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Research by U hydrologists finds water flowing out of Western ranges is, on average, more than 5 years old, demonstrating that runoff has a prolonged underground journey.

The University of Utah's Mine Rescue Team demonstrates the value of safety. The importance of safety is difficult to state when things are going well. You’re never going to read a news story about the life that wasn’t lost in an accident, or read a statistic about all the disasters that were passively averted. When things are going well safety measures feel downright mundane, but that’s exactly why they are so important to highlight and celebrate. It means they are working, that tragic stories are being averted and lives are being preserved.

Fredrick Manthi's election to the National Academy of Sciences is incredibly well-deserved and represents decades of meticulous field research and scientific dedication," said Thure Cerling, Distinguished Professor of Geology & Geophysics and Biological Sciences at the University of Utah and fellow NAS member. "His pioneering work has advanced our understanding of early human evolution, and his connection to Utah has enriched our research community immensely.

One of the outstanding field geologists of the modern day, Jay Quade has provided great insight into the geochemistry of the near-surface (surficial) environment. His Ph.D. work set the stage to document isotope diffusion as the determining factor in soil carbonate profiles. He followed this with work in the Siwaliks of Pakistan and showed that major ecosystem changes, including the expansion of C4 grasslands, are recorded in soils through both d13C and d18O isotopic analysis.

The College of Science congratulates Kip Solomon on this well-deserved recognition," said Pearl Sandick, interim dean of the College of Science. "As a hydrogeologist, Solomon has developed the use of dissolved gases to evaluate groundwater travel times, location and rates of recharge, and the sustainability of groundwater resources — findings that enhance our efforts to improve water management in the American West. His teaching over the years as well as his service to the department as a former chair and now interim chair epitomize his dedication to the field and the university.