Research Tracks

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

May 13, 2014
by Baylor OVPR
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Call for undergraduate research highlights: CUR fall quarterly

The Council on Undergraduate Research is now accepting submissions for the “Undergraduate Research Highlights” section of the fall 2014 CUR Quarterly on the Web.  The highlights contain brief descriptions of peer-reviewed research or scholarly publications by undergraduate students that appeared … Continue reading

April 29, 2014
by Baylor OVPR
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URSA honors top student research from 2014 Scholars Week

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 28, 2014
by Baylor OVPR
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URSA presents 2014 Awards in Excellence and Service

Last week, the Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Achievement (URSA) Steering Committee, along with the Office of the Vice Provost for Research, presented the 2014 URSA Awards in Excellence and Service.  The awards recognize faculty, students and administrators who have made … Continue reading

April 24, 2014
by Baylor OVPR
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Upcoming event: Baylor students screen films at 15th annual Black Glasses festival

WHAT Baylor Film and Digital Media presents Black Glasses Film Festival, an annual showcase of student filmmaking and screenwriting. WHEN Friday, April 25, 2014 at 7:00 pm WHERE Jones Theatre, Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts Building TICKETS $5 for adults / $3 … Continue reading

April 22, 2014
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Baylor undergraduate conducts research to improve on a natural tumor-fighter

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 15, 2014
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CUR offers grants to offset travel costs for CUR Conference 2014 attendees

The Council on Undergraduate Research is offering a limited number of $250 grants to help offset travel costs for individuals attending the CUR Conference 2014, “Creating the Citizens of Tomorrow: Undergraduate Research for All.”  The conference takes place June 28-July 1 … Continue reading

March 26, 2014
by Baylor OVPR
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Scholars Week Preview: Increased exposure to toxicants may pose threat to Central American crocodiles

This is the second in a series of Scholars Week preview articles by Caleb Barfield, a student worker in the Office of the Vice Provost for Research.  Caleb is a freshman from Denton majoring in journalism, new media and public … Continue reading