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Faith and Landscape Design | The 48th Annual National Collegiate Landscape Competition

BYU students blend faith, passion, and creativity to excel in the National Collegiate Landscape Competition, showcasing their talent and deep connection to God's creation. The 48th Annual National Collegiate Landscape Competition took place in Provo in March 2024. We sat down with four competitors to explore their journey to the Plant & Landscape Systems program, how their faith shapes their perspective, and the holistic view of creation that influences their work. These students not only excel in landscape design, but they also draw inspiration from their faith, recognizing the connection between the natural world and God's divine design. With BYU consistently dominating this competition, it’s clear that the university is home to some of the most gifted and passionate landscape designers, blending creativity, service, and a deep connection to God’s creation.
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Aquatic Biodiversity and the Silk of Caddisflies

Discover how caddisflies create underwater silk structures and why their diversity is key to understanding stream health. In this video, Gabi, a PhD student in the BYU Biology department, takes us into the fascinating world of caddisflies, focusing on how they use silk to construct cases, nets, and shelters. From early curiosity about bugs to cutting-edge research, she explains how studying these aquatic insects can provide insights into stream biodiversity and conservation efforts. Understanding caddisfly behavior can also reveal the health of aquatic environments and guide actions to preserve them.
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Tackling Soil Salinity with Bacteria | A Global Solution to Crop Loss and Poverty

A groundbreaking bacterial solution developed by BYU students is helping farmers combat soil salinity and increase crop yields while blending faith and science to address global hunger and poverty. Soil salinity affects millions of farmers worldwide, limiting their crop yields. Many of these farmers live on the margin in developing countries. As the climate changes, the situation is worsening. Three BYU students—Michael Davis, Fritz-Carl Morlant, and Tucker Bateman—teamed up to study how bacteria can solve the problem. As a result, they started Halio, a bacterial solution that is coated onto seeds or diluted into pivot systems. Through their experience, they have come to believe that faith and science, with an eternal perspective, run parallel toward solutions to modern problems. God is inspiring minds and guiding research to "make life better for His children" (Tucker Bateman).
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Can Super Shoes Revolutionize Recovery? | Jared Steele Asks the Bigger Question

Super shoes that broke world records in running could also help improve recovery and mobility for everyday people. Jared Steele discusses how this revolutionary technology is transforming health and rehab! In this video, Jared Steele explores the incredible impact of "super shoes" – the game-changing technology that shattered records in events like marathons and the 5,000m. But these shoes are more than just for elite athletes. Jared dives into how they could accelerate recovery, improve mobility, and enhance the quality of life for those struggling with basic movement. With personal stories and insights from Dr. Ian Hunter, this video reveals how this innovation could reshape health and rehabilitation.
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Volunteering at United Way with Sierra LeFevre

Join Sierra as she shares how volunteering at United Way transformed from a simple task to a rewarding experience. From making friends to helping with homework and serving dinner, these small acts make a big impact. In this video, Sierra reflects on how her time at United Way has deepened her sense of community and personal growth. Volunteering has become more than just checking a box—it’s about building meaningful connections, making a positive influence, and contributing to a community that feels like home. Through simple acts like playing games, helping with homework, and serving meals, Sierra has found purpose in supporting those around her. As she learns to serve with a full heart, she discovers how small actions can create lasting change.
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Volunteering at United Way with Jared Weight

Join Jared Weight as he shares his inspiring journey of volunteering with United Way at South Franklin Community Center. In this video, Jared discusses his role in leading a reading club for kids, building strong relationships with them, and providing mentorship. Through consistent support, Jared has seen students grow in confidence and academic ability. He also reflects on the deeper meaning of service and individual spiritual identity, emphasizing that community service can make a lasting impact, not just on others but on ourselves.
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Volunteering at United Way with Mazzy Marcucci

Mazzy opens up about her experience volunteering with United Way at South Franklin Community Center, where she helps kids conquer their fear of reading aloud and builds meaningful, supportive relationships with them. In this video, Mazzy shares about the deep connections she’s formed with the children, volunteers, families, and staff. Through her volunteer work, Mazzy discovers the power of community and how service can bring people together. Amid the challenges of college life at BYU, volunteering helps her recognize her own worth and deepens her connection to God and Christ. She reflects on how service not only uplifts others but also strengthens her own faith and spiritual growth.
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BYU iGEM Team

The BYU iGEM team is helping farmers in developing countries maximize fertilizer use with a plant that changes color based on soil nutrients, a breakthrough that could transform agriculture worldwide. With over a billion people relying on agriculture for their livelihood, many farmers struggle with inefficient fertilizer use. This team’s engineered strain of the common weed Arabidopsis Thaliana allows farmers to visually track nutrient levels in the soil by observing changes in the plant’s color—helping prevent both under and over-fertilization. This project not only addresses a critical global issue but is also fueled by a deep belief in using science to serve others. The team shares their inspiration, aligning their work with their faith in using creativity to benefit mankind and solve real-world problems.
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Propagating Innovation and Inspired Research - BYU Life Sciences Greenhouse

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Human-caused environmental problems (Animation by Natalie Nash)

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Exploring the Life Sciences: The Student Experience

Explore the life sciences, where curiosity inspires discovery. Catch a glimpse of a day in the life of our students learning, researching, and taking on the world. What could you study and experience in the life sciences?
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BYU Life Science PhD student researches diet and lifestyle influence on Alzheimer's Disease

PhD student, Erin Saito, explores impairments in glucose metabolism in Alzheimer's disease, which may play a significant role in disease progression.
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Researching vaccine attitudes: BYU life science student is published by age 20

BYU life science student with an autoimmune disease actively engages in researching the influencing factors towards vaccination attitudes.
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Life Sciences Lifestyle: Tips to survive a bear encounter

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Life Sciences Lifestyle: Why your spinal health and body composition will compel you to run

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Life Sciences Lifestyle: Three steps to having a positive impact on climate change

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River bugs to clouded leopards: BYU plant and wildlife student is knee deep in research

Grabbing her waiter boots and a net, BYU plant & wildlife student Maddy Tidwell heads out to the stream to study how ecosystems come back to life after a huge ecological disturbance. Engaging in inspiring learning, she explores her options in genomics and conservation through mentored research.
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Life Sciences Introduction

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