Month: April 2015
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Elizabeth Thomas, Scripps Research Institute – Genetic Factors of Huntington’s Disease
Curing diseases is a lot like solving a puzzle. Elizabeth Thomas, a molecular and cellular neuroscientist at The Scripps Research Institute, is working to cure Huntington’s Disease on a genetic level. Dr. Elizabeth Thomas is an associate professor in the department of molecular and cellular neuroscience at The Scripps Research Institute in La Jolla, CA.…
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Sandee McClowry, NYU – Insights in Early Education
Shy, grumpy, social, hard-working — it’s not about changing children’s personalities. This is especially important in the classroom, as children who are shy or disruptive in school may be at risk for poor academic achievement. Sandee McClowry, professor of counseling psychology at New York University. shows how adapting to students’ needs and playing on their strengths…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2015.4.20)
Monday, April 20 Sandee McClowry of New York University profiles her work customizing early education. Tuesday, April 21 Elizabeth Thomas of The Scripps Research Institute explores the genetic factors of Huntington’s Disease. Wednesday, April 22 West Virginia University’s John Christian discusses the highly complex concept of space rendezvous. Thursday, April 23 Michelle Miller of Northern…
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Stephen Barnard, St. Lawrence University – Social Media and Journalism
In 2015, social media is ubiquitous. Stephen Barnard, sociologist at St. Lawrence University, is studying the way journalists use social media. Stephen Barnard is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology at St. Lawrence University. Dr. Barnard earned his Ph.D. in Sociology at the University of Missouri in 2012, where he also earned an…
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Glenn Geher 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 (#1282), Bob has selected…
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Gabe Bowen, University of Utah – Ancient Warming Periods and Today
The climate has always been changing. Dr. Gabe Bowen, a geochemist at the University of Utah, offers an interesting profile of the climate as it’s been and as it might become. Dr. Gabe Bowen is a native of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula (the one up there by Canada) and graduate of the University of Michigan (B.S.…
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Thomas Goetz, University of Konstanz, A New Type of Boredom
Are you bored? If you are, do you know what type of boredom you are experiencing? There are several types. And, Thomas Goetz, a professor for empirical educational research at the University of Konstanz in Germany, has discovered yet another variety of boredom. Since 2007, Dr. Thomas Goetz has been a full professor at the…
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John Lurz, Tufts – Literature as a Medium
Are you addicted to your kindle? These neat little devices are definitely convenient, but do they take away from the experience of reading? John Lurz, an English professor at Tufts University, discusses physical media through a close reading of Marcel Proust. John Lurz is Assistant Professor in the English Department in the School of Arts…
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Nancy Gallagher, University of Maryland – Public Perception of Iran Nuclear Deal
The recent nuclear deal reached by the US, its allies and Iran has incredible, world-wide implications. Nancy Gallagher, the associate director for research at The University of Maryland, offers an analysis of the public perception of this deal. Nancy Gallagher is the Associate Director for Research at the Center for International and Security Studies at…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2015.4.13)
Monday, April 13 Nancy Gallagher of the University of Maryland analyzes the public perception of the recent nuclear deal with Iran. Tuesday, April 14 John Lurz of Tufts University discusses physical media through a close reading of Proust. Wednesday, April 15 The University of Konstanz’s Thomas Goetz defines a new type of boredom. Thursday, April…