The Academic Minute

Month: January 2016

  • Dave Strayer, University of Utah – Driver Distraction

    Dave Strayer, University of Utah – Driver Distraction

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    Keep your eyes on the road! David Strayer, professor of psychology at the University of Utah, explores the rise of infotainment systems in our cars and their potential consequences on our driving. My work examines how attention functions within multiple research domains, from assessing the limits of human multitasking ability while performing complex tasks such…

  • John Sivey, Towson University – Safeners in Herbicides

    John Sivey, Towson University – Safeners in Herbicides

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    The use of herbicides is widespread, but we don’t know the whole story. John Sivey, assistant professor of chemistry at Towson University, is looking into what happens to these chemicals after they are applied. John Sivey (Sĭ’-vee) is the Jess and Mildred Fisher Endowed Professor of Chemistry at Towson University. Professor Sivey’s research group investigates the…

  • Robert Edgell, SUNY Polytechnic Institute – Beneficial Innovation

    Robert Edgell, SUNY Polytechnic Institute – Beneficial Innovation

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    When companies are innovative, they can bring benefit, but also harm. Robert Edgell, professor of technology management at SUNY Polytechnic Institute, explains that not all these companies have our best interests at heart. Dr. Robert Edgell is an Assistant Professor of Technology Management at SUNY Polytechnic Institute and a Visiting Professor at the Swiss Business…

  • Franco Pestilli, Indiana University – Re-discovering A Lost Part of the Brain

    Franco Pestilli, Indiana University – Re-discovering A Lost Part of the Brain

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    Did scientific rivalry delay an important discovery in brain research? Franco Pestilli, assistant professor in the department of psychological and brain sciences at Indiana University, examines how a once forgotten discovery may bring huge benefits to our health. Franco Pestilli is an assistant professor in the Indiana University Bloomington College of Arts and Sciences’ Department…

  • This Week on The Academic Minute (2016.1.11)

    This Week on The Academic Minute (2016.1.11)

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    This Week on The Academic Minute 2016.1.11 Monday, January 11 Franco Pestilli of Indiana University discusses how a scientific rivalry delayed an important discovery in the brain. Tuesday, January 12 Robert Edgell of SUNY Polytechnic Institute delves into how competing companies can use innovation to help, or harm, consumers. Wednesday,January 13 John Sivey of Towson University examines if herbicide…

  • The Academic Minute for 2016.1.04-01.08

    The Academic Minute for 2016.1.04-01.08

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    Academic Minute from 1.04 – 1.08 Monday, January 4 Cristine Legare – University of Texas at Austin Imitation and Innovation Cristine Legare is an associate professor of psychology and the director of the Cognition, Culture and Development Lab at The University of Texas at Austin. As a cognitive scientist, her research examines the evolution and development of…

  • Martin Krieger, University of Southern California – Structure of Cities

    Martin Krieger, University of Southern California – Structure of Cities

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    Cities are constantly developing and aging. Martin Krieger, professor of planning at the University of Southern California, delves into how modern physics helps define the characteristics of our cities. Martin H. Krieger is professor of planning at the Sol Price School of Public Policy at the University of Southern California. He is trained as a…

  • Beth O’Leary featured on The Best of Our Knowledge

    Beth O’Leary featured on The Best of Our Knowledge

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    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 (#1320), Bob has selected Dr. Beth…

  • Michael Kraus, Yale – Clothing & Behavior

    Michael Kraus, Yale – Clothing & Behavior

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    Do the clothes make the man? Michael Kraus, assistant professor of organizational behavior at Yale University, examines how what you wear can affect your job performance and social status. Professor Kraus’ research interest include how people perceive and explain the attainment of social status, how these status perceptions influence emotions and behavior in both cooperative and competitive settings, and…

  • Leo Fleishman, Union College – Anoles

    Leo Fleishman, Union College – Anoles

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    How do you show off your colors in a dark environment? Leo Fleishman, professor in biology at Union College, discusses how one animal has found a way to let its colors shine in the shade of the forest. Leo Fleishman is a professor in the Biology Department at Union College, where he teaches courses in Introductory…