The Academic Minute
This podcast presents brief academic insights covering topics from astronomy to zoology. Each segment features experts discussing their research and knowledge. It offers a quick and accessible way to learn about diverse scholarly subjects. The show is produced by Academic Minute.
Episodes
Etya Amsalem, Penn State University - The Workers Behind the Throne
Why do some bumblebee larvae become queens while others do not?Etya Amsalem, associate professor of entomology at Penn State University, looks for the answer.Faculty Bio:Etya Amsalem is an Associate Professor of Entomology at Penn State University. She earned her M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Zoology from Tel Aviv University, Israel, and completed postdoctoral training at Penn State University and the Univer
Matt Simoneau, University of Wisconsin-Stout - From Norway to Wisconsin, Children Want to be Social Media Influencers When They Grow Up
Being an influencer has become a popular career goal for young people.Matt Simoneau, professor of career and technical education at the University of Wisconsin-Stout, explores why.Faculty Bio:Dr. Matt Simoneau is a professor of Career and Technical Education at the University of Wisconsin–Stout. His research explores how young people develop career aspirations, with a particular focus on the influ
Claire Strom, Rollins College - History of Hunger
How has our society’s view of hunger and response to it changed over time?Claire Strom, professor of history at Rollins College, explores the history.Faculty Bio:An agricultural historian, Claire Strom is a history professor and the Rapetti-Trunzo Chair of History at Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida. Her areas of specialization include: Agricultural history; the American South; and the prog
Joseph Friedman, University of California San Diego - US Overdose Deaths Dropped in 2024 Amid Uneven Progress
The fourth wave of the opioid crisis may be receding, but progress is still uneven overall.Joseph Friedman, resident physician at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine, examines this.Faculty Bio:Joseph Friedman, MD, PhD, MPH joined UC San Diego School of Medicine as a Psychiatry Research Medical Resident from the University of California, Los Angeles, where he completed his MD
Andrew Lee, Houston Methodist Research Institute - All Eyes on America's Pickleball Problem
On Houston Methodist Research Institute Week: Are you a pickleballer?Andrew Lee, professor of neuro-ophthalmology, looks at the rise of the sport and the injuries that come with it.Faculty Bio:Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology, Neurology, and Neurosurgery at Houston Methodist. Dr. Lee received his first faculty appointment in 1994 as an Instructor in the Department of Ophthalmology, Neu
Maen Abdelrahim, Houston Methodist Research Institute - Detecting Cancer Recurrence Earlier via Blood Test
On Houston Methodist Week: A simple blood draw alongside imaging could benefit cancer patients in the future.Maen Abdelrahim, chief of gastrointestinal medical oncology, explains why.Faculty Bio:Dr. Abdelrahim earned his PharmD, followed by a PhD in Pharmacology and Toxicology, and subsequently an MD from Texas A&M University. He completed his residency at Baylor College of Medicine and a fellowsh
Weichaun Dong, Houston Methodist Research Institute - Discovering America's Epilepsy Belt
On Houston Methodist Week: Is epilepsy more prevalent in certain regions of the country?Weichuan Dong, assistant research professor of cardiology, examines whether it is.Faculty Bio:Dr. Weichuan Dong is a scientist in spatial epidemiology, population health, and machine learning, with a focus on how environmental and social factors shape chronic disease risk and outcomes. Dr. Dong’s work integrate
John P. Cooke, Houston Methodist Research Institute - Radiation-Induced Skin Damage and Telomerase Therapy
On Houston Methodist Week: What are free radicals, and how are they affecting our cells?John P. Cooke, professor of cardiovascular sciences, discusses this.Faculty Bio:Dr. John P. Cooke is the Chair of the Department of Cardiovascular Sciences at the Houston Methodist Research Institute, Director of the Center for Cardiovascular Regeneration, and Medical Director of the RNA Therapeutics Program i
Jad Ardakani, Houston Methodist Research Institute - Your Zip-code and the Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
On Houston Methodist Week: Where do you live? Your answer may affect your health. Jad Ardakani, clinical research fellow, explores why.Faculty Bio:Dr. Jad Ardakani is a medical doctor and clinical research fellow in preventive cardiology at the Houston Methodist, where he works under the mentorship of Dr. Sadeer Al-Kindi and Dr. Khurram Nasir. His research focuses on the environmental and social d
Rotem Rozental, University of Southern California - Gen Z Resurrects Film Photography and the Analog World
Is film photography dead? Not so fast.Rotem Rozental, lecturer in critical studies at the Roski School of Art and Design at the University of Southern California, explores the unlikely rebirth of this photographic medium.Faculty Bio:Dr. Rotem Rozental is Executive Director and Chief Curator of the Los Angeles Center of Photography and lecturer in Critical Studies at USC Roski School of Art and Des
Eugen Wassiliwizky, Max Planck Institute For Empirical Aesthetics - The Gender Attractiveness Gap
Why do we evaluate male and female beauty differently?Eugen Wassiliwizky, senior researcher at the Max Planck Institute of Empirical Aesthetics, looks for an answer.Faculty Bio:Eugen Wassiliwizky has an interdisciplinary background in neuropsychology, classics, and musicology and has conducted research in Germany, Canada, and Norway. His work examines the neural and evolutionary foundations of aes
Christian Martinez, Brooklyn College, City University of New York - The Accidental Author
Student work can serve a larger purpose than simply earning a grade.Christian Martinez, adjunct lecturer at Brooklyn College, City University of New York, tells us how.Faculty Bio:Christian A. Martinez is a graduate instructor at Brooklyn College, City University of New York, where he teaches reproducible research and data science. His work focuses on open science, civic open data, and designing e
Krista Mehari, Michigan State University - To the Problem of Teen Takeovers, Teens Can Be the Solution
What are ‘teen takeovers’, and do we need to curb them?Krista Mehari, associate professor of public health at Michigan State University, says teens themselves can be part of the solution.Faculty Bio:Krista Mehari is a licensed clinical psychologist and an Associate Professor in the Charles Stewart Mott Department of Public Health in Michigan State University’s College of Human Medicine. Her work f
Katharine Mach, University of Miami - Actionable Knowledge Adapting Cities to Relentless Heat
How do we beat the heat in cities going forward?Katherine Mach, professor and chair of environmental science and policy at the University of Miami, explores some tools that can help.Faculty Bio:Katharine Mach is professor and chair of the Department of Environmental Science and Policy at the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, & Earth Science. During Spring 2025, she was
Matthew Sutherland, Florida International University - How Sleep Disorders Change the Brain
On Florida International University Week: Sleep disorders may be changing your brain. Matthew Sutherland, associate professor of psychology, explores how.Faculty Bio:Matthew Sutherland is a cognitive neuroscientist and associate professor of psychology at Florida International University. His research uses brain imaging to better understand how conditions such as substance use, sleep disorders and
Rajiv Chowdhury, Florida International University - Saltwater Intrusion and the Health of Coastal Communities
On Florida International University Week: How much salt is in your drinking water? Rajiv Chowdhury, chair and professor of global health, explores this question.Faculty Bio:Dr. Rajiv Chowdhury is chair of the Department of Global Health at FIU’s Robert Stempel College of Public Health & Social Work. An internationally recognized global health researcher and educator, he previously held faculty rol
Joel Carnevale, Florida International University - The Reputational Cost of Creative AI
On Florida International University Week: Using generative AI in creative work may come at a cost. Joel Carnevale, assistant professor of management, examines how your reputation could be affected.Faculty Bio:Joel Carnevale is an assistant professor of management in FIU Business’ Department of Global Leadership and Management whose research examines the interpersonal dynamics that shape how people
Charles J. Dimitroff, Florida International University - Glycoengineering to Improve Cancer Immunotherapy
On Florida International University Week: We’re learning more about how to treat blood cancers. Charles J. Dimitroff, professor of cellular and molecular medicine, explores new approaches.Faculty Bio:Charles J. Dimitroff, Ph.D. is a global leader in the study of sugars, known as glycobiology, and is highly motivated to translate glycobiological findings to help cure diseases and improve the overal
Roberto Lucchini, Florida International University - The Long-Term Brain Health Effects of 9/11
On Florida International University Week: First responders at Ground Zero on 9/11 are aging. What effects could their exposure be having on their brains? Roberto Lucchini, professor of environmental health sciences, looks into this.Faculty Bio:Dr. Roberto G. Lucchini is a professor of environmental health sciences at FIU. A physician specializing in occupational medicine, his research examines ho
Daniel Thornton, Washington State University - AI Speeds Up Conservation Science
Artificial intelligence can be a boon to conservation science.Daniel Thornton, associate professor of wildlife ecology at Washington State University, details why.Faculty Bio:Dr. Thornton studies the spatial ecology and conservation of mammals, with an emphasis on mammalian carnivores. His work spans the Americas, and integrates a variety of partners from agencies, NGOs, and communities. Dr. Thorn
Whitney Coyle, Rollins College - Understanding How Rocket Launches may Impact Local Communities
What are the long-term impacts of rocket launches on nearby communities?Whitney Coyle, associate professor of physics at Rollins College, examines this.Faculty Bio:Whitney L. Coyle, PhD is an Associate Professor of Physics and Coordinator of the Pre-Engineering Program at Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida, where she serves as Chair of the college’s Department of Physics.At Rollins, Coyle lea
Kent Kauffman, Purdue University Fort Wayne - Academic Freedom: Its Value and its Threats
Academic freedoms may be under attack, but professors have legal protections as well.Kent Kauffman, professor of business law at Purdue University Fort Wayne, discusses this.Faculty Bio:Kent Kauffman is Professor of Business Law, and MBA Programs Faculty Liaison, in the Doermer School of Business at Purdue University Fort Wayne. He is the author of “Navigating Choppy Waters: Key Legal Issues Facul
Dannell Boatman, West Virginia University - What Ivermectin Can Teach Us About Health Misinformation
What can ivermectin teach us about health misinformation?Dannell Boatman, assistant professor of cancer prevention and control at West Virginia University, takes a look.Faculty Bio:Dannell Boatman, EdD, MS, is an Assistant Professor and health communication researcher in the Department of Cancer Prevention and Control at the West Virginia University (WVU) School of Medicine. She conducts her resea
Phu Phung, University of Dayton - Why Deleting Cookies Doesn’t End Online Tracking
Deleting cookies isn’t enough to stop online tracking.Phu Phung, associate professor of computer science at the University of Dayton, explains why.Faculty Bio:Dr. Phu Phung is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Dayton. He is the founder and director of the Intelligent Systems Security Lab, where his team developed MyWebGuard, a system for detecting an
Lee Ann Rawlins Williams, University of North Dakota - The New Reality of Retirement
Knowing when to retire and leave the workforce can be easier said than done.Lee Ann Rawlins Williams, clinical assistant professor at the University of North Dakota, looks into why retirement is changing.Faculty Bio:Lee Ann Rawlins Williams, PhD, CRC, CFLE, HS-BCP, is a Clinical Assistant Professor and Program Director of the Undergraduate Rehabilitation and Human Services Program in the Departmen
Mayank K. Vadaliya, Univeristy of the Cumberlands - Traffic and Prediction Models
How can we reduce traffic jams during the morning commute? Mayank K. Vadaliya, doctoral candidate in information technology at the University of the Cumberlands, explores how prediction models could help.Faculty Bio:Mayank Vadaliya is a doctoral candidate in Information Technology at the University of the Cumberlands, where his research focuses on machine learning applied to transportation systems
Gregory Keoleian, University of Michigan - Step Off the Gas and Charge
Other countries are transitioning to electric vehicles faster than the United States.Gregory Keoleian, professor of sustainable systems at the University of Michigan, details some reasons to make the switch.Faculty Bio:Dr. Greg Keoleian is the Peter M. Wege Professor of Sustainable Systems at the University of Michigan and serves as co-Director of the Center for Sustainable Systems, which he cofou
Jaime Banks, Syracuse University - AI Companionship: Real Relationships, Artificial Partners
Relationships between humans and AI chatbots are a fascinating area of study.Jaime Banks, professor at the school of information studies at Syracuse University, delves into these relationships to see what we can learn.Faculty Bio:Jaime Banks is Professor at the School of Information Studies at Syracuse University. After earning a Ph.D. in Public Communication and Technology from Colorado State Uni
Katy Liu, Duke University - Immune Cells Play Key Role in Regulating Eye Pressure Linked to Glaucoma
Immune cells play a key role in regulating eye pressure linked to glaucoma.Katy Liu, associate professor of ophthalmology at Duke University School of Medicine, explores this connection.Faculty Bio:Dr. Katy Liu is an associate professor in the Department of Ophthalmology at the Duke University Eye Center. She is a board certified, glaucoma fellowship-trained clinician-scientist with a PhD in Cell
Justin Stoler, University of Miami - America’s Quiet Water Crisis
On University of Miami Week: Water insecurity is already affecting more people than previously thought.Justin Stoler, professor in the Department of Geography and Sustainable Development, explores the quiet water crisis.Faculty Bio:Dr. Justin Stoler’s research explores urban health disparities using social, environmental, and spatial epidemiological methods. He is also affiliated with the Departme
Jill Ehrenreich-May, University of Miami - To Maximize Impact of Research on Anxiety Treatment, the Right Questions Matter
On University of Miami Week: To maximize the impact of research on youth anxiety, asking the right questions matter.Jill Ehrenreich-May, professor of psychology and pediatrics, dives into this.Faculty Bio:Dr. Jill Ehrenreich-May is a Professor and Associate Chair for Graduate Studies in the Department of Psychology at the University of Miami. Dr. Ehrenreich-May’s research is concerned with the dev
Willy Prado, University of Miami - Smart Support: Can AI Bridge the Mental Health Equity Gap for Hispanic Youth
On University of Miami Week: Can AI bridge the mental health equity gap for Hispanic youth?Willy Prado, distinguished university professor of nursing and health studies, public health sciences, and psychology, explores the possibilities.Faculty Bio:Guillermo (Willy) Prado is professor of Nursing and Health Studies, Public Health Sciences, and Psychology at the University of Miami. He is a pioneer
Nina Huang, University of Miami - Reshaping Human Behavior with AI
On University of Miami Week: What is the long-term effect of AI on human behavior? Nina Huang, professor and chair of business technology, discusses how to maximize the benefits and minimize the harms.Faculty Bio:Nina Huang is the Department Chair of Business Technology and Dennis & Smith Family Endowed Chair Professor at the Miami Herbert Business School, University of Miami, Florida. Nina’s expe
Alberto Caban-Martinez, University of Miami - Rethinking How Discovery Happens
On University of Miami Week: Let’s rethink how discovery happens.Alberto Caban-Martinez, Vice Provost for Research and Scholarship, examines how collaboration can help.Faculty Bio:Alberto J. Caban-Martinez is vice provost for research and scholarship at the University of Miami. He is also a tenured professor of public health sciences at the university’s Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine. As vic
Resh Gupta, Washington University in St. Louis – Anxiety, Mindfulness, and Cognitive Control
Mindfulness may help to lower anxiety for some, but not all. How do we know who is who? Resh Gupta, postdoctoral research associate at Washington University in St. Louis, looks into the research. Resh Gupta is a postdoctoral research associate with the Mindfulness Science & Practice Cluster and the Cognitive Control & Psychopathology Laboratory at […] This is a public episode. If yo
Katherine Wilkinson, San Jose State University – Proprioception
Understanding how your body senses muscle movement is essential for balance. Katherine Wilkinson, professor of biology at San Jose State University, examines how it works. Katherine Wilkinson is a Professor of biology at San José State University in San Jose, California. Wilkinson’s specialty is studying and understanding proprioception–how our brains understand our physical presence in [
Sonia Villapol, Houston Methodist Research Institute - Trust Your Gut to Heal Your Brain
Can you trust your gut to heal your brain?Sonia Villapol, associate professor and neuroscientist at the Center for Neuroregeneration and the Department of Neurosurgery at the Houston Methodist Research Institute, delves into the microbiome.Faculty Bio:Dr. Sonia Villapol is an Associate Professor and neuroscientist at the Center for Neuroregeneration and the Department of Neurosurgery, Houston Meth
Angeline S. Lillard, Virginia Tech - Montessori Schools Lead to Better Outcomes at Lower Cost
How do we get better outcomes at lower cost for preschool children?Angeline S. Lillard, Commonwealth professor of psychology at the University of Virginia, explores one option.Faculty Bio:Angeline S. Lillard is the Commonwealth Professor of Psychology at the University of Virginia where she directs the Early Development Laboratory and the Montessori Science Program; her research focuses on childre
Marcos Fernandez-Tous, University of North Dakota - AI is Making Spacecraft Propulsion More Efficient
Can AI make spacecraft propulsion more efficient?Marcos Fernandez-Tous, associate professor of space propulsion and hypersonic aerodynamics at the University of North Dakota, discusses this topic.Faculty Bio:I currently coordinate the Space Studies Propulsion Lab within the Department of Space Sciences and offer courses on space propulsion, air-breathing engines, and hypersonic aerodynamics. My te
Dana Cusano, Syracuse University - Finding Whales Before It's Too Late
Despite efforts to avoid it, vessel collisions are still hindering conservation efforts for whales.Dana Cusano, research assistant professor in the Department of Biology at Syracuse University, explores what changes can occur.Faculty Bio:Dana Cusano is a bioacoustician and behavioral ecologist whose research focuses primarily on the acoustic behavior of marine mammals. Her interests include the us
Ryan Griffiths, Syracuse University - The Case Against Breaking Up America Why Secession Would Make Things Worse, Not Better
Would secession work in America?Ryan Griffiths, professor in the Department of Political Science at Syracuse University, looks into why or why not.Faculty Bio:Ryan Griffiths focuses on the dynamics of secession and the study of sovereignty, state systems, and international order. He teaches a variety of courses in international relations. His two recent books include: (1) The Disunited States: Thr
Lawrence Chua, Syracuse University - Architecture as Chronopolitical Infrastructure
How space are designed can lead to longer wait times for some.Lawrence Chua, associate professor of Architectural History at Syracuse University, explores why.Faculty Bio:Lawrence Chua is a historian of the modern built environment with an emphasis on the trans-regional histories of Asian architecture and urban cultures. He is the author of Bangkok Utopia: Modern Architecture and Buddhist Feliciti
Jason Davis, Syracuse University - Does This Person Even Exist?
Are you talking to a real person? How do you know?Jason Davis, research professor and co-director of the Newhouse Synthetic Media Lab at Syracuse University, examines these questions.Faculty Bio:Dr. Jason Davis is a research professor in the office of Research and Creative Activity at the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications and co-director of both the Newhouse Synthetic Media Lab and the
Colleen Heflin, Syracuse University - New SNAP Rules Threaten the Ability of Older Adults to Retire and Live With Dignity
Taxpayers will be footing the bill for reduced SNAP benefits for older adults.Colleen Heflin, professor of public administration and international affairs at Syracuse University, explains why.Faculty Bio:Colleen Heflin is a professor of public administration and international affairs. She is also a senior research associate in the Center for Policy Research and a research affiliate in the Lerner C
Nancy Huang, Texas A&M University - Inside the Cell’s Secret Droplets
One aggressive form of cancer can be set off by an accident in our cells. How do we fight this?Nancy Huang, professor at the Institute of Biosciences and Technology at Texas A&M University, examines.Faculty Bio:Yun (Nancy) Huang, PhD, is a professor at Texas A&M University Institute of Biosciences and Technology and Associate Director of the Center for Epigenetic and Disease Prevention (CEDP) in
Amaryllis Tsiknia, University of Southern California - Novel Markers May Offer Early Clues to Alzheimer’s Risk
We are always looking for new ways to detect Alzheimer’s disease early.Amaryllis Tsiknia, neuroscience PhD candidate at the University of Southern California, may have found a clue.Faculty Bio:Amaryllis is a 4th-year neuroscience PhD candidate at the University of Southern California. She completed her undergraduate studies at UC Berkeley with a degree in Cognitive Science, and then acquired her M
Kim Plofker, Union College - International Math in 18th-century India
Collaboration in mathematics has a long history.Kim Plofker, associate professor of mathematics at Union College, examines this.Faculty Bio:Kim Plofker is Associate Professor of Mathematics at Union College in Schenectady, New York. She received her doctorate from the Department of the History of Mathematics at Brown University in 1995. Her research focuses on the history of mathematics and astron
Jonathan Lambert, New York University - Green Clay Tennis Courts Sequester Carbon Dioxide in Plain Sight
What do green clay tennis courts have to do with climate change?Jonathan Lambert, visiting assistant professor of Interdisciplinary Climate Science at New York University, says it’s more than you might think.Faculty Bio:Jonathan Lambert is a geochemist and paleoclimatologist in the interdisciplinary-focused Gallatin School of Individualized Study at NYU. His research themes are twofold - past clim
Victoria Fields, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign - The National Alliance of Black Feminists
Revisiting the history of the National Alliance of Black Feminists provides a new lens through which to view intersectionality.Victoria Fields, doctoral candidate and instructor of record in Communication at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, explores this.Faculty Bio:Victoria T. Fields is an award-winning educator and scholar. She is currently a doctoral candidate and instructor of reco
Nick Solomey, Wichita State University - Helping NASA Study Energy From The Solar Core
On Wichita State University Week: What can we learn about the core of the Sun?Nick Solomey, professor at the Farimount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, looks for answers.Faculty Bio:Nickolas Solomey’s research is in the area of experimental particle and astroparticle physics, in the past he worked extensively on quark flavor physics by rare decays of hadrons, CP violation with Kaons, the stud
Waruna Seneviratne, Wichita State University - Automated Toolless Manufacturing of Composite Structures in Space
On Wichita State University Week: Reducing lift-off weight can be crucial for spaceflight.Waruna Seneviratne, director of the Advanced Technologies Lab for Aerospace Systems (ATLAS) at the National Institute for Aviation Research, explores one way to do so.Faculty Bio:Waruna Seneviratne is the Director of the Advanced Technologies Lab for Aerospace Systems (ATLAS) at the National Institute for Avi
JaeHwan Byun, Wichita State University - Rethinking Learning with AI
On Wichita State University Week: Should we change the way we think about using generative AI for learning?JaeHwan Byun, associate professor in the College of Education, explores this question.Faculty Bio:Dr. JaeHwan Byun is an Associate Professor in the School of Education, College of Applied Studies at Wichita State University. He joined WSU in 2015 and currently serves as Program Chair for the
Heidi VanRavenhorst-Bell, Wichita State University - Measuring Performance of the Mighty Human Tongue
On Wichita State University Week: Your tongue matters more than you might think. Heidi VanRavenhorst-Bell, chair and associate professor in the Department of Human Performance Studies, explores why.Faculty Bio:Dr. Heidi VanRavenhorst-Bell has an established interdisciplinary line of research in clinical exercise physiology and orofacial myology. Her work in promoting healthy tongue muscle performa
Nikki Keene Woods, Wichita State University - Why Patient Trust Determines Whether Technology Improves Care During Pregnancy
On Wichita State University Week: Technology can only help if people are willing to use it.Nikki Keene Woods, professor and chair of Public Health Sciences, reveals why some may not trust devices that could help them.Faculty Bio:Dr. Nikki Keene Woods is an applied behavioral scientist and public health professor. She joined WSU in 2012. She has master’s degrees in behavioral science and public hea
Sharaya Jones, George Mason University - Why Choosing Stuff to Share is an Ordeal
Making a decision about an activity for a group of friends can be stressful.Sharaya Jones, Assistant Professor of Marketing at the Costello College of Business at George Mason University, examines why emotions play a huge part in the process.Faculty Bio:Sharaya M. Jones is an Assistant Professor of Marketing at the Costello College of Business. Sharaya received her PhD in Marketing from the Leeds
Zihan Chen, Brown University - The Hidden Cost of a 1965 Medicare Rule
An old Medicare rule is keeping older adults in hospitals longer than necessary, so what can be done?Zoey Chen, PhD candidate in health services research at Brown University, looks into this.Faculty Bio:Zihan Chen is a PhD candidate in Health Services Research at Brown University. She studies Medicare policy, with a focus on post-acute and long-term care.Transcript:Imagine this: an older adult fal
Erin M. Kenney, Hartwick College - Taking a Closer Look at the Impact of Parent-Child Conversations
How do children learn to talk about themselves and other people?Erin M. Kenney, assistant professor of psychology at Hartwick College, looks into this using preschool-aged children.Faculty Bio:Erin M. Kenney is an assistant professor of psychology at Hartwick College in Oneonta, New York. Dr. Kenney’s interdisciplinary work includes time as an early childhood teacher, administrator, professor, and
Aron Barbey, University of Notre Dame - Intelligence Emerges When the Whole Brain Works As One
We are redefining our view of human intelligence.Aron Barbey, the Andrew J. McKenna Family Professor of Psychology at the University of Notre Dame, looks at how our brain organizes information to do so.Faculty Bio:Aron Barbey is also the director of the University of Notre Dame Human Neuroimaging Center and the Decision Neuroscience Laboratory.Barbey’s research investigates how intelligence emerge
Esti Blanco-Elorrieta, New York University - Putting a Number on Bilingual Experience
Putting a figure on a person’s bilingual experience can be daunting. Esti Blanco-Elorrieta, assistant professor of psychology and neural science at New York University, looks into one way to do so.Faculty Bio:I am an Assistant Professor of Psychology and Neural Science at New York University. In my research, I combine insights from monolingual and multilingual individuals, who process language thr
Mariah Purol, Union College - What Happens to Our Love Lives When the Rest of Life Gets Messy
On Union College Week: What happens to our love lives when the rest of life gets messy? Mariah Purol, assistant professor of psychology, examines this.Faculty Bio:Mariah received her PhD in Social & Personality Psychology from Michigan State University in 2024. She is currently a faculty member in the Psychology department of Union College. Her work examines how both individuals’ and their partner
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Stephen Schmidt, Union College - Making A [Tax] Effort for Black Students' Education
On Union College Week: What can we do to improve education for Black students in majority white communities? Stephen Schmidt, Kenneth B. Sharpe Professor of Economics, examines possible solutions.Faculty Bio:Stephen Schmidt has been professor of economics at Union College since 1994, after completing his Ph.D. in economics at Stanford University. He was appointed the Kenneth B. Sharpe Professor of
Holli Frey, Union College -Tick, Tick… Boom! Unraveling the Secrets of Caribbean Volcanoes
On Union College Week: How do we unravel the secrets of volcanoes?Holli Frey, professor of geosciences, examines tiny crystals to gather clues.Faculty Bio:Holli Frey is a professor of Geosciences from Union College (NY). She studies volcanoes, trying to understand the plumbing systems beneath them, looking for clues as to how and why they erupt. She is particularly interested in mineral chemistry
Guillermina Seri, Union College - Democracy, Markets, Rights, and Emergency Rule
On Union College Week: Why are democracies suspending the rights of their people? Guillermina Seri, professor of political science, explores this.Faculty Bio:Guillermina Seri is a Professor in the Department of Political Science at Union College, NY, where she teaches courses in political theory and Latin American Politics. Seri is the author of the books Seguridad: Crime, Police Power, and Democr
Kristin Bidoshi, Union College - What Does it Mean to Teach Language During War?
On Union College Week: Learning goes on, even during war.Kristin Bidoshi, professor of Russian in the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures, discusses this through language teaching in Ukraine.Faculty Bio:Kristin Bidoshi is a professor of Russian in the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures and the director of Russian and East European Studies program at Union College, a small li
Carrie Cutler, Washington State University - From Future Tasks to Past Events Cannabis Intoxication Disrupts Memory in Many Ways
Cannabis may affect your memory after use, but to what extent?Carrie Cuttler, Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology and Co-Director of the Cannabis Research Center at Washington State University, investigates this.Faculty Bio:Dr. Carrie Cuttler is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology and Co-Director of the Cannabis Research Center at Washington State University. She
Jonas Mureika, Loyola Marymount University - Can You Paint Like Jackson Pollock? Physics has the Answer
Anyone can make a Jackson Pollock painting, right?Jonas Mureika, chair and professor of physics at Loyola Marymount University, examines what physics has to say on the matter.Faculty Bio:Jonas Mureika serves as chair and professor of physics at Loyola Marymount University. Mureika spent much of his academic training at the University of Toronto, where he earned his B.S. in astronomy and physics an
Kim Miller, Wheaton College - African Women's Friendships as Hidden Histories
What role does friendship play in political and resistance movements?Kim Miller, professor of art history, and coordinator of the Peace and Social Justice Studies Program at Wheaton College, examines this.Faculty Bio:Kim Miller is Professor of Art History, and Coordinator of the Peace and Social Justice Studies Program at Wheaton College. Formerly, she directed Wheaton’s Women’s and Gender Studies
Jean Wactawski-Wende, University at Buffalo - A Women's Health Study for the Ages
Healthy aging is critical for the present and the future.Jean Wactawski-Wende, SUNY Distinguished Professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Environmental Health at the University at Buffalo, discovers more.Faculty Bio:Jean Wactawski-Wende, PhD, is a SUNY Distinguished Professor and dean of the University at Buffalo School of Public Health and Health Professions. She is an epidemiologist who
Jean-Baptiste Ruffio, Unviersity of California, San Diego - How Big Can a Planet Be?
Is there a size limit on planets?Jean-Baptiste Ruffio, research scientist in astronomy at the University of California, San Diego, checks in to find out.Faculty Bio:Jean-Baptiste Ruffio is a research scientist studying extra-solar planets in the Astronomy & Astrophysics department at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). He has been developing statistical and instrumentation techniques t
Samantha Dodson, University of Calgary - She Sees the Trees, He Sees the Forest: Gender Stereotypes of Concreteness and Abstractness
Why do implicit biases still exist in hiring decisions?Samantha Dodson, assistant professor of organizational behavior and human resources at the University of Calgary, answers this.Faculty Bio:Samantha Dodson’s research program focuses on when and why women experiencing roadblocks and adversity are evaluated as deserving of opportunities and support at work.Transcript:Since women began joining th
Ken Brown, University of Iowa - AI is Not Just For Work Anymore
Older adults are starting to use AI at home, too.Ken Brown, Tippie Children Professor of Management and Entrepreneurship at the Tippie College of Business at the University of Iowa, says it’s not just for work anymore.Faculty Bio:Ken Brown, Ph.D., is Tippie Children Professor of Management in the Tippie College of Business and department executive officer of the Educational Policy and Leadership S
Emery N. Brown, Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Your Brainstem's Bundles
Brainstems are hard to image because of their size and density, but is that about to change?Emery N. Brown, professor of neuroscience at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, says yes.Faculty Bio:Emery N. Brown, M.D., Ph.D. is the Edward Hood Taplin Professor of Medical Engineering and Computational Neuroscience at MIT in The Picower Institute for Learning and Memory; the Warren M. Zapol Prof
Fabian Klenner, University of California, Riverside - How Do We Search for Life Beyond Earth?
How do we search for life beyond Earth?Fabian Klenner, assistant professor of planetary sciences at the University of California, Riverside, explores the cosmos to find out.Faculty Bio:Fabian Klenner is an Assistant Professor of Planetary Sciences in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at the University of California, Riverside. He received his Ph.D. from Freie Universität Berlin (FUB)
Harry Reis, University of Rochester - How to Feel Loved
Do you feel loved?Harry Reis, professor of psychology at the University of Rochester, examines why most do not.Faculty Bio:Harry Reis, a professor of psychology at the University of Rochester, is one of the world’s leading experts on relationships and connection and has studied the complexities of well-being and love in depth. His research examines the factors that influence the quantity and close
Robert DiNapoli, Binghamton University – Easter Island Myths
What happened on Easter Island? Robert DiNapoli, post-doctoral research associate in the environmental studies program at Binghamton University, says reality may be different than long thought. Лучше всего то, что большинство этих наборов поставляется с инструкциями, в которых подробно описано, как использовать входящие в комплект продукты. В конце концов необычные подарки парню своими руками, они
Craig Clements, San Jose State University - Understanding the Science of Wildfires and Extreme Fire Behavior
We have much to learn about wildfires.Craig Clements, professor and chair of the Department of Meteorology and Climate Science at San Jose State University, uses a research lab on wheels to get close to the action.Faculty Bio:Craig Clements is a professor and chair of the Department of Meteorology and Climate Science at San José State University, where he is director of the Wildfire Interdisciplin
Clinton Haarlem, Trinity College - How Ecology and Lifestyle Drives an Animal's Speed of Sight
Not every animal experiences the world at the same speed.Clinton Haarlem, postdoctoral research fellow at Trinity College, looks to visual processing speeds to explain why.Faculty Bio:Dr. Clinton Haarlem’s research focuses on variation in visual perception rates, both across species and across individuals. Clinton’s work is multidisciplinary and incorporates zoology, ecology and neuroscience to ex
Naomi Baron, American University - Negotiating How Much AI Reads for Us
What are the consequences of letting AI read for us?Naomi Baron, professor emerita of linguistics at American University, explores this issue.Faculty Bio:Naomi S. Baron is Professor Emerita of Linguistics at American University in Washington, DC. She is a Stanford PhD and has been a Guggenheim Fellow, Fulbright Fellow, and Visiting Scholar at the Stanford Center for Advanced Study in the Behaviora
Nick Dorzweiler, Wheaton College - Understanding the Relationship Between Politics and Anxiety
How do we best understand the relationship between politics and anxiety?Nick Dorzweiler, professor of the practice of political science and women’s and gender studies at Wheaton College, delves into this.Faculty Bio:Nick Dorzweiler joined Wheaton College in 2015, after completing doctoral work at Northwestern University. His research is guided by an overarching interest in the history of the socia
Jenny M. Munson, Virginia Tech - Unraveling the Secrets of "Chemo Brain"
Surviving cancer may come with neurological side effects as well.Jenny M. Munson, professor and director at the Cancer Research Center – Roanoke at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech, determines why this is.Faculty Bio:Tracking fluid flow to understand cancer, aging and women’s health.How does the pace of fluid flow affect tumor spread and memory loss?In the Munson Lab, we s
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