Arun Bhunia, Purdue University – Better Salmonella Detection
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Salmonella outbreaks can be devastating. To reduce this danger, Arun Bhunia, professor of food microbiology at Purdue University, is working on new techniques and technology that will more quickly identify the infectious strain Dr. Arun Bhunia is a professor of…
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Daniel Hahn, University of Florida – “Sexy” Fruit Flies
Apparently, you can sterilize flies too well. In today’s Academic Minute, Daniel Hahn, assistant professor in the University of Florida’s department of entomology and nematology, discusses a new and improved fly sterilization methodology. Dr. Daniel Hahn is an assistant professor…
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Dan Peppe, Baylor University – Proconsul Fossils
Of all fossils, the Proconsul is among the earliest ever discovered. Dan Peppe, assistant professor of geology at Baylor University, is studying these fossils to help understand the evolution of all primates. Dr. Dan Peppe is an assistant professor in the Department of…
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Georgia Panagiotaki, University of East Anglia – How Culture Shapes Understanding
Many factors influence how a child understands and interprets the human body and its related physical behaviors. Georgia Panagiotaki, lecturer in psychology at the University of East Anglia, studied a diverse pool of children to make conclusions about their bodily…
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Susan Kalisz, University of Pittsburgh – Recipe for Invasive Plant Species
Species interaction dictates a great deal of a location’s biodiversity. Susan Kalisz, professor of biology at the University of Pittsburgh, is linking the diet of deer to the success of the animals’ surrounding flora. Susan Kalisz is a professor of…
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Lauren Dutra, University of California, San Francisco – E-Cigs and Real Cigs
E-Cigarettes are rapidly gaining popularity. Lauren Dutra, post-doctoral scholar at the University of California, San Francisco’s School of Medicine, is studying the correlation between usages of these different tobacco products. Lauren Dutra’s research interests include disparities in smoking and smoking-related…
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Dr. Raj Morey, Duke University – Traumatic Brain Injuries
Direct trauma clearly has negative effects on the brain. Dr. Raj Morey, associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Duke University, discusses the potential harm that may arise even from indrect exposure to explosions. Dr. Rajendra Morey is an…
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Muhammed Khalifa, Michigan State University – Hip Hop Culture Identities
As hip hop culture expands, schools are expanding with it. Dr. Muhammad Khalifa, assistant professor of educational administration at Michigan State University, is studying this trend. Dr. Muhammad Khalifa is an assistant professor in the Department of Educational Administration at…
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Peter Turchin, UConn – Cliodynamic Models of History
Can math be used to better understand history? Peter Turchin, professor of ecology and evolutionary biology at the University of Connecticut, is doing just that through complex mathematical algorithms. Dr. Peter Turchin is a professor in the Department of Ecology…
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Phillip Sponenberg, Virginia Tech – Fainting Goats
The Latin name myotonia congenitamight not mean much to you, but you’ve likely seen them in action. Dr. Phillip Sponenberg, professor of pathology and genetics at the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech, fills us in on one…