Tag: Johns Hopkins University
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Marjan Ehsassi, Johns Hopkins University – Putting the Public Back in Policy
U.S. citizens don’t feel like they are being heard in politics. Marjan Ehsassi, Berggruen Future of Democracy fellow and research and assistant professor at Johns Hopkins University, details this in an international framework. Dr. Marjan H. Ehsassi is a Berggruen Future of Democracy Fellow (non-resident) and Strategic Director of the Democratic Action Fund. A former…
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Kimia Ghobadi, Johns Hopkins University – One Size Doesn’t Fit All: An AI Approach to Healthier Eating
A.I. has been getting mixed press lately, but can it help us become healthier? Kimia Ghobadi, John C. Malone assistant professor in the department of civil and systems engineering at Johns Hopkins University, considers algorithms and diets. Kimia Ghobadi is a John C. Malone Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Systems Engineering at…
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Takeru Igusa, Johns Hopkins University – The Ethics of Autonomous Vehicles
Self-driving cars might not be a boon to everyone. Tak Igusa, professor of civil and systems engineering at the Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering, looks into social issues with this new technology. Takeru Igusa is a professor of civil engineering and a leading expert in systems science. He is known for bringing new insights…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2020.01.27)
Worcester Polytechnic Institute Week on The Academic Minute 2019.01.27 Monday, January 27th Kevin Cokley of the University of Texas at Austin delves into the impostor syndrome amongst college students. Tuesday, January 28th Hala ElAarag of Stetson University explores how to better transmission protocols for wireless networks. Wednesday, January 29th Lisa Koops of Case Western Reserve…
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Scot Miller, Johns Hopkins University – China’s Methane Emissions
We should be concerned about China’s methane emissions. Scot Miller, assistant professor of environmental health at Johns Hopkins University, delves into why regulations might not be working as intended. Scot M. Miller, an assistant professor of environmental health and engineering, studies the emissions of greenhouse gases and air pollutants. His lab, the Greenhouse Gas Research…
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Carsten Prasse, Johns Hopkins University – Water Purification
We need to purify water, but can we do it better? Carsten Prasse, assistant professor of environmental health & engineering at Johns Hopkins University, explains some unwanted chemicals may be a byproduct of purification. Carsten Prasse’s research is driven by a fascination with water chemistry and a deep concern about the public and environmental health…
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Tamas Budavari, Johns Hopkins University – Using Astronomy Tools to Fight Urban Decay
To fix urban decay, look to the stars. Tamas Budavari, assistant professor in the department of applied mathematics and statistics at Johns Hopkins University, describes how a tool to map the stars could help fight urban blight. Tamás Budavári’s primary interest is in cosmology, large-scale structure, and galaxy evolution. He has been focusing on various…
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Hasini Jayatilaka, Johns Hopkins University – How Cancer Spreads
Stopping cancer from spreading is key to saving lives. Hasini Jayatilaka, post-doctoral fellow at Johns Hopkins University, discusses a new insight into the way cancer behaves that can be important to future medications. Hasini Jayatilaka is a post-doctoral fellow at the Johns Hopkins University and is currently conducting research on understanding the complex pathways that…
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Bruce Y. Lee, Johns Hopkins University – Physical Inactivity is Everyone’s Problem
Today’s kids are not getting enough physical activity. Bruce Lee, Associate Professor of International Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, explores why this is something everyone should be paying attention to. Bruce Y. Lee, MD, MBA is Associate Professor of International Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health,…
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The Academic Minute for 2016.2.22-2.26
Academic Minute from 2.22 – 2.26 Monday, February 22 Sandra Gonzalez-Bailon – University of Pennsylvania Slacktivism Sandra González-Bailón is an Assistant Professor at the Annenberg School for Communication, affiliated faculty at the Warren Center for Network and Data Sciences, and research associate at the Oxford Internet Institute. She completed her doctoral degree in Nuffield College…