Tag: University of Michigan
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Joshi Alumkal, University of Michigan – The Gene PROX1 is an Early Driver of Prostate Cancer Aggressiveness
Treating prostate cancer is challenging, but help may be on the way. Joshi Alumkal, Wicha family professor of oncology at the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center, explores how. Alumkal spent most of his childhood and early adulthood in Texas. He graduated summa cum laude from the University of Texas with a bachelor’s in biology.…
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Mosharaf Chowdhury, University of Michigan – Smarter AI Training to Slash Energy Waste
AI takes a lot of energy, so how do we lighten the load? Mosharaf Chowdhury, associate professor of computer science at the University of Michigan, gets computer chips working together toward a solution. Dr. Mosharaf Chowdhury is a computer scientist interested in all facets of efficient systems: from software runtimes to the hardware resources they…
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Jovan Kamcev, University of Michigan – New Water Purification Technology
There’s plenty of water in the ocean, so how do we make it drinkable? Jovan Kamcev, assistant professor of chemical engineering at the University of Michigan, determines the best process for desalination. Jovan Kamcev develops technologies for affordable and sustainable water and energy, with a focus on membranes and sorbent materials for water treatment, energy…
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Samantha Keppler, University of Michigan – Teacher Experiences with New AI
Much of a teacher’s work happens after class ends. Samantha Keppler, NBD Bancorp assistant professor of technology and operations at the University of Michigan, examines if AI can help. Samantha Keppler is the NBD Bancorp Assistant Professor of Technology and Operations at the University of Michigan Stephen M. Ross School of Business. Her expertise is in education operations,…
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Cleanthis Michael, University of Michigan – Parenting influences children’s brain and mental health differently at different ages
On this Student Spotlight: How you talk to your children is crucial, especially when they are very young. Cleanthis Michael, doctoral candidate in Clinical Psychology at the University of Michigan, discusses the effects. Cleanthis Michael is a fourth-year doctoral candidate in clinical psychology at the University of Michigan. His research examines how children’s experiences, such…
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Dae Hee Kwak, University of Michigan – Athletes with Mental Health Problems No Longer Need to Suffer in Silence
Injuries in sports used to be considered strictly physical. Dae Hee Kwak, associate professor of sports management at the University of Michigan, explores how that’s changing today. Dae Hee Kwak is an Associate Professor of Sport Management in the School of Kinesiology at the University of Michigan and the Director of the Center for Sport…
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Rogerio Pinto, University of Michigan – Helping Straight Men Confront Homophobic and Sexist Beliefs
How do we get white heterosexual men to confront feelings of homophobia and sexism? Rogerio Pinto, University Diversity & Social Transformation Professor at the University of Michigan, approaches this goal. Rogério M. Pinto is a University of Michigan Diversity & Social Transformation Professor, Berit Ingersoll-Dayton Collegiate Professor of Social Work, and Professor of Theater and Drama,…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2024.08.05)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2024.08.05 Monday Rogerio Pinto, University Diversity & Social Transformation Professor at the University of Michigan, examines how we get white heterosexual men to confront feelings of homophobia and sexism. Tuesday Michael Werner, assistant professor in the School of Biological Sciences at the University of Utah, reads up…
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Julie Boland, University of Michigan – Your Brainwaves on Zoom
Are you tired of being on Zoom calls? Julie Boland, professor of psychology, linguistics, and cognitive science at the University of Michigan, explains why. Julie E Boland, PhD is a Professor in Psychology, Linguistics, and Cognitive Science at the University of Michigan. Her research seeks to understand the mental processes that support language comprehension and…
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Best Heath Segment – Riana Anderson, University of Michigan – Stressors and the Black Community
This is Best of Week on The Academic Minute: For the Best Health Segment Choice Award: Riana Anderson, assistant professor in the school of public health at the University of Michigan, explores the stressors faced by black communities during the pandemic. Riana Elyse Anderson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Behavior and…