Month: October 2021
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Joel Milam, University of California, Irvine – Follow-Up Care for Young Adult Cancer Survivors
On University of California, Irvine Week: Lifelong follow up care is critical for young cancer survivors. Joel Milam, professor of epidemiology, examines why. Joel Milam, PhD, is a professor of epidemiology and biostatistics at the University of California, Irvine’s Program in Public Health. He also has an adjunct appointment at the UCI School of Medicine’s…
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Brittany Morey, University of California, Irvine– The Central Role of Social Support in the Health of Chinese and Korean American Immigrants
On University of California, Irvine Week: Immigrants can thrive with a strong support network. Brittany Morey, assistant professor of health, society and behavior, explores why. Brittany N. Morey, PhD, MPH, is an Assistant Professor of Public Health at University of California, Irvine. Dr. Morey’s research focuses on how structural inequity shapes racial and ethnic health…
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Amal Alachkar, University of California, Irvine – Trauma-Induced Depression
On University of California, Irvine Week: Trauma from war is a painful truth. Amal Alachkar, associate professor of teaching and pharmaceutical sciences, examines ways to help mitigate the fallout. When the peaceful uprising began in Syria during the Arab Spring, Dr. Amal Alachkar was among the academics who supported the student movement demanding dignity, freedom…
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Shane Coffield, University of California, Irvine – Climate Change Impacts on California Ecosystems
On this Student Spotlight during University of California, Irvine Week: California is in the thick of the effects of climate change. Shane Coffield, PhD Candidate in Earth System Science, explores what to do going forward. Shane Coffield is a PhD Candidate in Earth System Science at UC Irvine, studying climate change impacts on ecosystems in…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2021.10.18)
University of California, Irvine Week on The Academic Minute 2021.10.18 Monday, October 18th Shane Coffield, PhD Candidate in Earth System Science, explores what to do going forward in the flight against climate change. Tuesday, October 19th Amal Alachkar, associate professor of teaching and pharmaceutical sciences, examines ways to help mitigate the fallout from trauma…
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The Academic Minute for 2021.10.11-2021.10.15
The Academic Minute from 10.11 – 10.15 Monday, October 11th Guy German – Binghamton University What UV Is What You Get: Understanding How The Sun Damages Your Skin Dr. Guy German received his combined Bachelors and Masters degree in Astrophysics from the University of Edinburgh, UK, in 1999, a Masters degree in Aerospace Dynamics,…
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Ken McLeod, Binghamton University – Stay Warm to Stay Healthy
On Binghamton University Week: Going back to the office can be challenging. Ken McLeod, Professor of Systems Science, explores. Dr. McLeod received his Ph.D. from MIT in the field of biomedical engineering. Following a post-doctoral fellowship in Anatomy and Cell Biology at Tufts University he became a Professor of Orthopaedics at Stony Brook University where…
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Wille Eggleston, Binghamton University – Reducing Opioid Overdose Deaths
On Binghamton University Week: We already have the tools to fight the opioid crisis. Wille Eggleston, assistant professor of pharmacy practice, says we just need to use them better to reduce deaths. Dr. Eggleston is currently an assistant professor and director of the Opioid Research Center for Central New York at the Binghamton University School…
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Amber Simpson, Binghamton University – Fostering Failure in STEM
On Binghamton University Week: Failure can be an important learning tool. Amber Simpson, assistant professor in the department of teaching, learning and educational leadership, examines failure in STEM fields. Amber Simpson is an Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education at Binghamton University. She received her Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction in Mathematics Education from Clemson University…
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Jennifer Wegmann, Binghamton University – Stress-Enhancing Mindset
On Binghamton University Week: Stress is an everyday fact of life. Jennifer Wegmann, lecturer in Health and Wellness studies department, explores how to fight back. Dr. Jennifer Wegmann is a lecturer in the Decker School of Nursing, Department of Health and Wellness Studies at Binghamton University. She teaches various classes, including Stress Management, Contemporary Health…