Month: March 2018
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The Academic Minute for 2018.03.26-03.30
Academic Minute from 3.26 – 3.30 Monday, March 26th Joseph Fins – Cornell University Secret Memo Shows Bipartisanship during Watergate Crisis Dr. Joseph J. Fins is The E. William Davis, Jr. M.D. Professor of Medical Ethics and Chief of the Division of Medical Ethics at Weill Cornell Medical College where he also serves as…
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Raymond Boisvert 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 (#1436), Bob has selected…
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Kristin Brethel-Haurwitz, University of Pennsylvania – Altruism and Kidney Donation
Why are some more altruistic than others? Kristin Brethel-Haurwitz, postdoctoral researcher at the University of Pennsylvania, digs into the brain to find the answer. Kristin completed her Ph.D. in psychology at Georgetown University. She previously received a B.S. in biopsychology from Tufts University and worked as a Clinical Research Coordinator at Massachusetts General Hospital. Her…
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Chelsey Kivland, Dartmouth College – Climate Change and Health Care
Gaps in healthcare access for vulnerable populations are closing around the globe. Chelsey Kivland, assistant professor of anthropology at Dartmouth College, examines how climate change could bust them back open. As a cultural anthropologist, I strive to understand how and why people find meaning in power and conflict. I am fascinated by the way power…
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Greg Hall, Case Western Reserve University – Tattoo Regret and Health Issues
Tattoos are common, but also pose a health risk. Greg Hall, assistant clinical professor at Case Western Reserve University, determines how toxic getting inked can be. Dr Greg Hall, is a primary care physician practicing in Cleveland, Ohio for over 20 years. A product of Cleveland public schools, he attended Williams College and majored in…
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Jessica Young, American University – Where You Live Matters for Your Health
Shared economic prosperity has not found its way into certain states and communities. Jessica Young, assistant professor in the department of health studies at American University, describes the problems that arise when not everyone benefits from a booming economy. Jessica Young is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Studies at American University. Her…
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Joseph Fins, Cornell University – Secret Memo Shows Bipartisanship during Watergate Crisis
Bipartisanship during a crisis seems unlikely in today’s political climate. Joseph Fins, professor of medical ethics at Cornell University, details a situation from our past that shows how leaders can work together in tough times. Dr. Joseph J. Fins is The E. William Davis, Jr. M.D. Professor of Medical Ethics and Chief of the Division…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2018.03.26)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2018.03.26 Monday, March 26th Joseph Fins of Cornell University examines bipartisanship during the Watergate Crisis. Tuesday, March 20th Jessica Young of American University discusses how where you live matters for your health. Wednesday, March 21st Greg Hall of Case Western Reserve University explores the health risks of tattoos. Thursday,…
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The Academic Minute for 2018.03.19-03.23
Academic Minute from 3.19 – 3.23 Monday, March 19th Jack Tseng – University at Buffalo Carnivore Skull Shape and Diet I am an integrative and evolutionary biologist, and my research focuses on the quantitative and functional anatomy and evolution of the mammalian craniodental system. One of the oldest endeavors in the study of gross…
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Derek Black 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 (#1435), Bob has selected…