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Deep Dive into Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria
Studying antibiotic-resistant bacteria during a study abroad in Gwalior, India, gave Sierra Mellor (‘24) a deep dive into microbiology. While her knowledge of microbiology expanded, so did her understanding of Indian culture.
Cougar Query: "I love to play in the dirt and see the actual fruits of my labors whether that is vegetables or flowers."
Cougar Queries are a series profiling BYU employees by asking them questions about their work, interests and life. Today, we meet Coral Taylor, community service coordinator at the Center for Service and Learning.
Getting Diabetics Back on their Feet
68% of all amputations are attributable to diabetes. Andrew Hillier researched the effectiveness of foot braces designed to help people heal from diabetes-related ulcers and prevent amputation.
First known depictions of two biblical heroines uncovered in ancient Jewish synagogue
Almost every summer since 2011, BYU faculty and students have joined a consortium of universities led by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to excavate the synagogue in the ancient Jewish village of Huqoq, on the northwest shore of the Sea of Galilee. This year’s work on the building’s beautiful mosaic floor, which dates from the late fourth – early fifth century C.E., yielded a unique discovery: fragments showing Jael and the prophetess Deborah.
Devotional: Give heed to the words of the prophets
As part of Education Week, Elder Quentin L. Cook, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered an address on the importance of heeding modern-day prophets.
Devotional and forum schedule for fall 2022 semester
BYU President Kevin J Worthen and his wife, Peggy, kick off the semester this fall. The following weeks' speakers include leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, BYU employees and industry leaders and thinkers.
New healthcare leadership minor prepares BYU students to tackle industry challenges
BYU’s burgeoning Healthcare Leadership Collaborative (HLC) is a cross-campus organization that connects BYU students to an extensive network of healthcare industry experts, providing them with valuable experiential learning opportunities.
Students who love lunchtime are more likely to feel belonging at school says BYU study
Students who enjoy lunchtime are more likely to feel that they belong at school; which is correlated with better academic outcomes and better mental health.
Fish Are Friends, and Other Species Similarities
Erik Johnson (‘22) wins a CURA award for his research exploring possible connections between individual personality traits and placement in social hierarchies.
400 million voting records show persistent gaps in voter turnout by race, age, and political affiliation
A new study from BYU and the University of Virginia analyzed 400 million voter records from elections in 2014 and 2016 and found that minority citizens, young people, and those who support the Democratic Party are much less likely to vote than whites, older citizens, and Republican Party supporters. Moreover, those in the former groups are also more likely to live in areas where their neighbors are less likely to vote.