RPI’s Heidi Newberg records at WAMC
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If there are ripples, then it looks like the number of stars in the (presumed flat) disk drops off quickly, and then farther out where the disk ripples back up it looks like a detached ring of stars appears,” Dr.…
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Ky Kugler, Chapman University – Severity and Frequency of Concussions
It’s the NFL off-season, but concussions are still very much in our thoughts. Ky Kugler, a professor of athletic training at Chapman University, profiles the severity and frequency of the common head injury. Dr. Ky Kugler was appointed as an…
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Wayne Potts, University of Utah – Sugar Toxicity Tests
Variables in previous tests focusing on the toxicity of both fructose and table sugar have proven inconclusive. Wayne Potts, a biologist at the University of Utah, is improving on the accuracy of sugar toxicity tests. Professor Wayne Potts specializes in…
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Laura Rokosz, Monmouth University – Aeroponic Gardening
Soon, your garden might require no dirt whatsoever. Laura Rokosz, adjunct professor of Nutrition Sciences in the Department of Chemistry and Physics, Monmouth University School of Science, explores the vertical irrigation design of aeroponic gardens. Laura Rokosz is a seasoned…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2015.3.16)
Monday, March 16 Laura Rokosz of Monmouth University explains the vertical irrigation systems of aeroponic gardens. Tuesday, March 17 Wayne Potts of The University of Utah details his toxicity testing on fructose and table sugar. Wednesday, March 18 Chapman University’s…
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Robert Edgell, SUNY Polytechnic Institute – Architectural Technology Management
Technology management is a something of an abstract business concept. Robert Edgell, a professor of technology management at SUNY Polytechnic Institute, analyzes technology management from an architectural point of view. Dr. Robert Edgell is an Assistant Professor of Technology Management…
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Cliff Ross 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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Radu Sporea, University of Surrey – Photography: The Science of Aperture
The ubiquity of cell phone cameras makes everybody a photographer – or so they think! Today on The Academic Minute, Radu Sporea, an engineer at the University of Surrey, will teach us how to improve our photography skills through a…
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Karen Bonuck, Albert Einstein College of Medicine – Sleep & Childhood Obesity Risk Factors
A holistic approach to wellness examines all influencing factors. Karen Bonuck, a professor at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, is studying the relationship shared by sleep and childhood obesity. Dr. Karen Bonuck is an epidemiologist who conducts research on pediatric…
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Jon Pierce-Shimomura, UT Austin – Treating Alcoholism with Worm Experiments
Academic research sometimes takes scientists into unforeseen places. Today on The Academic Minute, Jon Pierce-Shimomura, a professor at The University of Texas at Austin, discusses his research aimed at treating alcoholism through the intoxication of worms. Jon Pierce-Shimomura, assistant professor…