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The Academic Minute for 2016.08.15-08.19

Academic Minute from 8.15 – 8.19 Monday, August 15th Thomas Brown – McGill University Risky Drivers

Arik Kershenbaum, University of Cambridge – Animal Communication

Do you talk to your pet? Arik Kershenbaum, research fellow in the department of zoology at

Heather Reid featured on The Best of Our Knowledge

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

Simon Darroch, Vanderbilt University – Cambrian Explosion

What came before the animals we all know today? Simon Darroch, assistant professor in the department

Kim Burchiel, Oregon Health & Science University – Deep Brain Stimulation

Can a hockey goalie for your brain help stop Parkinson’s? Kim Burchiel, Professor in the Department

Robert Brinkmann, Hofstra University – Caves

To explore our universe, head underground. Robert Brinkmann, Professor in the Department of Geology, Environment, and

Thomas Brown, McGill University – Risky Drivers

Not all reckless drivers are alike. Thomas Brown, assistant professor in the department of psychiatry at

This Week On The Academic Minute (2016.08.15)

This Week on The Academic Minute 2016.8.15 Monday, August 15th Thomas Brown of McGill University examines

The Academic Minute for 2016.08.08-08.12

Academic Minute from 8.8 – 8.12 Monday, August 8th Heather Reid – Morningside College Commercialism of

Amber Pearson, Michigan State University – Blue and Green Spaces Reduce Stress

Take a hike. Amber Pearson, assistant professor in the department of geography at Michigan State University,