Tag: Chapman University
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Justin Dressel, Chapman University – Grainy Digital Photographs
Why are your digital pictures so grainy? Justin Dressel, Assistant Professor of Physics at Chapman University, explains how quantum physics has a lot to do with what shows up on your screen. Dr. Dressel researches the foundations of quantum physics, which is a natural intersection point between physics, mathematics, and computer science. His recent research…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2016.1.11)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2016.1.11 Monday, January 11 Franco Pestilli of Indiana University discusses how a scientific rivalry delayed an important discovery in the brain. Tuesday, January 12 Robert Edgell of SUNY Polytechnic Institute delves into how competing companies can use innovation to help, or harm, consumers. Wednesday,January 13 John Sivey of Towson University examines if herbicide…
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Gokcen Coskuner-Balli, Chapman University – Yoga Culture
Are you currently in a downward-facing-dog position? If so, you’re one of the many folks who enjoy Yoga! Today on The Academic Minute, Dr. Gokcen Coskuner-Balli, a professor at the Economic Science Institute at Chapman University, explores the growth of Yoga culture. Dr. Coskuner-Balli is an assistant professor at The George L. Argyros School of…
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Georgiana Bostean, Chapman University – Caregiver Crises
As our lifespans continually increase, unforeseen problems are arising. Georgiana Bostean, sociologist at Chapman University, is studying the crises currently being faced in the field of elder care. Georgiana Bostean is an Assistant Professor in the Sociology Department and Environmental Science and Policy Program at Chapman University. She is a demographer and sociologist by training,…
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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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Ky Kugler, Chapman University – Severity and Frequency of Concussions
It’s the NFL off-season, but concussions are still very much in our thoughts. Ky Kugler, a professor of athletic training at Chapman University, profiles the severity and frequency of the common head injury. Dr. Ky Kugler was appointed as an associate professor and the program director of Chapman University’s athletic training education program (ATEP) in…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2015.3.16)
Monday, March 16 Laura Rokosz of Monmouth University explains the vertical irrigation systems of aeroponic gardens. Tuesday, March 17 Wayne Potts of The University of Utah details his toxicity testing on fructose and table sugar. Wednesday, March 18 Chapman University’s Ky Kugler explores frequency and severity of concussions. Thursday, March 19 Julia Hormes of the…
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Frank Frisch, Chapman University – Osteoporosis & Stress Factors
Can stress in the workplace intensify the symptoms of osteoporosis? Frank Frisch, a kinesiologist at Chapman University, is working with rats to study the degenerative disease. Dr. Frank Frisch is a professor of kinesiology at Chapman University in Orange, California. He earned his PhD at the University of South California specializing in working with bone…
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Anna Leahy, Chapman University – Scientific Poetry
Poetry and science are areas of academia you’d assume have little to no overlap. But, Anna Leahy, an English professor at Chapman University, thinks otherwise. Anna Leahy‘s poetry collection Constituents of Matter won the Wick Poetry Prize and was published by Kent State University Press in 2007. Her chapbook Turns about a Point is available…
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Steven Schandler, Chapman University – The Genetics of Addiction
The effects of alcoholism and addiction reach far beyond the person afflicted with the disease. Steven Schandler, a senior professor in the department of psychology at the Crean College of Health and Behavioral Sciences, discusses the factors that influence ACOAs or adult children of alcoholics. Completing his fourth decade at Chapman University, Steven Schandler is…