Amber Watts, University of Kansas – Walkable Neighborhoods
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Living in a walkable neighborhood can have some great health benefits. Amber Watts, assistant professor at the University of Kansas, shows us how brain cognition can be enhanced by getting outside. Amber Watts is an assistant professor of psychology at the…
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Valerio Scarani, National University of Singapore – Quantum Randomness
Quantum physics deals with some fascinatingly abstract concepts. Valerio Scarani, Professor in the Department of Physics and Principal Investigator at the Centre for Quantum Technologies, National University of Singapore, delves into his complex research. Dr Valerio Scarani is an expert in…
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Nabil Grace, LTU – Building Better Bridges
Discussions about our failing infrastructure seem to dominate the nightly news. Nabil Grace, a structural engineer at Lawrence Technological Universiy, is one of the people working on solutions to this important issue. Dr. Nabil Grace’s specialization is structural engineering. He…
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Michelle Mondoux, Holy Cross – Sugar, Sex and Aging
New research into how we process sugar on a molecular level are offering insights into our bodies. Michelle Mondoux, biologist at College of the Holy Cross, discusses her experiments. Michelle A. Mondoux, Ph.D. is an assistant professor in the department…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2015.9.14)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2015.9.14 Monday, September 14 Michelle Mondoux of the College of the Holy Cross discusses her work studying sex, sugar, and aging. Tuesday, September 15 Nabil Grace of Lawrence Technological University explores the construction…
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The Academic Minute for 2015.9.7 – 9.11
Catch up with The Academic Minute from 9.7 – 9.11 Monday, September 7 Vicki Howard – Hartwick College Evolution of the Department Store Vicki Howard is Associate Professor of History at Hartwick College in Oneonta, New York. She is the…
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John Cullinan, Bard College – Voting and Math
Is our current voting system the most fair? John Cullinan, mathematician at Bard College, examines the arithmetic behind the way we vote. John Cullinan is Associate Professor and Chair of the Mathematics Program at Bard College. His primary research focuses…
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Tracy Alloway 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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John DesJardins, Clemson University – Football Helmet Research
Football players can have as many as 2,000 brain-jarring hits per year. John DesJardins, Assistant Professor of Bio-engineering, explores the ways scientists are fighting back against head injuries in sports. Dr. John DesJardins is an Assistant Professor of Bio-engineering at Clemson…
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Jennifer Itzkowitz, Seton Hall – Alphabetical Stock Benefits
What’s in a name? Jennifer Itzkowitz, Seton Hall assistant professor of finance, examines the benefits of appearing at the beginning of the alphabet – especially on the stock market. Jennifer Itzkowitz joined the Seton Hall faculty in 2009 after earning…