Jeremy England, MIT – Life’s Physical Origins
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Can physics be the branch of science that finally figures out the origin of life on Earth? Jeremy England, a professor of physics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, is using physics and working to unravel the beginning of life.…
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Dan Chelotti 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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Lynn Helding, Dickinson College – A Science of the Voice
Vocology is an emerging field focusing on the voice. Lynn Helding, a professor at Dickinson College, discusses the importance of a science of the voice. Lynn Helding is an associate professor of music (Voice) at Dickinson College, who finds inspiration…
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Maurice Gattis, University of Wisconsin-Madison – Marriage Equality & Religious Denomination
Is your church in favor of same-sex marriage? Maurice Gattis, an assistant professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, is studying the effects of pro-LGBT stances held by religious institutions. Maurice Gattis has engaged in research activities regarding health disparities, GLBT…
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Davide Zori, Baylor University – Viking Social Standing
When one thinks of Vikings, lavish dinner parties are probably not the first thing that come to mind. But, Davide Zori, a professor at Baylor University, will tell us: vikings were really into parties. Davide Zori is assistant professor in…
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Ritch Savin-Williams, Cornell University – Sexuality Spectrum
Human sexuality seems to be growing increasingly complex as the days go by. Ritch Savin-Williams, a psychologist at Cornell University, offers a new perspective on the topic. Ritch C. Savin-Williams is a developmental psychology professor of Human Development and Director…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2015.3.2)
Monday, March 3 Ritch Savin-Williams of Cornell University offers a unique perspective on human sexuality. Tuesday, March 4 Davide Zori of Baylor University discusses the social importance of lavish Viking feasts. Wednesday, March 5 University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Maurice Gattis profiles…
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Ahmed Farag Ali – Big Bang Singularity
Is it possible that the universe had no beginning? New research from a team of physicists is questioning some Big Bang theories. Ahmed Farag Ali, a professor with many academic affiliations, discusses his findings. Ahmed Farag Ali, got his PhD…
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Cory Koedel, Mizzou – Improving Teaching Evalutions
Appraising the work of an educator is a highly nuanced process. Cory Koedel, professor of economics and public policy at Mizzou, is working to improve the overall fairness of teaching evaluations. Cory Koedel is an associate professor of economics and…
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Brad Hansen, UCLA – Finding Exo-Planets via The Transit Method
The search for life outside of our own solar system continues. Brad Hansen, physicist and astronomer at UCLA, explores a new method for locating habitable planets in deep space. Brad Hansen is a professor of physics and astronomy at The…