Monthly Archive:: March 2016

Ilene Warner-Maron, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine – Baby Boomers & STDs

HIV cases in people over 50 are on the rise. Ilene Warner-Maron, clinical assistant professor in

This Week on The Academic Minute (2016.3.14)

This Week on The Academic Minute 2016.3.14 Monday, March 14 Ilene Warner-Maron of the Philadelphia College

The Academic Minute for 2016.3.7-3.11

Academic Minute from 3.7 – 3.11 Monday, March 7 Prashant Kumta – University of Pittsburgh Biodegradable Parts

Stacey Hust, Washington State University – Popular Crime Shows Influence Behavior

Could watching Law & Order:SVU make you less likely to commit a sexual crime? Stacey Hust,

Spike Lee featured on The Best of Our Knowledge

As always, host Bob Barrett selects an Academic Minute to air during The Best of Our

David Carrier, University of Utah – Punching with Cadavers

Did our hand evolve for use as weapons? David Carrier, professor of biology at the University

Derek Gatherer, Lancaster University – History of Influenza

Did you get your flu shot this year? Derek Gatherer, lecturer in the Division of Biomedical

Sara Goldrick-Rab, University of Wisconsin – Hungry for Knowledge

Food insecurity is becoming a big issue on college campuses. Sara Goldrick-Rab, Professor of Educational Policy

Prashant Kumta, University of Pittsburgh – Biodegradable Parts for Fixing Complex Fractures

Accidents on the slopes and streets lead to broken bones each winter. Prashant Kumta, professor of

This Week on The Academic Minute (2016.3.7)

This Week on The Academic Minute 2016.3.7 Monday, March 7 Prashant Kumta of the University of