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BYU Professor Receives $1.25 Million Grant from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation
The Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation has named BYU Chemistry and Biochemistry Professor Jeremy Johnson as a member of the third annual cohort of Experimental Physics Investigators to achieve remarkable physics insights and open new frontiers. This new cohort of 19 researchers will each receive a five-year, $1.25 million grant to enable them to pursue their research goals and try new ideas.
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Dean Jensen announces Kevin Seppi to be new associate dean
Dean Grant Jensen of the BYU College of Computational, Mathematical, and Physical Sciences is pleased to announce that Dr. Kevin Seppi from the Computer Science department has been appointed as an associate dean in the college. Effective immediately, Dr. Seppi replaces Dr. Bryan Morse. “I will miss Bryan dearly in the dean’s office and am so grateful for his service over the past five years. In addition to counseling with me and others about everything in the college, Bryan carried a tremendous load with kindness and compassion,” Jensen says.
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Meet the BYU student helping the Texas Rangers save runs and win big
Will Melville was sweating. It was the first game in which the Rangers were introducing an updated outfield defensive positioning strategy, largely based on Melville’s research as a PhD student at BYU.
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New BYU computer science study shows four ways students are actually using ChatGPT
As one of the students surveyed commented, ‘It is like my 24/7 TA'
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BYU’s space ace: Minor planet named in honor of Jani Radebaugh
BYU planetary geology professor Jani Radebaugh’s contributions to planetary science have reached cosmic proportions as she recently received the prestigious honor of having a minor planet named her. The asteroid, previously known as “45690,” now bears the name “45690janiradebaugh” on official NASA/JPL websites.
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A College By Any Other Name
The college will be renamed as the College of Computational, Mathematical, and Physical Sciences on May 1, 2024.
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Molecular marvel: BYU study expands scientists’ knowledge of protein folding in cells
The human body heavily relies on protein molecules for proper functioning. Protein molecules are responsible for a host of biological tasks in the body from providing structural support of cells and tissues to the intricate process of detecting light and producing vision.
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Buzzworthy breakthrough: BYU students utilize AI to decipher the ‘language of the bees’
Google Translate for insects? How BYU students are helping humans understand animal communication
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Devotional: Things I believe
Gus Hart, a professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, delivered Tuesday’s devotional address. He shared six core beliefs he gained through his life experiences.
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International student using her education to help cultivate change
“Live small” is not a life motto that many choose to adopt, but for Michella Kopti and her family, it was necessary. Growing up in Jerusalem as a Palestinian was often tense and not a predictable situation, and Kopti was encouraged to keep her head down and comply with the local laws.
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