This Week on The Academic Minute (2023.03.06)

This Week on The Academic Minute 2023.03.06

Monday

Lisa Jean Moore, SUNY distinguished professor of sociology and gender studies at SUNY Purchase, looks for a more sustainable source of silk.

Tuesday

Michel Bruneau, SUNY distinguished professor in the department of civil, structural, and environmental engineering at the University at Buffalo, examines if positives can come out of a disaster.

Wednesday

Russell Briggs, distinguished teaching professor at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, examines the complexity of what is below our feet.

Thursday

Ian Reifowitz, SUNY distinguished professor of history at SUNY Empire State College, breaks down whether the United States a republic or a democracy, and why it matters.

Friday

Lou Roper, SUNY distinguished professor of history at SUNY New Paltz, explains why the history of slavery should continue to be talked about in regards to English America.