Researching the Effects of Air Pollution in Nepal
An interdisciplinary BYU research team traveled to Nepal to measure brick workers’ exposure to pollutants and to assess their respiratory health.
College of Life Sciences
Promoting Curiosity
In an educational environment focused on hands-on learning, the College of Life Sciences promotes curiosity and understanding through experience.
Connecting Science and Spiritual Learning
The college’s departments include Biology; Exercise Sciences; Microbiology & Molecular Biology; Nutrition, Dietetics, & Food Science; Cell Biology & Physiology; Plant & Wildlife Sciences; Public Health; and Neuroscience. The college offers a variety of graduate and undergraduate programs, as well as distinctive opportunities to participate in mentored research, field work, and studies abroad.
The college strives to connect ideas of science and academics to spiritual learning, with the goal of preparing students to build the Kingdom around the world. Emphasis is placed on cultivating a sense of curiosity that inspires discovery as the college provides students with significant experiential learning opportunities.
Support from alumni and friends is vital to many students’ educational success. Donations to the College of Life Sciences allow for student scholarships, internships, research awards, lab experience, and faculty support. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.
College of Life Sciences Stories
Landlocked BYU Asked to Help Molokai’s Reef
Reefs worldwide are constantly threatened. The Molokai-based conservation nonprofit ‘Āina Momona called on BYU for help.
Data May Lead to Cancer Treatments
Biology professors Matthew Bailey and Sam Payne led the largest-ever study on how cancer spreads and affects proteins in the body.
Ten Secrets to Healthy Living—Greek Style
Emily Flake was one of a group of health and wellness students that traveled to Ikaria, Greece, to learn about eating, living, and cooking the Mediterranean way.
Taking a Load Off
Manufacturing engineering technology student Seth Huber developed and began testing a boot to offload foot pressure so diabetics can heal from these painful sores.
Filling a Knowledge Gap
For Amy Hernandez, solving the mystery of multiple sclerosis isn’t merely an academic pursuit; it’s personal.