Tag: Alexandra Kosiba

  • The Academic Minute for 2018.11.26-11.30

    The Academic Minute for 2018.11.26-11.30

      Academic Minute from 11.26 – 11.30 Monday, November 26th John Heitmann – University of Dayton Cars and Government Regulations John Heitmann is a history professor at the University of Dayton. He received his Ph.D from the Johns Hopkins University in 1983. His research explores the connections between science, technology, economics and culture, particularly with…

  • Alexandra Kosiba, University of Vermont – The Rebound of the Red Spruce

    Alexandra Kosiba, University of Vermont – The Rebound of the Red Spruce

    The red spruce is coming back to the Northeastern United States. Alexandra Kosiba, researcher in the Rubenstein School of Environment and Natual Resources at the University of Vermont, explores why these trees have made a rebound after years of decline. Alexandra Kosiba is a forest ecologist and dendrochronologist who specializes in understanding tree response to…

  • This Week on The Academic Minute (2018.11.26)

    This Week on The Academic Minute (2018.11.26)

    This Week on The Academic Minute 2018.11.26 Monday, November 26th John Heitmann of the University of Dayton discusses how government regulations have changed the automobile over time. Tuesday, November 27th Sean Gerrity of Hostos Community College delves into how formerly enslaved people avoided re-enslavement while staying in the South. Wednesday, November 28th Douglas McKechnie of…