Tag: GWU
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Women in STEM: The Academic Minute for 2015.8.17 – 8.21
Catch up with The Academic Minute from 8.17 – 8.21 Monday, August 17 Ami Zota – George Washington University Heavy Metal Exposure Ami Zota is an assistant professor in the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health at the Milken Institute School of Public Health. Her study on cadmium was published in the American Journal of…
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Ami Zota, GWU – Heavy Metal Exposure
A heavy metal known as cadmium is a common environmental pollutant and a hazard because it is thought to increase the risk of chronic diseases like cancer. In today’s Academic Minute George Washington University’s Ami Zota explains a new study she did on cadmium and its connection to accelerated aging of human cells—and the risk of…
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Women in STEM week (2015.8.17)
All this week, we’ll be highlighting the great research and technological advances women are contributing in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Monday, August 17 Ami Zota of The George Washington University warns of potential health hazards associated with certain heavy metals. Tuesday, August 18 Gayathri Devi of Duke University explores multipurpose medications.…
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2014 Listener’s Choice Award
It’s that time of year again – vote for The Academic Minute Senior Superlatives Listener’s Choice Award! Have a listen to some of the top segments from this year and cast your vote for your favorite one. May 16th, 2014 Dr. Muhammad Khalifa – Michigan State University Hip Hop Identities As hip hop culture…
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Mohamad Z. Koubeissi, George Washington University – Explaining Consciousness
We’re still in the infancy of neuroscience. But, Dr. Mohamad Koubeissi, a George Washington University neurologist, is helping to unravel the mystery of the human brain and it’s incredible abilities. Dr. Mohamad Koubeissi is the Director of the Epilepsy Center at George Washington University in Washington, DC. Dr. Koubeissi earned his Bachelor’s Degree with honors…