Month: February 2019
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Piero Gardinali, Florida International University – Simulating the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill in the Lab
It turns out you can simulate an oil spill in the lab. Piero Gardinali, professor in the department of chemistry and biochemistry at Florida International University, describes how this was done and what was learned. Piero Gardinali is the director of the Southeast Environmental Research Center within Florida International University’s Institute of Water and Environment,…
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Kyle Quinn, University of Arkansas – Chronic Skin Wounds
Wavelengths of light could help heal chronic wounds. Kyle Quinn, assistant professor in the department of biomedical engineering at the University of Arkansas, discusses this non-invasive technique. Dr. Quinn received his B.S. degree in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2004. He earned his Ph.D in Bioengineering in 2010 from the University of…
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Jessica Kendorski, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine – Mindfulness in Schools
Mindfulness is not just for adults. Jessica Kendorski, professor in the department of school psychology at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, has more. Dr. Jessica Glass Kendorski is a licensed psychologist in Pennsylvania, and maintains certifications as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and School Psychologist nationally (NCSP) and in New Jersey. She is…
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Andrea Lang, University at Albany – The Polar Vortex
It’s time again for the polar vortex to invade the U.S. and the news. Andrea Lang, assistant professor of atmospheric and environmental sciences at the University at Albany, explores what the polar vortex is and why it keeps making us bundle up during the winter months. Andrea Lopez Lang is an assistant professor in the…
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John Van de Lindt, Colorado State University – Community Resilience
Are some communities more resilient after disasters? John van de Lindt, professor of infrastructure at Colorado State University, looks to resilience science to find out. Dr. John W. van de Lindt is the George T. Abell Distinguished Professor in Infrastructure in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Colorado State University. He formerly was…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2019.02.04)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2019.02.04 Monday, February 4th John Van de Lindt of Colorado State University discusses if some communities more resilient after disasters. Tuesday, February 5th Andrea Lang of the University at Albany delves into the the polar vortex. Wednesday, February 6th Jessica Kendorski of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine examines…
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The Academic Minute for 2019.01.28-02.01 – New York Institute of Technology Week
Academic Minute from 01.28 – 02.01 Monday, January 28th Pamela Treister – New York Institute of Technology Uncompensated ER Care As a nurse for more than 30 years, Pamela Treister has had the opportunity to have worked in many specialty areas: Trauma/Emergency Room, Neurosurgical ICU, Respiratory ICU, Nursing Education and Staff Development, School Nursing, Adjunct…
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Hallie Zwibel, New York Institute of Technology – eSports Health Care
On New York Institute of Technology Week: eSports athletes also need medical care. Hallie Zwibel, assistant professor of family medicine, explores the injuries associated with video games and how to treat them. Hallie Zwibel specializes in family practice. He is the team physician for NYIT, the director of its Center for Sports Medicine, and one…