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  • The Academic Minute for 2015.10.26-10.30

    The Academic Minute for 2015.10.26-10.30

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    Catch up with The Academic Minute from 10.26 – 10.30 Monday, October 26 Llewellyn Padayachy – University of Cape Town Brain Function Dr Llewellyn Padayachy is a paediatric neurosurgeon. Having encountered a vast number of devastating conditions affecting little children, and having performed many complex surgical procedures on the tiniest of little beings, found himself developing a…

  • Martin Krieger, University of Southern California – Gravitation and Architecture

    Martin Krieger, University of Southern California – Gravitation and Architecture

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    Does the city draw you in? Martin Krieger, professor of planning at the University of Southern California, delves into how cities and gravitation go together. Martin H. Krieger is professor of planning at the Sol Price School of Public Policy at the University of Southern California. He is trained as a physicist, and has taught…

  • This Week on The Academic Minute (2015.10.26)

    This Week on The Academic Minute (2015.10.26)

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    This Week on The Academic Minute 2015.10.26 Monday, October 26 Llewelyn Padayachy of the University of Cape Town delves into a new way to look at our brains. Tuesday, October 27 Darcia Narvaez of the University of Notre Dame explores the affects of companionship care for infants. Wednesday, October 28 Rachel Mayo of Clemson University tells us about witnessing to save lives…

  • The Academic Minute for 2015.9.21 – 9.25

    The Academic Minute for 2015.9.21 – 9.25

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      Catch up with The Academic Minute from 9.21 – 9.25 Monday, September 21 Heather O’Connell – Rice University Modern Segregation Heather A. O’Connell, currently a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Kinder Institute, completed her PhD in Sociology at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Her research interests revolve around issues related to racial disparities, poverty, and how…

  • Martin Krieger, USC – Detroit as the City of Industry

    Martin Krieger, USC – Detroit as the City of Industry

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    Using art to paint the history of Detroit. Martin H. Krieger, professor of planning at the University of Southern California, discusses art in the Motor City. Martin H. Krieger is professor of planning at the Sol Price School of Public Policy at the University of Southern California. He is trained as a physicist, and has taught…

  • This Week on The Academic Minute (2015.9.21)

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    This Week on The Academic Minute 2015.9.21 Monday, September 21 Heather O’Connell of Rice University examines the effects of slavery we can still observe today. Tuesday, September 22 James Coyle of Miami University explains how advertisers can benefit the most from sharing on social media. Wednesday, September 23 Robyn Rosen of Marist College tells us about the complex…

  • The Academic Minute for 2015.7.13 – 7.17

    The Academic Minute for 2015.7.13 – 7.17

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    Catch up with The Academic Minute from 7.13- 7.17 Monday, July 13 Scott McGraw – The Ohio State University Bitter Side of Cocoa W. Scott McGraw is a professor in the Department of Evolution, Ecology and Organismal Biology at The Ohio State University. There, he is an evolutionary anatomist and primate behavioralist with primary research…

  • Martin Krieger, USC – Creativity, Innovation, and Entreprenuers

    Martin Krieger, USC – Creativity, Innovation, and Entreprenuers

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    Who fosters the best entrepreneurs? Martin Krieger, professor of planning at the University of Southern California, provides a close look at the nature of innovation, creativity, and the creation of entrepreneurs. Martin H. Krieger is professor of planning at the Sol Price School of Public Policy at the University of Southern California. He is trained…

  • This Week on The Academic Minute (2015.07.13)

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    This Week on The Academic Minute (2015.07.13) Monday, July 13 Scott McGraw of The Ohio State University examines the downside of cocoa farming. Tuesday, July 14 Jay Pasachoff of Williams College offers a timely profile of the dwarf planet Pluto. Wednesday, July 15 Upmanu Lall of Columbia University describes the future of irrigation systems. Thursday, July…

  • The Academic Minute for 2015.06.01 – 06.05

    The Academic Minute for 2015.06.01 – 06.05

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    Catch up with The Academic Minute from 6.1- 6.5 Monday, June 1 Susan Brantley – Penn State University Hydraulic Fracturing Concerns Susan Brantley is a distinguished professor of geosciences and director of the Earth and Environmental Institute at Penn State. Her research interests include aqueous geochemistry, geochemical kinetics and, microbial biogeochemistry. Tuesday, June 2 Michael…