Yunsuh Nike Wee, Oklahoma State University – Origins of Laws About Bodily Damage
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On this Student Spotlight: Laws change all the time, but some have carried on for centuries. Why is this? Yunsuh Nike Wee, Ph.D. student in the department of psychology at Oklahoma State University, discusses some. Yunsuh (Nike) Wee is a…
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Karmel Choi, Harvard Medical School – Linking Genes to Depression
There is still a lot to learn about the causes of depression. Karmel Choi, clinical psychologist and assistant professor of psychology at the Harvard Medical School, takes a look inside our genes for clues. Karmel Choi is a Clinical Psychologist,…
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Susanna Calkins, Rosalind Franklin University – Scaling Inclusive Teaching
How do we make STEM classes more inclusive going forward? Susanna Calkins, director of the Nexus for Faculty Success and associate professor in the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies at Rosalind Franklin University, looks into this. Susanna Calkins is…
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Jovan Kamcev, University of Michigan – New Water Purification Technology
There’s plenty of water in the ocean, so how do we make it drinkable? Jovan Kamcev, assistant professor of chemical engineering at the University of Michigan, determines the best process for desalination. Jovan Kamcev develops technologies for affordable and sustainable…
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Jacob Sawyer, Alma College – Examining Myths About Grief and Bereavement
Grief carries many myths. Jacob Sawyer, assistant professor of psychology at Alma College, determines what’s real and what’s not. Jacob Sawyer is a counseling psychologist interested in factors related to mental health and well-being. His background and training as a…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2025.05.26)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2025.05.26 Monday Jacob Sawyer, assistant professor of psychology at Alma College, discusses the myths around grief and bereavement. Tuesday Jovan Kamcev, assistant professor of chemical engineering at the University of Michigan, determines…
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The Academic Minute for 2025.05.19-2025.05.23
Monday Katherine Perry – Soka University of America The Mathematics of Hiding in Plain Sight Katherine Perry is a mathematician specializing in graph theory, design theory, and combinatorics. She is especially interested in breaking apart graphs into smaller subgraphs with…
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Leo Porter, University of California, San Diego – Computer Programming in the Generative AI Era
Artificial intelligence is changing who can be a computer programmer. Leo Porter, professor of computer science and engineering at the University of California San Diego, explores how. Leo Porter is a Professor of Computer Science and Engineering at UC San…
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Jonathan Morduch, New York University – Designing Guaranteed Income Programs
Guaranteed income programs can have benefits, but often should the money be deposited? Jonathan Morduch, professor of public policy and economics at New York University, looks to data for answers. Jonathan Morduch is Professor of Public Policy and Economics at…
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Patrick Barry, University of Michigan Law School – Art and Advocacy
Being an advocate is important; so, what’s the most effective process for becoming one? Patrick Barry, clinical assistant professor at the University of Michigan Law School, takes a trip to find the answer. Patrick Barry is a clinical assistant professor…