Yehuda Ben-Shahar, Washington University in St. Louis – RNA Messengers

RNA seems like the unsung little brother of DNA and protein. But Yehuda Ben-Shahar, assistant professor

Bruce Peabody, Farleigh Dickinson University – American Heroism

“Big Data” is being mined to glean all sorts of information. Bruce Peabody, professor of political

Elizabeth Borer, University of Minnesota – Grassland Fertilization and the Nutrient Network

It’s no secret that the presence of humans has a great effect on the environment. Elizabeth

Christopher Fee, Gettysburg College – What a Living Wage Looks Like

Economic inequality and minimum wage are becoming increasingly discussed topics during these turbulent economic times. Chris

King Davis, University of Texas at Austin – Segregated Psych Centers

During the 1800s, segregation was even visible in the medical arena. King Davis, professor and director

Radu Sporea, University of Surrey – Sci-Fi Technology

The amazing technology we see in science-fiction is fast becoming reality. Radu Sporea, academic research fellow

Paul Hearty, UNC Wilmington – Climate Change Patterns

What’s the best way to study climate change? Paul Hearty, associate professor in the Environmental Studies

Ajay Nahata, University of Utah – High Speed Data Transfer

A University of Utah scientist is making engineering breakthroughs in the field ofplasmonicsΒ using ink-jet printers. Dr.

Lawrence Sherman, University of Cambridge – Domestic Violence and Arrests

Are strict police codes having unintended effects? Dr. Lawrence Sherman, professor of criminology at the University

Lee Newman, SUNY ESF – Using Plants to Address Environmental Issues

The Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster is having significant consequences on our environment. Dr. Lee Newman, associate