Local Student Presents Research at University of Utah Virtual Symposium

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More than 200 University of Utah undergraduate students presented their research projects in the 2020 Undergraduate Research Symposium held virtually April 20. Even under the difficult circumstances of a cancelled in-person event due to the COVID-19 pandemic, University of Utah undergraduate researchers and their mentors made it happen-featuring oral, poster and performance presentations via video or audio recording.

The Undergraduate Research Symposium provides an opportunity for students to present their work in a scholarly setting to students, faculty and other members of the University of Utah community. Undergraduate students from all disciplines are invited to present their research and creative work.

Kalen Gunter of Price, whose major is listed as Kinesiology HBS, represented the nursing department and gave a presentation titled “Interactions Between Family Caregivers And Visiting Hospice Nurses.

About the U
The University of Utah, located in Salt Lake City in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains, is the flagship institution of higher learning in Utah. Founded in 1850, it serves over 32,000 students from across the U.S. and the world. With over 100 major subjects at the undergraduate level and more than 90 major fields of study at the graduate level, including law and medicine, the university prepares students to live and compete in the global workplace. In 2019, the university was selected as a new member of the Association of American Universities-an invitation-only, prestigious group of 65 leading research institutions marked by excellence in academic expertise and research impact, student success, and securing resources in support of core missions. Known for its proximity to seven world-class ski resorts within 40 minutes of campus, the U encourages an active, holistic lifestyle, innovation and collaborative thinking to engage students, faculty, and business leaders.

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