Senior scientist Michaela Hatch blends science, technology, mentorship, and motherhood at Recursion (Salt Lake City, UT), showing how diverse experiences—from AI-driven drug development to coaching volleyball—can expand impact and redefine leadership in STEM fields.

Matt Memmott, CEO of AlphaTech Research Corp. (American Fork, UT) is pioneering molten salt reactors—compact, safe nuclear units that could stabilize grids, power industry, complement renewables, and transform nuclear waste into valuable resources.

DuPont and Hydroblok (Draper, UT) partner to deliver insulated, water-resistant building panels that reduce labor, improve durability, and accelerate construction, with Hydroblok showcasing the technology during Utah Tech Week.

SageCreek AI provided an executive briefing on AI agents and workflow transformation. Hosted by Pelion (Draper, UT) at their stylish top-floor HQ, the event explored real-world ROI, generative AI strategies, and behavioral frameworks with Nisha Advani (Chicago) and Dr. Barclay Burns (UVU).

The U of U Neurotech Showcase on February 10 will convene researchers, industry, investors, and policymakers for live demonstrations and networking. It will also feature technology from Jacob A. George’s lab, supported by a new Meta research partnership.

Utah lawmakers are advancing an AI transparency bill (HB 286) requiring major developers to publish safety plans, report incidents, and protect whistleblowers, extending the state’s child-focused tech regulation approach to AI governance.

HydroBlok (Draper, UT), innovating construction with lightweight, water resistant, energy-efficient panels, will host an open house February 4 during Utah Tech Week—showcasing faster builds, cost savings, and healthier, more sustainable homes.

Lauren Mason Carris is Chief Inspiration Officer at Colibri Insights and Senior Product Strategist at Codingscape. She sat down with SheTech-TechBuzz Media Interns, Lucciana Venancio and Julia Tullis, to discuss leadership, technology and education.