Month: December 2018
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Celene Reynolds, Yale University – Title IX
How is Title IX being used to combat gender inequalities in higher education? Celene Reynolds, PhD candidate in the department of Sociology at Yale University, looks into this question. Celene Reynolds is a PhD candidate in the Department of Sociology at Yale with research interests in social change, law and organizations, and gender and sexualities.…
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Mark West, University of North Carolina Charlotte – The Humanities and the STEM Disciplines as Overlapping Circles
Can the humanities and the STEM disciplines overlap? Mark West, professor of English and chair of the department of English at the University of North Carolina Charlotte, describes a few examples where applying the techniques of both disciplines was beneficial. Mark I. West is a Professor of English and Chair of the Department of English…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2018.12.10)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2018.12.10 Monday, December 10th Mark West of the University of North Carolina Charlotte discusses whether the Humanities and STEM disciplines can work together as overlapping circles. Tuesday, December 11th Celene Reynolds of Yale University delves into Title IX. Wednesday, December 12th Emily Bernate of St. Edwards University examines politeness…
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The Academic Minute for 2018.12.03-12.07 – University at Albany Week
Academic Minute from 12.03 – 12.07 Monday, December 3rd Mariya Zheleva – University at Albany Radio Spectrum Dr. Mariya Zheleva is an assistant professor of computer science in the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences at University at Albany, SUNY. Prior to joining the tenure-track faculty in 2016, she was a visiting assistant professor…
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Siwei Lyu, University at Albany – Detecting DeepFake Videos
On University at Albany Week: To help detect a DeepFake video, looks at the eyes. Siwei Lyu, associate professor of computer science, discusses the battle against DeepFakes. Siwei Lyu is an associate professor in the Department of Computer Science, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences at the University at Albany, State University of New York.…
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Igor Lednev, University at Albany – Scanning Blood Spatters at Crime Scenes
On University at Albany Week: Save time at the crime scene, catch more criminals. Igor Lednev, professor of chemistry, explores a faster way to gather details for law enforcement. Dr. Igor Lednev is a chemistry professor in the University at Albany’s College of Arts and Sciences and is affiliated with The RNA Institute. Lednev’s research…
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Tolga Soyata, University at Albany – Improving Brain-Computer Interfaces
On University at Albany Week: Communication is always key. Tolga Soyata, associate professor in the department of electrical and computer engineering, discusses how to better communication for those who can’t speak or type. Tolga Soyata is an associate professor in the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences at University at Albany, SUNY. He joined the faculty…
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Wendy Turner, University at Albany – Understanding Why Anthrax Outbreaks Occur
On University at Albany Week: Why are some anthrax outbreaks worse than others? Wendy Turner, assistant professor of biological sciences, looks at the factors that may lead to worse outbreaks. Wendy Turner is an assistant professor of biological sciences at the University at Albany. She runs the Turner Lab, which conducts research into the ecology…
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Mariya Zheleva, University at Albany – Radio Spectrum
On University at Albany Week: Is the radio spectrum a finite resource? Mariya Zheleva, assistant professor in the department of computer science, explores this question. Dr. Mariya Zheleva is an assistant professor of computer science in the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences at University at Albany, SUNY. Prior to joining the tenure-track faculty in…
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University at Albany Week on The Academic Minute (2018.12.03)
University at Albany Week on The Academic Minute 2018.12.03 Monday, December 3rd Mariya Zheleva discusses whether or not the radio spectrum is a finite resource. Tuesday, December 4th Wendy Turner delves into how to better understand anthrax outbreaks. Wednesday, December 5th Tolga Soyata examines how to make brain-computer interfaces better for those who need them…