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Steven Parker | Honorary Degree Recipient 2024
Steven G. Parker has a long list of “firsts” and “bests” in the field of computer science, where he is celebrated as one of the most talented researchers in the world. Today, he is the vice president of professional graphics at NVIDIA, a semiconductor company that makes high-end graphics processors used in video games, editing, 3-D rendering and artificial intelligence and machine learning applications.
But when Parker was a child, few would have predicted the phenomenal success in his future.
Parker grew up in Oklahoma and did fine in elementary school; middle school was another matter. He excelled in mathematics, but after his teachers refused to let him work ahead in the subject, Parker’s interest in school ebbed. He started skipping school, instead teaching himself about electronics and computers. He never graduated from high school.
But his brilliance had flourished, cultivated by his passion for learning and for computer science. Parker took the ACT exam, received an outstanding score and was admitted to the University of Oklahoma, where he completed a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, with a specific interest in computer graphics.
While visiting his grandparents in Salt Lake City, Parker became acquainted with the University of Utah’s pioneering work in computer graphics and decided to pursue a doctoral degree at the U. He quickly became the technical genius behind the creation of visualization algorithms used to create movies of huge flames and explosions by the Center for the Simulation of Accidental Fires and Explosions, a project funded by the Department of Energy’s Advanced Strategic Computing Initiative.
He was the first graduate student at the U to receive a prestigious Department of Energy Computational Science Graduate Fellowship. In 1998, Parker received a Best Paper Award at the IEEE Visualization Conference, the most prestigious international research conference in scientific visualization. That same year, he was a finalist for the Computer World/Smithsonian Award, vying with the chief technology officer at Microsoft and other senior computer science researchers for the recognition.
After graduating in 1999, Parker joined the faculty, teaching and overseeing the computer visualization aspects of the C-SAFE project, which was the portion the Sandia and Los Alamos National Labs could use to enhance their own simulations.
He continued to receive major awards for his work, including the Honors Medal from Computer World (2003); another Best Paper Award (2006); and selection as one of the “People to Watch” by HPCWire, a high-performance computing magazine. At one time, he was concurrently managing 10 major research project grants.
In 2005, with backing from a Utah State Centers of Excellence Award, Parker created the Center for Interactive Ray-Tracing and Photo Realistic Visualization, which led to a start-up company called RayScale. NVIDIA Inc. acquired the company in 2008 and set-up a NVIDIA Research Center in Utah, with Parker as director.
In an address given in March 2023 at the 50th anniversary of the computer science department, Parker offered five pieces of advice for students: keep pushing the U to be a special place; chase both depth and breadth; embrace parallelism at multiple scales; build something ambitious-bigger than yourself; and recognize you stand on the shoulders of giants.
Although no longer on the U faculty, Parker maintained his affiliation with the U, serving on the Engineering National Advisory Council for six years and providing influential support where and when needed by the college. He and his wife MeriAnn have made major donations to support the Scientific Computing and Imaging Institute and the John and Marcia Price Computing and Engineering Building.
“His dedication to pushing the boundaries of technology resonate with the university’s vision of making a positive impact on society through education and research and aligns with the university’s ethos of innovation,” said Rich Brown, engineering dean.
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Catherine Meldrum | Honorary Degree Recipients 2024
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Catherine “Cathie” Roper Meldrum knows that making a difference in the world doesn’t happen in a day. “You do it over time and it adds up,” she said. That philosophy has guided the Meldrum Foundation’s remarkable legacy of philanthropy that continues to benefit educational endeavors, the arts and cultural activities and humanitarian programs. Meldrum, a Salt Lake City native, attended Olympus H...
Pamela Atkinson | Honorary Degree Recipients 2024
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Pamela J. Atkinson grew up in extreme poverty in London and when she was 14, she decided there were two ways to leave poverty behind forever: marry a rich man or get a good education. “I never did meet a rich man,” she said. So, education it was-which would eventually lead to Atkinson’s work on the kind of poverty she experienced as a child. “I’ve learned along the way, when you make plans, it ...
Eboo Patel | 2024 Commencement address
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Democracy needs more potlucks, according to University of Utah 2024 commencement speaker Eboo Patel. “A potluck is the ultimate democratic form. No mayor, governor, president or general can command people to potluck,” the founder and president of Interfaith America and a university public impact scholar said to graduates in his speech. “It is an event of the people, by the people, for the peopl...
Eron Powell student address | Commencement 2024
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A love of learning is one of the most important things Eron Powell is taking away from his time at the U. Though Powell faced many challenges during his first year of college-from health issues to adapting to rigorous course work to finding his place among strangers-there is a lot he will miss about being a U student. While at the U, Powell worked as a teaching assistant for organic chemistry a...
Cynthia Berg & Jay Barney | 2024 Rosenblatt Award recipients
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Cyntha Berg, distinguished professor of psychology and former dean of the College of Social and Behavioral Science, has taught and researched for more than 30 years how families can facilitate or derail the management of chronic illnesses, especially diabetes. She was among the first to show that enduring and managing stress is a collaborative process that relies on close relationships. Her wor...
Finals Fit Check
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Finals Fit Check
Beyond the Books: A Parent’s Guide to Supporting Student Wellness at TheU
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Beyond the Books: A Parent’s Guide to Supporting Student Wellness at TheU
Distinguished Professor Awards | Commencement 2024
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Distinguished Professor Awards | Commencement 2024
Checking out some of the campus housing options at the U
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Checking out some of the campus housing options at the U
Swoop goes skiing 🎿
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Swoop goes skiing 🎿
Supporting Students’ Academic Success
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Supporting Students’ Academic Success
Dune’s sandworms: Fact vs. fiction with a U worm wrangler
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Dune’s sandworms: Fact vs. fiction with a U worm wrangler
Worm hunters discover new creatures in Utah’s Great Salt Lake
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Worm hunters discover new creatures in Utah’s Great Salt Lake
Truth in Tuition 2024
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Truth in Tuition 2024
College Town Magic: Student Voices 2024
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College Town Magic: Student Voices 2024
Jesselie B Anderson | Founders Day Honoree 2024
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Jesselie B Anderson | Founders Day Honoree 2024
Ron & Vicky McBride | Founders Day Honoree 2024
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Ron & Vicky McBride | Founders Day Honoree 2024
Verlinda Montoya | Founders Day Honoree 2024
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Verlinda Montoya | Founders Day Honoree 2024
Anjanette Watts Walsh | Founders Day Honoree 2024
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Anjanette Watts Walsh | Founders Day Honoree 2024
Edna R. Anderson-Taylor | Founders Day Honoree 2024
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Edna R. Anderson-Taylor | Founders Day Honoree 2024
Tic Tac Object: Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena
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Tic Tac Object: Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena
U Giving Day 2024
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U Giving Day 2024
Mission of Higher Education
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Mission of Higher Education
Value of Higher Education
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Value of Higher Education
@theU February 20, 2024
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@theU February 20, 2024
Living Learning Communities at the University of Utah
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Living Learning Communities at the University of Utah
Will you take this rose 🌹
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Will you take this rose 🌹
Utah Upper Campus Housing Tour 🏘
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Utah Upper Campus Housing Tour 🏘

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  • @zedailyd00dle
    @zedailyd00dle 6 днів тому

    my favorite song ever to perform with my select choir

  • @firozahmad1653
    @firozahmad1653 6 днів тому

    Rest in peace legend

  • @evanbenjamin3020
    @evanbenjamin3020 13 днів тому

    I'm sorry. Random quotes from authors long gone don't always produce outstanding and memorable commencement speeches. This is stilted, commoditized, predictable, and not helpful. The premise "Democracy needs more potlucks" is promising, but not sustainable. Most commencement speeches inspire for one day, but they're easily forgotten the day after. Can anyone design and deliver a truly, exceptional commencement speech that truly inspires a new generation long after the ceremony is over?

  • @WkkwEjjee
    @WkkwEjjee 13 днів тому

    Guya can i get a full ride with 95/100 full highschool grade, 6 ap classes (4 fives, 1 four and i got a two on apes) 1520 sat

  • @daveprasad
    @daveprasad 13 днів тому

    Indian-Americans as an immigrant group have been highly productive to our democracy and spelling bees. But our naivity ends up importing radicals who build separatist sharia governed ghettos in Dearborn, Michigan and who chant "Death to Amreeka" in public squares 🤦🏽‍♂️. Before you cry Islamophobia look at the crime, welfare data or prison statistics in UK, France and USA for second and even third generation of this immigrant group. There are some ideologies that can never evolve especially when the last line in their holy book is "this is the final word..you cannot reform". After years of research I have come to the painful conclusion that I$lamists should not be invited to the wonderful potluck of democratic western civilizations!!

  • @estelarobertsgalvez4115
    @estelarobertsgalvez4115 15 днів тому

    Happy Day! Shone bright, my precious Puchun

  • @MamaJLW
    @MamaJLW 18 днів тому

    Congratulations to all. You literally help shape future communities.

  • @habibawoldemariam8233
    @habibawoldemariam8233 21 день тому

    I affirm for this study.

  • @samnelson3852
    @samnelson3852 26 днів тому

    The girl who said “they suck, I don’t know” is a vibe

  • @Nostalgianic
    @Nostalgianic Місяць тому

    What most people don't realize is that "Mormons" (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) serve missions to countries all over the world. Quite often they serve in other countries and cultures quite foreign to their own upbringing. What ends up happening to a lot of these missionaries is that they develop a love for this new culture and their people. So they bring that culture home and share it with their friends and family. In this case, they are sharing it with the community. Keep in mind, it's rude to other religions and cultures in Utah to assume everyone is "Mormon". For example, the University of Utah doesn't require you to be "Mormon" to go there. Therefore, while possible, it's unlikely all of these people are. 🙂 Regardless, I'm sure this choir is very happy you enjoyed it, as did I! Was really well done! Thank you for creating this experience for us, your UA-cam audience! Live long and prosper! 😁❤️

  • @mohsenkheari1888
    @mohsenkheari1888 Місяць тому

    CoinEX is a NSA GCHQ Chinese facility manipulation tool designed for hackers at nsa keeping people poor so they can control their lives with the assistance of the private sector like Bil gates Elon musk mark Victor Henson and worst of ALL Sandy L Gallagher institute of deception. Global Financial Intelligence is FAKE propaganda By the fascist racist treasonous greedy, greedy, crazy CIA and nsa Tim

  • @user-yq7pg5ko4v
    @user-yq7pg5ko4v Місяць тому

    Edward Snowden. American Patriot extraordinaire. A True hero to everyone in the United States of America who , desires freedom. 🎖🥉🥈🥇🏆🏆🏆Full , absolute pardon for Edward. Statues of Edward in D.C. , as well as in city centers all across this nation. God bless you Edward.

  • @mial7200
    @mial7200 Місяць тому

    That's good video ever

  • @MrPalaad
    @MrPalaad Місяць тому

    GO Utes

  • @fredharvey2720
    @fredharvey2720 Місяць тому

    Note how no homosexual couples are recognized or included.

  • @jorgecastillo4325
    @jorgecastillo4325 Місяць тому

    Descubrió la cura de la visión ?

  • @steven1822
    @steven1822 Місяць тому

    i love you, but i love sandworms much much more than you..........................

  • @beckyweckmiller6135
    @beckyweckmiller6135 Місяць тому

    I heard that a Native American tribe in the Grand Cannion area told one scientist back in the 1800's that they were able to visit other lands via boats. He took it back with him, but then a different man came to power in the scientific community who held to another theory, and it went out the window.

  • @tatecarter60
    @tatecarter60 Місяць тому

    Awesome video!

  • @user-jw8wq7yf4j
    @user-jw8wq7yf4j Місяць тому

    Anyone here for may 2024 intake?

  • @user-jw8wq7yf4j
    @user-jw8wq7yf4j Місяць тому

    Anyone here for may 2024 intake?

  • @DBPCINC
    @DBPCINC 2 місяці тому

    Neato!

  • @lindap.5120
    @lindap.5120 2 місяці тому

    the nematodes in the permafrost in Siberia used a specific sugar to dehydrate themselves so they could survive (as i read the research). What implications does that have? In the Great Salt Lake, there are stromatolites, which algae construct. They are alsosome of the oldest fossils, and there are fossils in Capital Reef NP, if you are interested. This is a wonderful and important video. Keep up the good work.

  • @josephw5542
    @josephw5542 2 місяці тому

    Sounds like another propaganda center

  • @bernadinadimitt3971
    @bernadinadimitt3971 2 місяці тому

    Promo'SM 😄

  • @p_nk7279
    @p_nk7279 2 місяці тому

    George Washington walked away (stepped down) from power twice, of his own accord, astounding the world each time.

  • @christinemakokha5435
    @christinemakokha5435 2 місяці тому

    🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @kevinkevins501
    @kevinkevins501 2 місяці тому

    Utah born and raised, the utes are in my blood. i’ve got a 3.9 as a junior hoping to get a scholarship. Also a season ticket holder. Go utes!

  • @nellywanjiku6290
    @nellywanjiku6290 2 місяці тому

    Wow.. my mother tongue hits sweetly differently listening to it as sang by this lovely choir. Happy Easter to you all. Christ was crucified and now He lives forever!! May God be praised forever.❤

  • @matej8924
    @matej8924 2 місяці тому

    When the ancient Romans made mortar, they heated up the lime to turn it into a substance called "quicklime" - a very reactive chemical sibling to limestone. And, because they introduced water to the quicklime during mixing, the heat it produced set up a chemical foundation that could strengthen the concrete later. When tiny cracks start to form later, the quicklime stops them from becoming bigger. When it rains, the lime reacts with the water to recrystallize as various forms of calcium carbonate, quickly filling the crack or reacting with the volcanic ash to "heal" the material.

  • @ShakespeareCafe
    @ShakespeareCafe 2 місяці тому

    Two words Tik Tok. They’re watching it not the road

  • @a.raheimwhite8131
    @a.raheimwhite8131 2 місяці тому

    This is soo cool!!!

  • @RiselisSepulveda
    @RiselisSepulveda 3 місяці тому

    ill try😍

  • @micblue4739
    @micblue4739 3 місяці тому

    Very well put together and detailed video U put a lot of time and effort into it do U have any restrictions as far as how old a person can be to enroll at campus? A LONG TIME AGO BACK IN 2003 AND 2004 A FAMILY MEMBER OF MINE HAD TO USE THE WOUND CLINIC AT U'RE MED CENTER I WAS SO IMPRESSED WITH THE LEVEL OF CARE THAT WAS TAKEN THEN IN 2018 AND 2019 I HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE INTERVIEWED ON THE CONTACT PROGRAM AT THE KUED TV STATION BY MARY DICKSON FOR THE UTAH SCHOOL BUS SAFETY POSTER CONTEST THAT I SERVED AS CHAIRMAN AT THE TIME THAT I'M THINKING OF MAYBE PURSUING A DEGREE AT YOUR UNIVERSITY IN EITHER LANDSCAPING COMMUNICATION OR EVENT MANAGEMENT COULD A REP PLEASE GIVE ME INFO ON THESE PROGRAMS

  • @FriendlyNeighbourhoodRay
    @FriendlyNeighbourhoodRay 3 місяці тому

    BRO WHY AM I SEEING THIS IM IN IRELAND I AM NOT GOING TO UTAH BRO😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 THIS IS THE 8 COLLEDGE TOUR GUIDE IVE SEEN IN AMERICA😢

    • @seanpetaia
      @seanpetaia 27 днів тому

      Why are so freaking out?? Deal and suck it 🙄

  • @dmandallas
    @dmandallas 3 місяці тому

    Why yall popping up in my reels all the sudden

  • @bloodstripeleatherneck1941
    @bloodstripeleatherneck1941 3 місяці тому

    It's ok to be white.

  • @jackchris8265
    @jackchris8265 3 місяці тому

    태극기가 있네요

  • @electionjumper
    @electionjumper 3 місяці тому

    I just got accepted a week or two ago!! Go utes!! I cannot wait!!

  • @Camrii1
    @Camrii1 4 місяці тому

    I hope I get admitted into this year’s postgraduate program

  • @theoptimist9605
    @theoptimist9605 4 місяці тому

    The University of Utah is the most dangerous and evil campus in the world. It was the home of serial killer Ted Bundy. Just google Lauren McCluskey or Zhifan Dong (both young female students murdered on campus). Even many of their football team players have been murdered recently. Absolutely the worst University in America!!!

  • @joebrewer4529
    @joebrewer4529 4 місяці тому

    There is no such thing as anti-blackness only Black people think of anti-blackness.

  • @makotonarukami7468
    @makotonarukami7468 4 місяці тому

    I ended up in prison for 1 year, and yet, i over came it, thanks to treating life like a video game. Stumble and fall, but so long as i get back up, and face the barrels. Theres nothing really to complain about.

  • @prosperdedume8183
    @prosperdedume8183 4 місяці тому

    Uuutaaahh? -Triple G from Game Shakers😂

  • @imjelo
    @imjelo 4 місяці тому

    Very informative. The one liners are funny too.

  • @lynmorgan1949
    @lynmorgan1949 5 місяців тому

  • @ahmedandalous2878
    @ahmedandalous2878 5 місяців тому

    😲 I'll be right back!🤺.

  • @ahmedandalous2878
    @ahmedandalous2878 5 місяців тому

    "The Truth always comes out of the well." 😲 - Truth always comes to light. - 💡 😉;) "If wars can be started by LIES, Peace can be started by TRUTH." - Julian Assange.

  • @MaxGudmundson
    @MaxGudmundson 5 місяців тому

    i dont care how cheesy it is, phenomenal, God Bless!!!

  • @satan9830
    @satan9830 5 місяців тому

    goated