Dr. Raj Morey, Duke University – Traumatic Brain Injuries
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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…
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Yehuda Ben-Shahar, Washington University in St. Louis – RNA Messengers
RNA seems like the unsung little brother of DNA and protein. But Yehuda Ben-Shahar, assistant professor of biology at Washington University in St. Louis, is learning a great deal about their very important molecular responsibilities. Dr. Yehuda Ben-Shahar is an…
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Bruce Peabody, Farleigh Dickinson University – American Heroism
“Big Data” is being mined to glean all sorts of information. Bruce Peabody, professor of political science at Fairleigh Dickinson University, is studying trends as they relate to our understanding of heroism in America. Dr. Bruce Peabody is a professor…
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Elizabeth Borer, University of Minnesota – Grassland Fertilization and the Nutrient Network
It’s no secret that the presence of humans has a great effect on the environment. Elizabeth Borer, associate professor in the Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior Department at the University of Minnesota, is conducting global experiments to better understand how plants…
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Christopher Fee, Gettysburg College – What a Living Wage Looks Like
Economic inequality and minimum wage are becoming increasingly discussed topics during these turbulent economic times. Chris Fee, professor of English at Gettysburg College, asks what constitutes a living wage? Dr. Christopher Fee is a professor and chair of the Department of English at…
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King Davis, University of Texas at Austin – Segregated Psych Centers
During the 1800s, segregation was even visible in the medical arena. King Davis, professor and director of the Institute for Urban Policy Research & Analysis at the University of Texas at Austin, is studying the medical records from the Central Lunatic…
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Radu Sporea, University of Surrey – Sci-Fi Technology
The amazing technology we see in science-fiction is fast becoming reality. Radu Sporea, academic research fellow at the University of Surrey, is helping to bring some of these future-thinking inventions to life. Dr Radu Sporea is Royal Academy of Engineering Academic Research…