(1) As used in this section, "institute" means the University of Utah Center for Mining Safety and Health Excellence, designated as the Utah Research Institute for Mine Safety and Productivity in Subsection (2).
(2) The University of Utah Center for Mining Safety and Health Excellence is designated as the Utah Research Institute for Mine Safety and Productivity.
(3) In coordination with the council, the institute may:
(a) organize symposia, presentations, or other academic meetings; and
(b) identify and propose research projects on topics related to mining safety and productivity.