Patricia Drentea, University of Alabama-Birmingham – The Aging Family
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Humans are living much longer lives and as this trend only continues, it presents interesting shifts in the family structure. Patricia Drentea, a sociologist at The University of Alabama-Birmingham, discusses the changing face of the modern family. Patricia Drentea is…
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Jaime Cloud, Western Oregon University – Mating Psychology
What’s the first thing you noticed about the opposite sex? As it turns out, that might depend on what you’re looking for! Jaime Cloud, an evolutionary psychologist at Western Oregon University, profiles human mating psychology. Jaime Cloud received her Ph.D.…
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Kim Janda, Scripps Research Institute – Addiction Vaccines
Addiction is a highly complicated disease, one that has been very difficult to treat. Kim Janda, a professor of chemistry at The Scripps Research Institute, is working on a vaccine that might help counteract addiction. Dr. Kim D. Janda currently…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2015.3.30)
This Week on The Academic Minute (2015.3.30 – 4.3) Monday, March 30 Kim Janda of The Scripps Research Institute explores the possibility of combating addiction through vaccination. Tuesday, March 31 Jaime Cloud of Western Oregon University delves into human mating…
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Ronald Johnson, American Public University – Mobile Learning Innovations
The use of mobile learning platforms is increasing. Ronald Johnson, professor of business management at American Public University, offers a profile and analysis of the developing new tools that make digital learning easier and effective. Ronald Johnson, a professor of…
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Kimberly Fenn 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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Gad Saad, Concordia University – Biological Roots of Consumer Behavior
We’re all consumers in one way or another. Gad Saad, professor of marketing at Concordia University, taps in to the biological origins of our consumerist nature. Dr. Gad Saad is Professor of Marketing, holder of the Concordia University Research Chair…
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Martin Krieger, USC – Uncertainty Principles
Knowing what you don’t know is vital if you want to change that. Martin Krieger, a professor of planning at The University of Southern California, profiles uncertainty. Martin H. Krieger is professor of planning at the Sol Price School of…
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Cathy Hatcher, PCOM – The Heart’s Glue
Congenital heart defects are all too common. Cathy Hatcher, an assistant professor in the department of bio-medical sciences at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, is studying the formation of blood vessels at the embryonic stage to help understand these…
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Nicola Mitchell, U of Western Australia – Assisted Colonization
Can the relocation of a species’ habitat save it from extinction? Nicola Mitchell, a zoologist at The University of Western Australia, is working to recolonize the western swamp turtle and hopefully save the species from extinction. Dr Nicola Mitchell is…