Steven Whiting, University of Central Florida – Teamwork
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It pays to be a team player. Steven Whiting, assistant professor of management at the University of Central Florida, examines how being part of the team can lead to a bigger payday from your employer. Steven Whiting is an Assistant…
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Andrew Ellington, University of Texas at Austin – Fighting Cancer with Nanomachines
To beat cancer, we may want to start thinking small. Andrew Ellington, professor in the department of molecular biosciences at the University of Texas at Austin, explains how microscopic machines may be the key to defeating this disease. Andy Ellington…
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Matthew Carrigan, Santa Fe College – Human Ethanol Consumption
If ethanol consumption is known to be toxic, why have humans consumed it throughout history? Matthew Carrigan, assistant professor of biology at Santa Fe College, discusses this paradox. Matthew Carrigan is an Assistant Professor of Biology. He began his PhD…
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Josh Reno, Binghamton University – Landfills
How much do you know about landfills? Joshua Reno, assistant professor of anthropology at Binghamton University, details how becoming more aware of where our trash goes might be a good way to start reducing it. Josh Reno’s diverse research interests…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2016.4.25)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2016.4.25 Monday, April 25 Joshua Reno of Binghamton University discusses landfills and our relationship with our trash. Tuesday, April 26 Matthew Carrigan of Santa Fe College explores our history with ethanol consumption. Wednesday, April…
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The Academic Minute for 2016.4.18-4.22
Academic Minute from 4.18 – 4.22 Monday, April 18 Krista Jenkins – Farileigh Dickinson University Political Differences Between Mothers and Daughters Krista Jenkins (PhD, Rutgers University) is Director of PublicMind and associate professor of political science. She specializes in youth…
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Thomas Olsen, SUNY New Paltz – Shakespeare and the Art of the Remix
Was Shakespeare a plagiarist? Thomas Olsen, associate professor and chair of the English department at SUNY New Paltz, discusses how the fabled author remixed other’s work to create his masterpieces. Thomas G. Olsen joined the faculty at SUNY New Paltz…
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Barbara Palmer 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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Amnon Kohen, University of Iowa – Humans versus Pathogens
How do you make new antibiotics? Amnon Kohen, professor of chemistry at the University of Iowa, discusses the process for making a drug safe for us and bad for bacteria. Prof. Amnon Kohen was born in a kibbutz in northern…
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Lu Zheng, University of Florida – Narrative Advertising
Ads that use storytelling can be the most persuasive in getting you to pony up your dollars. Lu Zheng, Assistant Professor in the Department of Advertising, College of Journalism and Communications at the University of Florida, examines one’s psychological transportation…