Chris Pires, Mizzou – Evolving Together
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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…
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Larry Stevens 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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Megan Gilligan, Iowa State – Maternal Estrangement
An often overlooked segment of family research deals with maternal estrangement. Research from Megan Gilligan, professor of Human Development and Family Studies at Iowa State University, delves directly into this understudied topic. Megan Gilligan is an assistant professor in the…
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Jeffrey Hall, University of Kansas – Flirtatious Miscommunication
Can you easily tell when someone is flirting with you? Jeffrey Hall, professor of communication studies at the University of Kansas, is studying the nature of flirtation and the resultant miscommunication that occur. Jeffrey Hall is an associate professor of…
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Aron Stubbins, UGeorgia – Permafrost Melt Water Testing
Testing the melting permafrost of the Arctic is helping researchers learn more about climate change. Aron Stubbins, associate professor at the University of Georgia’s Skidaway Institute of Oceanography, traveled to Siberia to conduct his experiments. Aron Stubbins studied Marine Biology…
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Diane Peters, Kettering University – Self-Driving Cars
Self-driving cars are almost a reality. Diane Peters, a mechanical engineer at Kettering University, is working towards autonomously piloted vehicles. 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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This Week on The Academic Minute (2015.7.27)
This Week on The Academic Minute (2015.7.27) Monday, July 27 Diane Peters of Kettering University discusses her research on self-driving cars. Tuesday, July 28 Aron Stubbins of The University of Georgia profiles his experiments on permafrost melt-water. Wednesday, July 29 Jeffrey…