Month: February 2018
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Paolo Forni, University at Albany – From the Nose to the Brain
We all remember going through puberty. Paolo Forni, assistant professor of biological sciences at the University at Albany, explores why this rite of passage is delayed for some. 2008 Ph.D. Biochemistry/Cellular Biotechnology, University of Turin, Italy. 2006-2011 Visiting Fellow, NINDS, NIH, Bethesda, MD, USA. 2011-2013 Research Fellow, NINDS, NIH, Bethesda, MD, USA.…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2018.02.19)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2018.02.19 Monday, February 19th Paolo Forni of the University at Albany explores why puberty can be delayed for some. Tuesday, February 20th Charlene Senn of the University of Windsor discusses how to prevent sexual assaults on college campuses. Wednesday, February 21st Sidsel Arnspang Pedersen of the University of Southern…
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The Academic Minute for 2018.02.12-02.16
Academic Minute from 2.12 – 2.16 Monday, February 12th David Richardson – SUNY New Paltz Warming Lakes David Richardson is an Associate Professor of Biology at SUNY New Paltz. David Richardson conducts research on the ecology of aquatic ecosystems including lakes, rivers, and streams. Broadly speaking, Richardson seeks to understand how aquatic ecosystems function…
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John Misak 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 (#1430), Bob has selected…
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Stephanie Gill, University at Buffalo – Yetis
On this Student Spotlight: Has a yeti specimen been found? Stephanie Gill, PhD candidate at the University of Buffalo, discusses the samples found in the Himalayas. Stephanie Gill is a Ph.D. Candidate in Biological Sciences at the University of Buffalo in Buffalo, New York. Yetis A couple years back, our lab was contacted by a…
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Tamas Budavari, Johns Hopkins University – Using Astronomy Tools to Fight Urban Decay
To fix urban decay, look to the stars. Tamas Budavari, assistant professor in the department of applied mathematics and statistics at Johns Hopkins University, describes how a tool to map the stars could help fight urban blight. Tamás Budavári’s primary interest is in cosmology, large-scale structure, and galaxy evolution. He has been focusing on various…
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Billy J. Stratton, University of Denver – Literature as Witness in Hollywood
We’ve seen this script in Hollywood before. Billy J. Stratton, associate professor of English at the University of Denver, explores how literature has been warning about sexual violence in Hollywood for decades. Dr. Billy J. Stratton is an associate professor in the Department of English where he teaches contemporary Native American/American literature, critical theory, film…
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Derek Black, South Carolina University – Federal Education Right
Why isn’t education a federal right? Derek Black, professor of law at the University of South Carolina, looks into this question. Derek Black is a Professor of Law at the University of South Carolina School of Law. His areas of expertise include education law and policy, constitutional law, civil rights, evidence, and torts. The focus…
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David Richardson, SUNY New Paltz – Warming Lakes
A clue to a changing climate could be in your nearest lake. David C. Richardson, associate professor in the biology department at the State University of New York at New Paltz, discusses how lakes can show signs of a warmer planet. David Richardson is an Associate Professor of Biology at SUNY New Paltz. David Richardson…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2018.02.12)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2018.02.12 Monday, February 12th David Richardson of SUNY New Paltz explores what the warming temperature of lakes can tell us about climate change. Tuesday, February 13th Derek Black of South Carolina University discusses why there isn’t a federal education right in the United States. Wednesday, February 14th Billy J.…