The Academic Minute for 2021.11.22-2021.11.26
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The Academic Minute from 11.22 – 11.26 Monday, November 22nd Kerry Whigham – Binghamton University Reparations Kerry Whigham is Assistant Professor of Genocide and Mass Atrocity Prevention at Binghamton University’s Institute for Genocide and Mass Atrocity Prevention (I-GMAP). He…
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Ben McCall, University of Dayton – Modernity is Incompatible with Planetary Limits
Our current rate of energy use cannot go on forever. Ben McCall, professor of sustainability at the University of Dayton, looks for solutions. Ben McCall, a professor of sustainability and executive director at the Hanley Sustainability Institute at the University…
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Chris Impey, University of Arizona – The Dark Ages of the Universe
A new telescope could tell us a lot more about the origins of our universe. Chris Impey, university distinguished professor in the department of astronomy at the University of Arizona, looks into the lens for more. Chris Impey is a…
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Blake Alexander Simmons, Boston University – Social and Environmental Risks of China’s Overseas Development
China is developing rapidly, even outside its borders. Blake Alexander Simmons, postdoctoral research fellow at Boston University, determines how China’s foreign projects could have huge impacts. Dr. Blake Alexander Simmons is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Boston University’s Global Development…
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Mark Stelzner, Connecticut College –The Intensity of Slavery and the Birth of Modern Capitalism
A short-term mindset can have ample benefits, but at what cost? Mark Stelzner, assistant professor of economics at Connecticut College, examines. For the last few years, Mark Stelzner has been working on better understanding income inequality in the United States. …
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Kerry Whigham, Binghamton University – Reparations
Dealing with the past can be crucial to moving forward. Kerry Whigham, assistant professor of genocide and mass atrocity at Binghamton University, has one example. Kerry Whigham is Assistant Professor of Genocide and Mass Atrocity Prevention at Binghamton University’s Institute…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2021.11.22)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2021.11.22 Monday, November 22nd Kerry Whigham, assistant professor of genocide and mass atrocity at Binghamton University, examines how dealing with the past can be crucial to moving forward. Tuesday, November 23rd Mark Stelzner, assistant…
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The Academic Minute for 2021.11.15-2021.11.19
The Academic Minute from 11.15 – 11.19 Monday, November 15th Karla Vermeulen – SUNY New Paltz The Post 9/11 Generation’s Safety Perceptions Karla Vermeulen is an Associate Professor of Psychology and the Deputy Director of the Institute for Disaster…
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Micheal C. White, University of Connecticut – Inflammation Can Change Your Drugs Impact on Your Body
Inflammation can change how your body works with certain drugs. Michael C. White, distinguished professor and chair of pharmacy practice at the University of Connecticut, explains. Michael White, Pharm.D. is a Distinguished Professor and Chair at the UConn School of…
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Farah Shamout, NYU Abu Dhabi – Artificial Intelligence for the Detection of Deterioration Among COVID-19 Patients
Can artificial intelligence help us in the fight against COVID-19? Farah Shamout, assistant professor emerging scholar in computer engineering at NYU Abu Dhabi, finds out. Farah Shamout is an Assistant Professor Emerging Scholar in Computer Engineering at NYU Abu Dhabi,…