What do neuronal communication devices, insect-inspired body suits that give humans super strength, and a multi-media performance laboratory to encourage intimate experiences through dance, media and technology have in common? Not much, except that each was invented by University of Utah (the U) professors Florian Solzbacher, Stephen Jacobsen and Ellen Bromberg, winners of this year’s Distinguished Innovation and Impact Award (DIIA). The U presents these annual awards at commencement to recognize and honor faculty whose research has made a positive impact on the world.
