Month: July 2021
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The Academic Minute for 2021.07.26-2021.07.30
The Academic Minute from 07.26 – 07.30 Monday, July 26th Jerry Malayer – Oklahoma State University Why Do We Do Research on Highly Infectious Microbes? Jerry Malayer is a Professor in the Department of Physiological Sciences in the College of Veterinary Medicine and an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at…
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Rodney Yoder, Goucher College – Building a Miniature Electron Accelerator Powered by Heat
In the future, CERN might be able to fit on your table. Rodney Yoder, associate professor of physics at Goucher College, determines how making particle accelerators smaller, could lower the cost of tech. Rodney Yoder is Associate Professor of Physics at Goucher College, where he teaches classes ranging from introductory courses for nonscientists to advanced…
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Bas Rokers, NYU Abu Dhabi – Your Brain on Virtual Reality
Virtual reality is here, but does it work for everyone? Bas Rokers, associate professor of psychology at NYU Abu Dhabi, examines the science behind the tech. Bas Rokers is Associate Professor of Psychology and the Director of the Neuroimaging Facility at New York University Abu Dhabi. His work has elucidated the neural mechanisms underlying visual…
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Megan Downing, Northern Kentucky University – Philanthropy and Benefits to Students
Giving back is a powerful way to help a community. Megan Downing, associate professor of organizational leadership at Northern Kentucky University, discusses how to get students into the act. Dr. Megan Downing has been with Northern Kentucky University since 2001. She joined the program as an Assistant Professor in 2015 after serving five years as…
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Caitlin Clark, Colorado State University – Chocolate Flavor Through Fermentation
On this Student Spotlight: Fermentation isn’t just for alcohol. Caitlin Clark, Instructor and Ph.D student in the department of food science and human nutrition at Colorado State University, discusses another dietary favorite that makes use of this process. Caitlin is a Ph.D student and chocolate researcher at Colorado State University. Her research in the Food…
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Jerry Malayer, Oklahoma State University – Why Do We Do Research on Infectious Microbes?
Why do we do research on highly infectious microbes? Jerry Malayer, professor in the department of physiological sciences at Oklahoma State University, explores. Jerry Malayer is a Professor in the Department of Physiological Sciences in the College of Veterinary Medicine and an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Oklahoma State…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2021.07.26)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2021.07.26 Monday, July 26th Jerry Malayer, professor in the department of physiological sciences at Oklahoma State University, explores why we study highly-infectious microbes. Tuesday, July 27th Caitlin Clark, Instructor and Ph.D student in the department of food science and human nutrition at Colorado State University, discusses another dietary favorite that…
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The Academic Minute for 2021.07.19-2021.07.23
The Academic Minute from 07.19 – 07.23 Monday, July 19th Ali Hamza – Widener University Understanding the Future of Automated Self-Driving Ali Hamza is an assistant professor of electrical engineering at Widener University. His research interests include statistical signal and array processing, radar signal processing, communication systems, sparse arrays, convex optimization, and RF sensing for…
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Dawn Gulick, Widener University – Innovating a Safer Way to Compete
On Widener University Week: Even elite athletes have been adversely affected by COVID-19. Dawn Gulick, professor of physical therapy, discusses a tool to help them get back to competing again. Dawn Gulick is a professor of physical therapy at Widener University’s Institute for Physical Therapy Education. Innovating a Safer Way to Compete The COVID-19 pandemic…
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Yamuna Baburaj, Widener University – How Companies Can Best Utilize Star Employees
On Widener University Week: Star employees are a boon to a company, but only if they pass on what they know to others. Yamuna Baburaj, assistant professor of management, explores how to best integrate top talent. Dr. Yamuna Baburaj is an assistant professor of management in Widener University’s School of Business Administration. She received a…