
Parker Smith
Email: pbs36@byu.edu
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Combating Bear Attacks with Science: Dr. Tom Smith’s Lab
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Parker Smith
February 20, 2025
A lot of misinformation surrounds the bear-human conflict and Professor Tom Smith and his team use science to prepare for and prevent attacks.
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Connecting the Dots: How the Sloan Lab Maps Health Disparities
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Parker Smith
February 18, 2025
Dr. Chantel Sloan combines her passion for mapping data with her epidemiology skills as a professor in the Department of Public Health.
3 Min Read
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Crabs: A Window into Marine Life for Dr. Blaine Griffen’s Lab
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Parker Smith
February 14, 2025
Blaine Griffen and his students are conducting research on invasive crabs to understand their environmental impact.
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Bugged No More: Scientists Work to Eliminate Vector-Borne Diseases in Insects
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Parker Smith
February 05, 2025
Dr. Sandra Hope and her team are conducting interdisciplinary research to mitigate the spread of diseases like malaria that are transmitted by mosquitoes.
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A Scholar’s Thai Odyssey: Using Scientific Passion to Forge Connections and Serve
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Parker Smith
January 23, 2025
The time Curtis Hoffmann spent collaborating with Thai healthcare professionals expanded his mind, allowed him to reconnect with the Thai people, and opened doors for future research opportunities.
3 Min Read
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Polyploid Cells, Evolution, and Faith in Dr. Standring’s Lab
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Parker Smith
December 13, 2024
Dr. Standring's lab is on the hunt to understand the impact of polyploid cells on insect evolution.
2 Min Read
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Navigating Nutritional Health Challenges in Dr. Bellini’s Lab
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Parker Smith
December 11, 2024
From cystic fibrosis to diabetes, Dr. Bellini and her students are making a difference one study at a time.
2 Min Read
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Combating Environmental and Occupational Health Factors in Dr. Thygerson’s Lab
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Parker Smith
December 02, 2024
Dr. Thygerson's lab evaluates public health hazards and coaches organizations to manage them in order to save lives and improve health.
4 Min Read
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Finding a Healthy Work-Life Balance for Dietitians in Dr. Patten’s Lab
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Parker Smith
November 25, 2024
Research in Dr. Patten's lab focuses on helping dietitians reach their potential despite common challenges in the dietetics field.
2 Min Read
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