As Baylor students returned to campus for the start of the fall semester, many brought back experiences gleaned from real-world research opportunities over the summer. While it’s impossible to capture the breadth of student summer research, here are three opportunities that drew students away from campus and into the field this summer: Addressing Hidden Homelessness […]
As part of a discipline that is “reshaping academia,” it stands to reason that a data scientist could impact nearly every significant area in higher education. That’s certainly the case for Dr. Henry Han, a nationally recognized data science leader who was recruited to join the Baylor faculty last year after a productive career at […]
Have you ever stopped to think about how it is that seals and walruses eat? Okay, probably not. And you’re not alone — surprisingly few scientists have ever spent serious time in this field, either. But Dr. Sarah Kienle has. In fact, the Baylor biology professor has done more than merely wonder; her research on the unique […]
Looking for some summer reading? Whether your interest is sports, healing racial division, or self-care, we’ve got some recommendations for you — all written by Baylor Bears! First up: The Road to J.O.Y.: Leading with Faith, Playing with Purpose, Leaving a Legacy, by Baylor men’s basketball coach Scott Drew. Drew’s rebuilding of the Baylor program has […]
As a professor in Baylor’s Department of Religion and an ordained Baptist minister, Dr. Mandy McMichael has long appreciated the stories of those who came before her. Now, she’s working to make sure those stories are preserved for (and shared with) future generations. McMichael is interviewing dozens of women for an oral history project, “Baptist […]
Baylor is large enough to offer top-notch academics and championship-level athletics — but small enough that you still see your friends when walking across campus. That goes for both BU students and faculty. Baylor’s “not too big, not too small” atmosphere allows interdisciplinary friendships to grow among the faculty — and students reap the benefits. […]
Where will you be on April 8, 2024? It’s time to make your plans, because there’s a total solar eclipse happening on that date — and Waco will be one of the best spots in the nation to view it! In preparation for this incredible opportunity, Baylor and the City of Waco are partnering with the […]
How big is a nanometer? To envision something so small, envision the width of a human hair. Now divide the tip of that hair by 100,000. Now, you’re in the ballpark. Why does Dr. Zhenrong Zhang work so hard to make chemical reactions at the nanoscale visible? Because the reactions that take place at the […]
Waves. Wind. Rays. Each is a renewable energy source that can power everything from small devices (like your iPhone) to entire ships. But how do we harness that power? And why is it important we do so? Dr. Annette von Jouanne, a professor of electrical and computer engineering at Baylor, is the expert. To von […]
Empty grocery aisles. Delayed deliveries. Items out of stock indefinitely. Chances are good you’ve experienced the effects of supply chain problems at some point recently. It can be frustrating to understand why this happens, but there’s definitely a method to the madness. And Baylor has an internationally recognized expert on the topic. When it comes […]
