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An interdisciplinary team at Baylor received a grant to evaluate a device that simulates the motion of riding a horse as an effective treatment for children with autism.

People who experience threats to their existence — such as economic and political instability — are more likely to attribute changes to the supernatural, according to a Baylor University study.

Baylor anthropologist Sam Urlacher, Ph.D., earns research funding, career development support from leading international research organization.

Researchers say cooling 13,000 years ago is coincident with major volcanic eruption.

USDA grant supports innovative pilot program designed to encourage Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants to purchase and consume milk as part of a healthy, balanced diet.

Legacy Scholar and one of America's foremost Twain scholars, Joe B. Fulton, moves offices of nationally acclaimed publication to Baylor.

A mountain people in Uganda — branded as selfish and loveless by an anthropologist half a century ago — really is not, according to a study led by a Baylor University anthropologist.

Inpatients in a spiritually integrated program reported greater calm, less depression at completion of treatment, among findings in Baylor University study.

Perceived pregnancy discrimination indirectly relates to increased levels of postpartum depressive symptoms for mothers and lower birth weights, lower gestational ages and increased numbers of doctor visits for babies, according to a management study led by Baylor University.

Liela Romero, a 2011 Baylor graduate, has distinguished herself as a leading young organic chemist and researcher. With the help of a $2 million CPRIT grant, she's returning to her alma mater to teach and contribute to Baylor's growing research enterprise.

A Baylor summer program provides math intervention for children aged pre-K through second grade, developing research-based curriculum and programs to help students build a foundation for mathematic success.

The new endowed faculty position within the Honors College will provide increased emphasis within the College on research in the Health Sciences.

Kenny Befus, assistant professor of geosciences, is one of four Baylor faculty members to earn CAREER awards from the National Science Foundation this spring. Learn more about his research studying strains in minerals and gemstones as a record of geological forces.

Elyssia Gallagher, assistant professor of chemistry and biochemistry, is one of four Baylor faculty members to earn CAREER awards from the National Science Foundation this spring. Learn more about her novel research to devise new methods for analyzing the function of glycans and their impact on the body.

Stanley Ling, assistant professor of mechanical engineering, is one of four Baylor faculty members to earn CAREER awards from the National Science Foundation this spring. Learn more about his expansive research studying and simulating fuel sprays to enable engineers to develop more efficient fuel injection systems.

Michael Scullin, assistant professor of psychology and neuroscience, is one of four Baylor faculty members to earn CAREER awards from the National Science Foundation this spring. Learn more about his research studying the relationship between sleep and the ability to learn complex STEM materials.

Baylor University’s drive toward Research 1 (R1) status received a major boost this spring as four faculty members earned prestigious CAREER development awards from the National Science Foundation (NSF).

Around the world, a variety of challenges keep children in need of life-changing surgery from getting the care they need. Baylor epidemiologist Emily Smith aims to bridge that gap through research and advocacy with the United Nations.

A novel intervention for stress which combines mindfulness with hypnotherapy has shown positive results in a Baylor University pilot study led by Psychology and Neuroscience Professor Gary Elkins.

Howard Lee, an NSF CAREER Grant winner, advances materials science understanding through his nano-optics research and leads important growth in Baylor research facilities.

The path to Baylor for mathematics professors Dorina and Marius Mitrea was forged by their immigrant experience and the desire to propel the University closer to R1 status.

Baylor professors offer warning as climate change has potential to dry world’s largest tropical lake more quickly than anticipated.

The relationship between customer satisfaction and firm performance is strong--under the right conditions. Ashley Otto, assistant professor of marketing in Baylor's Hankamer School of Business, publishes insights from a quarter-century's worth of meta analysis.

Baylor music professor and internationally-recognized Beethoven scholar Robin Wallace brings unique insight to his research on the composer. Beethoven's deafness has long been studied, but Wallace navigated that study while living with deafness in his family. His book, Hearing Beethoven is a seminal look at the nature of disability, personality and creativity.

Skeleton high on a London museum wall — mostly ignored for a century — spurs a study finding that the creatures swam in seas from England to Russia to the Arctic, Baylor University researcher says.

Chemical compounds found in many consumer products could be major contributors to the onset of lipid-related diseases, such as obesity, according to a Baylor University study led by Ramon Lavado, assistant professor of environmental science.

Good Morning, America featured Meals-to-You, a food by mail initiative of the Baylor University Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty, in a live report May 15. Meals-to-You, a partnership with the USDA, McLane Global and PepsiCo, feeds over 5 million meals per week through the mail to rural schoolchildren.

Baylor University exceeded stretch goals in research expenditures and saw substantial growth in research awards over the previous fiscal year, President Linda A. Livingstone, Ph.D., shared in her quarterly report to the Board of Regents. Additionally, two new Ph.D. Programs and a Master's program have been announced.

The Baylor University Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty's Meals-to-You program delivers over five million meals per week through the mail. Meet families benefitting from the initiative on this ABC News Prime Time report, and travel inside the warehouses of McLane Global, a program partner, where food is packaged and delivered.

Three Baylor professors contribute to newly formed Virtual Funeral Collective, launching a new website which features an extensive report, guides for laypeople and professionals and dozens of links to resources to honor those who die amidst the pandemic.

The USDA announced a major expansion of Meals-to-You, an innovative, research-based partnership between the Baylor University Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty, USDA, McLane Global and PepsiCo, to feed low-income kids in rural areas impacted by pandemic-related school closures.

The technological advancements that drive the data sciences are so thoroughly modern that many are unaware of their applications to the study of the past. Learn how Baylor is investing in the Digital Humanities, utilizing technology to accelerate the study of what it means to be human.

Most treatment providers for individuals with alcohol use disorders are well versed in either the 12-Step Alcoholics Anonymous program or in a different treatment such as cognitive behavioral therapy — but the two approaches can mesh well, according to a Baylor University researcher.

NSF-funded study by Baylor sleep researcher Michael Scullin found students who listened to Beethoven during lecture and while they slept performed better on a test on that material in the short term.

Benjamin Ryan, clinical associate professor of environmental science, to speak at event focused on the need for stronger coordination among disaster managers and health workers during pandemics such as COVID-19.

Baylor Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty Founder and Executive Director Jeremy Everett discusses the nationwide expansion of "Meals-to-You," an innovative food by mail program providing meals to rural schoolchildren. With schools closed by COVID-19, a private-public partnership is expanding the program to serve over a million meals per week.

Fish-eating pterosaurs with wingspans of up to 13 feet soared over the Sahara and snatched prey 100 million years ago, Baylor University researcher says.

Political conservatism is the strongest correlation among supporters of the ‘zero-tolerance’ policy that resulted in family separations, Baylor researchers find

Innovative Baylor program will deliver millions of nutritious meals directly to students who attend rural schools closed by COVID-19.

Baylor interior design students and faculty are assisting with the design for a hyper-clean play space for children with cancer and a host of other diseases which also may compromise immunity.

Learn how virologist Kelli Barr set up her Baylor University laboratory and how quickly her lab began publishing papers--far more quickly than she anticipated thanks to Baylor's support.

Religious tattoos of college students are more likely than non-religious ones to face inward, perhaps as encouragement to live out one’s beliefs, Baylor University professor says.

In the burgeoning field of neruomorphic computing, Dr. Scott Koziol is pioneering research of robotics and neuroscience.

Howard Lee, Ph.D., Baylor assistant professor of physics, has been recognized by the International Society for Optics and Photonics for outstanding work in product development and research, one of just 13 professors so honored nationally.

The White Eye App, developed by Baylor professors Bryan Shaw and Greg Hamerly, is a Science Advances gold standard tool which enables parents to screen photos of their children for pediatric eye disease. CBS This Morning reports on the app, and shares how one family used the app for early detection of Coates Disease to avoid further eye damage for their six-year old son.

As universities and industry leaders seek to solve societal challenges, it is vital to have access to experienced leaders and develop future leaders. Baylor's engaged learning environment and commitment to research at the highest levels prepares students to be problem-solvers who thrive in dynamic environments.

In this Baylor Connections podcast, President Linda A. Livingstone, Ph.D., and Jason Cook, Vice President for Marketing and Communications, analyze the results of the Baylor University-Texas Business Journals survey and share how Baylor’s research focus drives innovation.

Baylor's vision to become a preeminent Christian research university illuminates areas of strategic focus and future need. Sectors like health, data sciences and more will drive the future economy, and Baylor research shines a light on innovation and solutions in those fields.

The American Chemical Society has named Bryan Brooks, Distinguished Professor of Environmental Science at Baylor, as the editor of the journal "Environmental Science & Technology Letters."

Partnership between Baylor University and Eterneva, a startup that celebrates remarkable loved ones by making diamonds from ashes, will add academic rigor to company's grief wellness program

The fruits of university-industry research partnerships are recognized throughout the business world, as responses to a recent Baylor University-Texas Business Journals survey highlighted. Learn more about the ways Baylor is streamlining the process of industry research partnerships to address real-world challenges together.

Baylor professor Leigh Greathouse is a national leader in an emerging field-the study of the relationship between diet, microorganisms and health. As her work in Baylor Family & Consumer Sciences sets new standards for her discipline, she never forgets her own experiences a a cancer survivor that helped shape her calling.

Texas business leaders weigh in on university research partnerships, innovation and the state’s economic outlook in a custom research partnership survey, conducted by Baylor and Texas Business Journals, that illuminates key factors for future growth.

Baylor epidemiologist Kelly Ylitalo, Ph.D., studies the links between physical activity and healthy aging. Through a partnership with Waco's Family Health Center, Ylitalo pairs her training in public health with advances in data sciences to serve the community and ensure the best use of available resources.

Findings challenge conventional wisdom and may provide clues for reversing global trends in obesity in study by Baylor University professor Samuel Urlacher.

Emeka Okafor, Ph.D., assistant professor of epidemiology in public health, has received a career development grant from the National Institutes of Health to study the effects of drug use, particularly cannabis, on treatment outcomes of patients with HIV.

Baylor University researcher develops questionnaire to assess patient attitudes about adherence to medical treatment plans.

When Bryan Shaw’s son, Noah, was diagnosed with pediatric eye cancer at four months old, it sparked in Shaw a mission to help other families avoid the challenges his faced. On this Baylor Connections, Dr. Bryan Shaw, associate professor of chemistry, and Dr. Greg Hamerly, associate professor of computer science, share the moving story behind the White Eye Detector app.

With more than a quarter of environmental health professionals expected to retire in five years, a national effort is needed for preparedness, according to study by Baylor University and national health partners.

A growing segment of Americans is traveling farther to worship, Baylor University study finds.

Lake Victoria, the largest lake on the African continent, has the potential to dry up more quickly than researchers previously realized, along with other bodies of water, according to a new study.

Firefighters’ workplace ‘brothers’ can ease stress of a dangerous job, but protecting spouses from knowing the perils can ramp up anxiety.

Position is part of the Baylor Academic Challenge matching program and will benefit School of Engineering and Computer Science, providing senior leadership for the growing program within the school.

Researchers say new study gives voice to daughters and value to their role in the family

In this Q&A with Baylor Arts & Sciences Magazine, Baylor biologists discuss the impact of an innovative new initiative designed to give undergraduates a deep dive into research.

Projects from around the country test virtue interventions, use technology to improve character strengths, such as love, gratitude, hope, patience, generosity, joy, wisdom and forgiveness.

Statistical sciences professor Amanda Hering is part of a national research consortium to transform the U.S. water system through desalination

Lifestyle may be central to maintaining health in a small society undergoing change in livelihood and nutrition, Baylor University researcher finds.

Funding allows Baylor researchers to study how VR simulator for training nurses can address medication administration errors

Baylor professor’s research illuminates sub-surface elements of the Moon, Mercury.

Baylor University and the Baylor College of Medicine's (BCM) National School of Tropical Medicine (NSTM) work together to fight neglected tropical diseases that prey on the world's most vulnerable.

A Baylor University researcher’s prototype smartphone app — designed to help parents detect early signs of various eye diseases in their children such as retinoblastoma, an aggressive pediatric eye cancer — has passed its first big test.

Baylor announced the formation of a postdoctoral researcher hiring program to support and enhance research across the University. The postdoctoral hiring program will dramatically accelerate Baylor research through the planned addition of 65 professional researchers.

WACO, Texas (Oct. 3, 2019) — A Baylor University researcher’s prototype smartphone app — designed to help parents detect early signs of various eye diseases in their children such as retinoblastoma, an aggressive pediatric eye cancer — has passed its first big test.

Here, a free smartphone application (CRADLE: ComputeR-Assisted Detector of LEukocoria) was engineered to detect photographic leukocoria and is available for download under the name “White Eye Detector.”

The Walmart Foundation announced today that Baylor University’s Texas Hunger Initiative (THI) has received a $2.6 million grant to continue its work to end hunger in Texas through support of child nutrition outreach.

Baylor archaeologist Julie Hoggarth drew widespread attention for the discovery of a 9th Century Mayan vase, an important find and one of many examples of the ways her work illuminates modern understanding of ancient cultures.

Baylor University’s Texas Hunger Initiative announces a $5 million grant for an innovative approach to the expansion of food access for students living in rural Texas communities.

Over the last decade, scientists have recognized a strong relationship between autism and epilepsy. Baylor neuroscientist Joaquin Lugo is at the forefront of researching those conditions and their impact on the developing brain.

Storytelling that educates and entertains – aka “edutainment” – is a powerful communications tool that can lead to positive health-related changes among multicultural millennials, according to a new marketing study from Baylor University.

A Baylor professor is the recipient of a prestigious international award for research in the world's most arid spaces. Geoscientist Steve Forman is the 21st recipient of the Farouk El-Baz Award for Desert Research from the Geological Society of America.

Baylor University today announced the funding of two faculty positions under the Baylor Academic Challenge matching program, creating new faculty positions within the Hankamer School of Business and in support of the University’s Baylor in Latin America Initiative.

People known for ‘astonishing’ cardiovascular health are going to market and changing their diets — with the biggest difference being more cooking oil, a Baylor University anthropologist says.

Baylor University officially announced plans to pursue Research 1/Tier 1 (R1/T1) recognition through research growth that will position Baylor among the nation's top research universities.

Sound’s journey from the ear to the brain is relatively short, but the space between is filled with profound meaning. Dwayne Simmons, PhD, has dedicated his internationally recognized research to studying how sensory cells in the ear and neurons in the brain respond to aging. On a broader level, he’s pursuing breakthroughs in the auditory system that could impact areas far beyond hearing.

Community. For Sara Dolan, a nationally-recognized Baylor professor, researcher and "Citizen Psychologist," it’s the place where her research finds its deepest meaning. When communities experience trauma, she partners with others to illuminate paths to recovery.

Lori Baker has changed the ways we approach the sad experience of immigrants lost along the U.S/Mexico border. Her organization, Reuniting Families, brings dignity and closure through forensic work that identifies and repatriates.

David Jack has become a national leader across the spectrum of materials science: composite production, ultrasonic techniques for the non-destructive evaluation of composites, composite modeling and more. Closer to the homes and hearts of the end-users his research eventually impacts, is the fact that Jack’s work makes planes and automobiles safer to enjoy.

Poor sleep can be a minus for caregivers — and, in turn, for those in their care, Baylor University sleep researchers say.

A series of videos produced by Baylor psychologist Annie Ginty explains stress and its impact on the body, and shares how individuals can cope and live happier lives.

Global Horizon Scanning Project will help scientists address pressing environmental and health issues in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Supervisors driven by profits could actually be hurting their coveted bottom lines by losing the respect of their employees, who counter by withholding performance, according to a new study led by Baylor University.

Baylor's historically strong anthropology department looks to the future with a focus on health.

As a national research leader on the works of African American composers, Horace Maxile Jr., is part excavator and part evangelist. His discoveries shine a light on the important contributions made to classical and concert music.

A team led by a Baylor University researcher has published a breakthrough article that provides a better understanding of the dynamic process by which sunlight-induced DNA damage is recognized by the molecular repair machinery in cells as needing repair.

People who care for their parents outside of their full-time jobs, for no pay, experience considerable disruption of their workplace routines. Many are not getting employer support for a variety of reasons according to a Baylor University researcher.

A mysterious mass of material has been discovered beneath the largest crater in our solar system and may contain metal from an asteroid that crashed into the Moon, according to a Baylor University study led by Peter B. James, Ph.D., assistant professor of planetary geophysics.

Belief in the “Prosperity Gospel” — that God financially blesses faithful followers — does not turn individuals into successful entrepreneurs. But prosperity beliefs can fuel values linked to entrepreneurial thinking, according to a Baylor University study.

A Baylor researcher is the principal investigator of UNCOVER EH, a groundbreaking initiative to strengthen the practice of environmental health.