Statewide campaign shines light on Baylor’s research efforts
Very few universities today can (or would) claim to be preeminent research institutions that fearlessly proclaim the name of Jesus — but that is Baylor’s aim. We recognize that all truth is God’s truth — so at Baylor, our academic strivings and research efforts are all about learning more about what God has made on this earth, and inspired in human hearts.
Last Friday, the university took that message public to celebrate the great research being done at Baylor, using social media, billboards and other advertising to call attention to the impactful work being done by Baylor faculty and students:
We believe the world needs a preeminent research university that is unambiguously Christian — and we believe Baylor can be that place.
Here’s why:
https://t.co/XGMNrdyoY8— Baylor University (@Baylor) September 25, 2020
As a Baylor student, Dr. Kelly Ylitalo (BS ’04) learned what it means to serve while on a BU mission trip.
Today, as a Baylor professor, she studies public health data — bringing empathy to the often faceless world of high-tech innovation: https://t.co/TpqwIg0peQ
— Baylor University (@Baylor) September 25, 2020
At Baylor, “When you talk about the Hallelujah chorus, you can get into the ‘hallelujah’ as well as the chorus.”
That mix of academics & Christian faith brought Dr. Horace Maxile to BU, where he’s working to shine light on Black classical music composers: https://t.co/rZsWkuOskf
— Baylor University (@Baylor) September 25, 2020
Almost 100 digital billboards across Dallas, Houston and Waco also called attention to Baylor’s research efforts:
Schools, colleges and departments across the university also took to social media to share about the impact of the research being done in their areas:
What does research look like at a seminary? At @Baylor’s Truett Seminary, our commitment to intellectual rigor and robust research pursuits is helping to inform and support the church: https://t.co/9IyvJ2POrn pic.twitter.com/e30uL5SNEk
— Truett Seminary (@TruettSeminary) September 25, 2020
Faculty not only participate in the #research process, but students do too! Ana O’Quin & Kathryn Hong w/Dr. Boddie studied: The Hidden Epidemic: Addressing Teen Food Insecurity in Waco. Their work was just honored as outstanding among URSA presentations! https://t.co/wjHoRmx0CM pic.twitter.com/GPYwMs3r6I
— Baylor Social Work (@Baylor_SSW) September 25, 2020
👏👏👏to @Baylor research! We are lucky enough to have access to amazing scientists that contribute to our exhibits and programs like Meet the Scientists, Sic ‘Em Science Day, and Teen Science Café. pic.twitter.com/oGAejSHYMr
— Mayborn Museum (@MaybornMuseum) September 25, 2020
Baylor professors from a wide range of disciplines also shared the message, from their personal points of view:
Grateful to @Baylor University for the opportunity to be committed to the study of #virtues.
My team is currently focusing on the virtue of #patience and its measurement, effects of religion on virtues, and adolescent religiousness. Learn more below!https://t.co/XNpCNyk0gM— Sarah Schnitker, Ph.D. (@DrSchnitker) September 25, 2020
My @BUHistory colleague @AndreaLTurpin not only produces award-winning #research, she also dedicates her expertise to community engagement. #vote https://t.co/9DSaM23vs2
— Ronald Angelo Johnson (@RonAJohnson) September 25, 2020
My research has focused on joy amid suffering and the mystifying nature of joy’s ability to be a powerful counteragent to despair. Joy is not naive. Joy as the recognition of the good and the beautiful, of truth and meaning, mysteriously sustains us @baylor university Research pic.twitter.com/pxLZFiIPAj
— Angela Gorrell (@AngelaGorrell) September 25, 2020
If this has you interested in learning even more about the important work being done at BU, make sure you’re following Baylor on social media and that you’re subscribed to the Baylor Connections podcast; guests all year long have been sharing about their research, whether that’s decision making, public health, or the spread of Christianity.
Sic ’em, Baylor researchers!