Rhonda Quinn, Seton Hall – Evolutionary Catalysts
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A variety of factors influenced our human evolution. Rhonda Quinn, an assistant professor of sociology, anthropology, and social work at Seton Hall University, is studying the relationships our first use of tools by our human ancestors shares with evolution. Rhonda…
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Matthew Xu-Friedman, University at Buffalo – Processing Noise
How are nerve cells and the connections between them affected by activity? Matthew Xu-Friedman, associate professor at the University at Buffalo, is studying this question as it relates to the auditory system. Dr. Xu-Friedman has been trying to understand how…
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Gary Wilcox, UT Austin – Alcohol Advertising
The way alcohol ads are regulated is quite interesting. Gary Wilcox, UT Austin professor of advertising and public relations, provides a closer look at this specific type of marketing. Dr. Gary B. Wilcox, John A. Beck Centennial Professor in Communication,…
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Oksana Chkrebtii, Ohio State – Earthworm Invasion
Are we about to be overrun by earthworms? Oksana Chkrebtii, a statistician at The Ohio State University, offers an interesting analysis. Oksana Chkrebtii is an assistant professor in the Department of Statistics at The Ohio State University. Her research interests…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2015.8.10)
This Week on The Academic Minute Monday, August 10 Oksana Chkrebtii of The Ohio State University describes the statistical possibility of an earthworm invasion. Tuesday, August 11 Gary Wilcox of The University of Texas at Austin profiles alcohol advertising. Wednesday,…
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The Academic Minute for 2015.8.3 – 8.7
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…