, Frontier RNG, and World Trade Center Utah. This led to the establishment of the START AgriTech Summit, which united startups, UT faculty and staff, and industry leaders to tackle the specific challenges in arid regions through DeserTech.”

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ROGER HALE: Innovative Music Education Robert Cade Thompson, Senior, English Major, Creative Writing Emphasis If you go to YouTube and search “choir vocal warmups,”

Hale’s work with solfege is not only transforming his

among the top results you will find several videos from Utah

students’ lives but is also spreading to schools and choirs

Tech’s own Dr. Roger Hale. What started in 2018 as a project to

worldwide. His YouTube videos, which include solfege-

improve music education in India has since become a valuable

based vocal warmups, have become vital resources for music

global teaching resource. Today, Hale’s YouTube channel has

educators. “It still is the top video that comes up for choral

over 120,000 subscribers and millions of views. But what makes

warmups,” Hale notes, emphasizing its widespread popularity.

all of this possible?

This innovative use of solfege, combined with his approach to

One key element of Hale’s success is his dedication to the solfege method, a centuries-old system for teaching note reading and pitch identification (think Do-Re-Mi from The

virtual teaching, has enabled Hale to work with choirs from South Africa, Norway, and beyond.

Much of Hale’s success comes from his willingness to

Sound of Music). “Solfege makes smart singers,” Hale explains,

blend traditional music education with modern technology.

highlighting its impact on his students. Although solfege is

He taught himself video editing, built a professional website,

often associated with children’s education, Hale has been at

and acquired various skills not typically expected of music

the forefront of bringing it into the college setting. “I’ve found

educators. Reflecting on his journey, Hale says, “Don’t be afraid

that after incorporating solfege here at the university, students

to step outside your comfort zone and talk with people about

are able to learn music,” he says, comparing the method to

what interests them because all of a sudden, these ideas are

teaching his students how to fish, rather than simply giving

going to start to explode, and you’re going to see connections

them one. The use of the solfege method in college settings is

and have a lot of fun” helping other people learn new skills.

gaining traction, thanks to Hale and other educators who see its long-term benefits for singers.

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DANCING ACROSS THE SEAS Alyssa Bayles, Senior, English Major, Professional and Technical Writing Emphasis

Utah Tech University students not only traveled

The 2024 summer study abroad group incorporated a

internationally, but also shared their passion for dance. Since

dance film component into the experience, which Mair taught.

around 2019, dance majors have studied abroad in Florence,

This addition helped to incorporate the university’s motto

Italy, for a few weeks at a time. However, in this upcoming year,

“active learning. active life.” Mair explains,“The students each

the study abroad opportunity for dance students will take place

individually created their own dance film, and then as a group

in Brazil.

with all of the students from 16 other universities, we created a

This opportunity is paired with a dance travel studies

group dance film.” Mair shared that this group dance film was

course held before the trip, which helps prepare students for

one of her favorite memories of the past trip. She also enjoyed

their time abroad. This course covers the country’s history,

the opportunity to take students to visit Venice.

culture, and upcoming travel plans. Jenny Mair, a part-time

This year, dance and film majors have the opportunity

Dance Instructor for the College of Arts, has served as the

to take the storytelling and movement course, which will

advisor for the Florence study abroad program. Mair explains

coincide with the study abroad in São Paulo, Brazil. Students

that the program was inspired by a solo trip she took as a

on this trip will spend 20 days in Brazil, learning the stories of

graduate student, which she later wanted to share with others.

Brazilians and expanding their perspectives through first-hand

She said, “The main goal now for me is to connect students

experiences. Dr. JB Shilcutt and Jeremy Bolden, both Assistant

here with an international dance experience.” Mair explains,

Professors of Theatre, Dance, & Digital film, will lead the trip

“Dance in Europe is different artistically” and traveling abroad

from June 8 to June 27, 2025. When asked what he is looking

gives dance students a “platform to grow, network and gain an

forward to, Bolden says, “Working with students, locals, and

understanding of dance around the world or at least in another

Dr. JB Shilcutt to create something, telling the stories of others,

culture.”

from the ground up, in an environment that is completely foreign and new both to the students and myself.”

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UT ALUMNUS MAX CHRISTENSEN: Applying Skills and Passion to a Marketing Career Alyssa Bayles, Senior, English Major, Professional and Technical Writing Emphasis alumnus, Christensen spent his university days making plays on the football field and hosting radio shows and podcasts. He also completed a marketing-focused internship with Dr. Nate Snow, Assistant Professor of Media Studies. Snow comments that Christensen “was really great at synthesizing all these different skills that we were teaching him to really go above and beyond what we were asking.”

Christensen graduated from Utah Tech in December 2022 with a Bachelor of Media Studies. He then continued his career as a marketing and sales specialist and sports radio host for the University. This experience led Christensen to his current role as a marketing director at 360 ELEVATED, where he has been able to apply his skills.

“Max had a lot of personal passion,” Snow says. “You could Using the skills gained as a defensive lineman and a stellar

tell he was having so much fun with marketing because he

multimedia student, Max Christensen launched his career

brought so much passion to the work, and that passion inspired

at 360 ELEVATED after college. Now a Utah Tech University

him to excel.”

STUDENTS LEARN THE VALUE OF VIRALITY Kylie Buchanan, Senior, Criminal Justice Major, Digital Defense and Security Emphasis, Professional and Technical Writing Minor The new Virality Lab class within Utah Tech University’s

digital literacy and the ability to create engaging content are

Digital Film program has opened doors for students looking to

invaluable.” Smith continues, “Viral videos and trends are

monetize viral content in today’s media landscape.

not just about entertainment; they are a powerful form of

According to Patrick Smith, Assistant Professor of Digital

communication and a significant economic force. This course

Film who helped launch the program, the course focuses on

is designed to help students understand the mechanics behind

creating an active, hands-on learning environment where

these phenomena and how they can leverage them to build

students can experiment with digital media ideas that “might

careers or further their personal brands.”

feel less appropriate or ‘too risky’ for a large-scale narrative production.”

Smith explains the inspiration for the course from the perspective of a professor focused on his students’ future when he says, “As educators, we see the importance of preparing our students for the realities of the modern economy, where

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The class aims to guide students through the various aspects of viral media creation, including idea generation, video production, marketing, and audience engagement.

SANDBOX: Opening the Door to Opportunity Robert Cade Thompson, Senior, English Major, Creative Writing Emphasis One of the greatest challenges for university graduates

like Sandbox are critical for “raising a new generation of

is leaving school with a degree but lacking the experience

entrepreneurs who are going to create jobs for local people.”

employers expect for entry-level roles. To address this,

This addresses a longstanding issue: many Utah Tech

Utah Tech’s Sandbox program equips students with both a

graduates move to larger cities for better opportunities, a

degree and real-world experience. Think of it as an incubator

trend that Sandbox aims to counteract by fostering high-

integrated directly into degree programs like computer

potential local ventures.

science, engineering, business, and design, where students can

Sandbox also partners with top employers to streamline

launch real tech companies for up to 18 credits toward their

job placement. Students’ applications go directly to hiring

major.

managers, bypassing traditional job boards and increasing

Peter Fuller, Managing Director of Sandbox, describes it

their visibility. Fuller suggests this approach prepares

as “the zero-risk plan,” noting that students gain experience

students to “march into job interviews” already ahead of the

while learning. He explains, “Sandbox aims to give you both

curve, equipped with significant experience. The program

a degree and experience . . . Either your company takes off,

culminates in a global demo day, where students can pitch

or you’re no longer entry-level.” Sandbox companies have

their companies to investors, opening doors that few

collectively reached a valuation of $95 million, and graduates

traditional classrooms can offer.

who choose not to continue their ventures earn starting

Sandbox is more than an innovative program—it’s a

salaries that are 25 percent higher than those of non-Sandbox

springboard that ensures that Utah Tech graduates don’t just

peers, demonstrating the program’s success.

enter the workforce but take the reins. By equipping students

Sandbox’s robust resources provide a unique

with hands-on experience, entrepreneurial skills, and valuable

entrepreneurial experience. Through a global classroom

industry connections, Sandbox positions them to build

model, students work in person while professors connect

impactful careers, whether they stay in St. George to support

remotely, fostering dynamic sessions and direct mentorship

local growth or venture into broader markets. For these

from experts, founders, and Sandbox alumni. Fuller highlights

graduates, the journey from classroom to career begins with a

the program’s community impact, explaining that initiatives

solid foundation in both knowledge and experience.

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UTAH TECH HOSTS SOUTHERN UTAH EARLY CHILDHOOD CONFERENCE Addison Arnold, Senior, Interdisciplinary Studies Major, English and Family Studies Emphasis Utah Tech University recently hosted the 23rd annual

actively hiring and fostering relationships that may lead to

Southern Utah Early Childhood Conference, offering childcare

employment. According to Kerchenski, this is a key aspect of

providers and educators the opportunity to discuss and learn

the conference’s value.

about current issues and trends in early childhood education.

In addition to networking opportunities, the Early

The conference brings together professionals from across the

Childhood Conference serves as a platform to raise awareness

region and provides valuable opportunities for students in Utah

about the need for more qualified childcare professionals. The

Tech’s Early Childhood Associate Degree program.

field of early childhood education is still growing and evolving,

Each year, the event highlights a specific theme

with many preschools and daycares hiring individuals with

addressing key elements of childcare. This year’s theme

limited formal training. However, events like this conference

“Communication with Families and the Community”

can help advance the profession by promoting higher

emphasized the importance of building strong connections

standards and formal education for those working with

between educators, families, and children. Assistant Professor

young children.

of Early Childhood Education at Utah Tech Dr. Paula

Kerchenski explains that the goal of the conference “is to

Kerchenski notes, “Providers are learning to connect better

make early childhood education a respected profession.” As

with families, which is crucial when working with children so

awareness of the importance of having trained professionals in

everyone is on the same page.”

the field increases, so does the demand for qualified educators.

The annual conference not only benefits working

This training benefits both the community and the children,

professionals but also aligns with the goals of Utah Tech’s

who receive higher-quality care. Overall, Southern Utah’s Early

education program. Many attendees are recent graduates

Childhood Conference plays a crucial role in advancing the

and current students who have the opportunity to network.

field of early childhood education by providing professional

The opening night of the conference is focused on leadership,

development opportunities for both current and future

allowing students to meet with childcare providers who are

childcare providers.

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UTAH TECH UNIVERSITY HOSTS 2ND ANNUAL JUANITA BROOKS UTAH HISTORY CONFERENCE Kylie Buchanan, Senior, Criminal Justice Major, Digital Defense and Security Emphasis, Professional and Technical Writing Minor This past April, Utah Tech University hosted the 40th Annual Juanita Brooks Lecture Series in partnership with the 2nd Annual Juanita Brooks Utah History Conference. The lecture series and conference were co-sponsored by the Utah Tech Library and the O.C. Tanner Foundation. The Juanita Brooks Lecture Series, established in 1984, is an annual event where scholars present on topics that would have been of interest to Brooks, who was an English instructor and the Dean of Women at Utah Tech University (then known as Dixie Junior College) from 1925-1933. The lectures focus on subjects central to Brooks’ legacy as a historian and scholar, including Mormon history, the pioneers, and twentieth century polygamy.

The conference featured a range of presentations, from a keynote address by Laurie Maffly-Kipp, Archer Alexander Distinguished Professor in the Humanities at Washington University in St. Louis, to some of Utah Tech’s own faculty.

Assistant Professor of English Amanda Scott states, “The 2nd Annual Juanita Brooks Utah History Conference was such a joy to be a part of. I enjoyed the sessions and learning from historians in the region. I also presented a paper on Maurine Whipple’s 1941 novel The Giant Joshua and Juanita Brooks’ impact as a mentor to Whipple. This conference was my first experience in local research, and I hope to be involved in future efforts within this same area of study.”

Caitlinn Grimm, Interim Special Collections Librarian/ Archivist, who will lead next year’s lecture series, encourages students and community members to remain engaged in the lectures and Brooks’ legacy. “The lecture is free and open to the St. George and surrounding communities, as well as Utah Tech students, faculty, and staff. It offers a chance for community members (new and long-standing) to come together and learn more about the region.”

The Juanita Brooks Utah History Conference will not be held on campus next year. However, the lecture series will remain part of the University, inviting students and community members to learn more about Juanita Brooks and her lasting impact on Southern Utah.

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INNOVATION LABS ADVANCES TECH PROJECTS ACROSS UTAH Owen Johnson, Senior, English Technical Writing Major, Creative Writing Minor The Utah Legislature recently partnered with Utah Tech

The second project is for the Division of Alcohol and

University to help fund a new program called Innovation

Business Services. Innovation Labs was asked to design

Labs. This initiative is a tool for the Executive Branch and

an inventory management system. Jason Pitts, Director of

the Department of Technology Services to help develop and

Innovation Labs, explains that before the project, “you’d have

commercialize tech projects. Overall, the program is designed

to walk up and down the aisles to see what was out, and then

to be a professional initiative funded by the State of Utah to

go into the back and see if you had anything to restock it.” He

update and innovate older technology systems.

continues to explain how DABS employees previously relied

Innovation Labs is currently managing three main

on their personal cell phones and scraps of paper to remember

projects. Their newest project, Stormwater, was developed

what needed restocking. Now, employees have an application

to quickly document whether a construction site has been

that notifies them when and what they need to restock and

impacted by rain. This ensures construction sites remain safe

even provides a map of where to find the item. The students

for workers, as excessive erosion from rain can destabilize new

at Innovation Labs are also working on a small robot that goes

structures. Previously, the state had to send inspectors to each

through the aisles each night to catch anything missed by the

site after rainfall, but with this application, inspectors can be

inventory manager. The application is being rolled out in four

notified where they are needed most.

to five stores per week and is expected to be in use at every liquor store in the state by the end of the year.

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Finally, Parkspass, which was the first initiative at

Pitts expresses how student driven these projects are,

Innovation Labs, made entry tickets easily accessible to State

explaining that students are involved in every aspect of

Park visitors. If the ticket stations were unmanned, visitors

development and management. Students code, design, meet

couldn’t get change, so they needed exactly $15 to purchase

with clients, and handle physical tasks. Stormwater, DABS,

a day pass. Parkspass was developed to resolve this problem.

and Parkspass are projects imagined, created, and managed

Visitors can now purchase day and annual passes online and

by students.

keep them readily accessible on a mobile app. Thanks to

Ryann Anderson, a web developer and 2022 UT graduate,

Parkspass, Utah became the first state to offer a digital annual

still works for Innovation Labs. She says, “The environment is

pass. Recently, the federal government invited the team to

very fun and very team oriented. Everyone wants to help and

discuss creating a similar system for national parks. The hard-

make this as successful as possible.” Innovation Labs currently

working students in Innovation Labs who are working on the

has nine students and 12 employees, most of whom are UT

Parkspass project hope to inspire and support similar projects

graduates, all working hard to bring innovation to the

across other states.

State of Utah.

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UT’S HUMAN-TECH SPEAKER SERIES: Examining Humans at the Center of a Tech-Focused World Jake Harber, Senior, Communication Major As part of Utah Tech University’s polytechnic mission, the

In November 2023, Johnson delivered a lecture titled

Human-Tech Speaker Series, led by the College of Humanities

“The Future of Talent & the Fourth Industrial Revolution,”

and Social Sciences at Utah Tech, emphasizes that humans

highlighting the ever-increasing importance of comprehensive

remain at the center of an increasingly tech-focused world,

education. He went so far as to claim that Utah Tech and its

underscoring the University’s commitment to placing human

system—namely low-cost, integrated learning, and experiential

experience at the forefront.

opportunities—represent the future of higher education.

The Human-Tech Speaker Series kicked off in February

In October 2024, Mozur brought a global perspective with

2022 with a visit from Scott Hartley, a venture capitalist in New

his presentation, “The Killer Robots Have Arrived: The Actions

York and author of The Fuzzy and the Techie: Why The Liberal

and Ethics of AI in a Changed World.” He discussed drones,

Arts Will Rule The Digital World. In addition to delivering his

AI, and the Russia-Ukraine crisis, focusing primarily on the

keynote address, “A Human-Centered Approach to Problem-

ethics of warfare, particularly the implications of lines of code

Solving: How Do We Make It Real?” Hartley spent the day

replacing humans on the front lines.

engaging in small group discussions across campus with

Beyond their lectures, each guest speaker has had the

faculty, staff, and students, touring Atwood Innovation Plaza,

opportunity to interact with UT’s campus community. Mozur

and learning about the University and its mission.

spent an hour with six students from the Institute of Politics

Initially setting a goal to host one speaker per year starting in 2022, Utah Tech University has exceeded its goal by

and six from an AI and Politics class, giving them a chance to chat and ask questions.

welcoming five different speakers thus far, including Hartley.

The Human-Tech Speaker Series is set to continue for

The other speakers who have visited UT are Adam Dorr from

the next few years, providing both students and community

RethinkX, Jennifer Keating, co-author of AI and Humanity,

members with valuable insights into what a polytechnic

Sylvester Johnson, director of Virginia Tech University’s

university is and our place as humans in an evolving

Humanities Center, and Paul Mozur, global technology

technological landscape.

correspondent for The New York Times.

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INNOVATION GUIDANCE AND SOLUTIONS AT UTAH TECH

Atwood Innovation Plaza at Utah Tech University is the premier entrepreneurship and innovation center for Southern Utah. In support of the Plaza, Wayne Provost, Wyatt Anderson, and Jeff Stewart recently filed a trademark application for “Bumpability,” granted on September 10, 2024, and they gifted the trademark to the University. The Class 36 trademark states that the Plaza provides incubation services including “workspace and social areas for collaboration between students, freelancers, start-ups, existing businesses, and nonprofits.”

Last year, Atwood Innovation Plaza served 598 individuals, including 159 new clients, who received advice not only on filing patents, copyrights, and trademarks, but also on researching, launching, and growing their businesses.

JULY 2023-JUNE 2024 ATWOOD INNOVATION PLAZA ACTIVITIES

Appointments

598

New Clients

159

Patent Applications

28

Copyright Applications

5

Trademark Applications

28

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GRANTS

Grant Sponsor

American Chemical Society (ACS)

Purpose of Award

ACS 2024 National Conference

Beverley Taylor

Beverley Taylor Sorensen

Sorensen

Elementary Arts

Beverley Taylor Sorenson: Arts Strategic Plan

Brain & Behavior Research Foundation

Principal Investigator(s)

Teisha Richan, Instructor of the Practice in Chemistry

Length of Award (in Years)

SET

1

$500.00

$500.00

1

$73,034.00

$73,034.00

2

$240,000.00

$120,000.00

Among Psychiatric Inpatients With Opioid Use Disorders

FY24 - Yearly Impact of New Awards

1

$70,000.00

$70,000.00

Arts

2

$50,000.00

$25,000.00

Arts

1

$5,000.00

$5,000.00

Arts

1

$1,500.00

$1,500.00

1

$377,153.58

$377,153.58

1

$16,000.00

$16,000.00

3

$60,065.12

$20,021.71

Arts

1

$16,000.00

$16,000.00

Arts

1

$6,500.00

$6,500.00

Library

1

$3,000.00

$3,000.00

SET

1

$5,000.00

$5,000.00

Arts

3

$61,140.00

$20,380.00

Education

Arts Education Endowed Chair

Strategic Plan

Promoting Smoking Cessation

Total Award Amount

Emily Pereira, Instructor of the Practice in Education; Elementary

Beverley Taylor Sorenson: Arts

College/ Department

Robert Kagabo, Assistant

Health

Professor of Population Health

Science

EDA: Disaster

OC Tanner Amphitheatre

Jeff Jarvis, Dean for College of

Economic Recovery

Feasibility Study

the Arts Sara Gallo, Professor of Dance/

Intermountain Health

Moving Towards Mental

Dept Chair and Lori Newell, PT

Wellbeing

Community Health Program Coordinator

Kane County TRT Grant - Women Out

WOW - Women Out West

West Perkins Grant Southwest Utah CTE Consortium

Perkins Grant - Southwest Utah CTE Consortium

RAP Tax

Sears Art Museum

Southwest Utah

Utah Tech University's Healthy

Public Health Dept.

Trailblazer Coalition

St. George Arts Commission

St. George Arts Commission - RAP Tax

State Library Division: USL Library Lender Support Grant

STEM Action Center

SUBAWARD - Purdue University - NSF

Celebrity Concert Series/UT Live

Castle Rock Music Camp Utah Tech University Music Department

Jeanine Nye, College of the Arts Accountant

Chris Gifford, Director of CTE Outreach and Concurrent Enrollment James Peck, Sears Art Museum Director / Curator Jamy Dahle, Director of Counseling Services and Wellness Promotion Benjamin Tyrrel, Director of Arts Programming

Nancy Allred-Wright, Professor of Music

USL Library Lender Support

Kelly Peterson-Fairchild, Dean of

Grant

Library and Learning Services

Southern Utah STEM Fest Using Artificial Intelligence to Transform Music Performers' Skills and Productivity

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Jessica Davis, Director of CSET Outreach Ka-Wai Yu, Associate Professor of Music - Cello

Provost's Office

Arts

Student Affairs

GRANTS (CONTINUED)

Grant Sponsor

Purpose of Award

Principal Investigator(s)

College/ Department

Length of Award (in Years)

Business

5

$129,459.08

$25,891.82

3

$389,459.00

$129,819.67

SET

1

$12,000.00

$12,000.00

SET

1

$11,000.00

$11,000.00

Library

5

$2,015,497.00

$403,099.40

1

$368,184.00

$368,184.00

1

$475,977.00

$475,977.00

1

$433,739.00

$433,739.00

1

$2,000.00

$2,000.00

1

$99,960.00

$99,960.00

4

$50,000.00

$12,500.00

1

$25,000.00

$25,000.00

1

$10,602.33

$10,602.33

1

$3,000.00

$3,000.00

Total Award Amount

FY24 - Yearly Impact of New Awards

Kyle Wells, Professor of Finance and Cheryle

SUBAWARD - EDA

Future Ready Utah Worksite

Caplinger, Executive Director of Strategic

Grant

Ecosystem Project

Partnerships/Interim Director of Innovation Plaza

EPIIC Increasing our SUBAWARD - Seattle

Innovation SCOREs: Symbiotic

University - EPIIC

Collaboration of Regional Ecosystems

SUBAWARD University of Utah - NASA

Utah NASA Space Grant Consortium National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program Opportunities in NASA STEM FY 20-25

Cheryle Caplinger, Executive Director of Strategic Partnerships / Interim Director of Atwood Innovation Plaza

Provost's Office

Samuel Tobler, Professor of Physics and Monty Kennedy, PT Instructor of Engineering David Christensen, Associate

SUBAWARD -

UTU Harbinger CubeSat for

Professor of Mechanical

University of Utah

Utah Water Management

Engineering/Dept Chair and

- NASA

Mission (Phase 1)

Monty Kennedy, PT Instructor of Engineering

Creating Affordable and Accessible

U.S. Dept. of Education - Title III

Pathways (AAP) to Success:

Helen Tate, Associate Provost

Integrating OER and Supplemental

for Academic Success / Dean of

Instruction in General Education

University College

Courses

U.S. Dept. of Education - TRIO Student Support Services

Utah Tech's Student Support

Chris Taylor, Director of Student

Provost's

Services

Support Services

Office

U.S. Dept. of Education

Utah Tech's Talent Search

- TRIO Talent Search

Program

U.S. Dept. of Education

Utah Tech's Upward Bound

- TRIO Upward Bound

Program

Utah Dept. of Cultural & Community Engagement

Craig Harter, Director of Upward Bound and Educational Talent Search Craig Harter, Director of Upward Bound and Educational Talent Search

FY24 Small Museum Project

Bryan Stevens, P/T Instructor

Grant

Biological Science Brenda Armstrong, Associate

Provost's Office

Provost's Office

SET

Utah Dept. of Health &

Utah Tech University

Human Services

Department of Dental Hygiene

Utah Dept. of Health &

Utah Tech University Arthritis

Community Education and Lori

Provost's

Human Services

2024

Newell, PT Community Health

Office

Professor of Dental Hygiene / Dept Chair

Health Science

Tyson Pulsipher, Director of

Program Coordinator Utah Dept. of Veterans Ed. Student Support Centers

Veteran Educational Student

Karl Watters, Director of Veterans

Student

Support Center

and Military Services

Affairs

Craig Harter, Director of Upward

Provost's

Bound and ETS

Office

Utah State Board of

Utah State Board of

Education: USDA Flow

Education: Child Nutrition

Through

Programs

Western States Arts

TourWest Celebrity Concert

Benjamin Tyrrel, Director of Arts

Federation

Series

Programming

Arts

$2,771,862.50

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SCHOLARLY & CREATIVE ACTIVITIES FALL 2023 - SUMMER 2024 COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ACCOUNTING & FINANCE

New York: Cengage. Anderson, V. A. (2024,

Zupancic, K. (2023). Penalties for Fraud in

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the Pharmaceutical Industry: A Financial and

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HEALY, CHRIS R., Assistant Professor of

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A. Anderson, Ed.) (p. 336). New York: Nova

Employee draught: A local situation. 27th

Industry. Oil, Gas & Energy Quarterly.

Science Publications.

Annual “What’s Up Down South” Economic

GREENMAN, CINDY L., Associate Professor

GRAYSON, KRISTY C., Associate Professor

George Area Economic Development. Business

of Accounting. Greenman, C. L., Esplin, D. D.,

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BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

MANAGEMENT & MARKETING

EDUCATION

ANDERSON, VERL A., Professor of Business

DAVIS, KATHRYN S., Associate Professor

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DENTAL HYGIENE ARMSTRONG, BRENDA L., Associate

Orlando, FL. Hummer, J., Pak, B., Sturgill, D., & Borowski., R. (2023). From Discipline Specific

COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES

INTERDISCIPLINARY ARTS & SCIENCES

to Transdisciplinary: How are we preparing

Professor of Dental Hygiene / Dept Chair.

Armstrong, B. L. (n.d.). Student Posters. UT

pre-service teachers to integrate STEM? NCTM

CROMWELL, ALEX J., Assistant Professor

Research Symposium, Southern Utah Dental

2023 Research Conference. Dr. Byungeun

of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences.

Hygienists’ Association. Various. Armstrong,

Pak. Dr. Pak, B., Cavanna, J., & Jackson, B.

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B. L. (n.d.). Evidence Based Clinical Teaching.

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Utah Tech Dental Hygiene Faculty Calibration.

as Perceived by Prospective Teachers. 45th

of Post-Liberal Peacebuilding Scholarship.

Armstrong, B. L. (n.d.). Pinning Talk 2024.

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Utah Recreation and Park Association. Lovell,

Armstrong, B. L. (2024). Day at the Capital

Virtual Reality Application Compared with

J., Ficklin, T. K., & Ahn, J. W. (2023). Master

2024 - Change Agents. Utah Dental Hygienists’

Traditional Practice Methods. Utah Conference

of Science: Sport Management. Utah Tech

Association Day at the Capital. Salt Lake City.

for Undergraduate Research. Salt Lake City:

University. Lovell, J. (2022). London: Sport

Armstrong, B. L. (n.d.). Blueprint for Success:

UCUR.

and Culture Study Abroad. UT Study Abroad.

HEALTH & HUMAN PERFORMANCE

PANTOVIC, MILAN, Assistant Professor

Dental Hygiene Curriculum Management and Program Assessment. DIRECT Leadership

of Exercise Science. Pantovic, M. (2024).

Experience for Program Directors. online: Educators Platform. Armstrong, B. L. (n.d.).

AHN, JIN WOO, Assistant Professor of

Exploring the Influence of Inter-Trial Interval on

Posture Perfect: Ergonomics Assessment

Recreation and Sports Management. Ahn,

the Assessment of Short-Interval Intracortical

2023. Session taught during Clinic IV mini-

J. W., & Ko, Y. (2024, October). The role

Inhibition. Bioengineering, 19. Pantovic, M.,

labs. Taylor Health Sciences.

of sensitization and habituation in sport

Lidstone, D. E., de Albuquerque, L. L. L.,

spectatorship: A case of sport Augmented

Wilkins, E. W., Munoz, I. A., Aynlender, D. G.,

ATKINSON, JESSICA., Assistant Professor

Reality Broadcasting. Sport Marketing

… Poston, B. (2023). Cerebellar Transcranial

of Dental Hygiene. Atkinson, J. (2024, March).

Association. St. Petersburg/FL: Sport Marketing

Direct Current Stimulation Applied Over

AAP Classifications of Health, Gingivitis,

Association. Ahn, J. W., Lee, J. S., & Wann, D.

Multiple Days Does Not Enhance Motor

Periodontitis, and Implants. Today’s RDH

(2023). They saw a game! Impact of consumers’

Learning of a Complex Overhand Throwing

Virtual CE Live Event. Online: Today’s RDH.

self-serving bias on moral disengagement

Task in Young Adults. Bioengineering (Basel,

Atkinson, J. (2023, October). Intentional

and subsequent tolerant responses toward

Switzerland), 10. Pantovic, M., Boss, R.,

Instrumentation. Today’s RDH Virtual CE Live

athlete scandals. Sport Marketing Quarterly,

Noorda, K. J., Premyanov, M. I., Aynlender, D.

Event. Online: Today’s RDH.

32, 207–222. Ahn, J. W., & Ko, Y. (2024).

G., Wilkins, E. W., … Poston, B. (2023). The

Atkinson, J. (2023, November). Medical

Sport spectators’ psychological and behavioral

Influence of Different Inter-Trial Intervals on

Emergencies: Prevention to Intervention. CE

responses toward an augmented reality (AR)

the Quantification of Intracortical Facilitation

Zoom. Online: CE Zoom. Atkinson, J. (2023,

broadcasting: The role of sensitization and

in the Primary Motor Cortex. Bioengineering

December). Your Role in Infection Control.

habituation. Journal of Sport Management.

(Basel, Switzerland), 10. de Albuquerque, L. L.

CE Zoom. Online: CE Zoom. Atkinson, J.

Ahn, J. W. (2023, August). Enhancing the

L., Pantovic, M., Clingo, M., Fischer, K., Jalene,

(2023, June). Ethics in Dentistry: Building

Experience of Watching Sports Matches by

S., Landers, M., … Poston, B. (2023). A Single

Character and Courage. CE Zoom. Online:

Predicting the Match Outcome: The Roles of

Application of Cerebellar Transcranial Direct

CE Zoom. Atkinson, J. (2023, July). Oral

Curiosity and Sports Involvement. Association

Current Stimulation Fails to Enhance Motor

Health from Infancy to Adolescents. CE

for Education in Journalism and Mass

Skill Acquisition in Parkinson’s Disease: A

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July). Raiders of the Lost Art: Mastering Instrumentation Techniques. RDH Under

HYLAND, DILLON E., Assistant Professor

K., Salcedo, C., … Jiang, B. (2024, April).

One Roof/RDHUOR Conference. Nashville

of Athletic Training / Clinical Education

Acute Effects of Transcranial Direct Current

Tennessee. Atkinson, J. (2024, July). In Our

Coordinator. Hyland, D. E. (2024, Spring).

Stimulation on Motor Skill Learning in Young

Advanced Instrumentation Era-A Swift Journey

Utilizing Generative AI to Facilitate Literature

Adults. UT Research Symposium. St. George.

to Advanced Instrumentation. RDH Under One

Reviews with Healthcare Students. UT

Roof/RDHUOR Conference. Denver, CO.

Teaching and Learning Conference. Utah

VICKERS, TIFFANY D., Assistant Professor

Tech University: UT Teaching and Learning

of Population Health / Program Director.

HUNT, KALI DANIELLE., Associate

Committee/ Center for Teaching and Learning.

Vickers, T. D. (2023, Summer). From the

Professor of Dental Hygiene. Hunt, K. D.

Hyland, D. E. (2023, December). Get Things

Classroom to Career: What Role Does Micro

(2023). Compassionate Care for Individuals

Done, Faster: Leveraging AI Tools in your

credentialing Play? Polytechnic Summit. Utah

with Disabilities. Cerritos, California.

Practice. Utah Athletic Trainers Association

Tech University: Utah Tech University. Vickers,

Annual Conference. Utah Tech University: Utah

T. D. (2024). Healthcare Quality and Safety.

Athletic Trainers Association.

Utah Tech University. Vickers, T. D. (2024).

WELCH, LISA M., Professor of Dental

Management of Healthcare Organizations

Hygiene. Welch, L. M. (2023). The Patient with a Blood Disorder Ch 62. In Wilkins’ Clinical

LOVELL, JOSEPH, Associate Professor of

and Strategy. Utah Tech University. Vickers,

Practice of the Dental Hygienist 14th edition.

Recreation and Sports Management. Lovell,

T. D. (2024). Research Methodologies in

Jones and Bartlett Learning. Welch, L. M., &

J. (2024, February). Curriculum, Internships,

Healthcare. Utah Tech University. Vickers,

Hawkins, A. (2023, February). Undergraduate

and Mentoring. Southern Utah Recreation and

T. D. (2024). Biostatistics and Epidemiology.

Research Student: An Investigation into the

Park Association Meeting. Washington, Utah:

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Health Determinants & Disparities. Utah Tech

Counsel Patients About Vaping. WIN 56th

University.

Annual Communicating Nursing Research

Springdale, UT.

Conference. Tucson, AZ: Western Institute of

SNOW, NATE S., Assistant Professor of

Nursing. Reber, C. W., & Lanners, E. L. (2024,

Communication. Snow, N. S. (2024). Social

April). Student-Created Patient Case Studies

Media content production for The Artist

for Licensure Exam Preparation and Open

Showcase. Instagram. Snow, N. S. (2023,

HUSSELBEE, GAYLE C., Assistant Professor

Educational Resource (OER) Publication:

November). Posthuman Ecoscapes: Synthetic

of Medical Laboratory Science / Program

A Collaborative Project. 8th Trailblazer

Materiality and Distributed Cognition in

Director. Husselbee, G. C. (2023, November).

Symposium for Research, Innovation, and

Southeast Asian Animation. Posthuman

Immunohematology (Blood Bank) Served as

Creativity. Utah Tech: UT. Reber, C. W. (2024).

Southeast Asia: Ecocritical Entanglements

a mentor for the senior students. Utah Tech

Significant Curriculum Creation for P-BSN

Across Species Boundaries. Chiang Rai,

University.

Simulation Courses. P-BSN Simulation

Thailand: ASLE/ASEAN. Snow, N. S. (2024,

Courses.

July). Blurring the Border of Viewer and

HEALTHCARE, DIAGNOSTICS, AND THERAPEUTICS

WILLIAMS,

ALISSA, Professor of

Radiography. Williams, A. (2024). Read the Room: Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace.

Utah Society of Radiologic Technologists,

Viewed: Cinesthetic Bodies in Aardman

COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES

Animations. EUPOP 2024. Tallinn, Estonia: European Popular Culture Association. Snow, N. S. (2023). The New Poetics of Computer Animation. In Reimagining the Humanities.

Spring Conference. Ogden, UT.

NURSING

APPLIED SOCIOLOGY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE

CHEW, JULIE C., Professor of Nursing.

HAFOKA, MOANA P., Assistant Professor

Southeast Asian Animation. In Posthuman

Shilcutt, J. B., Gallo, S., Balogh, L., Bolden, J. I.,

of Criminal Justice. Hafoka, M. P. (2024).

Southeast Asia: Ecocritical Entanglements

Brower, C., Bruce, B. S., … Yu, K.-W. (2024, April).

Using the Past to Guide the Future: Criminal

Across Species Boundaries. Lanham, Maryland:

Dance in Concert: Innervations, Reflections of

Deportee (Re)integration in a New Homeland.

Lexington Books.

Self. Eccles Main Stage. St. George, Utah: Utah

International Journal for Crime, Justice and

Tech Dance Program.

Social Democracy.

FAWNS, TRACY, Associate Professor of

PHELAN, KOREY S., Assistant Professor

Generous, M., Bednarchik, L., & van Raalte,

Nursing. Fawns, T. (2023). OER: Evidence-

of Criminal Justice. Phelan, K. S. (2024). The

L. (n.d.). Panel Title: Betwixt and Between:

Based Practice & Research Methodologies: A

Realities of Crime and the Myths of True Crime.

Considering and Investigating Ambiguous

Scaffolded Approach to Review of Evidence

Phelan, K. S. (2023). Understanding the Effects

Relationships. Stein, J. B., Rios, L., & Moore,

Poster for the Prelicensure BSN Student.

of Sexual Victimization on Substance Use

B. (2024). Analyzing couples’ shared and

Pressbooks.

Among American Indian Youth: Exploring the

individual social networks: A duocentric

Moderating Effects of Cultural Identity. Journal

approach. Stein, J. B., Rios, L., & Moore, B.

of Crime and Criminal Behavior, 3, 353–381.

(2024). Using dyadic data to probe actor-

Lafayette, Indiana: Parlor Press. Snow, N. S. (2024). Posthuman Ecoscapes: Synthetic Materiality and Distributed Cognition in

STEIN, JAMES B., Assistant Professor of Communication. Mongeau, P. A., Stein, J. B.,

LEWIS, CAROLYN, Assistant Professor

partner effects of network-based variables on

of Nursing. Lewis, C. C. (2023, October).

Developing Nursing Student Clinical Judgment

COMMUNICATION

relational perceptions and communication.

Stein, J. B. (2023). The Social Network and

Skills Through Active Learning Simulation Experiences. Utah Simulation Coalition Annual

HALL, ROBERT, Assistant Professor of

Fall Conference. Draper, UT: Utah Simulation

Communication. Hall, R. D., & Wente-Hahn,

Coalition. Lewis, C. (2023, June). Developing

D. L. (2024). Access and Accommodation and

Nursing Students’ Clinical Judgment Through

Public Speaking. In The Routledge Handbook

Active Learning in the Simulation Lab. Global

of Public Speaking Research and Theory.

BACABAC, FLORENCE ELIZABETH,

Polytechnic Conference. Utah Tech University

Routledge.

Professor of English - Professional and

Partners Study 2.0 grant.

ENGLISH

Technical Writing. Bacabac, F. E. (2023).

Campus, St. George, UT: Global Polytechnic

ORTIZ, ERIN, Associate Professor of

“Advancing Global Englishes through

Communication. Ortiz, E. (2024, April).

Digital Media in Professional Writing.” In

REBER, CYNTHIA W., Assistant Professor of

Community Perspectives on Tourism:

Proceedings of the 2023 Global Polytechnic

Nursing. Reber, C. W. (2023, April). The Impact

Assessing Quality of Life in a Gateway

Summit, Technology Talent: Advancing a

of Simulation on Self-Efficacy and Intent to

Community. Town of Springdale Research.

Comprehensive and Global Strategy, Curiosity:

Education Alliance.

SCHOLARLY & CREATIVE ACTIVITIES FALL 2023 - SUMMER 2024 Interdisciplinary Journal of Research and

GPEA Polytechnic Summit 2023. Utah Tech

Launch Party. The Southern Quill Contributor

Innovation. Curiosity: Interdisciplinary

University, St. George, UT: Utah Tech University.

Reading & Launch Party. St. George, UT: The

Journal of Research and Innovation. Bacabac,

Hope, L. C. (2023, June). “Cookie Compliance:

Southern Quill/UT English Department. King,

F. E. (2023, August). “Creating a Classroom

Investigating the Rhetorical Strategies of Digital

C. E. (2023, February). English Majors Career

Community and Lesson Planning.” Graduate

Gathering Practices”. ATTW 2023 Conference.

Panel. English Majors Career Panel. St. George,

Assistant (GA) “Bootcamp” Pre-Semester

Virtual Conference: Association of Teachers of

Utah. King, C. E. (2023, November). Jimmy

Training. Holland Centennial Commons 470.

Technical Writing.

Santiago Baca Workshop. St. George, UT: Utah

Bacabac, F. E. (2023, October). “Toward an

Tech University/English Department. King, C.

Inclusive and Egalitarian Campus Community:

JONES, GLENDA, Instructor of the Practice

E. (n.d.). Five for Nothing. Galileo Press. King,

A Reflective Account”. 13th Biennial

in English - Composition. Jones, G. (2023).

C. E. (n.d.). Fever Coat. C&R Poetry Book Prize.

International Feminism(s) and Rhetoric(s)

Chase the Bucket List: 101 Unforgettable

C&R Press.

Conference. Atlanta, Georgia. Bacabac, F. E.

Family-Friendly Adventures in Southern Utah

(2023, July). Composing Digital Vision Boards.

(p. 200). Cedar City, Utah: Bloom Publishing.

eSmart Camp for Girls. Snow Building 144.

RANDAZZO, CHALICE, Associate Professor of English - Professional and Technical Writing.

Bacabac, F. E. (2023, June). “Advancing Global

KILLEBREW, KYLE L., Instructor of the

Randazzo, C. (2024). The Exclusionary

Englishes through Digital Media in Professional

Practice in English - Composition. Killebrew,

Potential of “Professionalism” in Hiring

Writing.” 2023 Global Polytechnic Summit.

K. L. (2024, April). Informing Best Practices

Situations.

Utah Tech University, St. George, Utah: Global

in

Quarterly, 33, 270–284.

Polytechnic Education Alliance.

Methodologies: A Heuristic for Teaching College

Composition

through

Indigenous

Technical

Communication

Writing. Conference on College Composition

SCOTT, AMANDA N., Assistant Professor of

CRENSHAW, CHERI R., Professor of English

and Communication. Spokane, Washington:

English - Rhetoric and Composition. Scott, A.

- Professional and Technical Writing. Crenshaw,

National Council of Teachers of English.

N. (2024). “The Vagina Project” Archive (2014-

C. R., Burgess, C., Creer, M., Hopkinson, L.,

2024). The Vagina Project Website. Scott, A.

Huntsman Baldwin, R., McCuistion, K., … Pack,

KING, CINDY E., Associate Professor of

N. (2024). “’I Would Never Wear Heels if my

M. (2024, June). From QR Codes and AI Writing

English - Creative Writing. King, C. E. (2024).

Feet Were Shaped Like This:’ Misogyny and the

to Christmas Sales and Vampire Blogs: Grad

Poetry Reading at Brigham Young University.

Femme Aesthetic.” The Vagina Project. Scott, A.

Students in a Digital Create-Your-Own-Class

King, C. E. (2023). Utah Book Festival Poetry

N. (2024). “Polygamy and Women’s Burden in

Experience. Computers and Writing 2024. Fort

Reading. King, C., & Poetry Writing Students.

The Giant Joshua.” Juanita Brooks Utah History

Worth, TX: Texas Christian University.

(2024). Dance in Concert: Innervations.

Conference. Utah Tech. Scott, A. N. (2023).

Dolores Dore Eccles Main Stage. King, C.

Book Review for Essays on American Indian and

HAENDIGES, JIM A., Professor of English -

E. (2024). Topographical Approximations.

Mormon History. Curiosity: Interdisciplinary

Professional and Technical Writing. Shilcutt, J.

Ninth Letter, 21, 92. King, C. E. (2023). Fault.

Journal of Research and Innovation.

B., Gallo, S., Balogh, L., Bolden, J. I., Brower, C.,

DIAGRAM, 23. King, C. E. (2023). Noumenon.

Bruce, B. S., … Yu, K.-W. (2024, April). Dance

New England Review, 44, 183. King, C. E.

WIGHT, SHAUNA S., Assistant Professor

in Concert: Innervations, Reflections of Self.

(2024). Living Room. Tar River Poetry. King,

of English - Rhetoric and Composition. Wight,

(J. A. Haendiges, Ed.), Eccles Main Stage. St.

C., & Poetry Writing Students. (2024, April).

S. S. (2024). Digital Underlife in the First-Year

George, Utah, USA: Utah Tech Dance Program.

Celebrate Poetry: A Reading for National

Composition Classroom. Co.

Poetry Month. Celebrate Poetry: A Reading

HOPE, LACY C., Assistant Professor of English

for National Poetry Month. St. George Public

- Rhetoric and Composition. Hope, L. C. (2024,

Library - St. George: St. George Public Library.

June). Coalitions and Capitalism: Considering

King, C. E. (2024, April). Jennifer Sinor

the Limitations Placed on Technical Writers

Reading and Q & A with Special Guest Dr. Erin

CARTMILL, MICHAEL K., Professor of

as Laborers. ATTW 2024. Virtual: Association

O’Brien. St. George, UT: Creative Writing/UT

Spanish. Taylor, L., Arevalo, L. E., Cartmill,

of Teachers of Technical Writing. Hope, L. C.

English Department/Utah Humanities. King,

M. K., & Ceballos, L. (2024). 1st year Spanish

(2024, February). Student as Data; Student

C. E. (2024, April). Session E: Utah Tech’s

using OERs, a collaborative approach among

as Commodity. Digital Humanities Utah 8.

8th Trailblazer Symposium for Research,

our faculty. Teaching, Learning, and Student

Salt Lake City, UT: Digital Humanities Utah.

Innovation, and Creative Activities. Trailblazer

Success Conference. St. George, UT: CTL.

Hope, L. C. (2023, June). Fighting Planned

Symposium for Research, Innovation, and

Obsolescence: Using and Creating Open

Creative Activities. St. George, UT: Utah Tech

CEBALLOS, LEONOR, Professor of Spanish.

Resources in the Technical Writing Classroom

University. King, C. E., & Staff, S. (2024, May).

Taylor, L., Arevalo, L. E., Cartmill, M. K., &

to Amplify Active Learning and Reduce E-waste.

The Southern Quill Contributor Reading &

Ceballos, L. (2024). 1st year Spanish using

44 utahtech.edu | active learning. active life.

HISTORY, HUMANITIES, & MODERN LANGUAGES

OERs, a collaborative approach among our

Spanish - Span 2020. Pressbooks. Taylor, L.

on Undergraduate Research. Utah Valley

faculty. Teaching, Learning, and Student

(2023). Beginning Spanish - Span 1020 at UT.

University. Jones, J. T., Balaceanu, M., Bird,

Success Conference. St. George, UT: CTL.

Pressbooks. Taylor, L. (2024, February). OERs

P., Carsey, G., & Caplin, T. (2024, February).

to help our 1st-year students (win-win situation

When One is Loved: Attachment Security

LOVELAND, JEFF A., Visiting Assistant

for all). Southwest Conference on Language

and Relationship Quality. Utah Conference

Professor of the Practice in History. Loveland, J.

Teaching. Honolulu, HI. Taylor, L. (2023,

on Undergraduate Research. Utah Valley

A. (2024, January). Mathematical Dictionaries

November). Open Educational Resources,

University.

and Heritage, 1660-1800. PatriMaths [=

a win-win situation for all? International

Mathematical Heritage]. Marseilles, France:

conference in Innovation in Language

OLSON, KRISTINE J., Professor of

PatriMaths.

Learning. Florence, Italy. Taylor, L. (2023,

Psychology. Olson, K. J., & Hopkins, B. (2024,

November). Open Educational Resources,

April). Labour Control via Dormitory-esque

O, HOSOK, Associate Professor of History. O,

cheaper and better? ACTFL annual convention.

Workplace Housing in England: A Case Study.

H., & Okamura, R. (2023). Building Connections

Chicago, IL. Taylor, L. (2023, June). Teaching

Annual Conference of the Society for Industrial

to Protect Ethnic Education: The Chōsen

future teachers the basics of teaching in a DLI

and Organizational Psychology. Chicago, IL:

Schools’ Intercultural Network. Seoul Journal

class… wait what? Annual AATSP Conference.

Society for Industrial and Organizational

of Korean Studies, 36, 49–86.

Salamanca, Spain: AATSP. Taylor, L., Arevalo, L.

Psychology. Hopkins, B., & Olson, K. J. (2024,

E., Cartmill, M. K., & Ceballos, L. (2024). 1st year

June). Employer Accommodation Provision

PRENDERGAST, EMMA R., Assistant

Spanish using OERs, a collaborative approach

and Worker Control in the Agricultural

Professor of Philosophy. Prendergast, E.

among our faculty. Teaching, Learning, and

Sector. Annual Meeting of Labor Employment

R. (2024, February). Do Morally Perfect

Student Success Conference. St. George, UT:

Relations Association. New York, NY: Labor

Citizens Need Political Authority? American

CTL. Taylor, L., Lanners, E. L., Richards, J. W.,

Employment Relations Association.

Philosophical Association Central Division

& Rose, K. S. (2024). Embracing Open: Faculty

Meeting. New Orleans, LA: American

Perspectives on Utilizing and Creating Open

SCOTT, LISA M., Assistant Professor of

Philosophical Association. Prendergast,

Educational Resources. Teaching, Learning,

Psychology. Scott, L. M. (2024, February).

E. R. (2024, February). Comments on

and Student Success Conference. St. George,

Emotion-Acceptance and Values Clarification

Shaun Nichols’s Rational Rules. American

UT. Taylor, L. (2023). Open Educational

for Empowered Living. The Vagina Project.

Philosophical Association Central Division

Resources, a Win-Win Situation for All? In

Utah Tech University. Scott, L. M. (2024,

Meeting. New Orleans, LA: American

Proceedings (Vol. 1, p. 318). Florence, Italy:

January). Transgender Identity and Mental

Philosophical Association. Prendergast, E. R.

Filodiritto Editore.

Health in Children. EDUC2400: Foundations

(2023, November). The Politics of Biometric

Multicultural/ESL. Utah Tech University. Scott,

Data and Deepfakes. Philosophy, Politics, and

WOLFE, JOHN E., Associate Professor of

L. M. (2023, September). Gender Transitions

Economics (PPE) Society Annual Meeting 2023.

Philosophy / Dept Chair. Shilcutt, J. B., Gallo,

and Mental Health. Institute for Race and

New Orleans, LA: PPE Society. Prendergast,

S., Balogh, L., Bolden, J. I., Brower, C., Bruce, B.

Gender Identity Event. Utah Tech Gardner

E. R. (2023). In Defense of Wishful Thinking.

S., … Yu, K.-W. (2024, April). Dance in Concert:

Living Room: Utah Tech University. Scott,

Moral Philosophy and Politics, 10, 299–319.

Innervations, Reflections of Self. Eccles Main

L. M. (2023, September). Mental Health for

Prendergast, E. R. (2023). Medical necessity,

Stage. St. George, Utah, USA: Utah Tech Dance

Gender Diverse Individuals. PSY2800: Human

mental health, and justice. Clinical Ethics, 18,

Program.

Sexuality. Utah Tech University.

292–297.

PSYCHOLOGY ROSETTI, CRISTINA M., Assistant Professor of Humanities. Rosetti, C. M. (2023). “Fast from

BELL, SPENCER, Assistant Professor

that Which is Not Perfect”: Food Abstinence

of Psychology. Bell, S. (2023, June). Brain

and Fasting Cures in the Kingdom of God.

Night: A Service Learning Project with Cross-

Dialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought.

Disciplinary Collaboration. 2023 Global

TAYLOR, LUCIA, Associate Professor of

COLLEGE OF SCIENCE, ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY BIOLOGY

Polytechnic Summit. St. George, UT: Global

SHIH, HUNG YU, Assistant Professor of

Polytechnic Education Alliance.

Biology - Functional Genomics. Shih, H.-Y.,

Spanish / Co-Associate Dean for CHASS.

Raas, Q., & Bonkowsky, J. L. (2024). Progress in

Coburn, J. W. (n.d.). When I Go on Vacation

JONES, JOHN T., Professor of Psychology.

leukodystrophies with zebrafish. Development,

with My Family / Cuando Me Voy De Vacaciones

Jones, J. T., & Mitchell, H. (2024, February).

growth & differentiation. Shih, H.-Y., Chen,

Con Mi Familia: An English/Spanish Story

Effects of Perceived Parenting Style on

H.-Y., Huang, Y.-C., Yeh, T.-H., Chen, Y.-C., &

for Children. Taylor, L. (2024). Intermediate

Adult Coping Strategies. Utah Conference

Cheng, Y.-C. (2023). Etv5a Suppresses Neural

SCHOLARLY & CREATIVE ACTIVITIES FALL 2023 - SUMMER 2024 Progenitor Cell Proliferation by Inhibiting

March). Integrating AI Learning in Technologies

River. 8th Trailblazer Symposium. St. George,

Transcription. Stem Cells and Development,

in Higher Education. Teaching, Learning, and

UT: Utah Tech University. Pondell, C., Hein,

32, 524–538.

Student Success Conference. Utah Tech

C., FitzGerald, D., Hughes, Z., & Georgiou, I.

University: Utah Tech University. Schatzberg,

(2024, February). Provenance of saltmarsh

W. E. (2024). “Empowering interdisciplinary

storm deposits in backbarrier lagoons along

collaboration: Evaluating the impact of NSF

the Georgia Bight (southeast USA). Ocean

REESE, DIANA L., Assistant Professor

STEM INSPIRE program on science students.”

Sciences Meeting 2024. New Orleans, LA:

of Chemistry. Colmenero, J., Richards, A.,

American Chemical Society National Meeting.

American Association for Limnology and

Shelton, C., Warenski, M., & Reese, D. L.

Denver, Colorado: American Chemical Society.

Oceanography. Parry, E., Trush, N., & Pondell,

(2024). Computational Analysis of Cyclic

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