A USTAR Thank You
Utah State University President Stan Albrecht and Brent Miller, USU vice president for research, hosted receptions in Salt Lake City and Logan in late March to thank all those involved in making the Utah Science, Technology and Research Economic Development Initiative a reality.
The USTAR bill was sponsored by Sen. Al Mansell and is designed to help Utah keep pace in scientific research and technological advancement — directly translating to a stronger economy, high-paying jobs, increased tax revenue and better quality of life. In 2005, the state legislature allocated $1.6 million to USU for initial USTAR investments. USU is using that money to recruit its first new research teams.
Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman greeted a crowd gathered in Salt Lake to celebrate USTAR, saying that many people played a part in this.
“Two great universities have come together to make this happen,” said Huntsman. “I think it is so important that everyone is able to look beyond the here and now and try to capture what the world will be like in 20 years. It takes a lot of vision and foresight for our educational and political leaders to look towards the future and make decisions that will impact our children and grandchildren. Congratulations.”
President Albrecht said that faculty morale is great on campus, especially for those who are engaged and participating in what comes from USTAR.
“This is one of the most important pieces of legislation to pass in Utah,” said Miller.
University of Utah President Mike Young said that USTAR was an enormous vote of confidence for the universities and a very deserved one.
Utah State University President Stan Albrecht talks with Gov. Jon Huntsman, Jr., at the USTAR reception. Scott Anderson (foreground left) talks with Dinesh Patel (right).
President Albrecht poses with Gov. Huntsman and U of U President Mike Young.
Guests at the USTAR reception in Salt Lake City.
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