Tag: University of California San Diego
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Alex Frano, University of California San Diego – Neuromorphic Computers
Computers use a big chunk of the world’s energy. Alex Frano, assistant professor of physics at the University of California, San Diego, uses the human brain as inspiration for the next wave of technology. Alex Frañó is Assistant Professor at the University of California, San Diego. He obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Physics from the…
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The Academic Minute for 2016.11.28-12.02
Academic Minute from 11.28 – 12.2 Monday, November 28th Alison Phillips – Iowa State University Exercise Routines and Intrinsic Rewards Dr. Alison Phillips is an assistant professor in the Department of Psychology at Iowa State University and is director of the Healthy Habits Lab, where she conducts research regarding medication adherence, physical activity habits and…
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Abraham Palmer, University of California San Diego – Do These Genes Make Me Lonely?
Loneliness might be passed on from one generation to another. Abraham Palmer, professor of psychiatry at the University of California San Diego, examines if a tendency for loneliness can be found in your genes. My research examines the influence of genes on behavior and reflects my training in behavioral neuroscience, molecular biology, pharmacology and quantitative…
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This Week On The Academic Minute (2016.11.28)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2016.11.28 Monday, November 28th Alison Phillips of Iowa State University discusses exercise routines and intrinsic rewards. Tuesday, November 29th Abraham Palmer of the University of California San Diego details if loneliness is an inheritable trait. Wednesday, November 30th Russel Zwanka of SUNY New Paltz explores the challenges global companies…