John Mayberry, University of the Pacific – Math & Sports
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Math and sports are starting a new relationship. John Mayberry, assistant professor in the department of mathematics at the University of the Pacific, explains how math is doing wonders for his school’s water polo team. The work by John Mayberry,…
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Llewellyn Padayachy 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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Claudia Hilton, University of Texas Medical Branch – Exergames
Can an exergame help autistic children get active? Dr. Claudia Hilton, associate professor in the occupation therapy department at UTMB, describes what an exergame is and how it’s helping these children get up and move. Dr. Claudia Hilton is an…
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Lewis Davis, Union College – Racial Solidarity
Does your race affect your view of social status? Lewis Davis, professor of economics at Union College, describes his research into racial solidarity and social status. Lewis Davis is a Professor of Economics at Union College, where he teaches courses…
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Alvin Shrier, McGill University – Cardiac Arrhythmia
The better we understand the heart, the better we can treat it’s ailments. Dr. Alvin Shrier, professor and Hosmer Chair of physiology at McGill University, explains his research into cardiac arrhythmia and a new method to treat it. Dr. Shrier…
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Montserrat Rabago-Smith, Kettering University – Antioxidants
The antioxidants in green tea have great health benefits. Montserrat Rabago-Smith, associate professor of organic chemistry at Kettering University, describes her research into the other possibilities of antioxidants. Dr. Montserrat Rabago-Smith is an Associate Professor of Organic Chemistry at Kettering…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2015.11.30)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2015.11.30 Monday, November 30 Montserrat Rabago-Smith of Kettering University informs us of the benefits of antioxidants. Tuesday, December 1 Alvin Shirer of McGill University discusses a new research into cardiac arrythmia. Wednesday, December 2 Lewis Davis of Union College examines…
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The Academic Minute for 2015.11.23-11.27
Catch up with The Academic Minute from 11.23 – 11.27 Monday, November 23 Matthew Osborne – University of Toronto Cell Phone Bill Shock Matthew Osborne is an Assistant Professor of Marketing in the Department of Management at the University of Toronto…
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Gregory Chasson, Towson University – Hoarding
What is compulsive hoarding? Gregory Chasson, assistant professor of psychology at Towson University, explains this condition. As an Assistant Professor at Towson University and a Maryland licensed psychologist, Dr. Chasson specializes in the nature and treatment of high-functioning autism spectrum…
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Lynn Perry 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…