Charles Courtemanche, Georgia State University – Cheap Food & Obesity
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Is cheap food the cause of the obesity epidemic? Charles Courtemanche, associate professor of economics at Georgia State University, examines this factor in the debate. Dr. Courtemanche is an Associate Professor of Economics in the Andrew Young School of Policy…
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Russell Ciochon, University of Iowa – Early Humans In Island Southeast Asia
Have humans experienced rising sea levels in the past? Russell Ciochon, professor of anthropology at the University of Iowa, explores this question and explains the history of some of our earliest ancestors. Russell L. Ciochon is a professor of Anthropology…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2015.11.16)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2015.11.16 Monday, November 16 Russel Ciochon of the University of Iowa explores early humans in Southwest Asia. Tuesday, November 17 Charles Courtemanche of Georgia State University delves into cheap food and it’s effect on obesity. Wednesday, November 18 Blaine…
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The Academic Minute for 2015.11.9-11.13
Catch up with The Academic Minute from 11.9 – 11.13 Monday, November 9 Christopher Salas-Wright – University of Texas at Austin Immigrants and Crime Dr. Christopher Salas-Wright is Assistant Professor in the School of Social Work at The University of Texas…
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Yvette Cozier, Boston University – Obesity & Racism
Both racism and obesity are significant problems independent of one another. Yvette Cozier, assistant professor of epidemiology at Boston University, suggests these issues are intertwined in the lives of some African-American women. Dr. Cozier is an investigator on the Black Women’s…
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Richard Chacon 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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Emilia Flint, Black Hills State University – Athletes & Group Culture
Do athletes from different cultures react to competitive anxiety the same way? Emilia Flint, associate professor of psychology at Black Hills State University, studied Special Olympic athletes to find out the answers. Dr. Emilia Flint joined the Black Hills State…
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Gregory Cunningham, St. John Fisher College – Penguin’s Sense of Smell
Birds don’t have a sense of smell. Gregory Cunningham, associate professor of biology at St. John Fisher College, explains his research that may change this belief. Dr. Gregory Cunningham is an Associate Professor of Biology at St. John Fisher College,…
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Miriam Solomon, Temple University – Precision Medicine
If you have a certain disease, you get a certain medical treatment. Right? Miriam Solomon, professor of philosophy at Temple University, explains how precision medicine may change this way of thought. Professor Solomon works in the areas of philosophy of…
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Christopher Salas-Wright, University of Texas at Austin – Immigrants and Crime
Are immigrants wrongly portrayed as being criminals in the public sphere? Christopher Salas-Wright, assistant professor in the School of Social Work at The University of Texas at Austin, explains his research into this newsworthy topic. Dr. Christopher Salas-Wright is Assistant…