Tag: The Academic Minute

  • 50 States on The Academic Minute

    50 States on The Academic Minute

    The Academic Minute reached a huge milestone with today’s segment featuring Emily Lescak, postdoctoral fellow from the University of Alaska Anchorage. We’ve now had research submitted from universities in all 50 states! Here are the largest contributors from each state:   Alabama – University of Alabama Alaska – University of Alaska Anchorage Arizona – Northern…

  • This Week on The Academic Minute (2015.06.01)

    This Week on The Academic Minute (2015.06.01)

    Check out what is coming up this week on The Academic Minute. Monday, June 1 Susan Brantley of Penn State University is studying the chemical content of water near fracking sites. Tuesday, June 2 Michael Howell of the University of Minnesota explores a sleep disorder than might give insight to neuro-degenerative diseases. Wednesday, June 3…

  • This Week on The Academic Minute (2015.3.23)

    This Week on The Academic Minute (2015.3.23)

    Monday, March 23 Nicola Mitchell of The University of Western Australia explores the potentiality of relocating a species in order to help it survive. Tuesday, March 24 Cathy Hatcher of The Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine is researching the embryonic development of blood vessels to treat congenital heart defects. Wednesday, March 25 The University of…

  • This Week on The Academic Minute (2015.02.23)

    This Week on The Academic Minute (2015.02.23)

      Monday, February 23 Cliff Ross of the University of North Florida is looking at the environment of the Florida Keys to learn more about coral reefs. Tuesday, February 24 Jennifer Maynard of The University of Texas at Austin is working to treat pertussis. Wednesday, February 25 St. John’s University’s Paul Gaffney presents an philosophical…