Utah Tech University

DISTINGUISHED UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH AWARD

Honoring Excellence, Innovation, and Impact

Welcome to DURA

The UT Research Office is proud to continue the Distinguished Undergraduate Research Awards, recognizing undergraduate students who demonstrate excellence, innovation, and dedication in research. Winners will receive a $250 award ($200 for the student and $50 in UT Campus Store swag for their faculty mentor), a certificate of appreciation, an invitation to present at the Trailblazer Symposium, and a feature in the UT Research Office Newsletter. Open to students from all disciplines, this award highlights originality, impact, and contribution to UT’s research culture. Nominate an exceptional researcher—or yourself—today!

2025 Winners

2024 Winners

Taylor Millet

Major: Mechanical Engineering

College of Science, Engineering, and Technology

Gregory Dewitt

Major: History

College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Kayla Gonzales

Major: Marketing

College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Rylee Udom

Major: Dental Hygiene

College of Health Sciences