Tag: University of Minnesota
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Eva von Dassow, University of Minnesota – An Amargi for America
Debt amnesty is in the news, but is not a new topic. Eva von Dassow, associate professor of history and languages of the ancient near east at the University of Minnesota, has examples in history. Eva von Dassow teaches the history and languages of the ancient Near East at the University of Minnesota. Her research…
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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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Michael Howell 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 (#1302), Bob has selected Michael…
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Avner Ben-Ner, University of Minnesota – Treadmill Desks
In a recent Wall Street Journal article, Dr. Avner Ben-Ner stated that “a little bit of walking is useful because it means there’s more blood flow to the brain.” Dr. Avner Ben-Ner, a professor at the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management, is studying the physiological impact that treadmill desks may have on the…
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Elizabeth Borer, University of Minnesota – Grassland Fertilization and the Nutrient Network
It’s no secret that the presence of humans has a great effect on the environment. Elizabeth Borer, associate professor in the Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior Department at the University of Minnesota, is conducting global experiments to better understand how plants grow. Elizabeth Borer is an associate professor in the Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior Department at…