Monthly Archive:: May 2014

Muhammed Khalifa, Michigan State University β Hip Hop Culture Identities
As hip hop culture expands, schools are expanding with it. Dr. Muhammad Khalifa, assistant professor of
16/5/2014
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Peter Turchin, UConn – Cliodynamic Models of History
Can math be used to better understand history? Peter Turchin, professor of ecology and evolutionary biology
15/5/2014
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Phillip Sponenberg, Virginia Tech β Fainting Goats
The Latin nameΒ myotonia congenitamight not mean much to you, but you’ve likely seen them in action.
14/5/2014
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Yehuda Ben-Shahar, Washington University in St. Louis β RNA Messengers
RNA seems like the unsung little brother of DNA and protein. But Yehuda Ben-Shahar, assistant professor
13/5/2014
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Bruce Peabody, Farleigh Dickinson University β American Heroism
“Big Data” is being mined to glean all sorts of information. Bruce Peabody, professor of political
12/5/2014
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Elizabeth Borer, University of Minnesota β Grassland Fertilization and the Nutrient Network
It’s no secret that the presence of humans has a great effect on the environment. Elizabeth
9/5/2014
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Christopher Fee, Gettysburg College β What a Living Wage Looks Like
Economic inequality and minimum wage are becoming increasingly discussed topics during these turbulent economic times. Chris
8/5/2014
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King Davis, University of Texas at Austin β Segregated Psych Centers
During the 1800s, segregation was even visible in the medical arena. King Davis, professor and director
7/5/2014
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Radu Sporea, University of Surrey – Sci-Fi Technology
The amazing technology we see in science-fiction is fast becoming reality. Radu Sporea, academic research fellow
6/5/2014
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Paul Hearty, UNC Wilmington – Climate Change Patterns
What’s the best way to study climate change? Paul Hearty, associate professor in the Environmental Studies
5/5/2014
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