Julia Boehm, Chapman University – Health and Happiness
Does being happy make you healthier? Is, perhaps, the inverse also true? Dr. Julia Boehm, assistant
6/6/2014
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Jeremy Mould, Swinburne University of Technology – Gravity’s Constant
Have the natural laws that govern the cosmos ever changed? Dr. Jeremy Mould, professor of astrophysics
6/5/2014
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David Kaplan, Tufts University – Silk Medical Improvements
Metallic screws and plates have long been used in reconstructive medical procedures. Dr. David Kaplan,
6/4/2014
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Megan Papesh, Louisiana State University – Flaws of Facial Recognition Technology
Facial recognition technology is still in its infancy. Dr. Megan Papesh, assistant professor of psychology at
6/3/2014
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Norah Feeny, Case Western Reserve University – PTSD Resilience
Exposure to trauma doesn’t necessarily dictate PTSD for the victim. Dr. Norah Feeny, professor of psychology
6/2/2014
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Peter McGraw, University of Colorado – A Science of Humor
Can we accurate codify why things make us laugh? Dr. Peter McGraw of the University of
5/30/2014
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Nancy Low, McGill University – Inactivity and Depression
Can leading a sedentary lifestyle contribute to depression? Dr. Nancy Low, assistant professor in the department of
5/29/2014
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Robin Read, Plymouth University – Robotic Communication
In the world of science fiction, humans and robots converse freely. Robin Read, research fellow at
5/28/2014
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Arun Bhunia, Purdue University – Better Salmonella Detection
Salmonella outbreaks can be devastating. To reduce this danger, Arun Bhunia, professor of food microbiology at
5/27/2014
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Daniel Hahn, University of Florida – “Sexy” Fruit Flies
Apparently, you can sterilize flies too well. In today’s Academic Minute, Daniel Hahn, assistant professor in
5/26/2014
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