Podcast: The Academic Minute
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Jose Holguin-Veras, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute – Reducing E-Commerce Emissions
Shopping from home can also be bad for the environment. Jose Holguin-Veras, professor of civil and environmental engineering at Renssealaer Polytechnic Institute, explores ways to reduce vehicle emissions during shipping. Dr. José Holguín-Veras is the William H. Hart Professor, and Director of the Center for Infrastructure, Transportation, and the Environment; and the Volvo Research and…
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Ashli Stokes, University of North Carolina Charlotte – Thanksgiving Food and Gratitude
Food is the main event of most Thanksgivings. Ashli Stokes, associate professor in the department of communication studies at the University of North Carolina Charlotte, discusses the importance of preparing something tasty for your family to enjoy this holiday. Dr. Ashli Quesinberry Stokes is an Associate Professor of Communication Studies and the Director of the…
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Emmanuel Urquieta, Baylor College of Medicine – What Happens if Someone Dies in Space?
What happens if an astronaut dies in space? Emmanuel Urquieta, assistant professor in the Center for Space Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, considers the options. Dr. Emmanuel Urquieta currently serves as Chief Medical Officer at the NASA funded Translational Research Institute for Space Health, where he manages research projects in areas ranging from radiation…
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Emily Midkiff, University of North Dakota – Kids and Sci-Fi Books
If kids like science fiction, why aren’t there enough sci-fi books for them to read? Emily Midkiff, assistant professor of teaching, leadership, and professional practice at the University of North Dakota, says there’s plenty of “space” on the shelf. Emily Midkiff is an Assistant Professor at the University of North Dakota, where she teaches courses…
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Lucas Berenbrok, University of Pittsburgh – The Curious Case of Phenylephrine
Does your over-the-counter cold medicine actually fight your cold? Lucas Berenbrok, associate professor of pharmacy and therapeutics at the University of Pittsburgh, discusses which ones may work and which may not. Lucas Berenbrok, associate professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy, is a board-certified ambulatory care pharmacist. Dr. Berenbrok’s research focuses on the…
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William Fajzel, McGill University – The Global Human Day
How do you spend your days? William Fajzel, PhD student in earth system dynamics at McGill University, examines this question from a global perspective. William Fajzel, a PhD student at McGill University, studies human activities in the Anthropocene. With a background in economics and Earth system science, his research focuses on bringing together social and…
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Ramneet Kaur, Columbus State University – Natural Products and Triple Negative Breast Cancer Stem Cells
Work to cure breast cancer is an important field. Ramneet Kaur, assistant professor of biology at Columbus State University, details new ideas in this fight. I am a cell and molecular biologist with cancer biology as my research area. I have a Ph.D. in Biotechnology and a post-doc in cancer biology from Harvard Medical School,…
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Stephen Diko, University of Memphis – Who Will Plan Our Cities in the Future?
The cities of our future will need people to plan them. Stephen Diko, assistant professor at the University of Memphis Department of City and Regional Planning, opens up a world of opportunity. Stephen Kofi Diko is an Assistant Professor at the University of Memphis Department of City and Regional Planning. He holds a Ph.D. in…
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Steve Minton, University of Plymouth – Residential ‘Schools’ and Indigenous People
We’re still learning about the horrors of residential schools for indigenous peoples. Steve Minton, associate professor in applied and clinical psychology at the University of Plymouth, delves into this. I am a human being in formation – currently, a father, partner, brother, uncle and friend; English-born of English, Scottish and Irish Traveller descent; and a…
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Catherine Sanderson, Amherst College – Group Loyalty and Problematic Behavior on Campuses
Social norms are shifting, but we have more work to do to curb problematic behavior on campuses. Catherine Sanderson, Poler Family professor of psychology at Amherst College, looks into ways to do so. Catherine Sanderson is the Poler Family Professor of Psychology at Amherst College. Her most recent book, Why We Act: Turning Bystanders Into…