Tag: academic minute
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2015 Listener’s Choice Award
It’s that time of year again – vote for The Academic Minute Senior Superlatives Listener’s Choice Award! Have a listen to some of the top segments from this year and cast your vote for your favorite one. February 16th, 2015 Dr. Ronald Mallett – University of Connecticut Theories of Time Travel As we near the 100th anniversary…
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James Coyle, Miami University – Advertising in the Social Media Age
Sharing drives social media. Today on the Academic Minute, James Coyle, a associate professor of marketing and interactive media studies at Miami University, explains how advertisers can benefit the most from this important activity. James Coyle received his PhD (1997) in Journalism (Advertising Studies) from the University of Missouri-Columbia. He holds a joint appointment in the…
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John DesJardins, Clemson University – Football Helmet Research
Football players can have as many as 2,000 brain-jarring hits per year. John DesJardins, Assistant Professor of Bio-engineering, explores the ways scientists are fighting back against head injuries in sports. Dr. John DesJardins is an Assistant Professor of Bio-engineering at Clemson University. He received his Ph.D. in Bioengineering from Clemson University in December 2006, and has…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2015.07.13)
This Week on The Academic Minute (2015.07.13) Monday, July 13 Scott McGraw of The Ohio State University examines the downside of cocoa farming. Tuesday, July 14 Jay Pasachoff of Williams College offers a timely profile of the dwarf planet Pluto. Wednesday, July 15 Upmanu Lall of Columbia University describes the future of irrigation systems. Thursday, July…
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The Academic Minute for 2015.7.6 – 7.10
Catch up with The Academic Minute from 7.6- 7.10 Monday, July 6 Michael Howell – University of Minnesota Athletic Slumber Dr Michael Howell is a neurologist who specializes in sleep disorders and sees patients at Fairview Riverside and Fairview Southdale. He is Program Director of the Clinical Sleep Medicine Fellowship at Hennepin County Medical Center…
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5 Year Anniversary Giveaway!
It’s The Academic Minute’s 5 year anniversary today! To celebrate, we’re giving away an incredible prize pack every day this week. Each prize pack contains great Mount Holyoke College, WAMC Northeast Public Radio, and The Academic Minute swag! To enter, simply connect with us on Facebook and Twitter, and share/RT the prize posts! We’ll…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2015.6.29)
This Week on The Academic Minute Monday, June 29 Emily O’Brien of Duke University discusses her research on atrial fibrillation. Tuesday, June 30 Josh Packard of The University of Northern Colorado describes religious “dones” Wednesday, July 1 Bard College’s Hal Haggard profiles the life cycle of a black hole. Thursday, July 2 Keith Clay of…
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This Week on The Academic Minute
Monday, May 18 Abe Springer of Northern Arizona University analyzes the vital role springs play in our environment. Tuesday, May 19 Michael Strager of West Virginia University discusses the importance of mitigating chemical spills in our drinking water. Wednesday, May 20 Albert Einstein College of Medicine’s Betsy Herold details her work on a herpes…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2015.5.11)
Monday, May 11 Jeff Sovern of St. John’s University analyzes the complicated contracts we all sign. Tuesday, May 12 Ryan Schacht of The University of Utah examines how our surroundings might dictate our reproductive desires. Wednesday, May 13 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s Heidi Newberg explores the size of our galaxy. Thursday, May 14 Georgiana Bostean of…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2015.5.4)
Monday, May 4 Marina D’Angelo of The Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine discusses canine osteoarthritis. Tuesday, May 5 Elizabeth Basha of The University of the Pacific profiles the utility of drones in a non-military context. Wednesday, May 6 Monmouth University’s Lisa Dinella explores the gendered constructs inherent in children’s toys. Thursday, May 7 Mary Kate…