Tag: physics
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Martin Krieger, University of Southern California – Primes and Particles
What used to be simple, may now be more complex. Martin Krieger, professor of planning at the University of Southern California, explains that as we look deeper into what we thought we knew, new details emerge. Martin Krieger’s current work is on defense and military policy, and on uncertainty and ambiguity. He has done social-science…
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Martin Krieger, University of Southern California – Flows and Finances
A city’s flow is key to its vitality. Martin Krieger, professor of planning at the University of Southern California, discusses the flow-ways that go throughout cities and keep the information and people moving. Martin Krieger’s current work is on defense and military policy, and on uncertainty and ambiguity. He has done social-science informed aural and…
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John Cummings, Siena College – Neutrinos
Our understanding of the universe is getting smaller and smaller. John Cummings, Associate Professor of Physics at Siena College, describes neutrinos and why they are so key to our understanding of the cosmos. Dr. John Cummings graduated from Johns Hopkins University with an undergraduate degree in Physics before he went on to receive his M.A.…
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Martin Krieger, University of Southern California – Clusters
People cluster together in cities, by chance or by choice. Today on The Academic Minute: Martin Krieger, professor of planning at the University of Southern California, examines how this applies to physics and whether cities behave like particles in a nucleus. Martin Krieger’s current work is on defense and military policy, and on uncertainty and…
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John O’Meara, St. Michael’s College – Traces of the First Stars
Have we found the fingerprints of the first group of stars in our universe? John O’Meara, associate professor of physics at St. Michael’s College, explores how looking 12 billion years in the past can lead to a better understanding of the full story of the cosmos. My primary research focus is to attempt to better…
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David Weld, University of California Santa Barbara – The Dance of Atoms
Improving our understanding of matter could lead to new technologies. David Weld, assistant professor of physics at the University of California Santa Barbara, discusses how getting a solid out of equilibrium could bring us big benefits in the future. David Weld received his bachelor’s degree in physics from Harvard University and his Ph.D. in physics…
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Martin Krieger, University of Southern California – Structure of Cities
Cities are constantly developing and aging. Martin Krieger, professor of planning at the University of Southern California, delves into how modern physics helps define the characteristics of our cities. Martin H. Krieger is professor of planning at the Sol Price School of Public Policy at the University of Southern California. He is trained as a…
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Brianna Mount 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 (#1308), Bob has selected Brianna…
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Jos Lelieveld, Mainz University – War and Air Quality
Can war make the air cleaner? Jos Lelieveld, Director of the Max Planck Institute for Chemistry and professor of Astrophysics at Mainz University, explores how we can observe this surprising development from space. Born on July 25, 1955 in The Hague. Study of natural sciences Leiden Univ. (1984), research associate at Geosens B.V. (1984-1987), research…
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Brianna Mount, Black Hills State University – Dark Matter
How much do you know about neutrinos? Dr. Brianna Mount, a research assistant professor in physics at Black Hills State University, explains her research into this mysterious facet of our universe. Dr. Brianna Mount is a research assistant professor in physics at Black Hills State University. She received her PhD from Florida State University. Her…