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Baylor study finds 46 extra minutes of sleep boosts gratitude and resilience.

Research seeks to elimate "zombie cells" to improve muscle health after chemotherapy.

Baylor researchers engage students at La Vega ISD, Connally ISD and Waco ISD with hands-on STEM projects.

Stanford database features 43 current or retired Baylor faculty and postdoctoral researchers on prestigious most-cited list.

Campbell will use award to travel to Washington D.C. to collaborate with scholars and policy makers engaged in the development of U.S. strategy for global cybersecurity.

Recent chairholder appointee Ivan Korendovych, Ph.D., served as mentor for 2024 student recipient of prestigious national award honoring elite graduate scholars.

New Swirl Burst injector achieves near-zero emissions and high efficiency with glycerol/methanol blends, offering cost-effective solutions for sustainable energy.

Geosciences Ph.D. candidate uses machine learning to map the seafloor of one of Jupiter’s largest moons.

Baylor study finds differing perceptions in PR professionals' expectations versus performance and prompts changes to PR accreditation and certification exams.

Microbiome researcher Aaron Wright, Ph.D., partners with colleagues at New York’s Weill Cornell Medicine on “out-of-the-box” $5.6 million NIH grant to target treatments for IBS, Crohn’s, Ulcerative Colitis and more.

New research from Baylor University published in the journal Royal Society Open Science challenges the hypothesis that distinct facial feature evolved as a result of domestication.

Adult daughters reconfigured relationships with parents while playing a critical role in maintaining family connections during a time of crisis.

Baylor interdisciplinary researchers gain “rich understanding” of the positive impact of gratitude on family caregivers of persons with Alzheimer’s and neurocognitive disorders.

At Baylor University, high-level research exemplifies our mission in action: "Baylor in Deed" to a world in need of solutions to its greatest challenges.

Asare leads $2.5 million grant advancing home-based cervical cancer screening for women living with HIV in Ghana.

Paul Allison can’t be there when equipment breaks down in the field. But the technology he develops will soon have soldiers back in the vehicles that support safer approaches to achieving their mission.

When it comes to creating leads for cancer-fighting drugs, Liela Romero describes herself as a chef—mixing individual elements together to create a stronger finished product for new drug leads.

Stephen Newby was called to Baylor to advance interdisciplinary research and scholarship in the study and preservation of Black gospel music. His approach, like the music itself, blends numerous notes into harmony: 

There's a cascade of positive outcomes when individuals are active. Renée Umstattd Meyer partners with communities to eliminate barriers to active living and help people thrive.

Every living being relies on water. Thad Scott's research is for life--improving or protecting vulnerable water resources.

Researchers in Baylor’s Robbins College use microneurography to assess sympathetic nervous system control of blood pressure after simulated binge drinking.

Decisions made now will impact future generations' access to water. Baylor limnologist Thad Scott dedicates his research to providing the information needed to make wise choices today.

Baylor research in PLOS ONE provides new information to aid mosquito control, decreasing transmission of vector diseases.

Leading quantum materials researcher at Baylor is one of 37 ACS Fellows recognized for outstanding contributions to science, the profession and ACS.

Leading nurse theorist on psychological trauma is the first endowed chairholder at Baylor's nursing school

Study focuses on Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy strategies that can reduce mental health symptoms and may also enhance athletic performance

Study finds athletes who have a close, loving relationship with God tend to be less depressed and anxious than those who perceive God as distant or unreliable.

Researchers document groundbreaking insights into the reproductive behaviors of a mysterious apex predator.

According to a new study by Baylor researchers, the prevalence of visits to massage therapists is higher than one might have imagined and the reasons may be surprising.

With support from the Southwest I-Corps Hub, Jiang’s fuel-flexible combustion technology extends beyond the laboratory toward commercialization

Biochemist Bryan Shaw and his team of researchers are pursuing advances that make laboratory spaces more accessible to those with different abilities.

Novel intervention to be tested by Robbins College faculty could have a “substantial impact on the health and wellbeing of countless women service members”

Research from Baylor’s Point-of-Need-Innovations Center could drastically reduce time and logistical footprints for the development or repair of mission-critical components.

Top university patent holders ranked in report from National Academy of Inventors and IP Owners Association

Peter B. James, Ph.D., selected for prestigious NASA award for his contributions to planetary science.

Beth Allison Barr, Ph.D., along with two faculty colleagues and three doctoral students from the Baylor University College of Arts & Sciences have received 2024 grant awards from Louisville Institute.

Garritt J. Tucker, Ph.D., The Eula Mae and John Baugh Chair in Physics, is part of a multi-institution partnership in a Stewardship Science Academic Alliances Center of Excellence to test materials under extreme conditions.

Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences Dean Jason R. Carter, PhD, is leading the way as an academic leader who conducts and leads high-level research while leaning into his relationship with Christ.

Sarah Kienle, Ph.D., receives the 2024 Early Career Award for her research on leopard seals, the mysterious apex predator of Antarctica.

Matt Asare, Ph.D., advances project to promote cancer screening in Ghana.

Rebecca Jones-Antwi, Ph.D., is among the highly promising healthcare and academic professionals supported by AHA for future success in field of cardiovascular and/or cerebrovascular disease research.

Samuel S. Urlacher, Ph.D., has received the 2024 Michael A. Little Early Career Award for his contributions to the field of human evolutionary biology

Innovative research project from Yang Li, Ph.D., will study wildfire smoke while leveraging remote sensing observations in multi-scale modeling and receive funding from NASA’s Early Career Investigator Program in Earth Science.

Baylor public health professor Renée Umstattd Meyer is writing the book on "Play Streets" to serve children in urban and rural communities.

Baylor engineering faculty visit local classrooms to lead hands-on projects to spark interest in innovation and creative problem-solving 

Caleb D. Martin, Ph.D., is the first professor from Baylor to receive the honor of being a “Humboldtian.”

New study by Baylor researchers in Environmental Research: Infrastructure and Sustainability journal finds infrastructure, leadership and understanding in the way of fully sustainable energy sources.

First wave of data, collected from more than 200,000 individuals in over 20 countries, now available through partnership with Center for Open Science.

National Gallup data showed Americans experienced multifaceted time disorientation that heightened COVID-19 stressors and lessened our mental state.

A spotlight on research growth since the launch of Baylor's strategic plan, Illuminate.

Initial findings indicate Baylor researcher’s mechanical horse therapy invention reduces fall risk among seniors.

Baylor professors and students discuss mentorship in the Baylor Graduate School.

Engineering professor Charles Baylis, Ph.D., to lead multi-institution efforts at $5 million research center.

Science Advances cover story highlights how chemistry professor Bryan F. Shaw, Ph.D., and team of researchers are advancing efforts to make science accessible to individuals with blindness or low vision

Jeehoon Han, Ph.D., from Baylor's Department of Economics among researchers whose analysis challenges common misconceptions about short- and long-run changes in poverty

Longtime researcher recognized for significant contributions to physics through research, teaching and mentorship.

Lee Nordt, Ph.D., professor of geosciences and dean of the College of Arts & Sciences at Baylor University, participated in a historic, comprehensive study on the relationship between climate and CO2.

“The lab is the final frontier of learning,” Bryan Shaw, Professor of Chemistry, tells NBC.  “So, if you don't make the lab accessible, you're not really making science accessible.”

Understanding how social connectiveness mitigates the effects of historical and childhood trauma.

Baylor positive psychology researchers offer methods to increase gratitude and empathy.

Baylor research faculty engage students at area elementary, middle and high schools through hands-on projects to illuminate interest in STEM education

On National Ethics & Compliance Week, Deborah Holland shares how research compliance efforts advance faculty research and protect everyone involved. Holland serves as Assistant Vice Provost for Research in Research Compliance.

Brian Kim of Baylor Finance surveys how government regulation influences a corporation’s handling of their cash holdings.

Virtues researcher and psychology professor Sarah Schnitker, Ph.D., founds Baylor Research in Growth and Human Thriving Science (BRIGHTS) Center

Researcher Debra Harris provides research support to projects focused on improving the lives and safety for all ages.

Space junk may soon have a new lease on life, thanks to researchers from Baylor University’s School of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS) and other entities, through $3 million NSF grant.

Baylor University researcher Joon Park, PhD,  strives to redefine exercise at the cellular and tissue levels. He is looking under the skin to understand how it benefits our mitochondria and improves our health.

Baylor partners with the City of Waco to pilot a near-zero emission, multi-fuel combustor that transforms local waste with minimal processing into ultra-clean energy.

It’s a stark statistic: for 70 percent of the planet, water security is a concern. Baylor’s environmental scientists, biologists, statisticians and computer scientists are compelled to meet this basic need, joining forces through innovative projects to ensure access to clean water globally.

Baylor chemists form the tip of the spear in cancer research, probing natural products and molecules whose anticancer agents can be strengthened in tandem with others. Their research has driven drug leads and new approaches to advance their discipline.

Baylor researchers are distinctly called to promote human flourishing, motivated by compassion and a conviction that every life deserves dignity. Their research addresses acute challenges and builds foundations and tools that enable individuals and societies to flourish.   

In education, psychology and communication science, there’s a synergy among Baylor researchers whose work addresses developmental disorders. Motivated by a belief that everyone’s contribution is indispensable, their work creates paths for treatment and inclusion.

“Collaboration for a Higher Purpose” highlights the Baylor’s distinct Christian mission and the culture of collaboration across the University that continues to elevate Baylor’s research output and impact

Concussions have become an epidemic in the United States. Jungjun Park of Baylor Communication Sciences and Disorders is collaborating to develop a detecting tool that is intuitive to use and provides on-site test results.

Top university patent holders ranked in annual report from the National Academy of Inventors and Intellectual Property Owners Association

The American Chemical Society honors John L. Wood, Ph.D., for outstanding achievement in the analysis, structure elucidation and chemical synthesis of natural products.

Central Texas Cyber Range, a $3.5 million partnership between Baylor University and McLennan Community College, is designed to address current and future cybersecurity needs

George Cobb, Ph.D., leads committee that provides independent scientific advice and recommendations to the EPA for chemicals regulated under the Toxic Substances Control Act.

Michael A. Trakselis, Ph.D., professor and director of graduate affairs for the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry had to overcome 2 barriers to conduct his groundbreaking research on DNA enzyme. 

Reliable treatment for hot flashes needed for menopausal women and breast cancer survivors, say Baylor University researchers.

Baylor researcher Sara Perry, Ph.D., examines dynamics of workplace safety enforcement in Journal of Management study.

Largest funded research project in Baylor history at $43.4 million over five years to share first wave of data collected from more than 200,000 individuals in over 20 countries.

Joining Baylor from Duke University, Benjamin Rose, Ph.D., will serve as co-principal investigator on a project infrastructure team preparing space telescope for use by 2027.

Daniel Romo, Ph.D., provides synthetic chemistry expertise on international team’s $1 million NIH grant to develop treatment for hypoxic-ischemic brain injury

Leading interdisciplinary materials science researcher joins Baylor from the Colorado School of Mines, with a focus on innovative research and teaching in the area of materials science. 

Renowned scholar and composer will provide leadership and scholarship in the study and preservation of Black gospel music through Baylor’s Black Gospel Music Preservation Program.

Department of Education grant builds on longstanding partnership between Baylor University, Waco ISD and Transformation Waco schools to prepare future school mental health professionals and enhance mental health services.

Texas A&M history professor, assistant provost for Hispanic Serving Institution initiatives will provide additional leadership for Baylor in Latin America initiative.

Baylor research team breaks new ground and establishes baseline data on cortisol levels in leopard seals, mysterious apex predators in Antarctica.

Evidence suggests maternal incarceration is a risk factor for adolescents’ depression and withdrawal, as well as substance abuse and delinquency. Baylor study advances understanding in how it affects sleep patterns, dietary behaviors and physical activity.

Baylor OVPR welcomes 13 new team members with over a century of experience to bolster faculty support and enhance University's research infrastructure.

Endowed chairs attract top researchers and scholars to Baylor. Many of these positions are made possible by the generosity of the Baylor Family through the Give Light Campaign.

In a database compiled by Stanford University, 35 current or retired Baylor faculty members appear among the top 2% of the most-cited researchers across 22 disciplines.

Baylor University researcher Alison Prahl is exploring how the use of functional text (emails, text messages, etc.) can optimize literacy outcomes for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD)

What happens when undergraduates, graduate students and postdocs collaborate in a lab under the guidance of top-notch Baylor faculty? There's a type of learning that can't take place any way else.

Findings from the first-ever challenge of elemental analysis validity sparks conversations among journal editors, chemists.

When Baylor students return to campus for the start of the fall semester, many will back experiences gleaned from real-world research opportunities over the summer.  Meet three students with experiences at NASA, addressing challenges in their home community and working on a Baylor research project.

The research team’s findings, “Chronotype in college science students is associated with behavioral choices and can fluctuate across a semester,” were recently published in the journal Chronobiology International.

Recent Sociological Focus study explores connection between tattoos, religiosity and deviance

Scientists use old-fashioned art form and 3D printing to make major advance in eliminating exclusion of individuals with blindness or low vision from chemistry and other life sciences, published in Science Advances.