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May 17, 2022
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2FarGone
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History, Classical Studies, Area Studies
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Can BYU excel at any field of research?
Genghis Spreads
5/17/22 4:58am
I suppose they could if they wanted to, but it just doesn't seem to be a priority for BYU
thewaterboy
5/17/22 5:04am
Publishing papers that no one will ever read isn't the goal of the university.
DrYfire
5/17/22 5:06am
I think we should have at least one or two departments that excel at research.
Genghis Spreads
5/17/22 5:21am
Where do you think BYU produces more value to the world?
DrYfire
5/17/22 5:31am
Research is better for reputation. My father, who taught at a state school,
Genghis Spreads
5/17/22 5:55am
I agree. I also believe there are areas where research provides value to society
Dryfire
5/17/22 6:06am
Yeah I donate to the Life sciences for undergrad research even though I'm a
Genghis Spreads
5/17/22 6:35am
Accounting....
Saxa
5/17/22 7:08am
Ironically, many BYU accounting alums are concerned the program now emphasizes
B-town_coug
5/17/22 7:33am
BYU is among the very top universities in the world for accounting research...
CougaReb
5/17/22 9:38am
A professor in the dept told me. He is now at Univ. Richmond.
Genghis Spreads
5/17/22 9:41am
Cool link though.
Genghis Spreads
5/17/22 9:42am
You are missing part of the point about research and
Monomachos
5/17/22 10:10am
Since the example used was accounting, there is a lot more than comedy at BYU
Acorn
5/17/22 1:25pm
I was referring to what I, as an undergraduate, thought made
Monomachos
5/17/22 1:42pm
I agree. Research-active professors tend to bring more technical knowledge...
CougaReb
5/17/22 4:40pm
History, Classical Studies, Area Studies
2FarGone
5/17/22 5:31am
Areas studies, definitely. The other two, hard with heavy teaching loads.
Genghis Spreads
5/17/22 5:46am
People put their time and resources where their priorities are. Obviously BYU’s
UNLVcougar
5/17/22 5:32am
The two fields I mentioned don't require any more resources.
Genghis Spreads
5/17/22 5:47am
Time is still a resource
UNLVcougar
5/17/22 1:59pm
Family studies, social research, public health trends, international business
CoogsWin
5/17/22 5:37am
I think family studies got a federal grant during the W admin.
Genghis Spreads
5/17/22 5:56am
I don't think research furthers the mission of the school for the church
Skeptical Optimist
5/17/22 6:24am
Doesn't require additional investment.
Genghis Spreads
5/17/22 6:59am
My friend works for a prestigious university in their accounting department
Acorn
5/17/22 6:40am
Economics professors seemed to come out with some good stuff.
homegrown
5/17/22 6:52am
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cvd6262
5/17/22 8:25am
The life science college does really well when it comes to publishing. In fact
thor1991
5/17/22 8:47am
I heard scary stories about the neuro program. Master's grads can't get into PhD
Genghis Spreads
5/17/22 9:12am
That's everywhere. Overall bio is a bad investment as a degree.
jvquarterback
5/17/22 11:22am
I know nothing about Neuro. What's the issue there?
thor1991
5/17/22 11:42am
Just curious who the physics professor who started at byu then went to wvu
LaserCoug
5/17/22 8:58pm
Sorry, I was banned so I couldn't answer. He was a professor the faculty tried
Genghis Spreads
5/21/22 1:12am
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