Podcast: The Academic Minute
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Thomas Scott, University of Oxford – Plants ‘Eavesdrop’ on Fungal Networks
Plants have their own underground network with each other, but how do they use it? Thomas Scott, postdoctoral researcher in evolutionary theory at the University of Oxford, digs in to find out. Thomas Scott is a postdoctoral researcher in evolutionary theory at the University of Oxford. In his research, he uses mathematical models to tackle…
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Daile Zhang, University of North Dakota – Lightning Strikes Make Collecting Parasitic Fungus A Deadly Pursuit
What do lightning storms on a remote mountain plateau have to do with fungus? Daile Zhang, assistant professor of atmospheric sciences at the University of North Dakota, explores the connection. Daile Zhang is an Assistant Professor at University of North Dakota. Her research focuses on atmospheric electricity and remote sensing. Daile received her PhD degree…
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Joshua Rovner, American University – Strategy and Grand Strategy
What’s your strategy for navigating tricky circumstances? Joshua Rovner, associate professor in the School of International Service at American University, delves into the difference between strategy and grand strategy. Joshua Rovner is associate professor of international relations at American University. His most recent book is Strategy and Grand Strategy (International Institute for Strategic Studies, Adelphi…
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Andrea King, University of Chicago – Questioning the Dark Side of Addiction
Our understanding of alcohol addiction may need a re-write. Andrea King, professor of psychiatry and behavioral neuroscience at the University of Chicago, tells us why. Andrea King is a clinical and research psychologist with expertise in addictive disorders, including alcohol use disorder. Questioning the Dark Side of Addiction There is a long-held belief that…
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Jamie Hartmann-Boyce, University of Massachusetts Amherst – Best Ways to Quit Vaping
Quitting an addiction is never easy. Jamie Hartmann-Boyce, assistant professor of health policy and management at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, explores one new way to try. Jamie Hartmann-Boyce is an Assistant Professor of Health Promotion and Policy at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Her research mainly consists of applied evidence synthesis for health policy,…
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Richard Addante, Florida Institute of Technology – Discovery of a New Kind of Human Memory Process
Could our ideas about human memory be about to change? Richard Addante, associate professor in the College of Psychology and Liberal Arts at the Florida Institute of Technology, looks into this. Dr. Richard J. Addante, associate professor of psychology at Florida Institute of Technology, is a 3-time winner of an LRP Award from the National…
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Danica Knight, Texas Christian University – Hope Connection 2.0
Connection with others can bring better outcomes for children afflicted with trauma. Danica Knight, Rees-Jones Director of the Karyn Purvis Institute and professor of psychology at Texas Christian University, examines how to foster this. Danica Kalling Knight, Ph.D. serves as Professor of Psychology and Rees-Jones Director of the Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development (KPICD)…
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Cara Furman, Hunter College – Ethical Decision Making as a Teacher: Practical Wisdom
Making decisions is a crucial element of teaching, but what’s the best formula to make the right choice? Cara Furman, associate professor of early childhood education at Hunter College of the City University of New York, discusses one with three elements. Cara Furman is a former New York City progressive public elementary school teacher and…
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Marcia Bjornerud, Lawrence University – The Dark Side of the Enlightenment
The Enlightenment brought many good things, but there was a dark side too. Marcia Bjornerud, professor of geosciences and environmental studies at Lawrence University, describes the downsides. Marcia Bjornerud is a structural geologist whose research focuses on the physics of earthquakes and mountain building. She is the author of several books for popular audiences: Reading…
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Melinda Boyd, Cedar Crest College – Food Nostalgia
What is food nostalgia and how can it help seniors? Melinda Boyd, assistant professor of nutrition and public health at Cedar Crest College, whets our appetite. Melinda Boyd is an assistant professor of nutrition and public health at Cedar Crest College in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Her higher-education teaching experience includes teaching courses in clinical nutrition, public…