Biochemists Lance Seefeldt and Brett Barney have solved a long-sought piece of the puzzle of how enzymes, known as nitrogenases, convert nitrogen into life-sustaining compounds on which all plants and animals depend.
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Jun 19, 2008
Guided by undergraduate mentors, high school students spend a day in a USU chemistry lab and learn about exciting opportunities that await them at the college level.
Science students Tamara Jeppson and Jodie Barker-Tvedtnes were named 2008 Goldwater Scholars by the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation. Aggies Sydney Chamberlin and Cody Tramp were awarded honorable mentions...
The first of its kind in Utah, the USU Luminescence Laboratory features optically stimulated luminescence geochronology, which enables cost-effective, accurate dating of geological and archaeological samples.
Using computational biology, USU Undergraduate Research Fellow Katherine Grover is discovering ways to tame the mountains of data generated from advances in genomics research.
USU geophysicist Tony Lowry connects deep fault movement to climate cycles.
Budding scientists enjoy hands-on learning, academic competition and hair-raising fun during annual USU gathering at Utah's Lagoon amusement park.
USU statistician Adele Cutler's research offers tools to help scientists from diverse disciplines distill huge volumes of data into useful information.
As fuel costs skyrocket, USU researchers are looking for solutions to ease consumer heartache while, at the same time, sustaining the world.
A specialized walker developed by USU computer scientists offers greater mobility and independence for Alzheimer's patients and others with cognitive impairments.
