Monthly Archive:: September 2014

Susan Meschwitz featured on The Best of Our Knowledge

As always, host Bob Barrett selects an Academic Minute to air during The Best of Our

Felicia Keesing, Bard College – Threatened Biodiversity

The slightest disruption might turn an ecosystem upside down. Felicia Keesing, a biologist at Bard College,

Kirsten Beyer, Medical College of Wisconsin – Green Space Benefits

A nice walk in the park can certainly be refreshing, but it may come with some

Amanda Kibler, University of Virginia – Modern Language Learning

The linguistic landscape of the classroom is changing. Along with her co-authors, Amanda Kibler, a professor

Daniela Carollo, Macquarie Univeristy – A Star is Born

Studying the elements present in our solar system allow researchers to make certain conclusions about its

Susan Meschwitz, Salve Regina University – The Antibiotic Power of Honey

Honey is tasty, but it seems the delicious treat’s medical applications go further than once thought.

Chris Adami, Michigan State University – Improving on Dr. Hawking’s Theories

Dr. Chris Adami is a professor of physics & astronomy and microbiology and molecular genetics at

Lauri Byerley featured on The Best of Our Knowledge

As always, host Bob Barrett selects an Academic Minute to air during The Best of Our

Don Schaffner, Rutgers University – Wash Your Hands!

It’s no big secret that washing your hands regularly will help keep you healthy. Washing keeps

Betsy Shenkman, University of Florida – Paid to be Healthy?

Can a conditional economic bump help improve overall health? Dr. Betsy Shenkman, professor and department chair