David Festinger, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine – Opioid Crisis
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What is the best way to treat the opioid crisis? David Festinger, professor in the department of psychology at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, looks into some medicinal options. Dr. Festinger holds a Ph.D. in clinical psychology and master’s…
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Marla Sokolowski, University of Toronto – Fruit Flies and Obesity
Newborn fruit flies might not be that different from human babies. Marla Sokolowski, professor in the department of ecology and evolutionary biology at the University of Toronto, looks at the genes of both species and finds a link that could…
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Keren Ladin, Tufts University – Liver Transplants and Geography
Should liver transplant recipients be determined by geography? Keren Ladin, assistant professor in the department of occupational therapy at Tufts University, delves into this question. Dr. Ladin incorporates quantitative, qualitative, and normative approaches to study how systemic disadvantage affects health…
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This Week On The Academic Minute (2017.5.29)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2017.5.29 Monday, May 29th Keren Ladin of Tufts University examines if liver transplants should be ruled by geography. Tuesday, May 30th Marla Sokolowski of the University of Toronto discusses if fruit flies can hold a clue to human…
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The Academic Minute for 2017.5.22-5.26
Academic Minute from 5.22 – 5.26 Monday, May 22nd Mary Bendel-Simso – McDaniel College The New History of Detective Fiction Mary M. Bendel-Simso is a Professor of English at McDaniel College, where she has taught since 1995. She is a Charles…
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Terri Erbacher, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine – Preventing Student Suicides
How do we prevent more teen suicides? Terri Erbacher, clinical associate professor in the department of psychology at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, looks into this question. Dr. Erbacher is a clinical associate professor in the School Psychology Program…
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Bruce Peabody 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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Jihyun Lee, University of New South Wales Sydney – Student Attitudes Toward Schooling
Good students have a favorable view of school – right? Jihyun Lee, associate professor in the school of education at The University of New South Wales Sydney, determines why this might not always be the case. Jihyun is a survey…
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Lynsey Romo, North Carolina State University – Thin Stigma
Are your friends keeping you overweight? Lynsey Romo, Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication at North Carolina State University, discusses how wanting to fit in at mealtime could lead to gaining back all that weight you just lost. Dr.…
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Gleb Tsipursky, The Ohio State University – Go With Your Gut?
Go with your gut. Gleb Tsipursky, assistant professor of history at The Ohio State University, determines if this is good advice when hiring your next employee. I am a historian of science working at the intersection of history, psychology, and…