Kate Sweeny featured on The Best of Our Knowledge
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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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Bruce Y. Lee, Johns Hopkins University – Physical Inactivity is Everyone’s Problem
Today’s kids are not getting enough physical activity. Bruce Lee, Associate Professor of International Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, explores why this is something everyone should be paying attention to. Bruce Y. Lee, MD, MBA…
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Christian Kiewitz, University of Dayton – Bad Bosses and Defensive Silence
Abusive bosses can have many harmful effects on a company. Christian Kiewitz, professor in management at the University of Dayton, discusses how a vicious cycle can damage the workplace. Christian Kiewitz is a professor of management at the University of…
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Gary LaFree, University of Maryland – Preventing Terrorist Attacks
Why have we failed to stop recent terrorist attacks around the world? Gary LaFree, professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of Maryland, examines this question. Gary LaFree is Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice and Director of…
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Joseph Chakkalakal, University of Rochester – Stem Cells and Muscle Decay
Muscle decay happens to the best of us as we age, but what if we could delay the inevitable? Joseph Chakkalakal, assistant professor in the department of orthopedics at the University of Rochester, looks into a possible new treatment to…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2017.8.7)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2017.8.7 Monday, August 7th Joseph Chakkalakal of the University of Rochester discusses how stem cells play a key part in keeping our muscles from deteriorating as we age. Tuesday, August 8th Gary LaFree of the…
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The Academic Minute for 2017.7.31-8.4
Academic Minute from 7.31 – 8.4 Monday, July 31st Justin Couchman – Albright College Uncertainty Justin Couchman is a cognitive psychologist who researches uncertainty. His work focuses on a mental ability called metacognition, which is often described as “thinking about…
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Lenore Fahrig, Carleton University – Habitat Fragmentation
The more habitat you protect, the better, right? Lenore Fahrig, professor of biology at Carleton University, says even a small bit of protected space can be just as helpful as a large one. I am a landscape and conservation ecologist.…
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Dae-Young Kim 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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Megan Dobro, Hampshire College – Bacteria
Bacteria is everywhere, but how much do we know about it? Megan Dobro, assistant professor of human biology at Hampshire College, explores how we’re learning more about these tiny machines. Megan Dobro, assistant professor of human biology, received her B.S.…