Rachel Mayo, Clemson University – Breast Cancer Awareness
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A under served community of women need more witnesses. Rachael Mayo, professor of public health sciences at Clemson University, explores how the Witness Project is helping awareness of breast cancer amongst African-American women. Dr. Rachel Mayo is a Professor in…
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Darcia Narvaez, University of Notre Dame – Companionship Care
Do we need to be social right after our birth? Darcia Narvaez, professor of psychology at the University of Notre Dame, explores how companionship care for infants can have great benefits throughout the baby’s life. Darcia Narvaez is a Professor…
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Llewellyn Padayachy, University of Cape Town – Brain Function
Is there a new way to see the brain? Llewellyn Padayachy, researcher in the division on neurosurgery at University of Cape Town, explains how the eyes are now more than just a window to the soul. Dr Llewellyn Padayachy is…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2015.10.26)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2015.10.26 Monday, October 26 Llewelyn Padayachy of the University of Cape Town delves into a new way to look at our brains. Tuesday, October 27 Darcia Narvaez of the University of Notre Dame explores the affects of companionship…
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The Academic Minute for 2015.10.19-10.23
Catch up with The Academic Minute from 10.19 – 10.23 Monday, October 19 Lisa Stowers – Scripps Research Institute Smell & Behavior Lisa Stowers received her PhD in Molecular & Cellular Biology from Harvard University in 1997, where she used a molecular…
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Felicity Duncan, Cabrini College – Dislike Button
Are you ready for a dislike button on Facebook? Felicity Duncan, assistant professor of communications at Cabrini College, explores how Facebook’s user base getting older have influenced the company’s policy on adding a dislike button. Felicity Duncan, Ph.D., joined the…
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Robyn Rosen 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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Christian Holscher, Lancaster University – Cognitive Medications
Can drugs used to treat diabetes also help patients with other cognitive diseases? Christian Holscher, professor of neuroscience at Lancaster University, explains how his research into insulin may help more people than previously thought. Professor Holscher is Professor of Neuroscience…
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Gaberiel Bever, New York Institute of Technology – Turtle Skulls
The turtle shell is an iconic feature. Gaberiel Bever, assistant professor of anatomy at the New York Institute of Technology, explains his new findings in the evolutionary history of turtles. Dr. Gaberiel Bever is an evolutionary biologist and paleontologist who…
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Julie McCarthy, University of Toronto – Workplace Anxiety
How does anxiety affect the workplace? Julie McCarthy, Associate Professor of Organizational Behavior & Human Resource Management at the University of Toronto, explains the problems that arise from feeling stressed at work. Julie M. McCarthy, Associate Professor of Organizational Behavior &…