Monthly Archive:: December 2014
Stephen Stearns, Yale University – Continuing Human Evolution
Have we reached a pinnacle in our evolutionary development as a species? Dr. Stephen Stearns, a
22/12/2014
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Joni Finney, UPenn – College Completion
Not everyone takes the traditional four-year path through the university system. Joni Finney, professor at
19/12/2014
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Richard Lachmann, University at Albany – The Tonality of Textbooks
The tone of a written passage can fully influence how it is comprehended. Dr. Richard Lachmann,
18/12/2014
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James Hanna featured on The Best of Our Knowledge
As always, host Bob Barrett selects an Academic Minute to air during The Best of Our
17/12/2014
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Volker Thoma, University of East London – Recognizing Faces
The way the brain processes faces, especially familiar faces, is still something of a mystery. Volker
17/12/2014
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Leah Levac, University of Guelph – Community Vitality Index
How can we best improve communities as a whole? Dr. Leah Levac, a political scientist at
16/12/2014
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Steven Barger, Northern Arizona University – Relationships & Depression
Do the people who surround you have sizable impact on your mental health? Dr. Steven Barger,
15/12/2014
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William O. Stephens, Creighton University – Stoic Philosophy & Death
The fear of death is one of the most gripping and palpable sensation humans feel. Stoic
12/12/2014
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James Pivarnik, Michigan State – GPAs & Gym Memberships
How deep does the mind/body connection go? Dr. James Pivarnik, an epidemiologist at Michigan State University,
11/12/2014
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Brian Southwell featured on The Best of Our Knowledge
As always, host Bob Barrett selects an Academic Minute to air during The Best of Our
10/12/2014
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