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A publication of the Institute for Mountain Research @ Westminster College, Salt Lake City, Utah http://westminstercollege.edu/imr

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  • Summer 2020 Collaborative Research

    Summer 2020 Collaborative Research

    Here at IMR we’re hoping that you have a chance to escape to the mountains during these incredibly challenging times. We’re very fortunate…
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    Jeff Nichols
    Jul 19, 2020
    Summer 2019 Research Grant

    Summer 2019 Research Grant

    This summer, IMR is helping to fund an exciting project from Prof. Allison Shir and Nathaniel Wooley, from Westminster’s Dance program…
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    Jeff Nichols
    Jun 26, 2019
    Utah Avalanche Center Fall Fundraiser Podcast

    Utah Avalanche Center Fall Fundraiser Podcast

    We’ve had steady snow in the Wasatch and I’m starting to get announcements about ski resorts opening soon. Many of us here at the IMR are…
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    Brent Olson
    Nov 13, 2018
    Landscape of Necessity

    Landscape of Necessity

    Westminster student Scout Invie and her faculty mentor, Hikmet Sidney Loe, have completed their research report. We at IMR are proud to…
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    Jeff Nichols
    Nov 4, 2018
    August 1 Research Update, Scout Ivie and Hikmet Loe

    August 1 Research Update, Scout Ivie and Hikmet Loe

    IMR Progress Report
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    Jeff Nichols
    Jul 30, 2018
    Summer 2018 Mountain Research Grants!

    Summer 2018 Mountain Research Grants!

    Our Summer 2018 IMR Faculty/Student summer research grants have been awarded, and work is well underway. Congratulations to Hal Snarr…
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    Jeff Nichols
    Jun 16, 2018
    The Peak that Beckons Me, by Rachel Kuhr

    The Peak that Beckons Me, by Rachel Kuhr

    Rachel Kuhr and Dr. Ranjan Adiga received an IMR faculty/student summer research grant for 2017. Here is Rachel’s final essay.
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    Jeff Nichols
    Dec 6, 2017
    September Community Events

    September Community Events

    Here are some events that may be of interest to mountain folks in the Salt Lake City Area. If you hear of others, please be sure to let us…
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    Mountain Research
    Sep 8, 2017

    The Henry Mountains Project

    Katie Saad was awarded an IMR faculty/student summer research grant under my supervision. Here’s her first update.Update, 3 August 2017
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    Jeff Nichols
    Aug 8, 2017

    Rachel Kuhr and Dr. Ranjan Adiga, Summer 2017 Mountain Research

    One of our IMR summer faculty/student collaborative research grants for 2017 went to Prof. Ranjan Adiga and his student, Rachel Kuhr. Here…
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    Jeff Nichols
    Aug 2, 2017

    Speak up for National Monuments

    I just sent this to the Secretary of the Interior, via SUWA (thanks!)
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    Jeff Nichols
    May 13, 2017
    Mike and Lilliana Libecki’s Fireside Chat

    Mike and Lilliana Libecki’s Fireside Chat

    Last week, we were joined around the campfire by adventurer philanthropists Mike and Lilliana Libecki. While enjoying burritos and tea, we…
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    Mountain Research
    Feb 9, 2017
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