This Praxis Lab examined the history, science, and ethical implications of pandemics, from the Black Plague to COVID-19. Students analyzed how diseases spread, the social and political responses to outbreaks, and the ethical considerations of public health interventions.
Read MoreThis Praxis Lab explored the evolving landscape of death and dying in the modern world, examining the shift from infectious disease mortality to prolonged battles with degenerative illnesses like cancer, heart failure, and dementia.
Read MoreThis Praxis Lab examined the deep connections between education, incarceration, and justice in the United States, a country with the highest incarceration rate in the world. Students explored the historical and systemic forces that have expanded the carceral state, disproportionately affecting low-income communities and communities of color.
Read MoreIn an era of information abundance, this Praxis Lab examined the profound ways in which data collection, machine learning, and automated decision-making shape modern society.
Read MoreThis Praxis Lab examined the historical, environmental, and cultural dimensions of local food, questioning its feasibility in modern society. Students explored the evolution of human diets from foraging to domestication, analyzed the environmental impact of industrialized agriculture, and assessed the challenges of sourcing food locally in today’s urbanized world.
Read MoreThis Praxis Lab linked scientific understanding of Alzheimer’s disease with the social and public policy challenges faced by patients, families, and society. The course focused on knowledge, communication, inclusion, and dignity, examining the intersections of science, philosophy, emotion, ethics, and public policy.
Read MoreThe Praxis Lab examined the complex relationship between law, medicine, and ethics, exploring the challenges that arise when these domains intersect. Students investigated cases where law dictates medical practices or where medical actions conflict with legal regulations.
Read MoreThis interdisciplinary think tank explored the complexities of the American Indian medical patient experience through a community partnership paradigm.
Read MoreThe Planets, Pedagogy, and Partnerships Praxis Lab provided Honors students with a unique opportunity to explore astronomy, teaching methods, and pedagogy while directly engaging with sixth-grade students.
Read MoreThis Praxis Lab explored innovative approaches to fostering grassroots community leadership. Students worked alongside residents of Salt Lake City’s west side through their participation in the Westside Leadership Institute (WLI), gaining firsthand experience in community organizing and leadership development.
Read MoreThis Praxis Lab examined what it means to “build community” in an increasingly diverse society. With guidance from faculty working with University Neighborhood Partners (UNP), students engaged in intensive, community-based collaboration with local residents in Salt Lake City’s west side neighborhoods.
Read MoreThisThinkTank was grounded in the observation that a revolution in renewable energy systems is emerging quickly upon the world scene and that Western North America is superbly well positioned to participate in its development.
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