Valorie Titus, APU – Eastern Tiger Salamander
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In short, the eastern tiger salamander is in danger. However, Dr. Valorie Titus, a professor of environmental science at American Public University, is studying these little amphibians and working to conserve their species. Dr. Valorie Titus currently teaches wildlife, conservation,…
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Michele Coscia, Harvard University – The Importance of Memetics
Before there was KnowYourMeme.com – the definitive encyclopedia of internet tropes, the concept of memes needed to be defined. Michele Coscia, a post-doc at Harvard University, discusses the importance of understanding memetics. Dr. Michele Coscia is a post-doctoral fellow at…
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Diane Beauchemin, Queen’s University – Hair Sample Forensic Advances
Criminals better start wearing hairnets! Dr. Diane Beauchemin, a chemist at Queen’s University in Canada, is furthering forensic hair identification techniques. Diane Beauchemin studied at l’Université de Montréal where she obtained a B.Sc. in 1980, followed by a Ph.D. in…
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Erika Berg, North Dakota State University – Equine Therapy
Can interaction with horses hold the key to helping those afflicted with psychological disorders? Dr. Erika Berg, a professor of animal science at North Dakota State University, is studying the therapeutic benefits of horses. Dr. Erika Berg received her B.S.…
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Ying Xu, University of Georgia – Hypoxia
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.…