We are excited to collaborate with campus partners to showcase the incredible work and research facilities at the U! If you are a faculty member interested in collaborating with the Office of Undergraduate Research to host a tour, please complete this form to share your interest.
We invite undergraduate students to join us for our Research Tours. Discover innovative work being done in a variety of fields. Any student interested in learning about research is encouraged to attend.
Fall 2026 Research Tours
Research Tours continue this Fall. Check out our lineup and check in often for updates on registration.
Marriott Library — Research Starts Here
Library
Thursday, September 24, 2026
11:00 AM
Marriott Library 1st Floor Lobby
Top researchers and highly successful scientists are also big readers. Discover how to find, read, and use research to shape your own ideas and goals. This tour highlights library resources, favorite study spaces, and the VR Hub for hands‑on exploration and learning.
M' Lab — Aerospace Materials Modeling and Testing
Engineering
Monday, September 28, 2026
2:00 PM
MEB 1176
The M' (M Prime) Lab researches emergent structural prognosis issues that involve plasticity and fatigue cracking in aerospace materials. Discover how this lab is using machine learning to advance the aerospace industry by accelerating the development of aerospace materials and additive manufacturing.
Huntsman Cancer Institute — Delivering a Cancer-Free Frontier
Medicine
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
11:00 AM
HCI Research South Lobby
Experience the Huntsman Cancer Institute's leading-edge cancer research and treatment facilities—where groundbreaking research, advanced proton therapy, and comprehensive education converge. This tour highlights world‑class labs, genetic discovery resources, and patient‑centered care shaping the future of cancer prevention and treatment.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
11:00 AM
HCI Research South Lobby
Experience the Huntsman Cancer Institute's leading-edge cancer research and treatment facilities—where groundbreaking research, advanced proton therapy, and comprehensive education converge. This tour highlights world‑class labs, genetic discovery resources, and patient‑centered care shaping the future of cancer prevention and treatment.
Utah Museum of Fine Arts — Research Behind the Canvas
Fine Arts
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
12:00 pm
UMFA Lobby
Experience a wake‑up call for your senses! Learn how research brings global art to life and shapes the galleries we love to explore.
Utah NeuroRobotics Lab — Rehabilitative Movement Through Robotics
Engineering
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
12:30 pm
Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital Lobby
The Utah NeuroRobotics Lab seeks to assist and rehabilitate individuals with life-altering neuromuscular impairments. Discover how researchers combine AI, robotics, and brain‑machine interfaces to restore movement, sensation, and independence for people with neuromuscular conditions.
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
12:30 pm
Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital Lobby
The Utah NeuroRobotics Lab seeks to assist and rehabilitate individuals with life-altering neuromuscular impairments. Discover how researchers combine AI, robotics, and brain‑machine interfaces to restore movement, sensation, and independence for people with neuromuscular conditions.
Neurobiology Labs — Exploring the Brain
Neurobiology
Monday, November 2, 2026
10:00 am
BPRB Lobby
Discover how researchers in various labs study the brain from neurons to behavior, uncovering how cells communicate to shape thought, movement, and health while advancing understanding of neurological disease.
Bischak Lab — Chemical Processes for Next Generation Materials
Chemistry
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
1:00 pm
Thatcher Building B412
In the Bischak Lab, researchers explore how the materials behind solar panels, batteries, and medical devices actually work at the smallest scale. Discover how we make new materials (both by hand and with automated robotics) and watch them change under heat, light, and electricity, revealing the insights that help design the technologies powering a cleaner, healthier future.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
1:00 pm
Thatcher Building B412
In the Bischak Lab, researchers explore how the materials behind solar panels, batteries, and medical devices actually work at the smallest scale. Discover how we make new materials (both by hand and with automated robotics) and watch them change under heat, light, and electricity, revealing the insights that help design the technologies powering a cleaner, healthier future.
Sayu Lab for Biomechanics and Locomotion — Improving Mobility
Health and Kinesiology
Monday, November 16, 2026
3:00 pm
Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital Lobby
Discover how the Sayu Lab explores the science of human movement using advanced tools like 3D motion capture and ultrasound to improve mobility, prosthetics, and tissue health across diverse populations.
Monday, November 16, 2026
3:00 pm
Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital Lobby
Discover how the Sayu Lab explores the science of human movement using advanced tools like 3D motion capture and ultrasound to improve mobility, prosthetics, and tissue health across diverse populations.