Evelyn Johnson, Boise State University – Reading Disorders
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An early detection test for reading disorders could help children get treatment sooner. Evelyn Johnson, professor of special education at Boise State University, examines how the link between genetic markers for a reading disorder in children is being found. Evelyn…
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This Week On The Academic Minute (2016.12.19)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2016.12.19 Monday, December 19th Evelyn Johnson of Boise State University examines how to catch reading disorders earlier in children. Tuesday, December 20th Jeff Blaustein of the University of Massachusetts Amherst details difficult decisions that…
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The Academic Minute for 2016.12.12-12.16
Academic Minute from 12.12 – 12.16 Monday, December 12th Eliane Lucassen – Leiden University Medical Center Continuous Light Causes Premature Aging I started performing research concerning circadian rhythms as an undergrad student and have thus been in the chronobiology field…
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William Nesbitt, Beacon College – The Beats
Are The Beats still relevant today? William Nesbitt, English professor at Beacon College, explores this literary movement and what we’re still learning from them today. Dr. William C. Nesbitt is an English professor at Beacon College in Leesburg, Florida, where…
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Martin Krieger 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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Adam Blackler, Black Hills State University – Germany, Genocide and Namibia
There is still one genocide Germany has not taken responsibility for. Adam Blackler, assistant professor of history at Black Hills State University, says Germany’s actions in Africa need to be recognized too. Adam A. Blackler is an Assistant Professor of…
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Charles Bourque, McGill University – How the Brain’s Clock Drives Thirst Before Sleep
Do you have a drink of water before bed? Charles Bourque, professor of neurosurgery at McGill University, details why you might want to be hydrated before zonking out for the night. Dr. Bourque obtained a Ph.D. degree in Physiology from…
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F. Chris Curran, University of Maryland Baltimore County – Science Achievement Gap
The achievement gap in science can start early. F. Chris Curran, Assistant Professor of Public Policy at the University of Maryland Baltimore County, explores why there’s a need to focus on early science learning. Chris Curran, PhD, is an educational…
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Eliane Lucassen, Leiden University Medical Center – Continuous Light Causes Premature Aging
Could continuous light make you age faster? Eliane Lucassen, Faculty in the Lab for Neurophysiology at Leiden University Medical Center, discusses the importance of the circadian rhythm on our natural processes. I started performing research concerning circadian rhythms as an…
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This Week On The Academic Minute (2016.12.12)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2016.12.12 Monday, December 12th Eliane Lucassen of the Leiden University Medical Center examines if continuous light can make you age faster. Tuesday, December 13th F. Chris Curran of the University of Maryland Baltimore County…