Ying Xu, University of Georgia – Hypoxia
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One of the top priorities in the medical field is diagnosing and stopping the growth of cancer. Dr. Ying Xu, a computational biologist at The University of Georgia is studying hypoxia, an affliction thought to be related to the development…
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Robin Read 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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Kristen Malecki, University of Wisconsin Madison – Green Space Awareness
A few weeks ago, The Academic Minute featured research touting the health benefits of green space. Today, we feature Dr. Kristen Malecki, an assistant professor of population health sciences at The University of Wisconsin Madison. Her research focuses on the…
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Feilin Hsiao, The University of Pacific – Cochlear Implants and Music
Advances in technology are allowing some people to hear and even create music for the first time. Dr. Feilin Hsiao, assistant professor of music at The University of The Pacific, is working with Cochlear Implants to engage the hearing impaired…
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Kathryn Heinze, University of Michigan – Football Philanthropy
Philanthropy is defined as a desire to improve overall welfare. Kathryn Heinze, an assistant professor of sport management at The University of Michigan, shows the potential of philanthropy when an NFL franchise focuses on the community. Kathryn Heinze joined the…
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Jin-Quan Yu, Scripps Research Institute – Unnatural Amino Acids
New techniques for creating amino acids might help treat diseases in the near future. A chemist at The Scripps Research Institute in La Jolla, California – Jin-Quan Yu is working to synthesize strains of amino acids for medical use. Dr.…
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Lisa Huisman Koops, Case Western Reserve University – Mobile Music Making
Car rides might be the optimal time to engage children musically. Dr. Lisa Huisman Koops, associate professor of Music Education at Case Western Reserve University, details the closed environment of the car as an ideal location to musically bond with…
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Robin Soster, University of Arkansas – The Bottom Dollar Effect
Is the satisfaction of one’s purchase dependent upon the money left after the transaction is complete? Dr. Robin Soster, professor in The Walton College‘s Department of Marketing at The University of Arkansas, discusses the bottom dollar effect. Dr. Robin Soster…
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Amanda Kibler 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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Kirstin Matthews, Rice University – Biomedical Patents
With new technological advances come unforeseen legal issues. Dr. Kirstin Matthews, fellow in science and technology policy at Rice University, addresses the patenting process in the biotechnology field. Dr. Kirstin Matthews‘ research focuses on ethical and policy issues related to…