The Academic Minute

What can worms teach us about carcinogen exposure or chemotherapy? Sophia Tintori, postdoctoral associate in the biology department at New York University, heads to Chornobyl to find out. Sophia Tintori is a postdoctoral associate in the Biology Department at New York University. She was trained in developmental biology, cell biology, and genetics at Brown University […] This is a public epi...

Haiti is in crisis and foreign security forces are coming to help stabilize the country, but will their help be welcomed? Ernesto Sagas, professor of ethnic studies at Colorado State University, looks at the complexities of the political situation. Dr. Ernesto Sagás is Professor of Ethnic Studies at Colorado State University. He has a Ph. D. […] This is a public episode. If you would like to...

Why aren’t parents as worried as experts about COVID’S effect on children? Morgan Polikoff, professor of education at the University of Southern California, reads up to find out. Morgan Polikoff is a professor of education at USC Rossier School of Education and Co-Director of USC EdPolicy Hub. Why Aren’t Parents as Worried as Experts about […] This is a public episode. If you would like to d...

Some species will adapt to a warming world. Daniel Lewis, lecturer in the humanities and social sciences division at the California Institute of Technology, details one. Daniel Lewis is a college professor, writer, and environmental historian in Southern California. He is also the Dibner Senior Curator for the History of Science and Technology at the […] This is a public episode. If you woul...

Grief carries many myths. Jacob Sawyer, assistant professor of psychology at Alma College, determines what’s real and what’s not. Jacob Sawyer is a counseling psychologist interested in factors related to mental health and well-being. His background and training as a clinician strongly inform his approach to his work as a faculty member. His career at […] This is a public episode. If you wou...

All bad movies are bad, but what makes some also so-bad-they’re-good? Scott Malia, associate professor and chair in the department of theatre & dance at the College of the Holy Cross, watches and reports back. Scott Malia is an Associate Professor of Theatre whose specialties include LGBTQ+ Theatre, Comedy, Television, Horror Films and Cult Films. […] This is a public episode. If you wou...

Current approaches to workplace mental health aren’t working. Matthew Cronin, professor of management at the Donald G. Costello College of Business at George Mason University, explores how to change this. Matthew A. Cronin is a professor of management at George Mason University. He received his PhD in organizational behavior from Carnegie Mellon University. Special thanks […] This is a publi...

On University of St. Thomas Week: Did you choose your major based on peer pressure? Shinwon Noh, assistant professor of entrepreneurship, says maybe so. Shinwon Noh, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Schulze School of Entrepreneurship at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business. Her research interests are cultural entrepreneurship, emergence of […] This is a public episode....

On University of St. Thomas Week: Not everything needs a technological solution. Mahak Nagpal, assistant professor of ethics & business law and the Opus College of Business, says sometimes a human solution should come first. Dr. Mahak Nagpal is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Ethics and Business Law at the University of St. […] This is a public episode. If you would like to d...

On University of St. Thomas Week: Do humans need to work? Christopher Wong Michaelson, Opus distinguished professor of principled leadership, looks into this. Christopher Wong Michaelson is a philosopher with 25 years of experience advising business leaders pursuing meaning and providing work with a purpose and he is the coauthor of Is Your Work Worth […] This is a public episode. If you wou...

On University of St. Thomas Week: Entrepreneurs don’t just live in bustling cities and sip chai lattes. Danielle Ailts Campeau, associate dean of the Schulze School of Entrepreneurship and a clinical professor of entrepreneurship, considers rural areas for innovation. Danielle Campeau is the Associate Dean of the Schulze School of Entrepreneurship and a Clinical Professor […] This is a publi...

On University of St. Thomas Week: Don’t like what’s going on in the real world? Maybe try a virtual one instead. Seth Ketron, assistant professor of marketing, explores through a marketing lens. Dr. Seth Ketron’s research interests encompass information processing, sensory marketing, virtual/mixed reality, and retailing, and his industry experience has been in corporate and […] This is a pub...

On Binghamton University Week: How do reptiles of different sexes solve the same problem in different ways? Lindsey Swierk, assistant research professor of biological sciences at the Harpur College of Arts and Sciences, takes a closer look at anoles. Swierk studies the behavior and ecology of species in a changing world. Her work primarily focuses […] This is a public episode. If you would l...

On Binghamton University Week: Untangling the evolution of hybrid plants can be tricky. Adam Session, assistant professor of biological sciences, looks into some. Dr. Session is currently an assistant professor at the Binghamton University Harpur School of Arts and Sciences His research focuses on genome evolution with a focus on polyploidy and transposable elements. Deciphering […] This is...

On Binghamton University Week: Preventing falls is crucial for older adults. Vipul Lugade, associate professor of physical therapy, looks at improving balance for seniors. Vipul Lugade joined the Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences in September 2021. He is the director of the Motion Analysis Research Laboratory and an associate professor in the Division […] This is a public episode...

On Binghamton University Week: How much digital media is too much? Peter Gerhardstein, professor of psychology, examines a new way to measure overuse. Investigation of the perceptual and attention processes that influence the formation of our perceptions of the visual world and of visual memories, and exploration of the structure and content of visual representations […] This is a public epi...

On Binghamton University Week: Do you give to charitable causes at the register? Lauren Dula, assistant professor of public administration, explores this phenomenon. Dr. Dula is currently an assistant professor in the Department of Public Administration and Policy at the College of Community and Public Affairs. Her research focuses on gender, equity, and diversity in […] This is a public epi...

Lockdowns had hidden costs for those needing healthcare access. Shamma Alam, associate professor of economics and chairperson of the department of international studies at Dickinson College, explores this. Shamma A. Alam is Associate Professor of Economics and Chairperson of the Department of International Studies at Dickinson College. He is an expert on economic shocks and […] This is a pub...

Why is a simple treatment not reaching children who need it? Neeraj Sood, professor in the Price School of Public Policy at the University of Southern California, explores this preventable problem. Neeraj is a professor at the USC Price School of Public Policy with joint appointments at the USC Keck School of Medicine and USC […] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this wi...

Should we restrict what books children can read? Gay Ivey, William E. Moran distinguished professor in literacy at the University of North Carolina-Greensboro, tells us why not. Gay Ivey is the William E. Moran Distinguished Professor in Literacy at the University of North Carolina-Greensboro.  She studies reading engagement among children and young adults and the […] This is a public episod...

What are micro credentials? Daniel Douglas, lecturer in sociology at Trinity College, explores these. Daniel Douglas is a Lecturer in Sociology & Director of Social Science Research at Trinity College in Hartford, CT. He is also a Senior Researcher at the Education and Employment Research Center at Rutgers University. Douglas’ research focuses on student access […] This is a public...

Why are users concerned about China and TikTok? Shaomin Li, eminent scholar and professor of international business and chair of the department of management at Old Dominion University, takes a look. Shaomin Li is an Eminent Scholar and Professor of International Business at Old Dominion University, where he serves as the Chair of the Management […] This is a public episode. If you would lik...

How two people react to a situation can bring about startling changes in their lives. Abby Chandler, associate professor of history at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, considers British colonists in the 1700s. Abby Chandler is Associate Professor of History at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. Her second book, “Seized with the Temper of the […] This is a public episode. If you w...

How many medications did you take today? Paula Rochon, professor in the department of medicine and Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto, explains why it may be a few too many. Dr. Rochon is Founding Director of Women’s Age Lab, a geriatrician and senior scientist at Women’s College Hospital and […] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with ot...

China is an economic powerhouse, but could that change. Kishore Gawande, Fred H. Moore Centennial professor of international management at the University of Texas at Austin, digs in to find out. Kishore Gawande is a professor and chair of the Department of Business, Government & Society in The University of Texas at Austin’s McCombs School […] This is a public episode. If you would like...