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Jedidiah A. Flores

Paul Caldarella and his son play pickleball to improve mental health.

Research

Pickleball Positivity

Pickleball games with his son inspired Paul Caldarella to study the sport’s effects on youth mental health.

Two hands grab chunks of grass and soil in the air.

Faculty

A Greater Grass

After a petition by plant and wildlife science professors, hybrid bermudagrass is now an option for water conservation.

Illustration of a sister missionary speaking with her companion next to her.

Faculty

Missionary Talk

Linguistics professors study the phenomenon of "missionary voice."

Opening image for the Y Magazine article "World Views." The image combines three images from abroad--from Jordan, Germany, and Fiji.

Campus

World Views

In their studies abroad BYU students are packing home new perspectives and lifelong memories.

Water Cycle Revamp
Summer 2024
You may have seen the classic water-cycle diagram, but a new one rethought by BYU professors adds a missing element.
The Little Planet
Summer 2024
Planetary scientist awarded the honor of having her very own planet named after her.
How to Make Up Your Mind
Summer 2024
Natalie Kirtley reveals that the key to making decisions you won't regret is knowing yourself.
Mindset Reset
Spring 2024
Visiting psychology professor Daniel Southwick answers everything you need to know to develop a growth mindset.
Identity Police
Spring 2024
Professors at BYU develop an identity verification system that can analyze user identities based on keystroke patterns.
Documenting Hidden Dangers
Spring 2024
Hotchkiss and his team of BYU students create the first nationwide database cataloguing low-head dams in US rivers.
Soaring Smiles
Spring 2024
BYU gymnast Anyssa Alvarado stuck the landing on her senior season, all while living up to her nickname—Smiley.
Upstream
Winter 2024
A temple panel from the Qing dynasty in the JFSB, telling an important metaphor about the student journey.
Heart to Heart
Winter 2024
A study by a BYU psychology professor uncovered a connection between heart health and social support.
Supporting Rural Teachers
Winter 2024
The 3D-RST project formed to connect and support teachers in rural areas using technology.
Inspired in the Lab
Winter 2024
Chad Pollard and Kelaney Stalker apply epigenetics to projects they are passionate about while working in a BYU lab.
Daughters of God
Winter 2024
BYU student Haylie Chase was called to the Young Women Advisory Council as one of five new young adult board members.