Podcast: The Academic Minute
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Graham Reynolds, University of North Carolina Asheville – Uncovering Hidden Biodiversity in the Tropics
Have we discovered everything in the animal kingdom already? Graham Reynolds, associate professor of biology at the University of North Carolina Asheville, explores Hispaniola to find out. Dr. R. Graham Reynolds is an Associate Professor of Biology at the University of North Carolina Asheville. His research is focused on characterizing vertebrate biodiversity, particularly in the…
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Birol Yesilada, Portland State University – Securing the Smart Grid
The smart grid is an important part of our infrastructure. Birol Yesilada, professor of political science and international studies at Portland State University, discusses how to protect it from attack. Birol A. Yeşilada is the Director of the Mark O. Hatfield School of Government and is a professor of Political Science and International Studies at…
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Daphney-Stavroula Zois, University at Albany – Using Artificial Intelligence to Aid Farmers in Africa
On University at Albany Week: Artificial intelligence can serve many purposes. Daphney-Stavroula Zois, Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, details how to help farmers abroad. Daphney-Stavroula Zois is an assistant professor with the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, University…
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Erika Martin, University at Albany – Racial and Ethnic Disparities Persist in HIV Diagnoses
On University at Albany Week: Racial disparities persist in many health outcomes. Erika Martin, associate professor in the department of public administration, focuses on one. Erika Martin is an associate professor in the Department of Public Administration and Policy at the University at Albany. As an applied health policy researcher, she uses mixed methods to…
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Tomoko Udo, University at Albany – Suicide Attempts Are Common in U.S. Adults with Borderline Personality Disorders
On University at Albany Week: Death by suicide for those with Borderline Personality Disorder is all too common. Tomoko Udo, associate professor of health policy, management and behavior, describes how to lower this risk. Tomoko Udo, Ph.D is an Associate Professor at Department of Health Policy, Management, and Behavior, School of Public Health, University at…
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Jerry Brotzge, University at Albany – Improving Weather Operations
On University at Albany Week: Predicting the weather remains tricky. Jerry Brotzge, research scientist, explores how to make it a bit easier for forecasters. Dr. Jerry Brotzge is a Research Scientist and Program Manager of the New York State Mesonet (NYSM; http://nysmesonet.org) at the University at Albany. Jerry completed his undergraduate work in meteorology at…
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Unal Tatar, University at Albany – The Economic Cost of Critical Infrastructure Disruptions
On University at Albany Week: Infrastructure can be costly even at the best of times. Unal Tatar, assistant professor at the College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity, explores the economic cost of disruptions. Dr. Unal Tatar is an assistant professor at the College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security, and Cybersecurity at the University…
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Kiyoko Yokota, SUNY Oneonta – Why You Should Still Care About Microplastics
On SUNY Oneonta Week: Microplastics are a modern environmental threat. Kiyoko Yokota, associate professor of biology, takes a closer look. Kiyoko Yokota is an Associate Professor of Biology at State University of New York College at Oneonta (SUNY Oneonta) and conducts research at SUNY Oneonta Biological Field Station (BFS) in Cooperstown, NY, on the shore…
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Kate McGrath, SUNY Oneonta – Facial Asymmetry in Gorillas Can Be A Sign of Stress
On SUNY Oneonta Week: Stress in childhood can alter the shape of your face. Kate McGrath, assistant professor of biological anthropology, discusses why. Kate McGrath studies indicators of stress preserved in the skulls and teeth of great apes. She has done fieldwork in Rwanda, Kenya, and Tanzania at fossil sites and in national parks. Dr.…
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Florian Reyda, SUNY Oneonta – Parasites Revisited
On SUNY Oneonta Week: Parasites have a role to play in an ecosystem. Florian Reyda, professor of biology, examines what they can tell us about a body of water’s health. Dr. Florian Reyda is a professor of biology at the State University of New York College at Oneonta. He specifically is a parasitologist—someone who focuses…