Podcast: The Academic Minute
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Candelaria Bergero, University of California, Irvine – How Our Airplanes Can Achieve Net-Zero Emissions
On this Student Spotlight during University of California, Irvine Week: Reducing carbon from transportation is key to our future. Candelaria Bergero, Ph. D. student in Earth system science, examines how to cut emissions from one form of transport. Candelaria Bergero is a Ph.D. student in Earth System science at the University of California, Irvine. She…
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Keri Hurley-Kim, University of California, Irvine – Identifying Disparities to Improve Vaccine Rates
On University of California, Irvine Week: Knowing who gets vaccinated more often, can tell us whom to target in future vaccine efforts. Keri Hurley-Kim, associate clinical professor in the School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, looks into the data. Dr. Hurley is a pharmacy educator and has worked with PharmD students and residents at all…
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Regina Ragan, University of California, Irvine – Using E. coli to Detect Water Contamination
On University of California, Irvine Week: We hear about the harm bacteria can do, but what about the good? Regina Ragan, professor of materials science and engineering, examines this question. Ragan is a recipient of the National Science Foundation Faculty Early CAREER Award and a Fulbright Fellow. She is co-Director of the Institute for Design…
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Saurabh Chatterjee, University of California, Irvine – How Blue-Green Algae Can Increase Severity of Liver Disease
On University of California, Irvine Week: Climate change has many effects that we may not be aware of. Saurabh Chatterjee, professor of environmental and occupational health, delves into one. Dr. Chatterjee is a human physiologist with specialized training in immunology. After completing his PhD in inflammation biology, he pursued his postdoctoral work at NIH’s National…
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Rabi Musah, University at Albany – Combating Lack of Diversity in STEM
On University at Albany Week: How do we encourage all STEM students to complete their studies? Rabi Musah, professor of chemistry at the RNA Institute, looks into a solution. Dr. Rabi Musah is a Professor at the University at Albany in the Chemistry Department. She is also the Associate Vice Provost for the Center for…
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Marilyn Masson, University at Albany – Collapse of Ancient Mayan Capital Linked to Drought
On University at Albany Week: How did ancient civilizations handle extensive droughts? Marilyn Masson, professor of anthropology, says finding out could be key for the future in a warming world. Dr. Marilyn Masson is a historical anthropologist and archaeologist whose current research projects focus on the archaeology of Colonial encounters in Yucatan, Mexico, and Albany,…
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Andrew Berglund, University at Albany – The Fight Against Myotonic Dystrophy
On University at Albany Week: We still need to find a cure for many afflictions. Andrew Berglund, director of the RNA Institute and professor of biological sciences, details one of these. Dr. Berglund’s scientific career has revolved around understanding the role of RNA in biology. The focus of his research is on neuromuscular diseases with…
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Brett Harris, University at Albany – Mental Health in Rural New York
On University at Albany Week: Mental health is an issue for everyone. Brett Harris, clinical associate professor in the department of health policy, management and behavior, explores one region to listen in to their struggles. Brett Harris, DrPH, is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University at Albany’s School of Public Health, a Senior Research…
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Bhupal Shrestha, University at Albany – Tracking Western Wildfire Smoke
On University at Albany Week: Western wildfire smoke isn’t just a concern for the Western U.S. Bhupal Shrestha, senior research scientist, examines how the East Coast also feels the effects. Bhupal Shrestha, PhD, is a senior research support specialist at the New York State Mesonet at the University at Albany. He completed his MS and…
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William Herbert, Hunter College – 50 Years of Higher Education Collective Bargaining
How do we push higher education forward? William Herbert, distinguished lecturer and executive director of the national center for the study of collective bargaining in higher education and the professions at Hunter College, looks into this question. William A. Herbert is a Distinguished Lecturer and Executive Director of the National Center for the Study of…