Cathy Hatcher, PCOM – The Heart’s Glue
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Congenital heart defects are all too common. Cathy Hatcher, an assistant professor in the department of bio-medical sciences at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, is studying the formation of blood vessels at the embryonic stage to help understand these…
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Nicola Mitchell, U of Western Australia – Assisted Colonization
Can the relocation of a species’ habitat save it from extinction? Nicola Mitchell, a zoologist at The University of Western Australia, is working to recolonize the western swamp turtle and hopefully save the species from extinction. Dr Nicola Mitchell is…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2015.3.23)
Monday, March 23 Nicola Mitchell of The University of Western Australia explores the potentiality of relocating a species in order to help it survive. Tuesday, March 24 Cathy Hatcher of The Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine is researching the embryonic…
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Jay Pasachoff, Williams College – Today’s Total Solar Eclipse
There is a total solar eclipse today and Jay Pasachoff and his team are in direct position to observe this majestic cosmic phenomenon. Dr. Jay Pasachoff is Director of Hopkins Observatory, Chair of the Astronomy Department, and Field Memorial Professor…
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Jessica Gall Myrick 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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Julia Hormes, University at Albany – Social Media Addiction
Are you addicted to your social media accounts? Julia Hormes, psychologist at University at Albany, discusses the correlations between social media usage and addiction. Julia M. Hormes is Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University at Albany, State University of…
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RPI’s Heidi Newberg records at WAMC
If there are ripples, then it looks like the number of stars in the (presumed flat) disk drops off quickly, and then farther out where the disk ripples back up it looks like a detached ring of stars appears,” Dr.…
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Ky Kugler, Chapman University – Severity and Frequency of Concussions
It’s the NFL off-season, but concussions are still very much in our thoughts. Ky Kugler, a professor of athletic training at Chapman University, profiles the severity and frequency of the common head injury. Dr. Ky Kugler was appointed as an…
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Wayne Potts, University of Utah – Sugar Toxicity Tests
Variables in previous tests focusing on the toxicity of both fructose and table sugar have proven inconclusive. Wayne Potts, a biologist at the University of Utah, is improving on the accuracy of sugar toxicity tests. Professor Wayne Potts specializes in…
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Laura Rokosz, Monmouth University – Aeroponic Gardening
Soon, your garden might require no dirt whatsoever. Laura Rokosz, adjunct professor of Nutrition Sciences in the Department of Chemistry and Physics, Monmouth University School of Science, explores the vertical irrigation design of aeroponic gardens. Laura Rokosz is a seasoned…