Tag: UConn
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The Academic Minute for 2017.1.23-1.27
Academic Minute from 1.23 – 1.27 Monday, January 23rd Arie Kruglanski – University of Maryland The Psychology of Radicalization Arie W. Kruglanski is a Distinguished University Professor, a recipient of numerous awards, and is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association and the American Psychological Society. He has served as editor of the Journal of…
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Nicholas Leadbeater, University of Connecticut – Laughing Gas and Whipped Cream
Laughing gas is used for more than laughing. Nicholas Leadbeater, associate professor of chemistry at the University of Connecticut, discusses a use for this gas that might not immediately come to mind. Nicholas Leadbeater is an associate professor of organic and inorganic chemistry at the University of Connecticut, where he heads the New Synthetic Methods…
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This Week On The Academic Minute (2017.1.23)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2017.1.23 Monday, January 23rd Arie Kruglanski of the University of Maryland discusses the psychology of radicalization. Tuesday, January 24th Martin Krieger of the University of Southern California delves into the life of academic professors. Wednesday, January 25th Yong-Hui Zheng of Michigan State University examines a natural defense for HIV.…
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The Academic Minute for 2015.12.28-1.1
Academic Minute from 12.28 – 1.1 Monday, December 28 Mitch Grayson – Medical College of Wisconsin Asthma Research Congratulations to Mitchell Grayson of The Medical College of Wisconsin for winning our 2015 President’s Choice Senior Superlative award. Dr. Grayson’s segment discussed a new treatment for the common affliction of asthma. This segment aired on September…
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2015 Senior Superlative Awards!
To honor the hard work of the contributors and public relations teams at the higher learning institutions, The Academic Minute team is proud to announce the Fifth Annual Senior Superlative awards. Mister Congeniality Dr. Martin Krieger – University of Southern California Dr. Martin Krieger has become a fan favorite on The Academic Minute. He contributed four very…
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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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Susan Schneider, UCONN – Artificial Alien Life
We all have a mental image of what we assume aliens will look like. Susan Schneider, philosophy professor at the University of Connecticut, has some deeper theories about first contact. Dr. Susan Schneider is a professor of philosophy at UCONN. Her work is on the nature of the self and mind, in which she examines…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2015.5.11)
Monday, May 11 Jeff Sovern of St. John’s University analyzes the complicated contracts we all sign. Tuesday, May 12 Ryan Schacht of The University of Utah examines how our surroundings might dictate our reproductive desires. Wednesday, May 13 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s Heidi Newberg explores the size of our galaxy. Thursday, May 14 Georgiana Bostean of…
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Ron Mallett, UCONN – Theories of Time Travel
Are we getting closer to achieving time travel? According to Ron Mallett, the answer is theoretically yes. As we near the 100th anniversary of Einstein’s Theory of General Relativity, Dr. Mallet, a research professor of physics at UCONN, offers this inspiring account of studying time travel. Professor Ronald L. Mallett received his B.S., M.S.…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2015.02.16)
Monday, February 16 Ronald Mallett of UCONN celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Einstein’s Theory of General Relativity by exploring the possibility of time travel. Tuesday, February 17 Ian Hawes of The University of Canterbury profiles the work of his team as they survey the bottom of glaciers using underwater drones. Wednesday, February 18 Tuft…