The Academic Minute for 2016.10.3-10.7
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Academic Minute from 10.3 – 10.7 Monday, October 3rd Kevin Hatala – Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology Footprints of Homo Erectus Kevin Hatala is a paleoanthropologist whose research interests are centered on the evolution of hominin anatomy and locomotion,…
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Robert Edgell, SUNY Polytechnic Institute – Innovation and Language
How do you give businesses a better chance to be innovative? Robert Edgell, professor of technology management at SUNY Polytechnic Institute, explores the hidden intentions behind human communications and how they can hinder innovation. Dr. Robert Edgell is an Assistant…
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Jessica Pabon 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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Craig Triplett, Black Hills State University – Past Athletic Experience and Health
Competing in sports during high school could positively affect your long-term health. Craig Triplett, assistant professor of exercise science at Black Hills State University, examines how being active could lead to future wellness. Craig Triplett, DPT, Assistant Professor of Exercise…
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Anthony Vance, Brigham Young University – Security Warnings
Not everyone pays attention to security warnings on their computer. Anthony Vance, associate professor of information systems at Brigham Young University, discusses when the best time may be for people to act on these notifications. Anthony Vance is an Associate…
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Alistair Evans, Monash University – Predicting Human Evolution through our Teeth
How similar are our teeth to our ancestor’s? Alistair Evans, senior research fellow at Monash University, explores if our ancestors can be identified just by finding some of their loose teeth. Dr Evans is an evolutionary biologist who studies…
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Kevin Hatala, Max Planck Institute of Evolutionary Anthropology – Footprints of Homo Erectus
Did Homo Erectus walk as we do today? Kevin Hatala, post-doctoral researcher at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology and now at Chatham University, determines whether the feet of our ancestors resemble our own. Kevin Hatala is a paleoanthropologist whose…
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This Week On The Academic Minute (2016.10.03)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2016.10.3 Monday, October 3rd Kevin Hatala of the Max Planck Institute of Evolutionary Anthropology examines if Homo Erectus walked in the same fashion as we do today. Tuesday, October 4th Alistair Evans of Monash…
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The Academic Minute for 2016.09.26-09.30
Academic Minute from 9.26 – 9.30 Monday, September 26th Stephen Kane – San Francisco State University Second Earth Candidates Stephen Kane has been researching planets around other stars for more than 20 years and has discovered and characterized hundreds of…
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Yellowlees Douglas, University of Florida – What You Read Influences How You Write
You write what you read. Yellowlees Douglas, associate professor at the center for management communication at the University of Florida, examines if reading more polished writing can make you a better writer. Dr. Yellowlees Douglas is an associate professor of…