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Devotional: The messy middle of revelation
Traci Neilsen, physics professor, delivered Tuesday’s devotional address. She spoke on the messy elements of revelation and how to navigate its complexity.
Traits of a troll: BYU research examines motives of internet trolling
New BYU research recently published in the journal of Social Media + Society sheds light on the motives and personality characteristics of internet trolls.
Cougar Query: "I’m currently working on applications of machine learning to underwater acoustics"
Cougar Queries are a series profiling BYU employees by asking them questions about their work, interests and life. Today, we meet Traci Neilsen, associate physics professor
BYU names Jeff Simpson as managing director of BYU Broadcasting
BYU has named Jeff M. Simpson as the new managing director of BYU Broadcasting. In this position, Simpson will oversee BYU’s radio, television and digital channels, including BYUtv.
How to reduce human-caused environmental changes
Human impact makes the environment less able to sustain life due to “human-induced rapid environmental changes.” There is no way to escape the effect we have, but there are ways to lessen it in order to protect the beauty of Earth and the many species that inhabit it.
Dr. Erik Nelson: New Public Health Professor
Dr. Erik Nelson joined the Department of Public Health in June.
Student-created, origami-based windshield wiper solves laparoscopic surgery conundrum
Engineering graduate student Jacob Sheffield has created a tiny origami-based device that serves as a miniature windshield wiper for laparoscope camera lenses.
Inaugural director of the Sorensen Center for Moral and Ethical Leadership
Jeffery Thompson has been named the first-ever director of the Sorensen Center for Moral and Ethical Leadership at Brigham Young University.
Cougar Query: "On Saturday mornings you will find me at Provo Bakery with my family – I celebrate their entire menu!"
Cougar Queries are a series profiling BYU employees by asking them questions about their work, interests and life. Today, we meet Landon Tooke, academic and professional development manager for the BYU Liberal Arts Advisement and Careers Center.
Scott Esplin named new dean of Religious Education
Brigham Young University Academic Vice President C. Shane Reese announced the appointment of Scott Esplin as the next dean of Religious Education, effective July 1.