The Academic Minute for 2015.8.3 – 8.7
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Catch up with The Academic Minute from 8.3- 8.7 Monday, August 3 Chris Pires – University of Missouri Evolving Together Dr. Chris Pires studies the evolution of plants. He does this by comparing the genetic material of plants that are…
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Gokcen Coskuner-Balli, Chapman University – Yoga Culture
Are you currently in a downward-facing-dog position? If so, you’re one of the many folks who enjoy Yoga! Today on The Academic Minute, Dr. Gokcen Coskuner-Balli, a professor at the Economic Science Institute at Chapman University, explores the growth of…
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Lior Shamir 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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Philipp Ruprecht, Columbia University – Volcanology Studies
It’s pretty busy inside of a volcano! Philipp Ruprecht, professor at Columbia University’s Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, is figuring out how they function. Philipp Ruprecht is an assistant research professor at Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University. He received his Ph.D.…
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Michael Kofler, FSU – Insights into ADHD
We’re learning more about ADHD. Michael Kofler, a psychologist at Florida State University, presents new research on the condition. Dr. Kofler’s primary research interests center on improving long-term outcomes for children with ADHD. This research follows two interrelated pathways: a) identifying…
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Phillip Sponenberg, VaTech – Choctaw Hogs
A close look at a specific type of animal provides insight into the evolution of livestock management. Phillip Sponenberg, a professor of pathology and genetics at Virginia Tech, profiles Choctaw hogs. Dr. Phillip Sponenberg is a professor of pathology and genetics…
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Chris Pires, Mizzou – Evolving Together
Sometimes the evolution of two organisms occurs in tandem. Chris Pires, associate professor in the division of biological sciences at the University of Missouri, is studying this type of evolution – commonly called co-evolution. Dr. Chris Pires studies the evolution…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2015.8.3)
This Week on The Academic Minute Monday, August 3 Chris Pires of the University of Missouri examines the concept of co-evolution. Tuesday, August 4 Phillip Sponenberg of Virginia’s Tech’s Va-Md Regional College of Veterinary Medicine describes the changes in livestock…
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The Academic Minute for 2015.7.27 – 7.31
Catch up with The Academic Minute from 7.27- 7.31 Monday, July 27 Diane Peters – Kettering University Self-Driving Cars Dr. Diane Peters is an assistant professor of Mechanical Engineering. She has a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of…
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Neel Smith, Holy Cross – Digital Research
Everything is going digital! Neel Smith, professor of classics at College of the Holy Cross, discusses his work studying classical material using modern methods. Neel Smith is an associate professor of classics at the College of the Holy Cross where…