Praxis Labs
Praxis Labs are year-long courses led by two faculty members and guided by up to 14 students from varying disciplines to seek a community-based and actionable project as a solution to a pressing societal issue. Students commit to 3 credits in the fall and spring semesters when enrolling in a lab.
Overworked, Underpaid, and Burned Out: How Work Sustains Health Inequities
Emily Ahonen
Camie Schafer
Reimagine the role of work in shaping health, equity, and justice—while exploring how we might build a better future.
Psychedelics & Mental Health
Tomas Melicher
Amanda Stoeckel
Examine the science, ethics, and applications of psychedelics in mental health—culminating in student-led, community-focused projects.
Environmental Exposure & Health: Analyzing Estimates through Artificial Intelligence
Daniel Mendoza
Simon Brewer
Use Salt Lake City as your lab to explore how AI and environmental data can uncover the hidden health effects of air quality and climate.
