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Impacts of University of Utah startups ‘significant and impressive’

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Business & Society

A new report by the Bureau of Economic and Business Research (BEBR) concludes that the economic impacts of startup companies at the University of Utah (the U) are “significant and impressive.” The study indicates university startup companies directly or indirectly generated 15,767 jobs, $754.5 million in personal income and $76.6 million in tax revenue in 2009. The full analysis covers 188 companies and invention licenses created since 1970.

March 24, 2011

Lawsuit Filed over Omission of Contribution by University Of Utah Scientist on Important Gene Silencing Patents

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Campus Life

Two patents for a new approach to the treatment of disease leave out the contribution made by a University of Utah biochemist to this important discovery. The University of Utah, represented by Pepper Hamilton LLP, is asking for redress in a lawsuit filed this week in U.S. District Court in Massachusetts.

March 23, 2011

Lessons from Japanese Health Care

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The University of Utah’s Asia Center is sponsoring a public workshop on Japanese health policy from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. March 28 and 29, 2011 in the Fort Douglas Heritage Center, Room 1A-1B. This workshop is the first of a series of events that will be held over the next three years on health studies in Japan.

March 22, 2011

Graduate Social Work Program Heading for Southern Utah

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Business & Society

The University of Utah College of Social Work announced Tuesday that they anticipate offering a Master of Social Work (MSW) program in St. George. Prospective MSW graduate students in Washington County are invited to attend one of two information sessions on Tuesday, March 29, beginning at 9 a.m. or 4:30 p.m. Additionally, representatives from area social service agencies are invited to attend a discussion session the same day from noon to 2 p.m. All sessions will be held at the St. George University of Utah Graduate Center, located at 1071 East 100 South, Suite A100, St. George. Interested parties should RSVP by calling the University of Utah’s MSW program at (801) 581-4908.

March 22, 2011

Describing Objects in Multiple Dimensions

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Science & Technology

The study of polynomial equations and their solutions is one of the oldest endeavors in mathematics, dating to at least 500 B.C. Christopher Hacon, a distinguished professor of mathematics at the University of Utah, will discuss how polynomial equations can be used to describe objects in multiple dimensions during a free public lecture on March 23.

March 17, 2011

Silicon Spin Transistors Heat Up

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Campus Life

University of Utah researchers built “spintronic” transistors and used them to align the magnetic “spins” of electrons for a record period of time in silicon chips at room temperature. The study is a step toward computers, phones and other spintronic devices that are faster and use less energy than their electronic counterparts.

March 15, 2011

‘Googling Freedom’ Considers Role of Internet as Agent for Democracy

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Law & Politics

In North Africa and the Middle East, Facebook has been credited with fueling revolutions. By contrast, in China citizens are serving jail time for sharing information about democracy over the Internet.

March 15, 2011

University of Utah Students to Raise Money for Cancer Research

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Campus Life

When you look at it one way, Louise Butler has little to gain from organizing a fund-raising effort for cancer research at the University of Utah. In fact, she could refuse to utter the word “cancer” again for her entire life. She could say that she lost her dad to cancer and she doesn’t owe anyone anything. Who would blame her?

March 9, 2011

Stegner Symposium to Tackle Conflicts over Wildlife

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Law & Politics

The challenges of reintroducing species into the western landscape, including the controversy over delisting wolves under the Endangered Species Act, makes the Wallace Stegner Center’s 16th annual symposium particularly timely and relevant.

March 7, 2011

Veterans’ Day Commemoration Honors Military Service in World War II, the Korean War, and Vietnam

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Law & Politics

Veterans of WWII, the Korean War, and Vietnam will be honored on Friday, Nov. 10, 2006 in the Olpin Union Ballroom at the University of Utah. Special events and celebrations will be held around campus to commemorate their hard work and diligence in protecting our country. Beginning at 11:00 a.m., twelve Utah Veterans will receive honorary medallions in a full dress military ceremony, followed by a 21-cannon salute. The honorees were selected from nominations submitted by Utah citizens and represent all branches of military service.

October 30, 2006