AI is changing the world and our researchers are helping ensure it’s used safely and ethically! Four faculty members from the Price College of Engineering have been named Responsible AI Initiative Fellows. Through this fellowship, they’ll work to build artificial intelligence systems that are transparent, unbiased, and designed to benefit everyday lives. Huge congratulations to our visionary faculty! Read the full story: price.utah.edu/2026/10/14/fo…

Celebrating bold ideas and breakthrough impact! The John and Marcia Price College of Engineering is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 Innovation Awards. These awards recognize exceptional faculty, researchers, and students pushing the boundaries of engineering, commercialization, and societal impact across diverse fields. From groundbreaking laboratory discoveries to real-world technologies changing lives, congratulations to all of this year's honorees for driving excellence and leadership across Utah's engineering ecosystem! Read about the award winners and their visionary work at the link below: price.utah.edu/2026/10/07/pr…

We are thrilled to share a closer look at the John and Marcia Price College of Engineering, home to the doers, where groundbreaking research meets hands-on education. From AI and robotics to sustainable energy and biomedical breakthroughs, our students and faculty are redefining what’s possible. Watch this short glimpse into the world-changing ideas coming out of our labs every single day. Whether you're a prospective student, an alum, or an industry partner, there has never been a better time to build the future with us. youtu.be/JwsFf1riJPE?si=RvBE…

Registration for Engineering Day 2026 is open! Engineering Day is a half-day event open to high school students, undecided majors, parents, transfer students, and anyone interested in engineering at the U. This event is FREE and is designed to introduce participants to a variety of engineering disciplines. Secure your spot by registering at our link below: price.utah.edu/engineering-d…

Wildfire smoke isn't just an air quality issue—when it rains, smoke plumes deliver massive bursts of essential nutrients like nitrogen & phosphorus back to soil. A new study co-led by Department of Chemical Engineering Professor Heather Holmes & Alexandra Ponette-González of the Natural History Museum of Utah breaks down this complex atmospheric cycle. Read more at the link below: price.utah.edu/2026/09/22/wi…

"The ability to recognize how much pressure I’m putting on my wife’s hand and to feel hers back in mine is a wild idea to internalize." Seventeen years after an accident resulted in the loss of his left arm, Alexander "Avi" Davidson is making history as the first person to bring home the University of Utah’s thought-controlled bionic arm. Developed by Dr. Jacob George and the Utah NeuroRobotics Lab team alongside startup BIOS, this groundbreaking neuroprosthetic connects directly to nerves—giving users fine control and restoring a realistic sense of touch. Now, instead of just testing in a lab, Avi is using the arm at home to make sandwiches, write, play cards, and hold hands. Read the full story behind this life-changing milestone: price.utah.edu/2026/09/18/fr…

Fifty years ago, a simple household object changed the trajectory of computer graphics forever. At SIGGRAPH 2026, graphics pioneers Martin Newell and Jim Blinn joined Kahlert School of Computing Professor Cem Yuksel for “The Return of the Utah Teapot.” From its origins as a hand-drawn sketch on engineering paper in 1975 to becoming the ultimate test object across films, video games, and rendering research, the Utah Teapot remains a cornerstone of 3D graphics history. Read the full story on how a tea set from ZCMI became computer science history at the link below: price.utah.edu/2026/09/15/ut…

Join us for a special announcement of a first-of-its-kind clinical trial that is moving the thought-controlled “LUKE Arm” out of the laboratory and into a participant’s home for the first time! Livestream begins at 10:30am! Don't miss it! youtube.com/watch?v=nlBCr9-r…

Huge congratulations to Dr. Jacob George, director of the Utah NeuroRobotics Lab, for receiving a prestigious NSF CAREER Award! Dr. George and his team are pioneering next-generation prosthetics, developing intuitive, AI-driven bionic fingers designed to restore natural dexterity and independence for amputees. This groundbreaking work is moving us closer to seamless human-technology integration. Read more about this innovative research and what’s next for bionic tech at the link below: price.utah.edu/2026/09/09/ca…

When self-driving vehicles get stuck or face unfamiliar routes, remote human drivers need to step in safely. But standard cellular lag makes remote driving dangerous—until now. Professor Kobus Van Der Merwe of the Kahlert School of Computing alongside a team of collaborators from around the country are tackling this barrier through the NSF-funded DRIVE-SAFE project. By using vehicle trajectory data to optimize NextG/5G network handoffs, the team successfully demonstrated ultra-low-latency, real-time remote vehicle operation on Utah's campus. Read how these closed-loop networks are paving the way for safer autonomous and tele-operated transit at the link below! price.utah.edu/2026/09/03/de…

Ready to get involved this semester? Come to Engineering Club Rush and discover the amazing student groups you can be part of! When: September 2, 10:00 AM–1:00 PM Where: WEB Catmull Gallery Why Attend: Meet awesome people! Explore clubs that match your interests! Find ways to build new skills and get involved! Enjoy snacks while they last! Whether you’re looking to deepen your engineering experience or just want to make new friends, there’s a club for you. We hope to see you there!

Ready to get involved this semester? Come to Engineering Club Rush and discover the amazing student groups you can be part of! When: September 2, 10:00 AM–1:00 PM Where: WEB Catmull Gallery Why Attend: Meet awesome people! Explore clubs that match your interests! Find ways to build new skills and get involved! Enjoy snacks while they last! Whether you’re looking to deepen your engineering experience or just want to make new friends, there’s a club for you. We hope to see you there!

Let your education take flight! The Aerospace Scholars Program is a unique opportunity for engineering students to connect with internship, networking, research, and mentorship opportunities in the aerospace industry. Program Highlights: Engage with industry professionals Be the first to learn about upcoming aerospace industry experiences Collaborate with a cohort of like-minded individuals Program Eligibility: Be an undergraduate student in the Price College of Engineering Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA Open to all engineering majors––with special encouragement for Mechanical, Computing, and Electrical & Computer Engineering majors Must attend at least one official event (e.g., Zero Gravity Summit or High Tech West - free for students Apply Now: admin.coe.utah.edu/fill-form… Deadline: Monday, September 14, 2026

Connect with campus resources that are dedicated to supporting your academic success, well-being, and sense of belonging! When: August 31, September 3, & 4 | 10:00 AM–2:00 PM Where: WEB Catmull Gallery Why Attend: Learn about resources that support your academic success! Discover services focused on student well-being! Explore opportunities for personal and professional growth! Connect with staff and campus partners who are here to help!

Announcing the 2026-2027 Price College of Engineering Graduate Fellows! Please join us in congratulating all 12 of our graduate fellow recipients and thanking the private donors and organizations for their continued support! price.utah.edu/2026/08/10/an…

Optimization made ridiculously fast. Kahlert School of Computing Associate Professor Pavel Panchekha and colleagues have created "egg," an open-source toolkit that replaces massive, tedious compiler design with just a few lines of code. Already adopted across the tech industry—from hardware design at Intel to deep learning—egg is helping developers build faster, more efficient software in a fraction of the time. Read about the research featured in Communications of the ACM: price.utah.edu/2026/08/03/ka…