Tag: University at Albany
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Prashanth Rangan, University at Albany – Fruit Flies Offer Fertility Clues
What can fruit flies tell us about ourselves? Prashanth Rangan, associate professor of biological sciences at the University at Albany, delves into this question. Prash got his undergraduate engeneering degree in Industrial Biotechnology in India. While pursuing his undergraduate degree, he spent a summer rotation working in a virology lab which left an indelible mark.…
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This Week On The Academic Minute (2017.1.9)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2017.1.9 Monday, January 9th Christina Frohock of University of Miami School of Law explores the base at Guantanamo Bay from a legal perspective. Tuesday, January 10th Shannon Hinsa-Leasure of Grinnell College discusses using copper to reduce infections in hospitals. Wednesday, January 11th Christopher von Rueden of the University of…
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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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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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Jason D’Cruz, University at Albany – Self Deception
Can you deceive yourself? Jason D’Cruz, assistant professor in the philosophy department at the University at Albany, confronts the complexity of self-deception. Jason D’Cruz is an Assistant Professor in the Philosophy Department at the University at Albany, State University of New York. His work primarily in ethics and moral psychology on the topics of promising,…
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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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Julia Hormes, University at Albany – Social Media Addiction
Are you addicted to your social media accounts? Julia Hormes, psychologist at University at Albany, discusses the correlations between social media usage and addiction. Julia M. Hormes is Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University at Albany, State University of New York. Work in her laboratory examines a range of health and health-compromising behaviors related…
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Richard Lachmann 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 (#1268), Bob has selected…
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Allison Redlich, University at Albany – Mental Health Courts
“There is consistent evidence that MHCs reduce arrests and number of days in jail, however the mechanisms by which MHCs produce these reductions are entirely unclear,” said Redlich. “One presumption held by MHCs is that untreated mental illness causes criminal behavior, and that by treating the illness, criminality will decrease. However, this presumption lacks empirical…
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Behind the Scenes: Recording The Academic Minute
We welcomed Dr. Allison Redlich of the University at Albany School of Criminal Justice into WAMC’s studios today. Dr. Redlich was here to discuss her fascinating research into mental health courts. Her feature will air on WAMC and Academic Minute affiliates this fall.