Author: Academic Minute
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Paul Terry, University of Tennessee – Spicy Food and Long-Term Health
Do you like your food spicy? Paul Terry, professor in the division of epidemiology at the University of Tennessee, explores how this type of cuisine can affect us. Paul Terry is a chronic disease epidemiologist who enjoys spicy foods. Spicy Food and Long-Term Health In September 2023, a 14-year-old boy died after consuming a spicy…
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Stefan Lovgren, University of Nevada Reno – Saving the River Giants
Large marine life doesn’t just live in the world’s oceans. Stefan Lovgren, research scientist in the college of science at the University of Nevada Reno, looks into protecting the river giants. Stefan Lovgren is a research scientist in the College of Science at the University of Nevada Reno, as well as the communications director of…
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David Buys, Mississippi State University – Still Growing While Growing Older: The Story of Agricultural Producers in the U.S.
Our farmers are getting older. David Buys, state health specialist and associate professor at Mississippi State University, examines how we can help the industry find new farmers. David R. Buys, PhD, MSPH, CPH, FGSA is the State Health Specialist for Mississippi State University Extension and an Associate Professor in the Department of Food Science, Nutrition,…
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Charmeka Newton, University of North Dakota – Healing Anti-Black Messaging
What tools do we use to heal from harmful messages that pervade in society for some? Charmeka Newton, clinical assistant professor in the college of education and human development at the University of North Dakota, develops a toolkit to do so. College of Education & Human Development at the University of North Dakota. Dr. Newton…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2023.12.11)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2023.12.11 Monday Charmeka Newton, clinical assistant professor in the college of education and human development at the University of North Dakota, develops a toolkit to help heal from anti-black messaging for those afflicted. Tuesday David Buys, state health specialist and associate professor at Mississippi State University, examines…
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Laura Wherry, New York University – Immigrants and Postpartum Care in the United States
On New York University Week: Immigrant parents also need postpartum care in the United States, but it can be hard to come by. Laura Wherry, associate professor of economics and public service, discusses why. Laura Wherry’s primary area of research focuses on the changing role of the Medicaid program and its impact on access to…
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Rachel Leshin, New York University – We Can Reduce Bias in Children – If It’s Causes are Explained
On New York University Week: Reducing bias in children is possible, if the causes are explained. Rachel Leshin, Ph. D. candidate in the psychology department, describes how. Rachel is a sixth-year PhD candidate at New York University in the psychology department. Her research falls at the intersection of three areas: social psychology, developmental psychology, and…
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Natalie Brito, New York University – Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Infant Gut Microbiome
On New York University Week: The COVID-19 pandemic affected everyone, even infants. Natalie Brito, associate professor in the department of applied psychology, looks into the gut microbiome of those born during the pandemic. Dr. Natalie Brito is an Associate Professor in the Department of Applied Psychology at NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development, and…
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Adolfo Cuevas, New York University – Discrimination as a Social Determinant of Obesity
On New York University Week: Social stressors can lead to many bad outcomes. Adolfo Cuevas, assistant professor in the department of social and behavioral sciences, discusses one. Adolfo G. Cuevas, Ph.D., is Assistant Professor in the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences at NYU’s School of Global Public Health and core faculty at the Center…
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Joseph Cimpian, New York University – Misleading Numbers: Examining Data Reliability in Public Health
On New York University Week: Data can be very important, but it needs to be correct. Joseph Cimpian, professor of economics and education policy, discusses how bad data can have big consequences. Joseph Cimpian, Ph.D., is Professor of Economics and Education Policy at NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development. His research focuses…