Public Reports
We believe that science should serve society. We hope the reports below are useful and informative.
This report by 20 researchers and policymakers from across the state of Utah and beyond integrates estimates of the human health and economic costs of air pollution. Using an expert assessment, the report addresses the question, "how much is air pollution actually costing Utahns?"
This report summarizes the findings from more than 100 scientific studies on masks and COVID-19. The research addresses the questions, are masks effective and are masks safe?
This report by 12 BYU professors and students summarizes the research on the risks and benefits of reopening schools during the COVID-19 pandemic. It focuses on primary and secondary schools but also addresses higher education environments.