Top Ten Reasons to live in Utah!
1. World-class research. Utah is recognized as a leader in many areas of molecular and cellular biology. For example, gene mapping and gene knockout/replacement were both developed here, making Utah a center for gene discovery and functional analysis. In 2001, Utah geneticist Mario Cappecchi was a co-recipient of the Lasker Award, America’s highest award for biomedical research.
2. Great graduate students – your colleagues. We do world class research because we have great people; students, post-docs, and faculty.
3. Superb graduate training. Utah faculty show their commitment to graduate training through both teaching and mentorship. Students are offered excellent core courses and advanced courses that cover a broad range of disciplines. Faculty also serve on advisory committees that monitor student progress and help promote the student to graduation.
4. An interactive academic environment. There are many formalized interactions between students lab groups and departments including multiple journal clubs, organism specialty clubs, seminar series, and data presentation clubs, all of which provide venues for collaboration and brainstorming.
5. Resources. Utah is consistently ranked as one of the best-funded public research Universities in the country. We have state-of-the-art facilities, buildings, and equipment including confocal microscopy, DNA microarray, X-ray crystallography, and transgenic animal facilities.
6. Core Facilities. Utah has exceptional core facilities that can make a big difference in students progress, including DNA sequencing, oligo synthesis, DNA microarray, microscopy, protein-interaction, FACS, transgenic animals, and many more.
7. The Best Snow on Earth. Powder to the people! Seven world-class ski resorts are within 30 minutes of the University, nestled in the Wasatch Mountain canyons.
8. Mountain biking and hiking. Utah is the Mecca of slickrock biking, and the state has hundreds of miles of trails through mountains, canyons, and deserts. Utah is home to Monument Valley, Lake Powell, and five spectacular National Parks, more than any other state: Bryce Canyon, Arches, Canyonlands, and Zion.
9. Cultural activities. Salt Lake City has a nationally-recognized symphony, dance companies, theater, and Utah Jazz basketball. Utah’s diversity and hospitality were on full display during the 2002 Olympic Games.
10. A great lifestyle. Salt Lake City has a very reasonable cost of living, and has been rated the Most Desirable Place to Live by many prominent magazines.