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In the quest to alleviate poverty, BYU researchers are discovering how a growth mindset matters as much as a skill set.
Jeff Bednar is a ghost hunter. And while the BYU business professor doesn’t have night vision cameras or ultrasensitive recording equipment, he’s found a bunch of ghosts — including several here at BYU.
Although millions are spent each year on entrepreneurship training that is intended to help alleviate poverty and elevate the quality of life of entrepreneurs in developing nations, these programs often fail to make an impact. BYU researchers and their colleagues have figured out at least one way to change that.
Management professor Peter Madsen has always loved learning. With a 2-million-dollar NSF grant, Madsen is researching train traffic controllers’ use of algorithms.
A new BYU study found that individuals who had the healthiest identity development also had high levels of family history knowledge.
ExDM professor Ramon Zabriskie is the 2022 BYU Marriott recipient of the student-nominated Inspiring Learning Award.
A recent study, co-authored by BYU Marriott professor Camilla Hodge, finds that the U.S.'s Every Kid Outdoors program, which gives families with fourth graders free access to national parks, is leading to an increased frequency of hiking with children.
Those who feel unappreciated engage in unhealthy recovery behaviors
Faculty, staff, and administrators received recognition for their outstanding teaching, research, and service during the school's annual year-end awards luncheon.
When work meetings shifted online this spring, some may have noticed new leaders on their teams. According to recent research from BYU, members of virtual teams identify leaders in different ways compared to members of in-person teams.

A new study from researchers at BYU reveals that perceptions of impostorism are quite common and uncovers one of the the best — and worst — ways to cope with such feelings.
Clad in an array of costumes—goblins, knights, and even the pope—participants at the 2016 conference of the College of Extraordinary Experiences gathered at the Czocha Castle in Poland to interact with interdisciplinary leaders and learn how to design better experiences.
Couples that play together stay together
When it comes to flight safety, U.S. airlines are pretty good at learning from accidents. But new research shows airlines should be learning more from accidents that never happen.
Marriott School research shows camp jobs teach essential workforce skills
Many business schools are not teaching MBAs to create new businesses, according to two of BYU's innovation gurus.
Professor Alan Wilkins was honored with the Outstanding Faculty Award at Marriott School Awards Night.
New research is tweaking an old competitive workplace adage: It's not just who you know, but what you believe in.
Patti Freeman, RMYL department chair, spoke on intentional recreation at a BYU forum in the de Jong Concert Hall.
According to a new BYU study, online role-playing games negatively affect real-life marital satisfaction.
What does space exploration have to do with business strategy? More than you'd think.
Study Measures Impact of Cronyism in Malaysia
The National Communication Association honored a Brigham Young University business communications professor with a five-year Best Paper award at the association’s 88th annual convention in New Orleans.