Research Tracks

A publication of the Office of the Vice Provost for Research at Baylor University

May 21, 2013
by Baylor OVPR
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Video: Baylor faculty and students use forensic science techniques to identify undocumented remains

Dr. Lori Baker, an associate professor of anthropology, uses forensic science techniques to attempt to identify remains of undocumented immigrants buried in unmarked graves near the U.S.-Mexico border.  Baker says that hundreds of immigrants die each year while trying to … Continue reading

May 16, 2013
by Baylor OVPR
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URSA ceremony honors contributions to undergraduate research

The OVPR and the Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Achievement (URSA) steering committee sponsored the first-ever URSA awards ceremony this month. Dr. Truell Hyde, vice provost for research, presented plaques and certificates honoring administrators, faculty and students who have contributed to … Continue reading

April 19, 2013
by Baylor OVPR
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URSA announces winner of Scholars Week photo contest

Thanks to all our students (and faculty!) who helped us share the experience of Scholars Week by submitting pictures to the #URSAScholarsWeek twitter photo contest.  In the end, the contest winner was junior religion major Austin Tiffany of Amarillo, Texas, … Continue reading

April 15, 2013
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Undergraduate’s research helps churches minister to their communities during major international events

When we think of large, international sporting events like the Olympic Games or soccer’s World Cup, we tend to think of the pageantry of opening ceremonies and the lofty ideal of people from around the world brought together for peaceful … Continue reading

April 12, 2013
by Baylor OVPR
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Baylor undergraduate’s research provides a pilot’s perspective on space weather

Jack Stanley, a senior aviation major from Waco, was one of over 170 undergraduate students who presented results from their independent research projects during URSA Scholars Week, April 8-11. Stanley’s research concerns space weather, the interaction that occurs when emissions … Continue reading

April 4, 2013
by Baylor OVPR
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Scholars Week Preview: Can ‘green’ laundry products make children’s clothing less safe?

URSA Scholars Week is almost here!  Our annual celebration of undergraduate scholarship takes place April 8-11, 2013.  Click here to visit the URSA website for a complete schedule and more information about the event. As more and more people become … Continue reading

April 2, 2013
by Baylor OVPR
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Scholars Week Preview: Baylor senior explores theatrical representation of Rwanda genocide

URSA Scholars Week is coming soon!  As our annual celebration of undergraduate scholarship draws closer, we’ll be highlighting a few of the outstanding research projects our students will be presenting.  Click here to visit the URSA website for a complete … Continue reading

March 28, 2013
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Upcoming event: Baylor students to present their research at URSA Scholars Week

Baylor students from across the university are gearing up for Scholars Week, an annual celebration of undergraduate scholarship presented April 8-11 by the Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Achievement Steering Committee. Over 150 students are slated to present the results of … Continue reading