Monthly Archive:: October 2014

Erika Berg, North Dakota State University – Equine Therapy

Can interaction with horses hold the key to helping those afflicted with psychological disorders? Dr. Erika

Ying Xu, University of Georgia – Hypoxia

One of the top priorities in the medical field is diagnosing and stopping the growth of

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

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.

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

Kathryn Heinze, University of Michigan – Football Philanthropy

Philanthropy is defined as a desire to improve overall welfare. Kathryn Heinze, an assistant professor of

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

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

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?

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