John Sivey, Towson University – Safeners in Herbicides
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The use of herbicides is widespread, but we don’t know the whole story. John Sivey, assistant professor of chemistry at Towson University, is looking into what happens to these chemicals after they are applied. John Sivey (Sĭ’-vee) is the Jess and…
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Robert Edgell, SUNY Polytechnic Institute – Beneficial Innovation
When companies are innovative, they can bring benefit, but also harm. Robert Edgell, professor of technology management at SUNY Polytechnic Institute, explains that not all these companies have our best interests at heart. Dr. Robert Edgell is an Assistant Professor…
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Franco Pestilli, Indiana University – Re-discovering A Lost Part of the Brain
Did scientific rivalry delay an important discovery in brain research? Franco Pestilli, assistant professor in the department of psychological and brain sciences at Indiana University, examines how a once forgotten discovery may bring huge benefits to our health. Franco Pestilli…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2016.1.11)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2016.1.11 Monday, January 11 Franco Pestilli of Indiana University discusses how a scientific rivalry delayed an important discovery in the brain. Tuesday, January 12 Robert Edgell of SUNY Polytechnic Institute delves into how competing companies can use innovation…
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The Academic Minute for 2016.1.04-01.08
Academic Minute from 1.04 – 1.08 Monday, January 4 Cristine Legare – University of Texas at Austin Imitation and Innovation Cristine Legare is an associate professor of psychology and the director of the Cognition, Culture and Development Lab at The University of…
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Martin Krieger, University of Southern California – Structure of Cities
Cities are constantly developing and aging. Martin Krieger, professor of planning at the University of Southern California, delves into how modern physics helps define the characteristics of our cities. Martin H. Krieger is professor of planning at the Sol Price…
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Beth O’Leary 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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Michael Kraus, Yale – Clothing & Behavior
Do the clothes make the man? Michael Kraus, assistant professor of organizational behavior at Yale University, examines how what you wear can affect your job performance and social status. Professor Kraus’ research interest include how people perceive and explain the attainment of social status,…
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Leo Fleishman, Union College – Anoles
How do you show off your colors in a dark environment? Leo Fleishman, professor in biology at Union College, discusses how one animal has found a way to let its colors shine in the shade of the forest. Leo Fleishman is…
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Maria Aysa-Lastra, Winthrop University – The Great Recession and Latino Immigrants
What do the recessions of Spain and the United States have in common? Maria Aysa-Lastra, assistant professor of sociology at Winthrop University, explores the reasons Latinos left both countries during the Great Recession. Dr. Maria Aysa-Lastra is Assistant Professor of Sociology…