Another academic year has come to an end. However strange it was, some things are still familiar: Final grades have been posted, books are being returned, students have graduated — and Baylor’s professors of the year have been awarded! The Collins Outstanding Professor Award, which is voted on by the outgoing senior class, awards the […]
If you noticed “data sciences” listed as one of the five signature academic initiatives in Illuminate, Baylor’s strategic plan, there’s a decent chance you envisioned high-powered computers doing their thing, and that’s certainly accurate. But it’s not just a computer science thing; rather, data sciences offers a modern approach that can impact the way we study […]
Our voices matter — in what we say, and (more specifically) how we use it. Whether you’re chatting with a friend, giving a class presentation, or cheering for your Bears on the sideline, it’s important to take care of those threads in your throat — and on that subject, Baylor professor Brittany Perrine has the […]
Baylor’s focus on offering a distinctly Christian educational environment includes cultivating thought leaders who can help congregations answer the call of societal challenges. Dr. Stephanie Boddie, an assistant professor of church and community ministries at Baylor, is one of those leading the way. Boddie is known nationally for her research on congregation-based social services and […]
Still trying to figure out the best way to work from home? You’re far from alone. Maybe your kids are nearby, and you’re balancing your best at work with your best for them. Or perhaps you’re still trying to figure out a new routine, adjusting to life outside the office as all but the most […]
From sailors to motorcycle gangs, tattoos have long been a hallmark of rebellion, and a subtle indicator of someone outside the mainstream. But that stigma has eroded significantly in recent years, and today, it’s hardly surprising to see a tattoo on almost anyone. That’s what led Baylor sociology professor Kevin Dougherty to consider what tattoos […]
Autism researchers know they’re in it for the long run. Even as more attention has been focused on autism nationally, little is still known about the roots of the disorder. Frustrated families often end up sorting through a mix of rumor and speculation for guidance. Dr. Joaquin Lugo, BS ’99, is looking to change that. […]
Whether it’s due to one’s learning style or schedule, for some people, reading news online just doesn’t work. They prefer an audible format — books on tape, podcasts, etc. If that sounds like you — and if you’re a dedicated Baylor Bear — then these Baylor podcasts are for you. Baylor Connections — If you […]
How do business leaders in Texas view higher ed research partnerships? What role do universities play in innovation? Which direction do people think the Texas economy is headed in 2020? A recent research partnership between Baylor University and Texas Business Journals attempted to answer these questions and more. Responses from nearly 600 Texas business leaders […]
As Baylor ups its research efforts and works toward R1/Tier 1 research status, one area the university has chosen to focus on is data sciences — ways we can recognize and properly use the massive amounts of data being collected today to address key societal challenges. Baylor professor (and alumna) Amanda Hering, BS ’99, shines as […]
