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Hala ElAarag, Stetson University – Transmission Control Protocols
Our most common internet transfer protocols could use an update. Hala ElAarag, professor of computer science at Stetson University, explains why wireless connections are throwing a wrench into the mix. Hala ElAarag joined Stetson University in 2002. She is a senior member of ACM and IEEE and a former president of the Consortium of Computing…
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This Week On The Academic Minute (2016.10.10)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2016.10.10 Monday, October 10th Natasha Rajah of McGill University explores when memory decline starts to occur during natural aging. Tuesday, October 11th Auriel Willette of Iowa State University discusses how the immune system has a role to play to fight Alzheimer’s disease. Wednesday, October 12th Daniel Tennant of the…
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2015 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. February 16th, 2015 Dr. Ronald Mallett – University of Connecticut Theories of Time Travel As we near the 100th anniversary…
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Chris Ferguson 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 (#1307), Bob has selected Chris…
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The Academic Minute for 2015.9.28 – 10.02
Catch up with The Academic Minute from 9.28 – 10.02 Monday, September 28 Mitch Grayson – Medical College of Wisconsin Asthma Research Dr. Mitch Grayson graduated with a B.A. from Knox College in Galesburg, IL before attending the University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine, from which he received his medical degree in 1993. Tuesday, September…
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Laura Crysel, Stetson University – Harry Potter Personalities
Are you a Gryffindor or a Slytherin? Laura Crysel, assistant professor of psychology at Stetson University, explains how the sorting hat may reveal more about you than you think. Laura Crysel received a Ph.D. and M.S. in social psychology from the University of Florida and a B.A. in psychology from Wake Forest University. She is…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2015.9.28)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2015.9.28 Monday, September 28 Mitchell Grayson of the Medical College of Wisconsin is working to treat the common affliction of asthma. Tuesday, September 29 Seth Davis of the University of Idaho explains how having a virus can be a good thing for plants. Wednesday, September 30 Jason D’Cruz…
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Chris Ferguson, Stetson University – Influence of Violent Video Games
Do violent video games encourage real life violence? Chris Ferguson, psychologist at Stetson University, is researching this commonly held belief. Chris Ferguson is an associate professor and department chair of psychology at Stetson University. He holds a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University of Central Florida. He has clinical experience particularly in working with offender and…