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 does your body respond to stress? What is the impact of stress on heart health? When it comes to answering these and related questions, Baylor can rely on one of the top scientists in the field. Dr. Annie Ginty, associate professor of psychology and neuroscience, has already been recognized as an expert on stress […]
Last June, Dr. Ryan McManamay and his family planned to celebrate his parents’ 50th anniversary at Yellowstone National Park. Their plans were changed, however, by historic flooding in the park, which washed out portions of the park’s main road and forced a shutdown that impacted every surrounding community. For McManamay, the park’s closure wasn’t an […]
Last month, Baylor dedicated the Mary Jo Robbins Clinic for Autism Research and Practice, which dramatically enhances the space and resources available for Baylor faculty, staff and students to serve autistic individuals (and their families). The dedication put a spotlight on the work being done at Baylor to address the challenges of a disorder that […]
Why is tanning so popular, when we know it leads to skin cancer? What is the importance of appearance in our society? What role does fashion play in understanding ourselves in relation to others? These are the sorts of questions that Dr. Jay Yoo, an associate professor in Baylor’s Department of Human Sciences and Design, […]
Anyone who has visited the doctor in recent years — whether in-person or virtually — can see that the ways patients and doctors share information is changing. From online patient portals to computerized files medical professionals can reference while talking to the patient, new technologies ensure that everyone involved is both adopting and adapting together. […]
The end of each year brings with it a series of lists that bibliophiles eagerly await — a rundown of the year’s best books. Baylor professors are often honored on these “best of” lists, on a wide variety of topics. For 2022, two books authored by Baylor faculty members earned recognition from Christianity Today and […]
What role does grip strength play in predicting an individual’s overall health? While it’s just one small physical feat of many a human can perform, it can actually tell researchers a lot — and thanks to Baylor professor Paul Gordon, researchers now have the data to understand why it matters. Dr. Paul Gordon serves as […]
When NASA released surface images of Pluto in 2015, the world was enthralled with the never-before-seen beauty of the dwarf planet. But it was much more than that for Alyssa Mills, then an undergrad at the University of Maryland (and now a Baylor Ph.D. candidate). The high resolution photos unlocked Mills’ academic passion — and […]
Strong teams are great at recruiting, and Baylor has been blessed to land multiple “top recruits” in the university’s pursuit of excellence — not just in athletics or the student body, but among the faculty, as well. Last year, Baylor announced plans to hire multiple new endowed chair positions, many of which were made possible […]
