John Misak, New York Institute of Technology – Storytelling in Video Games
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The complexity and immersion of good stories can be found in many mediums. John Misak, assistant professor of English at the New York Institute of Technology, examines how video games are stretching their legs and charting a new path in…
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Michelle O’Malley, University of California Santa Barbara – Biofuels
Is there a biofuel alternative on the way? Michelle O’Malley, assistant professor of chemical engineering at the University of California Santa Barbara, describes looking inside the guts of animals for a potential fuel of the future. The O’Malley Lab works…
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Jonathan Kelber, California State University, Northridge – Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic cancer is a dire diagnosis. Jonathan Kelber, associate professor of biology at California State University Northridge, discusses a new effort to fight back against the disease. I teach undergraduate and graduate courses on cell/molecular biology and cancer. My research…
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Tracy Betsinger, SUNY Oneonta – Vampire Legends
Vampires are more than just Dracula. Tracy Betsinger, associate professor in the department of anthropology at SUNY Oneonta, looks into a different European vampire legend. Dr. Tracy Betsinger is an Associate Professor SUNY Oneonta department of Anthropology. She completed her…
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Karen Kedrowski, Winthrop University – Pink Ribbons and Breast Cancer Awareness
How did pink ribbons come to symbolize breast cancer awareness? Karen Kedrowski, professor of political science at Winthrop University, looks into this question. Dr. Kedrowski has been a member of the Winthrop faculty since 1994. She received her Ph.D. from…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2017.10.30)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2017.10.30 Monday, October 30th Karen Kedrowski of Winthrop University discusses how pink ribbons came to symbolize Breast Cancer awareness. Tuesday, October 31st Tracy Betsinger of SUNY Oneonta explores another European vampire legend you might not…
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The Academic Minute for 2017.10.23-10.27
Academic Minute from 10.23 – 10.27 Monday, October 23rd Trevor Foulk – University of Maryland Abusive Bosses Trevor is a management professor at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business. He holds a bachelor’s of Business Administration…
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Peter Neal Peregrine featured on The Best of Our Knowledge
As always, host Bob Barrett selects an Academic Minute to air during The Best of Our Knowledge. Each week this program examines some of the issues unique to college campuses, looks at the latest research, and invites commentary from experts…
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Aaron Krochmal, Washington College – Animal Learning, Memory and Migration
Animals migrate over long distances – but how do they know where to go? Aaron Krochmal, associate professor of biology at Washington College, discusses this question. Aaron R. Krochmal, an Associate Professor of Biology at Washington College, is an integrative…
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Lauren Howard, Franklin & Marshall College – Social Learning of Apes
Do primates learn from being social? Lauren Howard, assistant professor of psychology & scientific and philosophical studies of mind at Franklin & Marshall College, delves into how apes and chimpanzees pass along and learn information. Lauren is an Assistant Professor…