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• 3 hours ago Baylor University Associate Professor of Biology, Cheolho Sim.
Mosquitoes are massive agents of the spread of diseases like malaria and the West Nile virus around the world. Cheolho Sim, associate professor of biology, has dedicated his research towards suppressing mosquito populations and slowing the spread of disease, recently earning a grant from the National Science Foundation to advance those efforts. In this Baylor Connections, Sim shares how genomic research into a mosquito’s circadian rhythm could be key to slowing the spread of disease, and examines how his lab lives out its motto, “driven by science, guided by compassion.”
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• 6 hours ago
Associate Athletic Director for Event Management & Facilities at Baylor University, Drew Pittman
What goes into coordinating events like home football games, commencement ceremonies, basketball games and more at venues like McLane Stadium and the Ferrell Center? As Associate Athletic Director for Event Management and Facilities, Drew Pittman works to coordinate a variety of teams into a concerted effort that ensures a safe and fun experience for fans and attendees. In this Baylor Connections, Pittman examines how he and his team navigated the challenges of COVID-19, and shares a personal story of adoption, as he and his wife, Alyssa, opened their homes and hearts in a unique and meaningful way.
April 30, 2021 // Posted In Academics, Research
For more than a decade, Baylor’s entrepreneurship program has been anchored among the nation’s top 10 so it’s no surprise that Baylor entrepreneurship faculty are well-regarded for their business acumen far beyond campus borders.
Dr. Peter Klein, the W. W. Caruth Chair and Professor of Entrepreneurship at Baylor, has been sought out by outlets such as
Atlanta Journal-Constitution for his insights into management, trends in entrepreneurship, innovation, business strategy, digital transformation and more. (He also regularly talks entrepreneurship with his nearly 12,000 followers on Twitter, and earlier this year, he assumed the role as co-editor of
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• Apr 30, 2021
Ken Buckley, assistant vice provost in the Baylor University Career Center
Baylor University’s Career Center helps students navigate each step of the career journey. Amidst the challenges of COVID-19, Baylor’s placement rate enjoyed growth in the last year, reflecting the hard work of students and staff in the face of strong job market headwinds. In this Baylor Connections, Ken Buckley, assistant vice provost in the Baylor University Career Center, analyzes that growth and shares how the Career Center provides tailored support for the individual student.
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Ken Buckley
Baylor University’s Career Center helps students navigate each step of the career journey. Amidst the challenges of COVID-19, Baylor’s placement rate grew in the last year, reflecting the hard work of students and staff in the face of job market headwinds. In this Baylor Connections, Ken Buckley, assistant vice provost in the Baylor University Career Center, analyzes that growth and shares how the Career Center provides tailored support for the individual student.
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Derek Smith:
Hello, and welcome to Baylor Connections, a conversation series with the people shaping our future. Each week, we go in depth with Baylor leaders, professors and more, discussing important topics in higher education research and student life.