Search Results

Comms prof becomes BU’s first non-STEM researcher to earn prestigious NSF Career Grant

…ether. Dr. Ashley Barrett (BA ’07, MA ’09) studies these ever-evolving patient-provider interactions to examine the role of compassionate communication and empathy — and her work is garnering national support and acclaim. Barrett earned a prestigious CAREER Award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to examine the topic on two fronts: to learn how providers innovate their communication practices following advanced technology implementation t…

After 175+ years, here’s what Chapel looks like today at Baylor

…Veteran”). “It allows me to reflect on, ‘What do I believe?’, ‘How do I strengthen those beliefs?’, and ‘How do I really live out my faith?’” says Mari Sanchez, a junior finance major. “The Lord longs for a personal relationship, and I think Chapel does a great job of helping me look beyond Baylor.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TmtQsbEeo_g Each is designed to, as President Livingstone says, “really engage students spiritually and help them begi…

Baylor alum’s ideas lead to NASA contract for building on the Moon

…shifted his focus from selling those printers to using them — co-founding ICON in 2017. “I was the lone engineer in the business school,” Le Roux told Baylor Magazine last year. “I loved the adrenaline rush and uncertainty of entrepreneurship. With the combination of learning, I was pretty good at engineering — it seemed like a natural fit.” In a very short time, Le Roux’s work looks like it’s headed from Waco to Austin to the Moon. Sic ’em, Alex!…

The ultimate Baylor Family reunion: Recapping #BaylorHomecoming 2022

…ade. This year’s celebration featured more than 120 entries, including student-made floats, balloons, student and local organizations, and more. (Miss the parade? Watch KCEN’s broadcast, learn this year’s float winners, and get an up-close look at all the floats.) Then it was on to the game, where Sailor Bear magic came through again as Baylor defeated Kansas to cap off Homecoming weekend!   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Baylor Un…

Baylor Alumni’s new program looks to connect ‘Bears in the Wild’

…ar in different ways, but one thing we have in common is a love for the green and gold! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W75yJk62uDY As humorously depicted above by Chet Garner (JD ’06), host of PBS’ The Daytripper, Baylor Alumni’s new “Bears in the Wild” expedition offers fun ways for Bears to connect with other Bears in any locale. That connection may look like lunch with a new grad, a watch party for the big game, attendance at a Baylor event, o…

#BaylorHomecoming week is here!

…). In addition to the main events listed above, various schools and departments are hosting open houses and alumni gatherings; check the Homecoming calendar for complete event listings and details. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWsdYiqWOMo (Can’t make it back for Homecoming? You can still join in the festivities, even from afar! Watch the parade live via KCEN on the Baylor Facebook page Saturday; and find a watch party near you for the football…

‘Solving the unsolvable’ — Baylor alum’s company uses genomics to solve cold cases

…y is also the first facility in the United States or Canada offering end-to-end, in-house processing from forensic evidence to forensic genetic genealogy leads.” As they partner with law enforcement around the nation, Othram’s approach has connected dots and filled gaps that previous technologies lacked the ability to bridge. Othram demonstrated the possibilities of their method by identifying remains from 1881, and helping police solve the 1974 m…

Teach your friends about Baylor Homecoming in 2.5 minutes

…outube.com/watch?v=oInD6_s-jNA   Baylor’s Immortal 10 / Mass Meeting Tradition: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wM7GCqBecIY   And if somehow that’s still not enough, then bring them along to #BaylorHomecoming this year! Sic ’em, Baylor Homecomers!…

Looking to hire a Baylor intern or grad? Here’s how.

…hat sorts of majors are you interested in recruiting? Are you hiring a current student over the summer for an internship, or do you need a recent grad for a full-time role? If you’re hiring for an internship, are you interested in developing that single internship into a full-blown intern program? (If you’re not sure what you’re looking for — that’s okay. The Career Center team will be more than happy to work through those details with you to deve…

Meet Baylor’s expert on dusty plasma — also known as ‘cosmic dust bunnies’

…ng, ionized gas that makes up more than 99% of our visible universe. The phenomena Matthews studies ranges from how this dust clumps together (forming cosmic dust bunnies that may eventually become planets) to how these small pieces of rock can assemble themselves into intricate structures like dust crystals or helical strings. [LISTEN to a recent Baylor Connections interview with Matthews] Matthews (BS ’94, PhD ’98) got her start in space researc…