No te b o o k • Vo lu me X X V I I • 2019
Dean’s Corner Henry S. White Dean, College of Science
Dear Alumni and Friends,
This issue of Notebook shares the stories of the people and
the quality of education and quantity of research options in the
places that make the College of Science a preeminent center
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for research and education in Utah. I am proud of the students,
faculty, and staff who represent the College and who fulfill our
College. Lynn C. Miller, BS’63 in Mathematics, is a former Executive Vice
mission each day.
President and CEO of Pacific Life, one of the world’s largest insurance
carriers. Lynn and his wife, Sue, are steadfast supporters of the University
My term as Dean of the College of Science will end on June
30, 2019. It has been a distinct honor to serve the College and
This issue of Notebook also features an outstanding alum from the
of Utah and often visit campus from their home in San Diego.
My term as Dean of the College of Science will end on June 30, 2019. It has been a distinct honor to serve the College and the University in this role. the University in this role. I am pleased to announce that Peter E.
Trapa, Professor of Mathematics, has been selected as the new
this year with 658 students total, including 75 doctorate, 92
Dean, effective July 1. He is a skilled administrator and a brilliant
master’s, and 491 bachelor’s graduates. The path to a Biology
researcher and I am confident he will lead the College forward
degree, a Chemistry degree, a Mathematics degree, or a degree
with great success.
in Physics & Astronomy is not easy, but the rewards are immense.
This is an important time in the College’s history. We must
Our convocation speakers, Monica Gandhi, BS’91 in Biology, and
balance growth with fiscal responsibility. Student enrollment at
Hollie Morales, BS’19 in Biology, provided two powerful examples
the University is projected to increase significantly in the next
of this philosophy. You can read their stories on page 22.
few years. To prepare, the College plans to renovate and expand
the historic Stewart Building, located just south of the Crocker
friends, and donors. Your continued financial support and
Science Center, to create a new Physical Sciences education and
personal participation will be the measure of our success in the
lab facility. This project will require extensive private donations as
years ahead. If you are not yet a member of the Crimson Laureate
well as $60 million from the Utah Legislature.
Society, I encourage you to make an annual gift to the College.
The College of Science had an exceptional graduating class
The College of Science gratefully acknowledges our alumni,
For the fourth year in a row, a science student has been
chosen for the prestigious Churchill Scholarship for study at Cambridge University. Cameron Owen, who earned chemistry
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and physics degrees in May, was one of just 15 students in the
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United States to receive the Churchill Scholarship this year and he was also selected as the College of Science Research Scholar for 2019. Cameron’s achievements are yet another testament to
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