Past Events

There are many complex issues that communities face every day, ranging from housing to food insecurity to an accessible legal system. One approach to address these issues is to combine the work done by research institutions and community organizations to ...

As part of the Blue Plate Research Event Series, Dr. Michael Levin presented Tuesday, May 6, at Gallivan Hall in Salt Lake City. The event, titled “Accessible Therapy: Supporting Wellbeing Through Technology,” also included a Q&A session with the presente...

Dr. Savoie-Roskos brings more than a decade of research experience on food insecurity and will share insights into successful programs and interventions that have effectively reduced hunger and improved access to nutritious foods such as fruits and vegeta...

During this Blue Plate Research event, Dr. Stephanie Borrie discussed her research on the impact of neurological conditions such as stroke, brain injury, and Parkinson’s disease on conversation.

Join Dr. Beth Fauth in discussing the ongoing research of the Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Research Center, and learn about her research into caregiver relationships and caregiver interventions.

Learning why some animals develop “attachment relationships” when most species don’t, can provide insights into human relationships and our brains, and might even offer another piece of the puzzle to understand disorders such as autism.

A researcher in the Department of Psychology at Utah State, Dr. Madden explores how we all hate to wait, and how extreme forms of this leads to habitually impulsive decision-making.

Everyone wants to be part of a community. This is especially true for young people as they are discovering who they are and how they fit in the world. Unfortunately, many children face bullying and other acts of victimization. But what causes bullying?

Learn about the HEART Initiative, a program through Utah State University Extension that partners with communities to address the opioid epidemic and other public health issues. The program uses four pillars to address opioid use and support individuals w...

Research on sibling, caregiver, and step-family dynamics. Family relationships are some of the most important influencers of a person’s health and well-being.

Join us for the next Blue Plate Research, where we'll share the latest findings on obesity. During this virtual event, you'll hear from three Utah State University researchers who are seeking to understand obesity from different perspectives.

How do you provide general mental health and well-being treatment for individuals when people need different things? Researchers from multiple colleges at Utah State University are seeking to answer this question with evidence-based research and successf...