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Category: Environmental

The Water, Health, and Microbiology (WHAM) Laboratory

Categories: Environmental

Aging infrastructure, climate change, and an increasing demand for water reuse are exacerbating microbial risks in water systems—especially from opportunistic pathogens. In order to improve drinking water quality and reduce the risk of waterborne disease, Dr. Dowdell is advancing our understanding of how microbial communities behave in complex water environments, from large-scale treatment plants to […]

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September 9, 2026

Student Spotlight: Lauren Hagerty

Categories: Awards, Environmental, Students

Environmental engineering Ph.D. student Lauren Hagerty has been named a 2026–27 ARCS Foundation Fellow, earning prestigious support as she begins her graduate research at the University of Utah. The ARCS Foundation supports promising scientists and engineers whose research has the potential to drive scientific discovery and innovation. Through its partnership with the University of Utah, […]

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September 2, 2026

Ryan Johnson Named One-U RAI Fellow for AI Applications in Water Resources Engineering

Categories: Awards, Environmental, Research, Water Resources

The One-U Responsible Artificial Intelligence Initiative (One-U RAI) at the Scientific Computing and Imaging Institute (SCI) has selected a new cohort of faculty fellows — including Dr. Ryan Johnson from our Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering (CvEEN). Johnson was recognized under the “Environment” thematic area for his work combining AI, hydroinformatics, and sustainability in […]

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April 6, 2026

Student Spotlight: Helen Salako

Categories: Environmental, Research, Students, Uncategorized

Ph.D. candidate Helen Salako’s research was recently featured as a Technical Article in the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Utah Section’s March newsletter, highlighting innovative approaches to sustainable agriculture in arid environments. Her article, “Utah’s Soil Future: How Biosolids Support Healthier Soils and Sustainable Agriculture,” explores how biosolids—treated organic materials from wastewater—can be repurposed […]

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March 21, 2026

Utah Achieves First EPA-Approved Carbon Monitoring Plan

Categories: Environmental, Research

The University of Utah’s Energy & Geoscience Institute (EGI), in collaboration with CoolSky Energy Solutions LLC, has secured approval for Utah’s first-ever Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) plan from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Applying to the Lisbon Valley Gas Processing Plant near Moab, UT, the plan marks a milestone in the state’s efforts to advance […]

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September 14, 2025

Building a Greener Future with Safer Geothermal Energy

Categories: Environmental, Geotech, Research

While geothermal energy is a clean and sustainable power source, its integration on a larger scale presents challenges, including the need for advanced technology to manage geothermal reservoirs, mitigate seismic risks, and address site-specific limitations such as resource location and drilling depth. Additionally, the initial investment costs and the complexities of infrastructure development can hinder […]

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July 28, 2025