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Eight years ago, a group of BYU engineering students started a project to create a neonatal ventilator for premature babies born in third-world countries. Today, their idea has been reengineered for adults to help hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mary Lake of BYU women's volleyball and BYU Marriott's School of Accountancy was recently named a 2019-20 West Coast Conference Mike Gilleran Scholar-Athlete of the Year.
The TEDxBYU forum is known for its inspiring speakers and thought-provoking speeches. For viewers interested in social impact, the following eleven talks address social issues in a novel, hopeful way.
Marc Dotson, assistant professor of marketing, ventured through various fields of study, before discovering how marketing could help fulfill his main aspiration.
A self-proclaimed "learntrepreneur," Taylor Halverson values two things in his career more than anything else: learning and entrepreneurship.
When Mary Kay Lloyd graduated from high school, she planned on working in fashion advertisement. However, her experiences took her on a different path.
Liz Dixon often sheds joyful tears as she watches her students present their solutions at international case competitions.
Steven Fox's life experiences have taught him how to look outside himself and serve those around him. Now, as he returns to BYU Marriott, Fox continues to prioritize serving others.
For Taylor Wells, a professor of information systems, root beer is more than just a tasty treat. The beverage is also a part of his everyday life as a teacher and mentor.
What happens when someone has not one but two career options that bring them joy? If you're BYU Marriott adjunct professor Tracy Maylett, the decision is easy: do both.
As a singer, BYU Marriott faculty member Jeff Larson recognizes the value of following instructions to create music. However, he encourages students to look beyond the instructions they're given to create new digital marketing strategies.
She might be dealing with cancellations or organizing presentations while stuck in a snowstorm, but Anne Sledd always finds ways to make things happen.
BYU Marriott staff member Lisbeth Hopper immigrated to the United States when she was seventeen years old to pursue better opportunities for education. Years later, she's helping other international students do the same.
Todd Manwaring didn't know how much the words social impact would change his life. Now, the Ballard Center founder says he couldn't imagine his life without it.
A career in managing experiences and traveling the world have made Ariadna Mateu uniquely qualified to fulfill her new role in BYU Marriott's ExDM program.
BYU Marriott information systems professor Tom Meservy works to create positive memories for his students and help them understand the things that really count in life.
Every day, people make dozens of morally relevant decisions. BYU Marriott professor Isaac Smith designs his research to help people make good decisions and refine their character.
When Gary Williams sold his company, the next step in his life was obvious: create learning opportunities for BYU Marriott students.
Whether she's teaching in the classroom or conducting her own research, BYU Marriott professor Abigail Allen strives to ask challenging questions that don't take the status-quo rules for granted.
BYU Marriott assistant professor of strategy Timothy Gubler grew up building things in his family business. Now, he's researching and teaching business strategy.
Cheryl Crockett interest in social impact started with a magazine and led her on a journey across the world.
Whether he's building planter boxes to prepare for garden projects or stimulating learning in the classroom, BYU Marriott global supply chain professor Clark Pixton strives to create spaces for growth.
Answering questions about collaboration and effectiveness is why Cody Reeves heads to the office every morning.
Like the four parts of a symphony, John Gardner's four degrees have each led him to his position as an associate professor in BYU Marriott's global supply chain management program.