This Week on The Academic Minute 2024.07.29
Monday
Micki Olson, senior research scientist in the college of emergency preparedness, homeland security and cybersecurity at the University at Albany, explores how to simplify weather-related language to keep people safe.
Tuesday
Jon Rosales, professor of environmental studies at St. Lawrence University, says scientists aren’t the only ones who do scientific study.
Wednesday
Douglas Wolf, professor of public administration and international affairs at Syracuse University, looks at how social distancing was key in reducing COVID deaths, but it came with consequences.
Thursday
Douglas Dowland, associate professor of English at Ohio Northern University, discusses how politicians use a lot of words when campaigning, but the most meaningful are very simple.
Friday
Wesley Chang, assistant professor of mechanical engineering and mechanics at Drexel University, explores why electric car batteries may need some tweaking to work at their best in winter climates.
