This Week on The Academic Minute (2015.4.6)
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Monday, April 6 Ellen Foxman of Yale University examines the common cold. Tuesday, April 7 Glenn Geher of SUNY New Paltz analyzes the DNA of neanderthals. Wednesday, April 8 The University of Scranton’s Jessica Nolan looks at the societal…
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Jo-Renee Formicola, Seton Hall – Church/State Issues
Discussions about the separation of church and state present a series of complicated issues. Jo-Renee Formicola, a political scientist at Seton Hall University, is researching this relationship in the wake of the Catholic sex-abuse scandals. Jo Renee Formicola, Ph.D. is…
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Maurice Gattis 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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K.J. Rawson, College of The Holy Cross – Digital Transgender Archive
The spectrum of human sexuality is shifting. K.J. Rawson, an English professor at The College of The Holy Cross, explores the benefits of a digital transgender archive. K.J. Rawson is an Assistant Professor of English at the College of the…
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Patricia Drentea, University of Alabama-Birmingham – The Aging Family
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…