Baylor in the News – August 9-15, 2020
(Baylor Media & Communications)
WACO, Texas (Aug. 15, 2020) – Baylor University researchers and faculty experts were featured in local and national media stories as they shared their research and expertise on a variety of subjects, including a Baylor study on the autonomy of remote workers, COVID-19 related stories on film, theatre arts and hybrid learning; and topics on health and sports.
Aug. 12, 2020
Waco Tribune-Herald: Waco's screen scene: Streaming media may change local arts experience
In this article, DeAnna Toten Beard, Ph.D., chair and professor of theatre history, and Chris Hansen, chair and professor of film and digital media, share the effects heightened streaming has on staged productions, actors, filmmakers and the outlook for productions released through online platforms.
Self: Is Salty Sweat Something to Worry About When You Exercise?
Jeff Forsse, Ph.D., director of the Health, Human Performance and Recreation Research Lab at Baylor University, in quoted in this article about how the body processes sodium, why sweat can be salty and underlying health concerns associated with salty sweat.
Aug. 13, 2020
Brooke Blevins, Ph.D., chair of the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Baylor University School of Education, shares information on how hybrid classes can be taught, what a student experiences during hybrid classes and benefits and drawbacks of hybrid learning.
Aug. 14, 2020
Baylor Connections: Kirk Wakefield
AUDIO: Kirk Wakefield, Ph.D., Edwin W. Streetman Professor of Retail Marketing and executive director of Sports Strategy & Sales, Hankamer School of Business, analyzes how teams at both the professional and collegiate levels navigate change, engage fans and work to make the best of uncertain times.
Forbes: Why Control Over Boundaries Is Key To Successful Work-Life Balance
This article references a study conducted by Baylor researchers Sara Perry, Ph.D., associate professor of management and Emily Hunter, Ph.D., associate professor of management, Hankamer School of Business, on “Stress in remote work: two studies testing the Demand-Control-Person model,” which analyzed the autonomy of remote workers in relation to their stress levels and emotional stability.
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