Tag: Cornell University
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Corinna Loeckenhoff, Cornell University – Self-Continuity
Are you living in the past or the future? Corinna Loeckenhoff, Associate Professor of Human Development at Cornell University, delves into whether our age determines where our mind may be. Dr. Loeckenhoff received her undergraduate degree from the University of Marburg, Germany and her Ph.D. from Stanford University. She completed a post-doctoral fellowship in the…
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This Week On The Academic Minute (2016.06.13)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2016.6.13 Monday, June 13 Don MacKenzie of the University of Washington discusses the pros and cons of self-driving cars. Tuesday, June 14 John O’Meara of St. Michael’s College examines the traces of the first stars in our universe. Wednesday, June 15 Christa Brunnschweiler of the University of East Anglia explores…
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The Academic Minute for 2016.5.30-6.3
Academic Minute from 5.30 – 6.3 Monday, May 30 Allison Webel – Case Western Reserve University Living with HIV Dr. Allison Webel, PhD, RN, is an assistant professor at the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing. Her research focuses on HIV self-management and the social and behavioral determinants of co-morbid chronic disease in people living with…
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Daniel Klessig, Cornell University – How Does Aspirin Work?
How does aspirin work in your body? Daniel Klessig, professor in the Boyce Thompson Institute at Cornell University, examines how this widely used drug goes to work. Dr. Klessig’s early research career, which started as a graduate student with Nobel Laureate James Watson, focused on the molecular biology of human adenovirus. His studies of this…
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This Week On The Academic Minute (2016.5.30)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2016.5.30 Monday, May 30 Allison Webel of Case Western Reserve University discusses living with HIV. Tuesday, May 31 Daniel Klessig of Cornell University examines how aspirin works in our bodies. Wednesday, June 1 Jeff Iliff of Oregon Health & Science University delves into how the brain’s janitorial system does…
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The Academic Minute for 2016.5.2-5.6
Academic Minute from 5.2 – 5.6 Monday, May 2 Chris Hernandez – Cornell University Bones Reveal New Engineering Secret Dr. Hernandez is an Associate Professor in the Sibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and the Meinig School of Biomedical Engineering at Cornell University. Additionally he is an Adjunct Associate Scientist at the Hospital for…
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Chris Hernandez, Cornell University – Bones Reveal New Engineering Secret
Examining how bones bounce back after breaking may help us build machines. Chris Hernandez, associate professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering at Cornell University, delves into how bones heal themselves and return to their original function, which could give machines in faraway places a chance to last longer without replacement parts. Dr. Hernandez is an…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2016.5.2)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2016.5.2 Monday, May 2 Chris Hernandez of Cornell University discusses how studying our bones helped reveal a new secret to engineering better machines. Tuesday, May 3 Steven Neuberg of Arizona State University explores women, ovulation and mate guarding. Wednesday, May 4 Robin Queen of the University of Michigan details…
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The Academic Minute for 2016.2.1-2.5
Academic Minute from 2.1 – 2.5 Monday, February 1 Robert Josephs – University of Texas at Austin Hormones and Unethical Behavior Robert Josephs is a professor of psychology and the principal investigator in the Clinical Neuroendocrinology Laboratory at The University of Texas at Austin. He has a strong research focus on clinical neuroendocrinology and examines…
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Avery August, Cornell University – Antibiotic Resistance and Allergies
The prevalence of allergies is on the rise in the U.S. and around the world. Avery August, professor and chair of immunology at Cornell University, discusses how the overuse of antibiotics could be to blame. Avery August is Professor of Immunology and Chair of the Department of Microbiology & Immunology in the College of Veterinary Medicine…