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Ali Haghani, University of Maryland – School Bus Route Efficiency

We all hate waiting behind a school bus on the way to work. Ali Haghani, professor

Lorie Vanchena, University of Kansas – Poetry of World War I

We’ve seen and heard a lot of stories from WWII – but what about WWI? Lorie

Scott Solomon, Rice University – The Future Is Mixed Race

Are human beings a finished product? Scott Solomon, professor of biosciences at Rice University, delves into

Benjamin Blencowe, University of Toronto – One Protein’s Sweeping Influence on Autism

Autism treatment is a tough battle. Benjamin Blencowe, principal investigator at the University of Toronto, discusses

This Week On The Academic Minute (2017.5.15)

This Week on The Academic Minute 2017.5.15 Monday, May 15th Benjamin Blencowe of the University of Toronto examines

The Academic Minute for 2017.5.8-5.12

Academic Minute from 5.8 – 5.12 Monday, May 8th John Rennie Short – University of Maryland

Joe Moran, Liverpool John Moores University – Is Technology Making Us Shy?

Is technology making us shy? Joe Moran, professor of English and cultural history at Liverpool John

Jennifer Van Hook featured on The Best of Our Knowledge

As always, host Bob Barrett selects an Academic Minute to air during The Best of Our

Terry-Ann Craigie, Connecticut College – Ban the Box

Should we ban the box? Terry-Ann Craigie, assistant professor of economics at Connecticut College, explores whether

Bruce Peabody, Fairleigh Dickinson University – Heroes

Who is your hero? Bruce Peabody, professor of political science at Fairleigh Dickinson University, explains what