Jennifer Itzkowitz, Seton Hall – Alphabetical Stock Benefits
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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…
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Karla Zadnik, Ohio State – Improving Optometry
New research is helping to predict nearsightedness. Karla Zadnik, Glenn A. Fry Professor of Optometry and Physiological Optics and Dean at The Ohio State University College of Optometry, discusses the new test she is developing. Karla Zadnik is the Glenn A.…
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Vicki Howard, Hartwick College – Evolution of the Department Store
Everything evolves over time. That includes how we do our shopping. Vicki Howard, history professor at Hartwick College, examines the evolution of the department store. Vicki Howard is Associate Professor of History at Hartwick College in Oneonta, New York. She…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2015.9.7)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2015.9.7 Monday, September 7 Vicki Howard of Hartwick College traces the evolution of the department store. Tuesday, September 8 Karla Zadnik of The Ohio State University describes her optometry experimentation. Wednesday, September 9 Jennifer…
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The Academic Minute for 8.31 – 9.4
Catch up with The Academic Minute from 8.31 – 9.4 Monday, August 31 Chris Ferguson – Stetson University Violent Videogames Chris Ferguson is an associate professor and department chair of psychology at Stetson University. He holds a Ph.D. in clinical…
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Eddie Baron, Oklahoma – Type Ia Supernovae
There is still so much mystery out in deep space. But, with amazing research from folks like Eddie Baron, we’re continually learning more about the universe we inhabit. Today on The Academic Minute, a nuclear physicist from the University of…
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Michael Howell 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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Phillip Sponenberg, VaTech – Navajo-Churro Sheep
Dr. Phillip Sponenberg has become our resident zoology expert contributing previous pieces on domestic extinction, Choctaw hogs, and even adorable fainting goats. Today, this Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine professor of pathology will tell us all about Navajo Churro…
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Adam Gaffey, Black Hills State University – Campaign Rhetoric
Is anybody listening to those campaign speeches? Adam Gaffey is. A linguist and philosopher at South Dakota’s Black Hills State University, Dr. Gaffey is analyzing the language used in campaign speeches. Adam J. Gaffey is an Assistant Professor of Rhetoric…
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Pietro Ceccato, Columbia – Battling Earthly Plagues from Space
New technology that monitors our environment are proving vital. Pietro Ceccato, a scientist at Columbia University’s International Research Institute for Climate and Society, discusses these new advances. Pietro Ceccato is a research scientist at Columbia University’s International Research Institute for…