The University’s research initiatives long have reflected the Baylor community—one that embraces scientific exploration and encourages enriching mentorships between students and faculty—and Baylor’s Illuminate academic strategic plan is the avenue to continue cultivating academic endeavors and authentic mentorships between students and faculty.

Materials science touches almost every aspect of modern daily life, from amazing advances in communication (computers, smart phones, televisions, etc.) to composite materials (aerospace and automotive improvements) to medical (compatibility of artificial implants) and more.