Tag: University of Michigan
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The Academic Minute for 2016.3.14-3.18
Academic Minute from 3.14 – 3.18 Monday, March 14 Ilene Warner-Maron – Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Baby Boomers & STDs Ilene Warner-Maron, PhD, is a clinical associate professor of psychology and co-director of the MS program in Aging and Long-Term Care Administration at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. For more than 30 years, she has…
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Jun Li, University of Michigan – The Brain’s 24-Hour Clock
The news cycle isn’t the only 24-hour cycle we see. Jun Li, Associate Professor in the Department of Human Genetics at the University of Michigan, discusses how our brains are also on their own 24-hour clock. This work is conducted by the Pritzker Neuropsychiatric Disorders Research Consortium , in which Dr. Li is a member,…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2016.3.14)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2016.3.14 Monday, March 14 Ilene Warner-Maron of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine explores why STDs are rising among the Baby Boomer generation. Tuesday, March 15 Penny Spikins of the University of York discusses why humans spread all across the globe. Wednesday, March 16 Jun Li of the University of Michigan delves…
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2014 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. May 16th, 2014 Dr. Muhammad Khalifa – Michigan State University Hip Hop Identities As hip hop culture…
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Kathryn Heinze, University of Michigan – Football Philanthropy
Philanthropy is defined as a desire to improve overall welfare. Kathryn Heinze, an assistant professor of sport management at The University of Michigan, shows the potential of philanthropy when an NFL franchise focuses on the community. Kathryn Heinze joined the School of Kinesiology in 2011 as an Assistant Professor of Sport Management, after earning her…
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Mark Hunter, University of Michigan – Flourishing Despite Climate Change
Naturally, species react differently to climate change. Dr. Mark Hunter, a professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at The University of Michigan, observed forest moths over a landmark 30 year study. Dr. Mark Hunter is the Henry A. Gleason Collegiate Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Michigan. He…