Tag: Cornell University
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2016.2.1)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2016.2.1 Monday, February 1 Robert Josephs of the University of Texas at Austin determines if hormones are to blame for our unethical behavior. Tuesday, February 2 Joseph Chandler of Birmingham-Southern College delves into whether music can help you fall asleep, and stay asleep. Wednesday, February 3 Avery August of Cornell University will explore…
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2015.01.12 – This Week on The Academic Minute
Monday, January 12 Angela Crean of The University of New South Wales teaches us about telegony. Tuesday, January 13 Kim Haines-Eitzen of Cornell University discusses the majesty of acoustic soundscapes. Wednesday, January 14 University of Scranton political scientist Mike Allison profiles the effectiveness of governments instated after a revolution. Thursday, January 15 Shirley Anne Warshaw…
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Brian Wansink, Cornell University – Early Athleticism
Playing a high school sport is a great start to a long, healthy life. Brian Wansink, professor of marketing at Cornell University, conducted an experiment surveying the health and general wellness of over 700 veterans of World War II. Brian Wansink is the John Dyson Professor of Consumer Behavior at Cornell University, where he directs…
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Nathan Spreng, Cornell University – The Aging Brain Network
Breakthroughs in how we understand the human brain’s structure and internal communication networks are helping scientists track neurological changes over time. Dr. Nathan Spreng, assistant professor at Cornell University’s Department of Human Development, is using advancement in neuroimaging to better understand how the brain functions and changes as we age. At Cornell University, Dr. Nathan…