Season 10
Why would Baylor University build an Arctic research lab in the heart of Texas? At Baylor's ARKTOS Research Center, researchers uncover new insights into how people think, perform, and make decisions in some of the world's most demanding environments. Dr. Cory Smith, director of ARKTOS, takes listeners inside this one-of-a-kind research center, which includes an environmental chamber where temperatures can be sustained at 30 degrees below zero Celsius and altitudes can be simulated up to 30,000 feet.
Smith shares how Baylor researchers are helping military personnel, first responders, medical professionals, and others prepare for extreme conditions where performance matters most. From military readiness and emergency medicine to natural resources, transportation, and emerging technologies, the conversation explores how research taking place in Waco helps people survive and thrive in conditions far different from our own.
Baylor University and Texas have grown together for 181 years. Chartered while Texas was still a republic, Baylor has served the state for generations through education, leadership, and discovery. Today, that commitment continues through research addressing some of Texas' biggest challenges and opportunities. Kevin Chambliss, Baylor's Vice Provost for Research, shares how the University's Christian R1 mission, collaborative approach, and location in the heart of the Texas Triangle position Baylor to help shape the state's future, today.
From water and energy to defense innovations, aerospace, semiconductors, and quantum materials, the conversation highlights how Baylor researchers are developing solutions for Texas while making an impact far beyond its borders.
For many Baylor fans, some of the best moments of game day happen long before kickoff. Friends and family reconnect, tailgate, cheer and celebrate a shared love for the Bears. And, of course, there's plenty of food.
Les Hixson and Tim Twaddell have been attending Baylor games for as long as they can remember and now help run The Corner Tailgate in Baylor's Backyard Tailgating section, a gathering place for old and new friends alike. As members of multi-generational Baylor families, they've seen it all, from Floyd Casey Stadium to McLane Stadium, and share memories of favorite moments, tailgating traditions and the friendships that keep them coming back to Waco year after year. From Baylor victories to voodoo tater tots, they discuss why fans gather on the Brazos long before kickoff and how game day creates the sense of community that defines the Baylor experience from pregame to postgame and everything in between.
A new academic year brings new opportunities, new students, and renewed momentum across Baylor University. In the Season 10 premiere of Baylor Connections, President Livingstone shares a wide-ranging conversation about the year ahead.
From record-breaking philanthropy and student support to research growth, campus improvements, and the excitement of a new athletics season, President Livingstone shares what she's anticipating in the 2026-27 school year. Along the way, she reflects on the enduring strength of Baylor's Christian mission, the importance of a caring community, and the experiences that make a Baylor education distinctive for students and families.