Month: August 2015

  • Philipp Ruprecht, Columbia University – Volcanology Studies

    Philipp Ruprecht, Columbia University – Volcanology Studies

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    It’s pretty busy inside of a volcano! Philipp Ruprecht, professor at Columbia University’s Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, is figuring out how they function. Philipp Ruprecht is an assistant research professor at Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Washington, where he studied magma mixing, both by observing natural systems…

  • Michael Kofler, FSU – Insights into ADHD

    Michael Kofler, FSU – Insights into ADHD

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    We’re learning more about ADHD. Michael Kofler, a psychologist at Florida State University, presents new research on the condition. Dr. Kofler’s primary research interests center on improving long-term outcomes for children with ADHD. This research follows two interrelated pathways: a) identifying internal and contextual strengths/assets that contribute to resiliency and positive outcomes for some youth with…

  • Phillip Sponenberg, VaTech – Choctaw Hogs

    Phillip Sponenberg, VaTech – Choctaw Hogs

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    A close look at a specific type of animal provides insight into the evolution of livestock management. Phillip Sponenberg, a professor of pathology and genetics at Virginia Tech, profiles Choctaw hogs. Dr. Phillip Sponenberg is a professor of pathology and genetics in the Department of Biomedical Sciences & Pathobiology in the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary…

  • Chris Pires, Mizzou – Evolving Together

    Chris Pires, Mizzou – Evolving Together

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    Sometimes the evolution of two organisms occurs in tandem. Chris Pires, associate professor in the division of biological sciences at the University of Missouri, is studying this type of evolution – commonly called co-evolution. Dr. Chris Pires studies the evolution of plants. He does this by comparing the genetic material of plants that are known…

  • This Week on The Academic Minute (2015.8.3)

    This Week on The Academic Minute (2015.8.3)

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    This Week on The Academic Minute Monday, August 3 Chris Pires of the University of Missouri examines the concept of co-evolution. Tuesday, August 4 Phillip Sponenberg of Virginia’s Tech’s Va-Md Regional College of Veterinary Medicine describes the changes in livestock management through a profile of Choctaw hogs. Wednesday, August 5 Michael Kofler of Florida State…

  • The Academic Minute for 2015.7.27 – 7.31

    The Academic Minute for 2015.7.27 – 7.31

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    Catch up with The Academic Minute from 7.27- 7.31 Monday, July 27 Diane Peters – Kettering University Self-Driving Cars Dr. Diane Peters is an assistant professor of Mechanical Engineering. She has a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan, with expertise in combined design and control of mechatronic systems. Dr. Peters joined Kettering…