Category: This Week
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The Academic Minute for 2015.6.8 – 6.12
Catch up with The Academic Minute from 6.8- 6.12 Monday, June 8 Lori Hunter – University of Colorado Boulder Environmental Migration Dr. Lori Hunter is Professor of Sociology at the University of Colorado Boulder and Faculty Research Associate in the Institute of Behavioral Science. Hunter’sresearch and teaching focus on population-environment interactions with her primary research…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2015.06.08)
This Week on The Academic Minute (2015.06.08) Monday, June 8 Lori Hunter of UC Boulder explores the relationship shared by migration and climate change. Tuesday, June 9 Brian Southwell of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill examines the dissemination of misinformation. Wednesday, June 10 Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine’s Sarah Allen discusses the…
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The Academic Minute for 2015.06.01 – 06.05
Catch up with The Academic Minute from 6.1- 6.5 Monday, June 1 Susan Brantley – Penn State University Hydraulic Fracturing Concerns Susan Brantley is a distinguished professor of geosciences and director of the Earth and Environmental Institute at Penn State. Her research interests include aqueous geochemistry, geochemical kinetics and, microbial biogeochemistry. Tuesday, June 2 Michael…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2015.06.01)
Check out what is coming up this week on The Academic Minute. Monday, June 1 Susan Brantley of Penn State University is studying the chemical content of water near fracking sites. Tuesday, June 2 Michael Howell of the University of Minnesota explores a sleep disorder than might give insight to neuro-degenerative diseases. Wednesday, June 3…
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The Academic Minute for 2015.05.25 – 05.29
Catch up with The Academic Minute from 5.25- 5.29 Monday, May 25 Jon Mikolashek – American Public University False Historical Narratives Jon Mikolashek is currently an Associate Professor of History at the United States Army Command and General Staff College and American Military University. Previously, he worked as a historian for the United States Army…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2015.05.25)
Monday, May 25 Jon Mikolashek of American Public University discusses the accuracy of historical narratives. Tuesday, May 26 Michael Rawlins of UMass Amherst details climate change in the context of today. Wednesday, May 27 Florida State University’s Sarah Johnson touts the benefits of eating blueberries. Thursday, May 28 Park Williams of Columbia University explores mega-droughts.…
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The Academic Minute for 2015.5.18 – 5.22
Catch up with The Academic Minute from 5.18- 5.22 Monday, May 18 Abe Springer – Northern Arizona University Springs and Sustainability Dr. Abe Springer is a professor of hydrogeology and ecohydrology at the School of Earth Sciences and Environmental Sustainability at Northern Arizona University. For the past 20 years, he has studied local and regional…
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This Week on The Academic Minute
Monday, May 18 Abe Springer of Northern Arizona University analyzes the vital role springs play in our environment. Tuesday, May 19 Michael Strager of West Virginia University discusses the importance of mitigating chemical spills in our drinking water. Wednesday, May 20 Albert Einstein College of Medicine’s Betsy Herold details her work on a herpes…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2015.5.11)
Monday, May 11 Jeff Sovern of St. John’s University analyzes the complicated contracts we all sign. Tuesday, May 12 Ryan Schacht of The University of Utah examines how our surroundings might dictate our reproductive desires. Wednesday, May 13 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s Heidi Newberg explores the size of our galaxy. Thursday, May 14 Georgiana Bostean of…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2015.5.4)
Monday, May 4 Marina D’Angelo of The Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine discusses canine osteoarthritis. Tuesday, May 5 Elizabeth Basha of The University of the Pacific profiles the utility of drones in a non-military context. Wednesday, May 6 Monmouth University’s Lisa Dinella explores the gendered constructs inherent in children’s toys. Thursday, May 7 Mary Kate…