BYU names Mark Ott as inaugural dean of BYU Medical School
October 10, 2024. With approval from its Board of Trustees, Brigham Young University has appointed Dr. Mark Ott as the inaugural dean of BYU's medical school. Photo by Alora Lani Photo. An accomplished surgeon with Intermountain Health, Ott has held academic and affiliate appointments at Johns Hopkins, Harvard Medical School, Stanford School of ...
Beyond diet: New BYU study links diesel exhaust to obesity and …
Oct 9, 2024 · A study co-authored by eight BYU students and three BYU faculty finds that exposure to the exhaust gas produced by diesel engines is tied to increased fat mass, enlarged fat cells, insulin resistance and inflammation. These changes can cause metabolic conditions such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.
Medical School - BYU News
Oct 11, 2024 · First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ Announces New Medical School for Brigham Young University. Medical School will draw students from U.S. and around the world and seek collaborative relationships with various institutions in Utah. 1 Min Read. The latest updates on the BYU medical school.
Six Must-Take Elective Classes at BYU - News
Mar 19, 2017 · Below are six classes selected by students and the reasoning behind what made the classes their top pick. About: Learn the basic skills of surviving in the wilderness including building a shelter, making fire, purifying water, identifying plants and navigating. "Trek is a must-take for multiple reasons; the most basic of reasons being simple ...
Pedal to the medal: BYU animated short film races to Student …
Oct 23, 2024 · A short film created by BYU animation students recently earned a prestigious Student Academy Award bronze medal at an international event in London, placing BYU's animation program among the top three in the world. This distinction also makes BYU the only U.S. university recognized in the animation category, underscoring its position as a ...
Cougar Query: Gus Hart - BYU News
Jun 13, 2023 · Cougar Query: Gus Hart. June 13, 2023. Photo by Michael Ware. Name: Gus Hart. Employee since: 2006. My job at BYU is... sharing the wonder of the universe, teaching physics and science. I’m currently working on... improving my mathematical physics courses and researching fundamental life processes in bacteria.
Study visually captures hard truth: Walking home at night is not …
Feb 6, 2024 · An eye-catching new BYU study shows just how different the experience of walking home at night is for women versus men. The study, led by BYU public health professor Robbie Chaney, provides clear visual evidence of the constant environmental scanning women conduct as they walk in the dark, a safety consideration the study shows is unique to their experience.
BYU appoints Michael Hansen as chief strategic communications …
September 24, 2024. Brigham Young University has announced the appointment of Michael Hansen as chief strategic communications and messaging officer. This is a newly created position within the Advancement division of the university. “We are pleased to welcome Michael this week to BYU and are excited to have someone with his skill set to help ...
National math associations agree: BYU's got some of the best …
Dec 5, 2023 · National math associations agree: BYU's got some of the best math programs in the country. By Shelby Clark, December 05, 2023. BYU mathematics professor Tyler Jarvis says in BYU's ACME courses students learn both theory and practical skills in mathematics, statistics and computing that they need to solve real-world problems.
New assistant vice president of information technology hired at BYU
Dec 6, 2023 · Brigham Young University Vice President of Information Technology and Chief Information Officer Tracy Flinders named Michelle Bennett as assistant vice president of information technology. In this role, Bennett will assist in directing the work of the Office of Information Technology (OIT) and coordinating strategy and efforts with all Church Educational System (CES) institutions.