Michelle Miller, Northern Arizona University – Memory Encoding
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The human brain is exceptionally complex. Michelle Miller, a professor of psychological sciences at Northern Arizona University, is working to decode how our brains encode information. Michelle D. Miller is Director of the First Year Learning Initiative and Professor of…
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John Christian, West Virginia – Space Rendezvous
As you can likely imagine, space rendezvous is a highly complex process. But, John Christian, aerospace engineer at WVU, is working to improve the computer imaging systems necessary for such a difficult task. Dr. John Christian is an aerospace engineer…
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Elizabeth Thomas, Scripps Research Institute – Genetic Factors of Huntington’s Disease
Curing diseases is a lot like solving a puzzle. Elizabeth Thomas, a molecular and cellular neuroscientist at The Scripps Research Institute, is working to cure Huntington’s Disease on a genetic level. Dr. Elizabeth Thomas is an associate professor in the…
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Sandee McClowry, NYU – Insights in Early Education
Shy, grumpy, social, hard-working — it’s not about changing children’s personalities. This is especially important in the classroom, as children who are shy or disruptive in school may be at risk for poor academic achievement. Sandee McClowry, professor of counseling psychology…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2015.4.20)
Monday, April 20 Sandee McClowry of New York University profiles her work customizing early education. Tuesday, April 21 Elizabeth Thomas of The Scripps Research Institute explores the genetic factors of Huntington’s Disease. Wednesday, April 22 West Virginia University’s John Christian…
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Stephen Barnard, St. Lawrence University – Social Media and Journalism
In 2015, social media is ubiquitous. Stephen Barnard, sociologist at St. Lawrence University, is studying the way journalists use social media. Stephen Barnard is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology at St. Lawrence University. Dr. Barnard earned his…
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Glenn Geher 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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Gabe Bowen, University of Utah – Ancient Warming Periods and Today
The climate has always been changing. Dr. Gabe Bowen, a geochemist at the University of Utah, offers an interesting profile of the climate as it’s been and as it might become. Dr. Gabe Bowen is a native of Michigan’s Upper…
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Thomas Goetz, University of Konstanz, A New Type of Boredom
Are you bored? If you are, do you know what type of boredom you are experiencing? There are several types. And, Thomas Goetz, a professor for empirical educational research at the University of Konstanz in Germany, has discovered yet another…
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John Lurz, Tufts – Literature as a Medium
Are you addicted to your kindle? These neat little devices are definitely convenient, but do they take away from the experience of reading? John Lurz, an English professor at Tufts University, discusses physical media through a close reading of Marcel…