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Versatility of Super Shoes: Jared Steele’s Award-Winning Research

Parker Smith
By Parker Smith
July 17, 2024
Jared Steele's innovative super shoe research at BYU led him to faith and discoveries that will benefit many lives.
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Intellect

BYU researchers play central role in state's approval of drought-resistant grass in Utah

Todd Hollingshead
By Todd Hollingshead
July 17, 2024
In the midst of a sweltering heat wave, the state of Utah this week approved a type of grass that will have a critical impact on future water conservation — and a couple of BYU professors (and their students) have been a key part in making it happen.
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Faith

Devotional: Illuminating your place in God's masterpiece

By Bitsy Tullis
July 16, 2024
“By placing yourself in the hands of the Master Artist, He can transform you,” said Fischio in her devotional address, as she spoke on the journey of becoming who God knows you can become.
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Lillien Jones’ Wildlife and Conservation Adventure in Southern Africa

Parker Smith
By Parker Smith
July 16, 2024
Lillien Jones had the trip of a lifetime in Africa studying animals in their natural habitat and learning about environmental conservation efforts.
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Biotechnology Entrepreneur: Jordan Moore

Parker Smith
By Parker Smith
July 09, 2024
Jordan Moore's BioME diagnostic innovation identifies types and quantities of bacteria in a person’s digestive tract and is set to revolutionize the gastrointestinal health industry.
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PWS Students Triumph at the National Collegiate Landscape Competition

Parker Smith
By Parker Smith
July 09, 2024
BYU hosted the National Collegiate Landscape Management Competition and made their mark by winning the overall national champion award for the ninth time.
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BYU’s Range Management Team Wins Big at Competition

Parker Smith
By Parker Smith
July 01, 2024
After winning the state-wide contest for the Range Management Competition, the BYU team won first place in the International Undergraduate Exam and won the Trail Boss Award for the third year in a row.
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Randy Larsen Appointed New Chair of The Department of Plant and Wildlife Sciences

June 27, 2024
BYU College of Life Sciences Dean Laura Bridgewater announces Randy Larsen's appointment as the new chair of the Department of Plant and Wildlife Sciences, effective July 1, 2024.
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Walking with the Smiths

By Grace Christensen
June 27, 2024
Plant and Wildlife Sciences students and faculty had the opportunity to go to Nauvoo and make their mark by curating a plan to restore the grounds of Jospeh Smith's Mansion House.
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