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Praxis Labs are year-long courses led by two faculty members and guided by up to 14 students from varying disciplines to seek a community-based and actionable project as a solution to a pressing societal issue. Students commit to 3 credits in the fall and spring semesters when enrolling in a lab.

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What if you could turn your research into action?

Praxis Labs are year-long, interdisciplinary research courses that bring together two faculty members and up to 14 Honors students to investigate a pressing societal issue and develop an actionable, community-based project.

During the fall semester, students research and explore an issue. In the spring, they build on that research to develop a project addressing the issue. Each Praxis Lab is unique, offering students the opportunity to connect academic ideas with real-world challenges.

Students enroll in 3 credits in the fall and 3 credits in the spring semester.

Who can Participate?
Any current Honors student in their 2nd year or beyond is eligible to participate in a Praxis Lab. Praxis Labs bring together students from different academic disciplines, allowing participants to learn from one another and approach complex issues from multiple perspectives.
How Do You Register?
Students register for HONOR 3700 during fall semester registration. If multiple Praxis Labs are offered, each will have its own course section, so be sure to select the section corresponding to your preferred lab. Each Praxis Lab is limited to 14 students, so early registration is encouraged. Students who enroll in the fall will receive an email from the Praxis Lab program manager with a permission code to register for the spring semester portion of the course once Spring registration opens.
Year-Long Commitment
Students should plan to enroll in 3 credits each semester, fall and spring. Praxis Labs are held at the Utah campus only.

Why Participate in a Praxis Lab?

  • Explore a pressing societal issue alongside students and faculty from different academic backgrounds.

  • Collaborate on a community-based project designed to address a real-world challenge.

  • Learn from two faculty leaders throughout the academic year.

  • Students earn 6 credits by completing both semesters of a Praxis Lab. The fall semester counts toward the Honors seminar requirement, or as an elective if the student has already completed an Honors seminar. The spring semester counts as an Honors elective.

  • Use your Praxis Lab experience as a foundation for an Honors thesis.

  • All final Praxis Lab Final Reports are published in the university library repository. This publication can be added to your résumé.

  • Develop research, collaboration, and project-development skills you can highlight in future academic or professional opportunities.

Current Praxis Labs

Unmuted: Youth Engagement in Public Discourse and Storytelling

Unmuted: Youth Engagement in Public Discourse and Storytelling

Marcie Young Cancio
Lauren Gustus

More Info2026-2027

Future Praxis Labs

Labs for the 2027-28 academic year will be announced early spring!

Questions? Contact:

Samantha Barlow (she/her)
Academic Partnerships Coordinator
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