Rob Spencer, FSU – Permafrost
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Thawing carbon in the arctic is presenting some potential problems. Rob Spencer, an oceanographer at FSU, is studying permafrost. Rob Spencer is an assistant professor of oceanography at Florida State. Research in his laboratory is focused on understanding the chemical…
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Robert Pallitto, Seton Hall University – 800th Anniversary of the Magna Carta
Today, we celebrate the 800th birthday of the signing of the Magna Carta. Today on The Academic Minute, Robert Pallitto, a political scientist at Seton Hall University, helps us celebrate the famed document’s legacy. Robert Pallitto is a political science…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2015.6.15 – 6.19)
This Week on The Academic Minute [2015.06.15 – 06.19] Monday, June 15 Robert Pallitto of Seton Hall University discusses the contemporary significance of the Magna Carta on its 800th anniversary. Tuesday, June 16 Rob Spencer of Florida State University examines…
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The Academic Minute for 2015.6.8 – 6.12
Catch up with The Academic Minute from 6.8- 6.12 Monday, June 8 Lori Hunter – University of Colorado Boulder Environmental Migration Dr. Lori Hunter is Professor of Sociology at the University of Colorado Boulder and Faculty Research Associate in the…
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Lisa Phillips, SUNY New Paltz – A Study of Unrequited Love
Heartbreak is often cited as direct inspiration for art. Lisa Phillips, a journalism professor at SUNY New Paltz, is studying the effect unrequited love has on inspiration. Lisa A. Phillips, an assistant professor of journalism at SUNY New Paltz, is the…
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Jennifer Talarico 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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Jean M. Twenge, SDSU – Millennial Sexuality
How do the sex lives of millennials compare with that of their Baby Boomer forebears? Jean M. Twenge, San Diego State psychologist, is delving into the sexuality of the age group she calls Generation Me. Jean M. Twenge, Professor of psychology…
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Sarah Allen, PCOM – Concussion Recovery
We’ve previously discussed the frequency of concussions, but today we’re looking at recovery. Sarah Allen, a psychologist at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, is studying how best to bounce back from one of these very common brain injuries. Sarah…
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Brian Southwell, UNC Chapel Hill – Misinformation
How accurate is your information? Brian Southwell, research professor of mass communication at UNC Chapel Hill, explores the spread of information, and often, just how wrong it can be. Dr. Brian Southwell is Director of the Science in the Public…
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Lori Hunter, UC Boulder – Environmental Migration
Climate change and the environment at large have a huge effect on everything. Lori Hunter, sociologist at UC Boulder, discusses the relationship between human migration and the natural environment, highlighting innovative research on US-Mexico migration associated with climate change. Dr.…