Tag: University at Albany
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The Academic Minute for 2021.02.15-2021.02.19
The Academic Minute from 02.15 – 02.19 Monday, February 15th Beth Feingold – University at Albany Food Waste Beth J Feingold, PhD is an interdisciplinary environmental health scientist. Bridging geography, epidemiology and global health, her research addresses the dynamic relationship among the food system, environmental sustainability and population health. Tuesday, February 16th Jeannette Sutton –…
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Bijan Dey, University at Albany – Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Testing Methods
On University at Albany Week: Early detection is critical for combating Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Bijan Dey, principal investigator at the RNA Institute, looks into better testing methods. My laboratory studies the function of non-coding RNAs, epigenetics, and epitranscriptomics in skeletal muscle stem cell biology, cardiac muscle biology, muscle regeneration, and muscle degenerative diseases, including Duchenne…
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Jeannette Sutton, University at Albany – Public Guide to COVID-19 Retweets
On University at Albany Week: Effective messaging is key in total’s digital world. Jeannette Sutton, associate professor and director of graduate studies, explores how to reach the target audience. Jeannette Sutton, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Studies in the College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security, and Cybersecurity at the University at…
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Beth Feingold, University at Albany – Food Waste
On University at Albany Week: How do we waste less food? Beth Feingold, associate professor in the school of public health, explains why how a lot of food waste happens before it gets to the store. Beth J Feingold, PhD is an interdisciplinary environmental health scientist. Bridging geography, epidemiology and global health, her research addresses…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2021.02.15)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2021.02.15 Monday, February 15th Beth Feingold, associate professor in the school of public health, explains why how a lot of food waste happens before it gets to the store. Tuesday, February 16th Jeannette Sutton, associate professor and director of graduate studies, explores how to reach the target audience…
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The Academic Minute for 2020.01.06-2020.01.10
The Academic Minute from 01.06 – 01.10 Monday, January 6th Gary Ackerman – University of Albany Defining What Drives a Terrorist Associate Professor of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity Gary Ackerman’s research focuses on understanding how terrorists and other adversaries make tactical, operational and strategic decisions, particularly with regard to innovating in their use…
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Brett Levy, University at Albany – Reducing Political Polarization Through Education
On University at Albany Week: Having an open mind could lead to a better political future. Brett Levy, assistant professor in the department of educational theory and practice, explores how to guide students to look for cooperation. Dr. Levy is an assistant professor of Educational Theory and Practice. His research explores how educational programs can…
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Wonhyung Lee, University at Albany – Helping the Homeless through Business Improvement Districts
On University at Albany Week: Can businesses work together to help the homeless? Wonhyung Lee, assistant professor in the school of social welfare, discusses BIDs and how they can foster a long-term approach to helping the homeless. Wonhyung Lee is an Assistant Professor at the School of Social Welfare of the University at Albany, State…
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Beth DuFault, University at Albany – Improving the Patient Experience in the NICU
On University at Albany Week: We can improve parents’ experience in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Beth DuFault, assistant professor in the department of marketing, details how one overseas ICU handles parents. Beth Leavenworth DuFault is Assistant Professor of Marketing at University at Albany, State University of New York. Beth’s academic background is in marketing…
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Brendan Gaesser, University at Albany – Pathways from Imagination to Altruism
On University at Albany Week: Imagination can help you become more altruistic. Brendan Gaesser, assistant professor in the department of psychology, explains. As of fall 2016, I am an assistant professor of psychology at SUNY and Member of Purpose Co-working. Before starting at SUNY Albany, I was a postdoctoral researcher at Boston College in the Morality…