Tag: University of Washington
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Don MacKenzie, University of Washington – Driverless Cars
Self-driving cars could have some positive and negative environmental factors. Don MacKenzie, assistant professor of transportation engineering at the University of Washington, explores how making transportation easier could lead to even more people getting on the road. Don MacKenzie joined the department as an Assistant Professor in 2013. His research focuses on the interactions of…
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This Week On The Academic Minute (2016.06.13)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2016.6.13 Monday, June 13 Don MacKenzie of the University of Washington discusses the pros and cons of self-driving cars. Tuesday, June 14 John O’Meara of St. Michael’s College examines the traces of the first stars in our universe. Wednesday, June 15 Christa Brunnschweiler of the University of East Anglia explores…
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Denise Wilson 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 (#1319), Bob has selected Denise…
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The Academic Minute for 2015.12.7-12.11
Catch up with The Academic Minute from 12.7 – 12.11 Monday, December 7 Jackie Dudley – University of Texas at Austin Gene Therapy Jackie Dudley is a professor of molecular biosciences at The University of Texas at Austin whose research focuses on retroviruses, such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and breast cancer. She studies another retrovirus,…
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Denise Wilson, University of Washington – Arsenic in Wine
What is lurking in your wine glass? Denise Wilson, professor of electrical engineering at the University of Washington, discusses if the amount of arsenic in wine is something to worry about. Our research is focused in two areas: (a) engineering education; and (b) sensors and photovoltaics. In both areas, we look at research questions whose…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2015.12.7)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2015.12.7 Monday, December 7 Jackie Dudley of the University of Texas at Austin discusses gene therapy. Tuesday, December 8 Jeff Colgan of Brown University discusses how male and female professors differ on the coursework they assign their students. Wednesday, December 9 Jean Twenge of San Diego State University examines how attitudes towards working mothers have changed.…