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2024 Utah Conference for Undergraduate Research

On Friday, February 26, 2024, Geography students presented at the Utah Conference for Undergraduate Research at Utah Valley University in Orem, UT. Every year, the Conference provides students from across the state with a platform to gather and present their research.

Presentations are given to a target audience from various professional fields. Students from all disciplines submit poster presentations, oral presentations, and creative performances.

Geography students were mentored in their research by BYU Geography Department faculty.

Global Studies student Maisie Baird, mentored by Dr. Sam Otterstrom, presented An Analysis of Population Top-Outs Across the United States.
Global Studies student Maisie Baird, mentored by Dr. Sam Otterstrom, presented An Analysis of Population Top-Outs Across the United States.
Geospatial Science and Technology student Kirsten Sanders, mentored by Dr. Ruth Kerry, presented the Potential Toxic Dust Pool Generated by the Shrinking of the Great Salt Lake
Geospatial Science and Technology student Kirsten Sanders, mentored by Dr. Ruth Kerry, presented the Potential Toxic Dust Pool Generated by the Shrinking of the Great Salt Lake.
Urban & Regional Planning student Ashley Swensen, mentored by Dr. Ruth Kerry, investigated the Effectiveness of Incentivized Efficient Watering Practices in Five Western States with Focus on Utah.
Urban & Regional Planning student Ashley Swensen, mentored by Dr. Ruth Kerry, investigated the Effectiveness of Incentivized Efficient Watering Practices in Five Western States with Focus on Utah.