Upcoming Events

21
Mar

2026 UASAL Conference

Conference/Seminar

Conference papers will be considered for publication in the refereed Journal of the Utah Academy of Sciences, Arts, and Letters. Papers are also eligible for consideration for a cash award for the “Best Paper” awarded in each division. All faculty and student members of the Academy are eligible. Abstracts for poster and oral presentations are now being accepted.

All Day |
06
Apr

First Aid for Your Research Data

Workshop/Training

Can’t find data? Can’t get the file to open properly? Or is your data so messy, it seems impossible to analyze? The first part of this workshop will review some common issues and how to fix them using simple, accessible tools. The second part will be an open clinic to help you with whatever symptoms you are encountering, so please bring your sick spreadsheets and painful error messages!

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | Merrill cazier Library |
06
Apr

The Why and How of Open Access Publishing

Workshop/Training

Do you want to publish open access but aren’t sure where to start or how to protect your work? This workshop covers the basics and importance of open access publishing, different open access models, and how USU supports open access. We discuss how USU Researchers can access open access funding through the Library, including publisher agreements and the Library Open Access Fund. Finally, we cover copyright basics and share key authors’ rights resources to protect your research as it’s disseminated throughout the research ecosystem.

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm | Merrill cazier Library |
06
Apr

Bad Prompt = Bad Output: Learn AI Prompting

Workshop/Training

This workshop will break down the basics of AI prompting. Content will be divided into two 45-minute sections focusing first on prompt foundations, then advanced AI workflows and responsible Use of AI. Hosted by the USU Data Science and AI Center (DSAI Center).

2:30 pm - 4:00 pm | Merrill cazier Library |
06
Apr

Agentic AI in Practice

Workshop/Training

Agentic AI in Practice explores how emerging AI agents can meaningfully support workflows across disciplines at USU. This workshop will introduce practical strategies for integrating AI tools to enhance productivity, efficiency, and impact.

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Merrill cazier Library |
06
Apr

What Disney Didn't Tell You - A Tour of the Original Grimm Fairy Tales: An Aggie Talks Event

Panel Discussion/Presentation

Think you know Cinderella, Snow White, or Sleeping Beauty? Think again. For most Americans, these stories feel like Disney inventions, but their true origins are far older, stranger, and more fascinating. During this presentation, USU Researcher Claudia Schwabe will take the audience on a journey back 200 years to discover the "original" fairy tales collected by two German brothers, Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm. You'll learn that these tales were filled with sharp moral lessons, psychological terror, and bizarre magic. The Grimms’ world is a place where justice is brutal, the woods are truly terrifying, and “happily ever after” often comes with a dark price.

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm |
07
Apr

Student Research Symposium

Exhibition

The Student Research Symposium is an annual celebration of student research at Utah State. Hosted in April, the symposium features hundreds of presentations and represents every college and department at USU. Presenters are invited to share their work in the form of a poster, oral presentation accompanied by a slide deck, creative performance, or art exhibit. Students who participate in the event receive feedback from evaluators to improve their presentation and research skills. This year's winners, as determined by the evaluators, are listed below.

9:30 am - 4:30 pm | Merrill cazier Library |
08
Apr

Student Research Symposium

Exhibition

The Student Research Symposium is an annual celebration of student research at Utah State. Hosted in April, the symposium features hundreds of presentations and represents every college and department at USU. Presenters are invited to share their work in the form of a poster, oral presentation accompanied by a slide deck, creative performance, or art exhibit. Students who participate in the event receive feedback from evaluators to improve their presentation and research skills. This year's winners, as determined by the evaluators, are listed below.

9:30 am - 4:30 pm | Merrill cazier Library |
09
Apr

Research Summit

Panel Discussion/Presentation

Research Summits are dynamic events where experts, thought leaders, and industry representatives converge to discuss critical topics. These summits offer a unique opportunity for researchers to 1) Connect with Peers: Engage in meaningful conversations with fellow researchers and industry professionals. 2) Explore Funding Opportunities: Gain insights into topic-related funding sources and stay informed about the latest opportunities. 3) Build Research Teams: Network and form interdisciplinary teams to tackle complex challenges.

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Maverik Stadium |
10
Apr

Innovation Day Exhibit

Exhibition

A curated museum display of USU inventions and other innovations, located right in the library main atrium.

8:00 am - 5:00 pm | Merrill cazier Library |
10
Apr

Innovation Pathways: Research to Reality

Panel Discussion/Presentation

Come celebrate incredible USU innovations in this new multi-focus event. This year will feature USU patent award recognitions showcasing 2025 USU faculty inventions, and micro talks from some of USU's premiere innovators about making the most of your research efforts at USU.

11:30 am - 1:00 pm | Merrill cazier Library |
10
Jun

USU Research Landscapes

Panel Discussion/Presentation

Utah State University Research Landscapes is at the forefront of connecting state and community decision-makers with the researchers who are investigating the most critical land, water, and air issues. The event series provides an entry point for conversations and connections that benefit Utah. The June event will feature Larissa Yokum. This event is cosponsored by the USU Office of Research and O.C. Tanner, Salt Lake City.

4:00 am - 5:30 pm |