Month: September 2019
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Jillian Peterson, Hamline University – Mass Shooter Database
How do we reduce mass shootings? Jillian Peterson, assistant professor of criminal justice at Hamline University, looks into the data. Jillian Peterson, Ph.D. is an assistant professor of criminal justice at Hamline University and the director of the Hamline Center for Justice and Law. Dr. Peterson has a doctoral degree in psychology and social behavior…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2019.09.30)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2019.09.30 Monday, September 30th Jillian Peterson of Hamline University discusses creating a mass shooter database to find ways to reduce violence. Tuesday, October 1st Brian Houston of the University of Missouri delves into how media coverage of natural disasters can affect children. Wednesday, October 2nd Parisa Saboori of Manhattan…
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The Academic Minute for 2019.09.23-09.27
The Academic Minute from 09.23 – 09.27 Monday, September 23rd Rupali Chandar – University of Toledo Star Forming Galaxies Rupali Chandar, professor of astronomy, studies the origins of the universe, she focuses on nature’s biggest building blocks – galaxies. An expert in galactic formations and life cycles, Chandar’s research is casting aside the long-held belief…
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Amit K. Tiwari, University of Toledo – Multi-Drug Resistance
On University of Toledo Week: Drug resistant cancer requires new technologies. Amit K. Tiwari, associate professor of pharmacology and experimental therapeutics, says innovation is needed to treat this aggressive malady. Amit Tiwari is an associate professor of pharmacology and experimental therapeutics. His long-term goal is to develop safe and effective chemotherapy. He specializes in investigating…
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Neil Reid, University of Toledo – Craft Breweries Increase Residential Property Values
On University of Toledo Week: The rise of craft breweries may float all boats. Neil Reid, professor of geography and planning, determines that having a successful brewery in the neighborhood might be good news for homeowners. Neil Reid, professor of geography and planning, is a regional scientist and industrial geographer with research interests in the…
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Celia Williamson, University of Toledo – Social Media and Sex Trafficking
On University of Toledo Week: How do you keep teens safe against predators online? Celia Williamson, professor of social work, examines how healthy relationships with parents go a long way. Dr. Williamson’s research focus has been in the area of human trafficking with particular attention to domestic minor sex trafficking. She has published numerous articles…
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Bina Joe, University of Toledo – Hypertension
On University of Toledo Week: High blood pressure could wreak havoc on your gut. Bina Joe, distinguished university professor, examines if good bacteria can be killed off by raised levels. Bina Joe, Distinguished University Professor & Chair the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, is focused on understanding the genetic components of pathophysiological conditions of the…
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Rupali Chandar, University of Toledo – Star Forming Galaxies
On University of Toledo Week: Some galaxies are cranking out new stars. Rupali Chandar, professor of astronomy, examines how these extreme systems compare to our Milky Way. Rupali Chandar, professor of astronomy, studies the origins of the universe, she focuses on nature’s biggest building blocks – galaxies. An expert in galactic formations and life cycles,…
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University of Toledo Week on The Academic Minute (2019.09.23)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2019.09.23 Monday, September 23rd Rupali Chandar examines how other star-forming galaxies compare to our own Milky Way. Tuesday, September 24th Bina Joe delves into hypertension and how it wreak havoc on your gut. Wednesday, September 25th Celia Williamson explores the link between social media and sex trafficking. Thursday, September…
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The Academic Minute for 2019.09.16-09.20
The Academic Minute from 09.16 – 09.20 Monday, September 16th Lisa Leopold – Middlebury Institute of International Studies Public Apologies Lisa Leopold is an associate professor and program coordinator for the Institute’s English for Academic and Professional Purposes Program. She brings over a decade of experience teaching survival and academic English to adult immigrants, refugees,…