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
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
Petra Fromme, Arizona State University - Materials That Harness Humidity to Capture Carbon
How can we use technology to clean the air around us?Petra Fromme, Regents Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry and director of the Biodesign Center for Applied Structural Discovery at Arizona State University, examines how humidity can play a role in doing so.Faculty Bio:Petra Fromme, Regents’ Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry and Director of the Biodesign Center for Applied Structural D
Emily Balcetis, New York University - What Motivates Runners?
What motivates runners?Emily Balcetis, associate professor of psychology at New York University, examines this question.Faculty Bio:Dr. Emily Balcetis is an Associate Professor of Psychology at New York University and author of Clearer, Closer, Better: How Successful People See the World. She is an award-winning behavioral scientist and author. She directs a research lab that pioneers the scientif
Amber Kerwin, Hartwick College - Understanding the Barriers to Recruitment of Women in Law Enforcement
What are the barriers to recruitment for women in law enforcement? Amber Kerwin, professor of the practice of criminal justice at Hartwick College, looks into this question.Faculty Bio:Amber M. Kerwin is a professor of practice of criminal justice in the Sociology, Criminology & Social Services Department in the Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences at Hartwick College in Oneonta, New York. A
Dimitrios Mathios, Washington University in St. Louis - Developing a Blood-Based Test to Detect Brain Cancer Using AI
Can artificial intelligence help us detect brain cancer early?Dimitrios Mathios, assistant professor of neurosurgery at Washington University in St. Louis, takes a non-invasive look.Faculty Bio:Dimitrios Mathios, MD, is an assistant professor of neurosurgery and director of the Molecular Neuro-oncology Lab at WashU’s School of Medicine. His research focuses on using cancer immunology, genetics, an
Tom Grant, University at Buffalo - Predicting Protein Movements to Speed Up Drug Discovery
On University at Buffalo Week: Speeding up drug discovery will have many benefits.Tom Grant, assistant professor in the Department of Structural Biology in the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, looks into doing so.Faculty Bio:Thomas Grant is a structural biologist whose research focuses on developing innovative analytical methods to uncover the structure and dynamics of biological
Rohini Srihari, University at Buffalo - AI Can Give Voice to People Who Cannot Speak
On University at Buffalo Week: Can we use AI to help give those with motor neuron diseases their voices back?Rohini Srihari, professor of computer science and engineering at the School of Engineering and Applied Science, looks to do so.Faculty Bios:Rohini Srihari is a scientist, educator and entrepreneur.A professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University at Buffalo
Sambandamurthy Ganapathy, University at Buffalo - The Human Brain Offers Clues to How to Make AI More Energy Efficient
On University at Buffalo Week: Finding ways to reduce AI’s energy consumption can be crucial.Sambandamurthy Ganapathy, professor of physics, explores how the human brain may have an answer.Faculty Bio:Sambandamurthy Ganapathy is a physicist who studies nanoscale materials and devices and how they relate to cutting-edge phenomena like superconductivity and resistive switching.His experimental resea
Jordana Maisel, University at Buffalo - Inclusive Design is More Than Just Curb Cuts
On University at Buffalo Week: Inclusive design works to eliminate friction for everyone, but how do we achieve it?Jordana Maisel, Director of Research for the Center for Inclusive Design and Environmental Access (IDEA Center) at the School of Architecture and Planning, looks into this.Faculty Bio:Jordana Maisel is director of the Research for the Center for Inclusive Design and Environmental Acce
Stephan Santa Ramirez, University at Buffalo - The Importance of Embracing Historically Marginalized Students
On University at Buffalo Week: What can we learn from embracing historically marginalized students on campuses? Stephen Santa Ramirez, associate professor of higher education at the Graduate School of Education, explores this.Faculty Bio:Stephen Santa-Ramirez is an associate professor of higher education at the University at Buffalo Graduate School of Education.His experiences in U.S. higher educa
John Yates, Scripps Research Institute - Detecting Alzheimer’s Disease Through Changes in Protein Shape
What can protein shape tell us about Alzheimer’s disease?John Yates, John Lytton Young Professor in the Department of Integrative Structural and Computational Biology at The Scripps Research Institute, discusses this question.Faculty Bio:John R. Yates III is the John Lytton Young Professor in the Department of Integrative Structural and Computational Biology at The Scripps Research Institute. He r
Ross Hollett, Edith Cowan University - Cutting through Cravings in 15 Seconds
Do you have a junk food craving?Ross Hollett, psychology lecturer at Edith Cowan University, says a brief message may be able to cut right through it.Faculty Bio:Ross Hollett is a psychological scientist whose work examines how media exposure shapes social attitudes, body image and health behaviours. Primarily using experimental methods, his research investigates how junk‑food, alcohol and public‑
Adrienne Rhodes, University of Iowa - How Companies Can Keep Their CFOs
Why is the turnover rate so high for CFOs, and what can we do about it?Adrienne Rhodes, assistant professor and Rocca Fellow in accounting at the Tippie College of Business at the University of Iowa, examines this question.Faculty Bio:Adrienne Rhodes is assistant professor of accounting and Rocca Fellow at the University of Iowa’s Tippie College of Business. She earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s
Francisco Polidoro, Jr., University of Texas at Austin - NASA’s 1969-71 Design Process Offers a Road Map for Today’s Breakthrough Inventions
The creation of NASA’s space shuttle years ago may still spark innovation today.Francisco Polidoro, Jr., professor of management at the University of Texas at Austin, looks at the design to learn more.Faculty Bio:Francisco Polidoro Jr. is a professor of management at The University of Texas at Austin’s McCombs School of Business. Polidoro has taught courses on technology strategy, technology trans
Carol Ritter, Cedar Crest College - A Solution to a Frustrating Dilemma for Crime-Scene Investigators
Choosing between collecting fingerprints or the DNA is often a decision crime-scene investigators must make; but why can they not get both?Carol Ritter, senior instructor in the Forensic Science Program at Cedar Crest College, says a new method may help fix this problem.Faculty Bio:Carol Ritter is a full-time senior instructor in Forensic Science Program in the Chemical, Physical, and Forensic Sci
Christine Constantinople, New York University - How Animals Make Inferences
On New York University Week: How do animals make inferences?Christine Constantinople, assistant professor of neural science, tests rats with juice rewards.Faculty Bio:Christine Constantinople is an Assistant Professor in Neural Science at NYU. After obtaining a PhD in neurobiology from Columbia University, and postdoctoral research at the Princeton Neuroscience Institute, Dr. Constantinople joined
Joe Salvatore, New York University - Could You Match Inaugural Address Quotes to the Presidents Who Spoke Them?
On New York University Week: Think you can match inaugural address quotes to the presidents who spoke them? Think again.Joe Salvatore, clinical professor and director of educational theatre, says it may be harder than you think.Faculty Bio:Joe Salvatore is a Clinical Professor and Director of Educational Theatre at New York University’s Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Developmen
Sewin Chan, New York University - Boomeranging Back to Parents Can Mean Moving Away From Opportunity
On New York University Week: Boomeranging back to live with your parents may be necessary, but not helpful in the long term.Sewin Chan, associate professor of public policy, explores why.Faculty Bio:Sewin Chan is an economist whose research focuses on economic and financial risks faced by households as they interact with housing, labor and credit markets. She has studied mortgages and housing mark
Emiko Kranz, New York University -Discrimination Linked to Diminished Immune System Function
On New York University Week: Does discrimination affect our immune system? Emiko Kranz, PhD student in the School of Global Public Health, says yes.Faculty Bio:Emiko Kranz is a mixed Japanese American PhD student whose work draws on her background in cancer immunotherapy, ethnic studies, and community health science. As a PhD student at NYU’s School of Global Public Health, Kranz researches how di
Marissa Bergh, New York University - How Housing Influences Nursing Home Moves
On New York University Week: How does housing affect which older adults go into a nursing home? Marissa Bergh, PhD student at the Rory Meyers College of Nursing, takes a look at three ways. Faculty Bio:Marissa Bergh, BSN, RN, is a PhD student at NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing. Her research focuses how housing environments shape long-term care trajectories for older adults. Working as geriatric
Charlotte Hogg, Texas Christian University - What Sororities Can Tell Us About Belonging
What can sororities teach us about belonging?Charlotte Hogg, professor of rhetoric and composition at Texas Christian University, delves in the question.Faculty Bio:Dr. Charlotte Hogg is a professor at Texas Christian University specializing in rhetoric and composition. She has authored, co-authored, or co-edited five books, most recently White Sororities and the Cultural Work of Belonging. Her wo
Sriniwas Pandey, Binghamton University - Platform Recommendations and Diverse Opinions on Social Media
What happens when platforms recommend opinions instead of users? Sriniwas Pandey, lecturer at the School of Computing at Binghamton University, details this.Faculty Bio:Pandey is a lecturer in the School of Computing at Binghamton University. He received his PhD degree in system science from Binghamton University. He holds bachelor's and master's degrees in computer science engineering from UTU In
Maria Steenland, University of Maryland - Stark Mortality Difference Between Pregnancy and Abortion
There are stark mortality differences between pregnancy and abortion.Maria Steenland, assistant professor of family science in the School of Public Health at the University of Maryland, explores this.Faculty Bio:Dr. Steenland is an Assistant Professor in Family Science in the School of Public Health at the University of Maryland, College Park. She is a health services and health policy researcher
Cole McFaul, Georgetown University - Pulling Back the Curtain on China’s Military-Civil Fusion
How do we pull back the curtain on China’s use of AI in its military?Cole McFaul, senior research analyst at Georgetown University, explores this key question.Faculty Bio:Cole McFaul is a Senior Research Analyst and an Andrew W. Marshall Fellow at Georgetown University’s Center for Security and Emerging Technology (CSET), where he mainly focuses on emerging technology competition in the Asia-Pacif
Beatrice Golomb, University of California San Diego - New Diagnostic Code for Gulf War Illness
What is Gulf War Illness and why is recognition important?Beatrice Golomb, professor of medicine at the University of California San Diego, seeks to inform.Faculty Bio:Dr. Golomb is a Professor of Medicine at UC San Diego with over 15 years of experience treating veteran patients, including veterans with Gulf War Illness (GWI). She was the inaugural Scientific Director for the Congressionally dire
Khan Iftekharuddin, Old Dominion University - How Does Non-Invasive Detection of Aggressive Brain Tumor Recurrence Work
On Old Dominion University Week: A non-invasive method for detecting an aggressive brain tumor could be key for patients. But how does it work?Khan Iftekharuddin, Professor and Eminent Scholar, delves into this.Faculty Bio:Dr. Khan Iftekharuddin is a professor and Batten Endowed Chair in Machine Learning in the department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at Old Dominion University (OD
Hong Qin, Old Dominion University - How Fast Can a Viral Variant Spread?
On Old Dominion University Week: How fast can a viral variant spread?Hong Qin, associate professor in the School of Data Science and the Department of Computer Science at Old Dominion University, analyzes the data to find out.Faculty Bio:Hong Qin is an Associate Professor in the School of Data Science and the Department of Computer Science at Old Dominion University. His work develops AI and stati
Maryam Golbazi, Old Dominion University - Where the Heat Hits Hardest
On Old Dominion University Week: When it’s hot out, some places are hotter than others. Maryam Golbazi, research assistant professor of climate science, examines why.Faculty Bio:Maryam Golbazi is a Research Assistant Professor at Old Dominion University working with the Joint Institute on Advanced Computing for Environmental Studies (JI-ACES). She specializes in numerical weather prediction models
Tiffany Zhu, Old Dominion University - How Should AI Talk About Us?
On Old Dominion University Week: Can AI chatbots spread generalizations?Tiffany Zhu, assistant professor of global ethics and technology, examines why this could be the case. Faculty Bio:Tiffany Zhu is a philosopher. She is an Assistant Professor of Global Ethics and Technology in the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies at Old Dominion University. Prior to joining ODU in Fall 2025, she
George McLeod, Old Dominion University - Building Digital Twins of Our World to Improve Coastal Resilience
On Old Dominion University Week: Coastal resilience will be key going forward in a warming climate.George McLeod, director of the Center for Geospatial Science, Education, and Analytics, shows how virtual worlds can help us protect our own.Faculty Bio:Dr. George McLeod is the Director of the Center for Geospatial Science, Education, and Analytics at Old Dominion University and Senior Fellow with V
Jinglu Jiang, Binghamton University - Multitasking and Phishing Emails
Are you good at multitasking?Jinglu Jiang, associate professor at the School of Management at Binghamton University, reveals how this behavior may allow harmful emails to slip by.Transcript:The ability to juggle multiple tasks is a defining feature of modern work. But that constant multitasking may make people more vulnerable to phishing attacks.In a recent study, my co-authors and I examined how
Carlena Ficano, Hartwick College - Systemic Barriers Faced By Minority and Women Entrepreneurs
The intersection of race, gender, and financial access needs further study.Carlena Ficano, professor of economics at Hartwick College, discusses why.Faculty Bio:Dr. Ficano’s areas of expertise include: labor economics, applied econometrics, social policy on low income family well-being, the economics of higher education and, most recently, local economic development.Recent courses taught include:*
Indranil Bardhan, University of Texas at Austin - A Positive Lesson From COVID-19 Clinical Trials and IT Capabilities Decreased Death Rates in Hospitals
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Edison Bicudo, Aston University - How Language and Cognition Shape Our Societies and Political Life
Language can shape our societies and our political lives.Edison Bicudo, lecturer in the Department of Society and Politics at Aston University, discusses how.Faculty Bio:Dr Edison Bicudo is a Lecturer in the Department of Society and Politics, Aston University, in the UK. He is interested in the regulation, governance, digitalisation, and financialisation of health technology development. With bac
Alex DiFeliceantonio, Virginia Tech - Ozempic, Wegovy May Help Reduce Alcohol Use
On Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech Week: Can weight loss drugs help reduce alcohol use?Alex DiFeliceantonio, Assistant Professor and Interim Co-director of the Center for Health Behaviors Research, looks into this.Faculty Bio:Alexandra DiFeliceantonio, Ph.D., is an appetitive neuroscientist who studies how the brain integrates peripheral signals to guide food selection and ea
Read Montague, Virginia Tech - Parkinson's and Essential Tremor
On Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech Week: How do we distinguish which symptoms belong to what neurological disease?Read Montague, Vernon Mountcastle Research Professor and Director of the Center for Human Neuroscience Research, explores this.Faculty Bio:Dr. Montague’s research focuses on computational neuroscience: the connection between physical mechanisms present in real neu
Stephanie DeLuca, Virginia Tech - Intensive Therapy Benefits For Infants and Toddlers With Cerebral Palsy
On Fralin Biomedical Research Institute Week: Early interventions are key for children with cerebral palsyStephanie DeLuca, associate professor and co-director at the Neuromotor Research Clinic, details why.Faculty Bio:Strokes are devastating events often associated with people over 65. But large numbers of infants have strokes, too, which can cause permanent neuromotor impairments. For more than
Sarah Lessard, Virginia Tech - Keto Diet, Exercise and High Blood Sugar
On Fralin Biomedical Research Institute Week: Can a diet help you get more benefits from exercising?Sarah Lessard, associate professor, looks into this.Faculty Bio:Identifying mechanisms to optimize the therapeutic benefits of exerciseWhy do some people gain fewer health benefits from exercise than others?Increased aerobic exercise capacity is one of the key health benefits of aerobic training. So
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