Praveen Arany, University at Buffalo – Light Treatments – Myths and Facts
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There are always new wellness treatments, but should we believe the hype? Praveen Arany, associate professor of oral biology and biomedical engineering and surgery at the University at Buffalo, examines one. Dr. Arany trained as a dentist, oral pathologist, and…
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Rafaela Fontes, Virginia Tech University – Persistence with Abstinence from Substance Use
How long does it take for successful abstinence from substance use? Rafaela Fontes, research scientist at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech University, takes a look. Rafaela Fontes is a research scientist in the Addiction Recovery Research Center…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2025.04.07)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2025.04.07 Monday Rafaela Fontes, research scientist at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech University, takes a look at how long it takes for successful abstinence from substance use. Tuesday Praveen…
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The Academic Minute for 2025.03.31-2025.04.04
The Academic Minute from 3.31 – 4.3 Monday Laura Jelliffe-Pawlowski – New York University Preterm Births on the Rise Dr. Laura Jelliffe-Pawlowski is a Professor of Epidemiology and Precision Health at NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing and an Emeritus…
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Olivia Pomerenk, New York University – Hula Hoop Levitation
On New York University Week: How does a hula hoop work? Olivia Pomerenk, Ph. D candidate in mathematics, looks at the science. Olivia Pomerenk is a fifth-year graduate student at the Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences at NYU, working towards…
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Sophie Arnold, New York University – Unraveling the Gender Gap in Negotiation
On this Student Spotlight during New York University Week: Does the gender pay gap start in childhood? Sophie Arnold, Ph.D. candidate in psychology, examines. Sophie Arnold is PhD Candidate in Psychology at New York University. Her research investigates the early…
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Amanda Mauri, New York University – A Growing US Mental Health Safety Net
On New York University Week: The more people with access to mental health services, the better. Amanda Mauri, assistant professor and faculty fellow at the School of Global Public Health, discusses the rise in care. Amanda Mauri is an Assistant…
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Joseph Cimpian, New York University – Progress and Setbacks in the STEM Gender Gap
On New York University Week: There’s more diversity in STEM than before, but there’s more work to be done. Joseph Cimpian, professor of economics and education policy, examines where help is needed. Joseph Cimpian is Professor of Economics and Education…
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Laura Jelliffe-Pawlowski, New York University – Preterm Births on the Rise
On New York University Week: Reducing the rising rate of preterm births is an important goal for the future. Laura Jelliffe-Pawlowski, professor of epidemiology and precision health at the Rory Meyers College of Nursing, looks into the data to find…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2025.03.31)
New York University Week on The Academic Minute 2025.03.31 Monday Laura Jelliffe-Pawlowski, professor of epidemiology and precision health at the Rory Meyers College of Nursing, looks into the data to find solutions to the rising rate of preterm births.…