Month: October 2014
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Erika Berg, North Dakota State University – Equine Therapy
Can interaction with horses hold the key to helping those afflicted with psychological disorders? Dr. Erika Berg, a professor of animal science at North Dakota State University, is studying the therapeutic benefits of horses. Dr. Erika Berg received her B.S. and M.S. degrees in Animal Science from Purdue University. She earned her Ph.D. with a…
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Ying Xu, University of Georgia – Hypoxia
One of the top priorities in the medical field is diagnosing and stopping the growth of cancer. Dr. Ying Xu, a computational biologist at The University of Georgia is studying hypoxia, an affliction thought to be related to the development of cancer. Dr. Ying Xu is a computational biologist with current research interests in cancer…
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Robin Read featured on The Best of Our Knowledge
As always, host Bob Barrett selects an Academic Minute to air during The Best of Our Knowledge. Each week this program examines some of the issues unique to college campuses, looks at the latest research, and invites commentary from experts and administrators from all levels of education. For this week‘s edition (#1255), Bob has selected…
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Kristen Malecki, University of Wisconsin Madison – Green Space Awareness
A few weeks ago, The Academic Minute featured research touting the health benefits of green space. Today, we feature Dr. Kristen Malecki, an assistant professor of population health sciences at The University of Wisconsin Madison. Her research focuses on the lack of green space awareness. Dr. Kristen Malecki received her Masters of Public Health (MPH)…
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Feilin Hsiao, The University of Pacific – Cochlear Implants and Music
Advances in technology are allowing some people to hear and even create music for the first time. Dr. Feilin Hsiao, assistant professor of music at The University of The Pacific, is working with Cochlear Implants to engage the hearing impaired musically. Dr. Feilin Hsiao directs University of the Pacific’s Music Therapy Program, established 75 years…
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Kathryn Heinze, University of Michigan – Football Philanthropy
Philanthropy is defined as a desire to improve overall welfare. Kathryn Heinze, an assistant professor of sport management at The University of Michigan, shows the potential of philanthropy when an NFL franchise focuses on the community. Kathryn Heinze joined the School of Kinesiology in 2011 as an Assistant Professor of Sport Management, after earning her…
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Jin-Quan Yu, Scripps Research Institute – Unnatural Amino Acids
New techniques for creating amino acids might help treat diseases in the near future. A chemist at The Scripps Research Institute in La Jolla, California – Jin-Quan Yu is working to synthesize strains of amino acids for medical use. Dr. Jin-Quan Yu is the Frank and Bertha Hupp Professor of Chemistry at Scripps Research Institute,…
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Lisa Huisman Koops, Case Western Reserve University – Mobile Music Making
Car rides might be the optimal time to engage children musically. Dr. Lisa Huisman Koops, associate professor of Music Education at Case Western Reserve University, details the closed environment of the car as an ideal location to musically bond with your kids. Dr. Lisa Huisman Koops, associate professor of music education at Case Western Reserve…
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Robin Soster, University of Arkansas – The Bottom Dollar Effect
Is the satisfaction of one’s purchase dependent upon the money left after the transaction is complete? Dr. Robin Soster, professor in The Walton College‘s Department of Marketing at The University of Arkansas, discusses the bottom dollar effect. Dr. Robin Soster has three degrees from The University of South Carolina (BS, Management Science & Economics, 1997;…
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Amanda Kibler featured on The Best of Our Knowledge
As always, host Bob Barrett selects an Academic Minute to air during The Best of Our Knowledge. Each week this program examines some of the issues unique to college campuses, looks at the latest research, and invites commentary from experts and administrators from all levels of education. For this week‘s edition, Bob has selected Dr.…