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Utah State is a Carnegie-recognized R1 institution and was named one of the best undergraduate research programs in the nation by the Council for Undergraduate Research in 2021. These designations show that USU is a national leader in research and both graduate and undergraduate education.
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Research and Innovation
Research and Innovation
Utah State Aggies create transformational impacts through meaningful research, particularly in space, water, land, air, and quality-of-life questions.
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E-cigarettes are becoming more and more commonly used among college students. However, researchers are still trying to ascertain just how addictive these substances can be and what risks are associated with long-term use.
Utah State University strengthens Utah’s economy through high-quality education; research and innovation; institutional, student and visitor spending; and broad societal benefits.
Utah State University doctoral student Dorcas Anabire has been named a recipient of the 2025 Graduate Research Award from the Association of Teachers of Technical Writing for her dissertation-in-progress, “Filing Income Taxes in the United States: Challenges for International Graduate Students.”
Research Divisions
Animal Care and Use
Approval of and support for the use of animals in research, teaching, or outreach
Environmental Health and Safety
Preventing injury, illnesses, and environmental damage through the recognition, evaluation, and control of potential hazards
Institutional Review Board
Independent committee charged with the ethical review, revision, and approval of research involving human participants
Integrity and Compliance
Provides researchers with oversight, guidance, and support in the areas of conflict of interest, responsible conduct of research, export controls, foreign influence, and research misconduct
Research Development
Assists researchers with all aspects of proposal development and research portfolios
Sponsored Programs
Professional administrative expertise in managing sponsored projects while preserving the rights and interests of the University, the researcher, the sponsor, and the community
Technology Transfer Services
Protects innovations developed within the university, as well as supports the advancement of innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic development programs and initiatives
Undergraduate Research
Strives to help students find, fund, and present research and provide support for undergraduate research mentors