September 16, 2014
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Most people, when they encounter poor service while dining out, will chalk up the problem to inexperience or ineptitude on the part of their server. A new Baylor study suggests, however, that when a waiter forgets an order or leaves … Continue reading
September 15, 2014
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For most patients, hospitals are very safe environments in which to receive treatment and recover. However, despite hospitals’ best efforts, some patients, especially those with compromised immune systems, may be at risk of contracting dangerous infections. A particular group of germs … Continue reading
August 6, 2014
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Dr. William Weaver, professor in Baylor’s Honors College, was recently named a recipient of a research fellowship from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation. The foundation awards fellowships to experienced researchers worldwide for 6- to 18-month research stays in Germany hosted by … Continue reading
July 30, 2014
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#165517482 / gettyimages.com Dinosaurs might have escaped extinction if the massive, prehistoric astroid strike that killed them had occurred at an earlier or later point in time, according to new research by a Baylor geologist working with an international team … Continue reading
June 12, 2014
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Dr. Kent Eshelman, an assistant professor of instrumental studies in Baylor’s School of Music, has earned a prestigious international award for his recent album of tuba solos. Eshelman received the International Tuba-Euphonium Association’s Roger Bobo Award for Excellence in Recording … Continue reading
May 5, 2014
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In her upcoming book, Tracing Southern Storytelling in Black and White, Baylor associate professor of English Dr. Sarah Ford digs deep into the rich literary mother lode of such diverse southern writers as Mark Twain and Alice Walker to uncover … Continue reading
April 29, 2014
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The 2014 edition of Scholars Week was one of the largest ever, with 165 students presenting the results of their independent research and scholarly activities. The event included two days of platform presentations and two days of poster sessions where … Continue reading
April 22, 2014
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Many times when we think of modern medicine, we think of synthesized chemicals, complex laboratories and doctors in white coats. In this mindset, we often forget where medicine at its most basic form is found: nature. Senior Business Fellow and … Continue reading
April 16, 2014
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Dr. Bryan Brooks, a professor of environmental science and biomedical studies in Baylor’s College of Arts and Sciences will lead a team of scientists from four universities collaborating to make industrial chemicals that are less toxic to humans and the … Continue reading
April 2, 2014
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Baylor biochemist Dr. Bryan Shaw has received a prestigious “CAREER” award grant from the National Science Foundation. The NSF’s Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program awards grants to junior faculty who “exemplify the role of teacher-scholars through outstanding research, excellent … Continue reading