John and Marcia Price College of Engineering

Each year, the University of Utah recognizes the achievements of exceptional faculty members in teaching, research, mentorship and service. Congratulations to Florian Solzbacher of ECE, Ling Zang of MSE, Zak Fang of MSE, and Pania Newell of MECH for receiving this honor! Read excerpts of their nomination letters at the link below! price.utah.edu/2026/04/17/the…

Nuclear is booming—but the workforce isn’t ready. At the 2026 John Horan Health Physics Symposium, experts gathered to tackle how Utah and surrounding states can meet growing workforce demands. Read more at the link below! price.utah.edu/2026/04/22/nuc…

Engineering students partnered with Dugway Proving Ground to design a system that introduces controlled smoke and dust into testing environments, helping ensure protective equipment can withstand harsh battlefield conditions. Read more about this collaboration at the link below! price.utah.edu/2026/04/09/uni…

The University of Utah has launched the Institute for Critical and Strategic Minerals to strengthen domestic supply chains through research, workforce development, and innovation in the production of critical minerals. Read more about this exciting development at the link below! price.utah.edu/2026/04/14/u-a…

Through classroom visits and campus events, students in the University of Utah’s American Society of Biomechanics Student (ASB) chapter are bringing biomechanics to young learners while building leadership and hands-on experience along the way Read more at the link below! price.utah.edu/2026/04/08/stu…

A cross-campus collaboration between the Price College of Engineering, the School of Medicine, and the College of Education seeks to improve psychotherapy through varying degrees of automation. Read more at the link below: price.utah.edu/2026/04/07/how…

The FIRST Robotics Games are back! On April 16th, high school students from around the state will compete in an action-packed challenge featuring their carefully designed robots. The FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Competition aims to promote science and technology education for high school students around the world, fostering a new generation of engineers, programmers, and scientists. This event is free and open to the public. Click the link below for more information! price.utah.edu/2026/03/17/hig…

FrostByte Defense Technologies, a startup co-founded by ECE PhD candidate Jakob Travis, has developed a self-regulating heated glove liner designed to protect hands in extreme cold. The system tracks tissue temperature and automatically turns on heat when it senses potential frostbite risk. Read more about the startup and its victory in the High Tech West competition at the link below! price.utah.edu/2026/03/16/pri…

Professor Sneha Kasera has been named the new Director of the Kahlert School of Computing! Read more about his extensive experience advancing AI initiatives, interdisciplinary collaboration, and computing education at the link below! price.utah.edu/2026/03/20/sne…

Interested in launching a startup? Now you can do it while completing your degree! Starting fall 2026, students at the University of Utah can enroll in Sandbox, a senior-year and upper-division experience designed for students who are ready to build a software product and launch a business. To apply and learn more, visit the link below! price.utah.edu/2026/03/23/the…

Assistant Professor Suhas Prameela and the Department of Materials Science and Engineering have been tapped to study a new superalloy from NASA Read on at the link below! aerospaceamerica.aiaa.org/departments/na…

The University Counseling Center will be present with Volley, the UCC emotional support animal, on Thursday, April 2, from 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM in WEB 1622 (Milner Study Room) to connect with Engineering students. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, going through a tough time, or just need a moment to pause, you're welcome to stop by, meet Volley, and connect with Counseling Center staff. You are also encourage to bring a friend if you know someone who needs support. Additional support and resources are available through the SafeU website and through the SafeUT app. Counseling and support services available across campus include: •@uofu_hmhi crisis line (24/7): 801-587-3000 •University Counseling Center (students only): 801-581-6826 •John and Marcia Price College of Engineering Counseling Services •Employee Assistance Program (staff): 801-587-9319 or 800-926-9619 •Center for Campus Wellness (victim-survivor advocates, bystander intervention training): 801-581-7776 •International Student and Scholar Services: 801-581-8876, international@utah.edu •Office of the Dean of Students: 801-581-7066 Please remember to take care of yourselves and each other. Mental health matters! safeu.utah.edu

Kindness can be random or deliberate. An act of kindness, especially when unexpected, can cause a wave of gratitude. Kindness can make your day. Join us April 1st from 11-1pm in WEB, MEB, and MEK for some kindhearted goodies!

Last call. Before U Giving Days end, take one moment to invest in the engineers who will shape the next generation of technology, medicine, infrastructure, and discovery. Give now. Double your impact. donate.utah.edu/schools/Univer…

Last call. Before U Giving Days end, take one moment to invest in the engineers who will shape the next generation of technology, medicine, infrastructure, and discovery. Give now. Double your impact. donate.utah.edu/schools/Univer…

Final day of U Giving Days. Your gift today is still matched. Your scholarship can still be named. Your impact can still be doubled. But only until tonight. donate.utah.edu/schools/Univer…

You remember the late nights. The design reviews. The moment things finally worked. That experience still defines engineering education here. Now you can open that door for someone else — and create a scholarship in the process. #UGivingDays #UGivingDays26 #PayItForward donate.utah.edu/schools/Univer…

From AI-powered air-quality research to sustainable technology solutions, today’s engineering students are solving problems that didn’t exist when we were in class. Your support gives them the freedom to focus on innovation. Make your matched gift during U Giving Days. donate.utah.edu/schools/Univer…