Monthly Archive:: September 2014

David Rosenbaum, Penn State – Precrastination
People cite procrastination as a major factor influencing productivity in a negative way. Dr. David Rosenbaum,
8/9/2014
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Isabelle Mansuy, University of Zurich – Hereditary Trauma
It’s no secret that you inherit certain genetic traits directly from your parents. But, as Isabelle
6/9/2014
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Lauri Byerley – American Public University – Energy Drink Demographics
Energy drinks are typically marketed to young adults. But, is this the primary group that is
5/9/2014
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Scott Hanson-Easey, University of Adelaide – Talk Radio Racism
Racism can be cloaked in language that avoids overt prejudices. Dr. Scott Hanson-Easey, a public health
4/9/2014
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Arnout van de Rijt featured on The Best of Our Knowledge
As always, host Bob Barrett selects an Academic Minute to air during The Best of Our
3/9/2014
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Edward LeBrun, UT Austin – Crazy Ant Invasion
The speed, ferocity, and resilience of tawny fire ants is drawing the attention of the entomology
3/9/2014
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Ole Hertel, Aarhus University – Air Pollution Modeling
If you’re reading this right now, chances are, you’ve just taken a breath. Oxygen is one
2/9/2014
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Casey Klofstad, University of Miami – Vocal Fry in the Workplace
Something as trivial as the sound of one’s voice might prove detrimental in the workplace, especially
1/9/2014
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