Tag: Florida International University
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Richard Aronson, Florida Institute of Technology – Understanding the Impact of Climate Change on Sea Life
Climate change will have many effects for sea life. Richard Aronson, professor and head of the Ocean Engineering and Marine Sciences department at the Florida Institute of Technology, dives in. His research explores the response of marine communities to environmental changes in deep time. His primary focus is on coral reefs and subtidal communities in…
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Ryan Meldrum, Florida International University – Digital Self-Harm
Bullies aren’t the only people causing harm online. Ryan Meldrum, associate professor in the department of criminology and criminal justice at the Florida International University, says other negative thoughts can come from an unlikely place. Dr. Meldrum’s areas of expertise include the causes and consequences of low self-control, the link between poor sleep quantity/quality and…
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Rokeshia Renné Ashley, Florida International University – Negotiating Health Information Concerning Skin Whitening
Chemical products to lighten skin can have negative effects. Rokeshia Renné Ashley, assistant professor in the department of communication at Florida International University, explores why many women still turn to these products. Dr. Rokeshia Renné Ashley is a Miami native and mother to her daughter, Emery. Dr. Ashley’s research focuses on health communication in body…
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Jacqueline Evans, Florida International University – CogTracer
Do you remember everyone you interacted with in the last few days? Jacqueline Evans, associate professor of psychology at Florida International University, discusses memory and contract tracing during COVID-19. Dr. Evans conducts research on investigative interviewing in its many forms, to include interviewing cooperative witnesses, interrogating uncooperative suspects, and gathering intelligence from sources. In addition,…
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Michelle Hospital, Florida International University – Youth Music Programs and the Five C’s
Learning to play music could foster important skills for life. Michelle Hospital, research associate professor in the department of biostatistics at Florida International University, says it’s not just about the music, but who you play it with. Dr. Michelle Hospital is the Associate Director of Research and Development of FIU’s Community-Based Research Institute (CBRI). She…
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Mariana Sanchez, Florida International University – Latinos Found to Drink Less after Immigrating to U.S.
Does the health of Latino men get worse after they immigrate to the U.S.? Mariana Sanchez, assistant professor in the department of health promotion at Florida International University, finds out. Mariana Sanchez is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Promotion and Disease Prevention and a Research Associate at the Center for Research on…
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Piero Gardinali, Florida International University – Simulating the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill in the Lab
It turns out you can simulate an oil spill in the lab. Piero Gardinali, professor in the department of chemistry and biochemistry at Florida International University, describes how this was done and what was learned. Piero Gardinali is the director of the Southeast Environmental Research Center within Florida International University’s Institute of Water and Environment,…
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Elizabeth Anderson, Florida International University – Dams Are Changing Amazonian Rivers
New dams in the Amazon could threaten ecosystems. Elizabeth Anderson, assistant professor in the department of earth & environment at Florida International University, describes the challenges of new dams changing the flow of rivers in the basin. I received my PhD from the Odum School of Ecology at the University of Georgia. I’m originally from…
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John Kominoski, Florida International University – Dams Drive Risk of Fish Extinction in U.S.
Population changes across the country can lead to extinction of native species. John Kominoski, assistant professor in the department of biological sciences at Florida International University, describes how building dams in the growing southwestern U.S. can be harmful for fish popluations. I am an Associate Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Florida International…
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Rene Price featured on The Best of our Knowledge
As always, host Bob Barrett selects an Academic Minute to air during The Best of Our Knowledge. Each week this program examines some of the issues unique to college campuses, looks at the latest research, and invites commentary from experts and administrators from all levels of education. For this week‘s edition (#1454), Bob has selected…