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  • Michael Spring, PITT – Standardization

    Michael Spring, PITT – Standardization

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    You might not realize the exceptionally vital role standardization plays in our daily lives. Michael Spring, a professor at the University of Pittsburgh, discusses the importance of standardization. Michael Spring is an Associate Professor in the School of Information Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh. His research involves the application of technology to the workplace…

  • This Week on The Academic Minute (2015.8.24)

    This Week on The Academic Minute (2015.8.24)

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    This Week on The Academic Minute Monday, August 24 Kathy Wright of Case Western Reserve University touts the benefits of house work. Tuesday, August 25 Michael Spring of the University of Pittsburgh discusses the importance of standardization. Wednesday, August 26 Rolf Vinebrook of the University of Alberta profiles ecological surprises. Thursday, August 27 Donna Decker…

  • The Academic Minute for 2015.6.22 – 6.26

    The Academic Minute for 2015.6.22 – 6.26

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    Catch up with The Academic Minute from 6.22- 6.26 Monday, June 22 Radu Sporea – University of Surrey Year 2038 Problem Dr. Radu Sporea is Royal Academy of Engineering Academic Research Fellow in the Advanced Technology Institute at the University of Surrey. His current research focuses on power-efficient, cost-effective large-area electronics in organic and inorganic…

  • Graham Hatfull, PITT – Bacteriophages

    Graham Hatfull, PITT – Bacteriophages

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    Viruses are all around us! Graham Hatfull, biologist at the University of Pittsburgh, is working to decode their genetic makeup. Graham F. Hatfull, Ph.D. Professor of Biological Sciences, Eberly Family Professor of Biotechnology, Howard Hughes Medical Institute Professor, University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Hatfull is Professor of Biological Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh. He received…

  • This Week on The Academic Minute (2015.06.22)

    This Week on The Academic Minute (2015.06.22)

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    This Week on The Academic Minute Monday, June 22 Radu Sporea of The University of Surrey explains the Year 2038 problem. Tuesday, June 23 Deji Akinwande of The University of Texas at Austin profiles silicene transistors and the shrinking size of technology. Wednesday, June 24 University of Pittsburgh’s Graham Hatfull discusses the abundance of bacteriophages.…