Donald Schaffner, Rutgers University – Hand Washing
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How much lather time is enough for washing your hands? Donald Schaffner, professor in the department of food science at Rutgers University, determines the best way to get your hands clean. Dr. Donald W. Schaffner is Extension Specialist in Food…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2017.8.14)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2017.8.14 Monday, August 14th Donald Schaffner of Rutgers University discusses the best way to wash our hands. Tuesday, August 15th Brock Bastian of the University of Melbourne explores why searching for happiness could be leading…
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The Academic Minute for 2017.8.7-8.11
Academic Minute from 8.7 – 8.11 Monday, August 7th Joseph Chakkalakal – University of Rochester Stem Cells and Muscle Decay Dr. Joe Chakkalakal is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopaedics, Center for Musculoskeletal Research at the University of…
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Trina Rytwinski, Carleton University – Evidence Based Management
What’s the best way to conduct environmental management? Trina Rytwinski, post-doctoral fellow in biology at Carleton University, looks into this question. My research focuses on understanding the circumstances in which roads and traffic affect wildlife populations. I am particularly interested…
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Kate Sweeny 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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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…