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Jonathan Kotula, Harvard – Engineering Bacteria

Imagine the medical possibilities of monitoring a person’s digestive tract from the inside out. With a

Keith Johnson, Oakton Community College – Microaggression

Racism isn’t always an overt display of prejudiced behavior or language. Microaggression is a term coined

Meagan Schipanski – Colorado State University – Cover Crops vs. Cash Crops

Farmers want to maximize the land where they cultivate their crops. But, Meagan Schipanski‘s research indicates:

Jane Costello, Duke University – Sharing the Wealth

Does profit sharing improve the community at large? In today’s Academic Minute, Jane Costello, a professor

This Week on The Academic Minute (6.23-6.27)

This Week on the Academic Minute Monday, June 23 Dr. Jane Costello of Duke University details

Helena Laroche, University of Iowa – Healthier Concession Stands

When attending a sporting event, snacking on a hot dog or grabbing a soda at the

Nathaniel Dominy, Dartmouth College – Edible Environments

We’ve all got to eat. And, the location, preparation and consumption of food is a central

Richard Willson, University of Houston – Smartphone Medical Apps

You may have a highly advanced medical detection device in your pocket right now! Along with

Marsha Regenstein, George Washington University – The Health Care of Former Prisoners

The Affordable Care Act extends health care benefits to people in the community who have been

Avner Ben-Ner, University of Minnesota – Treadmill Desks

In a recent Wall Street Journal article, Dr. Avner Ben-Ner stated that “a little bit of