In 2008-2009, nine students interviewed residents and officials from San Juan and Grand counties as well as federal land managers and scientists. We heard from diverse experts and stakeholders and conducted extensive background research.
Read MoreHealth development in a global context poses many interesting challenges. For instance, there is considerable debate regarding how to improve health-related quality of life in the developing world. Recent focus has been placed on the value of collaborative efforts to address the complex issues faced when seeking sustainable improvements.
Read MoreThe goal of the Diversity and Education Think Tank was to engage students in academic and social activities throughout the year to heighten their awareness of domestic diversity in the United States, but more specifically, the history of students of color at the University of Utah.
Read MoreThis Think Tank explored the evolving role of state higher education systems, with a particular focus on Utah’s colleges and universities. Students examined how institutions balance technological advancements, diversity, and economic demands while maintaining their historic role of expanding educational opportunities.
Read MoreThe Narratives of the Great Salt Lake Think Tank was fortunate to have academy award winning producer Geralyn Dreyfous as a team instructor. She was instrumental in helping students in their efforts to tell their own stories about the Great Salt Lake.
Read MoreThis Praxis Lab immersed students in the realities of civic engagement through direct action and critical analysis. The course culminated in a trip to New Orleans, where 19 students worked on house demolition in the hurricane-ravaged 8th and 9th Wards.
Read MoreThis Praxis Lab explored the evolving concept of truth, the impact of technology on public perception, and the challenges of distinguishing fact from manipulation in an era where anyone can be a publisher.
Read MoreThis Praxis Lab critically examined the conflicting paradigms of privacy and transparency in society, exploring their origins, underlying rationales, and growth.
Read MoreThis group of 14 Honors students and two faculty advisors selected a two-block area located between 500 and 600 West and 200 and 300 South as the focus of their community-based research.
Read MoreDuring this Praxis Lab, Honors students sought to understand the immigration dilemma and to help inform the debate in Utah.
Read MoreThis Praxis Lab explored the complexities and strengths of immigrant and refugee communities in the Salt Lake City area, a long-standing U.S. resettlement site.
Read MoreThis Praxis Lab explored the power of documentary filmmaking as a tool for amplifying marginalized voices and addressing social issues. Students gained hands-on experience in the fundamentals of documentary analysis and production, including cinematography, interviewing techniques, lighting, scripting, editing, and logging.
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