Douglas Kerr, University of Hong Kong – Modern Insights on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
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Viewing Sherlock Holmes and his creator Sir Arthur Conan Doyle through a modern lens opens up some very interesting interpretations. In today’s Academic Minute, Douglas Kerr, professor of English and dean of the faculty of arts at the University of…
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Jack Ridge, Tufts University – Geologic Time
The Earth is a few billion years old and a lot has transpired during that time. Dr. Jack Ridge, professor and chair of the Department of Earth and Ocean Sciences at Tufts University, is working to more precisely understand geologic…
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Steve Gimbel 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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Kenneth Hugdahl, University of Bergen – Auditory Hallucinations
There are quite a few films that utilize auditory hallucinations as a indicator of a character’s mental illness. Colloquially known as “hearing voices,” this is a very real problem for some people. In today’s Academic Minute, Dr. Kenneth Hugdahl, a…
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Shikha Sharma, West Virginia University – Isotopic Fingerprints
A clean source of energy might just save the world. Dr. Shikha Sharma, assistant professor of geology and the director of the WVU Stable Isotope Laboratory, is working toward that goal. Dr. Shikha Sharma earned her PhD. from the Center…
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Jin Montclare, NYU – Gene Therapy
Top scientists are working to keep us healthy on a molecular level! Dr. Jin Montclare, associate professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering, is fabricating microfibers from proteins. Dr. Jin Kim Montclare received her undergraduate BS degree in Chemistry and Philosophy…
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Cristina Cox Fernandes, UMass Amherst – Electric Fish
The discovery of a new species is always exciting! Dr. Cristina Cox Fernandes, an lecturer at UMass Amherst, chronicles the discovery of a new species of fish and the importance of continuing search, find and document new species. Cristina Cox…
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Union College’s David Cotter records at the WAMC Studios
The Academic Minute was pleased to welcome Dr. David Cotter to our studios at WAMC Northeast Public Radio this morning. Here, he recorded his upcoming AM segment on gender equality. Professor and chair of the Department of Sociology at Union…
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Keith Hatschek, University of the Pacific – Jazz and Civil Rights
Jazz legend Dave Brubeck is noted for his incredible music skill as a pianist and bandleader. But, his work as a civil rights activist doesn’t get nearly the attention it deserves. Keith Hatschek, a professor of music at The University…
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2014 Listener’s Choice Award
It’s that time of year again – vote for The Academic Minute Senior Superlatives Listener’s Choice Award! Have a listen to some of the top segments from this year and cast your vote for your favorite one. May 16th,…