Pomona College Week on The Academic Minute 2025.08.11
Monday
Pamela Prickett, associate professor of sociology, examines why unclaimed deaths are on the rise in the United States.
Tuesday
Jo Hardin, professor of math and statistics and Hardison Chair of analytical thinking, explores how the Random Forest prediction model works.
Wednesday
Char Miller, W. M. Keck professor of environmental analysis and history, examines the history of wildfires in California.
Thursday
Charlotte Chang, assistant professor of biology and environmental analysis, explores how natural climate solutions have a role to play in fighting climate change.
Friday
Ryan Engley, assistant professor of media studies, examines why we stay up all night to keep watching our favorite shows.
