Podcast: The Academic Minute
-
Lee Haines, University of Notre Dame – Do Mosquitoes Harbor Viruses Without Falling Ill?
Why can mosquitoes harbor viruses without being affected while others cannot? Lee Haines, associate research professor in Medical Entomology at the University of Notre Dame, explores this. Lee Haines is a researcher with a PhD in Tropical Medicine and an MSc in Parasite Biochemistry and Microbiology, who specializes in diseases transmitted by arthropods. Her work…
-
Elahe Soltanaghai, University of Illinois Urbana Champaign – Sensing Beneath the Forest Canopy: A New Tool for Wildfire Prevention
We need new tools for wildfire prevention going forward. Elahe Soltanaghai, assistant professor of computer science and electrical and computer engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, aims to deliver one. Elahe Soltanaghai is an assistant professor of Computer Science at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Her research spans the areas of wireless networking and sensing with applications…
-
Yunsuh Nike Wee, Oklahoma State University – Origins of Laws About Bodily Damage
On this Student Spotlight: Laws change all the time, but some have carried on for centuries. Why is this? Yunsuh Nike Wee, Ph.D. student in the department of psychology at Oklahoma State University, discusses some. Yunsuh (Nike) Wee is a Ph.D. student in experimental psychology working with Dr. Daniel Sznycer. Her research focuses on how…
-
Karmel Choi, Harvard Medical School – Linking Genes to Depression
There is still a lot to learn about the causes of depression. Karmel Choi, clinical psychologist and assistant professor of psychology at the Harvard Medical School, takes a look inside our genes for clues. Karmel Choi is a Clinical Psychologist, Director of the Precision Prevention Program in the Center for Precision Psychiatry at Massachusetts General…
-
Susanna Calkins, Rosalind Franklin University – Scaling Inclusive Teaching
How do we make STEM classes more inclusive going forward? Susanna Calkins, director of the Nexus for Faculty Success and associate professor in the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies at Rosalind Franklin University, looks into this. Susanna Calkins is the founding director of the Nexus for Faculty Success and an associate professor in the…
-
Jovan Kamcev, University of Michigan – New Water Purification Technology
There’s plenty of water in the ocean, so how do we make it drinkable? Jovan Kamcev, assistant professor of chemical engineering at the University of Michigan, determines the best process for desalination. Jovan Kamcev develops technologies for affordable and sustainable water and energy, with a focus on membranes and sorbent materials for water treatment, energy…
-
Jacob Sawyer, Alma College – Examining Myths About Grief and Bereavement
Grief carries many myths. Jacob Sawyer, assistant professor of psychology at Alma College, determines what’s real and what’s not. Jacob Sawyer is a counseling psychologist interested in factors related to mental health and well-being. His background and training as a clinician strongly inform his approach to his work as a faculty member. His career at…
-
Leo Porter, University of California, San Diego – Computer Programming in the Generative AI Era
Artificial intelligence is changing who can be a computer programmer. Leo Porter, professor of computer science and engineering at the University of California San Diego, explores how. Leo Porter is a Professor of Computer Science and Engineering at UC San Diego interested in computer science education research and computer architecture. Leo co-founded the Computing Education…
-
Jonathan Morduch, New York University – Designing Guaranteed Income Programs
Guaranteed income programs can have benefits, but often should the money be deposited? Jonathan Morduch, professor of public policy and economics at New York University, looks to data for answers. Jonathan Morduch is Professor of Public Policy and Economics at the Wagner Graduate School of Public Service at New York University. Morduch’s research focuses on…
-
Patrick Barry, University of Michigan Law School – Art and Advocacy
Being an advocate is important; so, what’s the most effective process for becoming one? Patrick Barry, clinical assistant professor at the University of Michigan Law School, takes a trip to find the answer. Patrick Barry is a clinical assistant professor and the director of digital academic initiatives at the University of Michigan Law School, as…