Podcast: The Academic Minute
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Weian Zhao, University of California Irvine – Transforming the Personalization of Care
The more information we have, the better we can treat a patient. Weian Zhao, professor of pharmaceutical sciences at the University of California, Irvine, examines how to transform the personalization of care. Dr. Weian Zhao is a tenured full Professor and entrepreneur at the Sue and Bill Gross Stem Cell Research Center, Chao Family Comprehensive…
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Wes Routon, Georgia Gwinnett University – Dual Enrollment Pays Off
Getting a jumpstart on college courses can pay off for high school students Wes Routon, associate professor of economics and quantitative analysis at Georgia Gwinnett College, discusses the benefits. Dr. Wes Routon is an applied microeconomist with broad research interests, though much of his work falls within education economics, particularly the economics of higher education.…
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Nasar U. Ahmed, Florida International University – COVID-19: When is it Safe to Reopen After a Pandemic Lockdown
Information on when to reopen after a pandemic can be tricky. Nasar U. Ahmed, associate professor of epidemiology at Florida International University, explores what the data says. Dr. Nasar U Ahmed, founding chair, Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics and an associate professor of epidemiology at the Robert Stempel College of Public Health & Social Work…
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Kenneth G. Furton, Florida International University – Canines Prove Accurate Detection Tools for COVID-19
On Florida International University Week: Dogs might be proving their mettle in the fight against COVID-19. Kenneth G. Furton, professor of chemistry and biochemistry, sniffs around to find out why. Kenneth G. Furton is a leading scholar in forensic chemistry, specializing in scent detection. Dr. Furton joined Florida International University (FIU) in 1988 as an…
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Asia Eaton, Florida International University – How a Culture of Care Can Help Change a Problem like Homelessness
On Florida International University Week: Homelessness is an ever present problem. Asia Eaton, associate professor of psychology, discusses one method to lowering the rates. Asia Eaton is a feminist social psychologist and Associate Professor of Psychology at Florida International University, where she directs the Power, Women, and Relationships (PWR) Lab. Eaton’s research explores how gender…
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Diana Azzam, Florida International University – Neuroinflammation Protein Linked to Worse Survival in Men with Glioblastoma
On Florida International University Week: Why do men have worse survival rates from brain tumors? Diana Azzam, assistant professor in the department of environmental health sciences, explains why. Dr. Diana Azzam earned her PhD in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology from the University of Miami in 2012. Her research has focused on the identification, functional characterization…
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Anthony Dick, Florida International University – Disaster News Can Trigger Post-Traumatic Stress in Kids
On Florida International University Week: Disaster news can trigger post-traumatic stress in kids thousands of miles away. Anthony Dick, professor of psychology, discusses why. Anthony Steven Dick is a Developmental Science and Cognitive Neuroscience Professor at Florida International University. He studies the neurobiology of language and executive function using diffusion-weighted and functional imaging. He is…
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Laura Martin, Williams College – Designing Wild Nature
Who is looking out for struggling species in the face of climate change? Laura Martin, assistant professor of environmental studies at Williams College, spotlights the world of restoration ecologists. Author of WILD BY DESIGN: The Rise of Ecological Restoration, Laura J. Martin is a prizewinning historian and ecologist who studies how people shape the habitats…
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JT Torres, Quinnipiac University – How Conversations Help Us Learn
Not all feedback is created equal. JT Torres, assistant teaching professor of English and Interdisciplinary Studies at Quinnipiac University, explains what works best. JT Torres is director of the Center for Teaching and Learning at Quinnipiac University. With Jill Flanders Crosby, he co-authored the book Situated Narratives and Sacred Dance: Performing the Entangled Histories of…
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Nathan McNeil, Portland State University – Piloting a Transportation Incentive Program to Support Residents of Affordable Housing
Transportation can be taken for granted by those able to afford it. Nathan McNeil, research associate at the Transportation Research and Education Center at Portland State University, examines how to help those who cannot. Nathan McNeil is a Research Associate at Portland State University’s Transportation Research and Education Center. He conducts research on impacts of…