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  • Elaine Howard Ecklund, Rice University – Varieties of Atheism in Science

    Elaine Howard Ecklund, Rice University – Varieties of Atheism in Science

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    Being a scientist doesn’t necessarily mean you’re an atheist. Elaine Howard Ecklund, professor of sociology at Rice University, explains why. Elaine Howard Ecklund is the Herbert S. Autrey Chair in Social Sciences, Professor of Sociology, and director of the Religion and Public Life Program at Rice University. As a sociologist of religion, science, and work,…

  • Scott Solomon, Rice University – The Future Is Mixed Race

    Scott Solomon, Rice University – The Future Is Mixed Race

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    Are human beings a finished product? Scott Solomon, professor of biosciences at Rice University, delves into gene flow and how globalization and mixed race children could hold a key to our future. I am a biologist and science writer based in Houston, TX. I received my doctorate in Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior from the University…

  • The Academic Minute for 2015.9.21 – 9.25

    The Academic Minute for 2015.9.21 – 9.25

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      Catch up with The Academic Minute from 9.21 – 9.25 Monday, September 21 Heather O’Connell – Rice University Modern Segregation Heather A. O’Connell, currently a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Kinder Institute, completed her PhD in Sociology at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Her research interests revolve around issues related to racial disparities, poverty, and how…

  • Heather O’Connell, Rice University – Modern Segregation

    Heather O’Connell, Rice University – Modern Segregation

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    Discussions about race and race relations are always in the news. Today on The Academic Minute, Heather O’Connell, a post-doc at Rice’s Kinder Institute, examines the effects of slavery we can still observe today. Heather A. O’Connell, currently a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Kinder Institute, completed her PhD in Sociology at the University of Wisconsin, Madison.…

  • This Week on The Academic Minute (2015.9.21)

    This Week on The Academic Minute (2015.9.21)

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    This Week on The Academic Minute 2015.9.21 Monday, September 21 Heather O’Connell of Rice University examines the effects of slavery we can still observe today. Tuesday, September 22 James Coyle of Miami University explains how advertisers can benefit the most from sharing on social media. Wednesday, September 23 Robyn Rosen of Marist College tells us about the complex…

  • Kirstin Matthews, Rice University – Biomedical Patents

    Kirstin Matthews, Rice University – Biomedical Patents

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    With new technological advances come unforeseen legal issues. Dr. Kirstin Matthews, fellow in science and technology policy at Rice University, addresses the patenting process in the biotechnology field. Dr. Kirstin Matthews‘ research focuses on ethical and policy issues related to biomedical research and development. Specifically, Dr. Matthews is looking at intellectual property rights for biotechnology,…