Month: May 2022
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Graham Reynolds, University of North Carolina Asheville β Uncovering Hidden Biodiversity in the Tropics
Have we discovered everything in the animal kingdom already? Graham Reynolds, associate professor of biology at the University of North Carolina Asheville, explores Hispaniola to find out. Dr. R. Graham Reynolds is an Associate Professor of Biology at the University of North Carolina Asheville. His research is focused on characterizing vertebrate biodiversity, particularly in the…
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Birol Yesilada, Portland State University β Securing the Smart Grid
The smart grid is an important part of our infrastructure. Birol Yesilada, professor of political science and international studies at Portland State University, discusses how to protect it from attack. Birol A. YeΕilada is the Director of the Mark O. Hatfield School of Government and is a professor of Political Science and International Studies at…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2022.05.30)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2022.05.30 Monday, May 30th Birol Yesilada, professor of political science and international studies at Portland State University, discusses how to protect the smart grid from attack. Tuesday, May 31st Graham Reynolds, associate professor of biology at the University of North Carolina Asheville, explores the hidden biodiversity of…
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The Academic Minute for 2022.05.23-2022.05.27
The Academic Minute from 05.23 – 05.27 Monday, May 23rd Unal Tatar – University at Albany The Economic Cost of Critical Infrastructure Disruptions Dr. Unal Tatar is an assistant professor at the College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security, and Cybersecurity at the University at Albany. Dr. Tatar served as the head of the National…
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Daphney-Stavroula Zois, University at Albany β Using Artificial Intelligence to Aid Farmers in Africa
On University at Albany Week:Β Artificial intelligence can serve many purposes. Daphney-Stavroula Zois, Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, details how to help farmers abroad. Daphney-Stavroula Zois is an assistant professor with the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, University…
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Erika Martin, University at Albany β Racial and Ethnic Disparities Persist in HIV Diagnoses
On University at Albany Week: Racial disparities persist in many health outcomes. Erika Martin, associate professor in the department of public administration, focuses on one. Erika Martin is an associate professor in the Department of Public Administration and Policy at the University at Albany. As an applied health policy researcher, she uses mixed methods to…
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Tomoko Udo, University at Albany β Suicide Attempts Are Common in U.S. Adults with Borderline Personality Disorders
On University at Albany Week:Β Death by suicide for those with Borderline Personality Disorder is all too common. Tomoko Udo, associate professor of health policy, management and behavior, describes how to lower this risk. Tomoko Udo, Ph.D is an Associate Professor at Department of Health Policy, Management, and Behavior, School of Public Health, University at…
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Jerry Brotzge, University at Albany β Improving Weather Operations
On University at Albany Week: Predicting the weather remains tricky. Jerry Brotzge, research scientist, explores how to make it a bit easier for forecasters. Dr. Jerry Brotzge is a Research Scientist and Program Manager of the New York State Mesonet (NYSM; http://nysmesonet.org) at the University at Albany.Β Jerry completed his undergraduate work in meteorology at…
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Unal Tatar, University at Albany β The Economic Cost of Critical Infrastructure Disruptions
On University at Albany Week:Β Infrastructure can be costly even at the best of times. Unal Tatar, assistant professor at the College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity, explores the economic cost of disruptions. Dr. Unal Tatar is an assistant professor at the College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security, and Cybersecurity at the University…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2022.05.23)
UniversityΒ at Albany Week on The Academic Minute 2022.05.23 Monday, May 23rd Unal Tatar, assistant professor at the College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity, explores the economic cost of disruptions in infrastructure. Tuesday, May 24th Jerry Brotzge, research scientist, explores why it’s still tricky predicting the weather. Wednesday, May 25th Tomoko…