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Scott Landes, Syracuse University – The COVID-19 Burden Has Been Greater Among People With Intellectual and Developmental DisabilityScott Landes, Syracuse University – The COVID-19 Burden Has Been Greater Among People With Intellectual and Developmental D 12.12.2022 2:30

The COVID-19 pandemic has not affected everyone equally. Scott Landes, associate professor of sociology at Syracuse University, focuses on one community. Scott Landes is an associate professor of sociology and O’Hanley Faculty Scholar at Syracuse University. Informed by his interest in medical sociology, aging and the life course, and disability theory, the majority of his […] This is a publ...

Robert Nordon, University of New South Wales – Making Blood Stem Cells on a MicrochipRobert Nordon, University of New South Wales – Making Blood Stem Cells on a Microchip 09.12.2022 2:30

Stem cell research can be politically divisive. Robert Nordon, associate professor in the graduate school of biomedical engineering at the University of New South Wales, says a new way of making them may calm debate. I am an Associate Professor in the Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney. I have […] This is a public episode. If you would like to di...

Jase Bernhardt, Hofstra University – Communicating Rip Current Risk in English and SpanishJase Bernhardt, Hofstra University – Communicating Rip Current Risk in English and Spanish 08.12.2022 2:30

Staying safe in the ocean is all about communicating the right message to swimmers. Jase Bernhardt, associate professor in the department of geology, environment and sustainability at Hofstra University, explains how. Jase Bernhardt has had a lifelong passion for studying weather and climate, dating to his childhood in Upstate New York. At Hofstra, Dr. Bernhardt […] This is a public episode....

Laura Starks, University of Texas at Austin – The Financial Impact of Poor Corporate Climate PerformanceLaura Starks, University of Texas at Austin – The Financial Impact of Poor Corporate Climate Performance 07.12.2022 2:30

Everything is at risk from the effects of climate change. Laura Starks, professor of finance and distinguished university chair at the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin, looks into one financial area of concern. Laura T. Starks, Ph. D., is the George Kozmetsky Centennial Distinguished University Chair at the McCombs School of Business, University […] This is a p...

Rebecca Price, University of Pittsburgh – Ketamine and DepressionRebecca Price, University of Pittsburgh – Ketamine and Depression 06.12.2022 2:30

Treating those with depression is a vital endeavor in today’s society. Rebecca Price, associate professor in the departments of psychiatry and psychology at the University of Pittsburgh, gives a reason for hope. Rebecca B. Price, PhD is an Associate Professor in the Departments of Psychiatry and Psychology at the University of Pittsburgh. She completed undergraduate […] This is a public epis...

Saif Mehkari, University of Richmond – Why Does Money Exist?Saif Mehkari, University of Richmond – Why Does Money Exist? 05.12.2022 2:30

Why does money exist? Saif M. Mehkari, associate professor of economics at the University of Richmond, examines the ease of life that comes of having some green in your pocket. Saif Mehkari is a macroeconomist specializing in Fiscal Policy and Business Cycles. He earned his Ph. D. and M.A. in Economics from The Ohio State University […] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss...

Alan Salek, RMIT University – Mysterious Space Diamonds from an Ancient Dwarf PlanetAlan Salek, RMIT University – Mysterious Space Diamonds from an Ancient Dwarf Planet 01.12.2022 2:30

On this Student Spotlight: Space has a lot to teach us. Alan Salek, Ph. D candidate and researcher in Material Physics at RMIT University, discusses the benefits of a certain type of meteorite. I’m Alan Salek, a PhD Candidate at RMIT University in Melbourne. I started my research on carbon materials at the beginning of […] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with othe...

Emily Schlickman, University of California, Davis – A Case for Wildfire RetreatEmily Schlickman, University of California, Davis – A Case for Wildfire Retreat 30.11.2022 2:30

The risk of wildfires will force big decisions for residents in the near future. Emily Schlickman, assistant professor of landscape architecture and environmental design at the University of California, Davis, has more. Emily Schlickman is an assistant professor of landscape architecture and environmental design at the University of California, Davis. Her research focuses on the […] This is...

Hala Altamimi, University of Kansas – Is Nonprofit Overhead a Need or Greed?Hala Altamimi, University of Kansas – Is Nonprofit Overhead a Need or Greed? 29.11.2022 2:30

Non-profits can struggle with spending issues in myriad ways. Hala Altamimi, discusses one such instance. Hala Altamimi is Assistant Professor in the School of Public Affairs and Administration at the University of Kansas. Her research centers on public and nonprofit management and finance with specific interests in organizational behavior, decision-making, and result-oriented approaches to perfor...

Jun Wu, University of California, Irvine – Examining Effects of Environment on Preterm BirthJun Wu, University of California, Irvine – Examining Effects of Environment on Preterm Birth 28.11.2022 2:30

Nature or nurture? Today on The Academic Minute: Jun Wu, professor of environment and occupational health at the University of California, Irvine program in public health, says your environment can play a role in when nurturing begins. Jun Wu, PhD, is a Professor of Environmental and Occupational Health at the UCI Program in Public Health. […] This is a public episode. If you would like to d...

Joel Frohlich, University of Tubingen – How to Spot Pseudoscience in an Age of Conspiracy TheoriesJoel Frohlich, University of Tubingen – How to Spot Pseudoscience in an Age of Conspiracy Theories 23.11.2022 2:30

Spotting pseudoscience can be key to staying correctly informed in today’s world. Today on The Academic Minute: Joel Frohlich, postdoctoral research scientist at the University of Tubingen, explains why. Dr. Joel Frohlich is a neuroscientist and postdoctoral researcher studying brain stimulation in the laboratory of Professor Alireza Gharabaghi at the University of Tübingen in Germany. […] T...

Terri Kurtzberg, Rutgers Business School – Deception by DeviceTerri Kurtzberg, Rutgers Business School – Deception by Device 22.11.2022 2:30

Does your device change how you interact with people online? Terri Kurtzberg, professor of management and global business at Rutgers Business School, delves into this question. Terri R. Kurtzberg, PhD, is a Professor of Management and Global Business at Rutgers Business School, Newark and New Brunswick. Her areas of expertise include negotiation strategies and persuasion […] This is a public...

Joshua Rhee, University of California, Irvine – Tobacco and Cannabis Retailer LocationsJoshua Rhee, University of California, Irvine – Tobacco and Cannabis Retailer Locations 21.11.2022 2:30

On this Student Spotlight: Location matters, especially so for tobacco retailers. Joshua Rhee, Ph. D student in Public Health at the University of California, Irvine, discusses why location matters so much to certain communities. Joshua Rhee is a PhD student in Public Health with a concentration in Disease Prevention at UCI. Rhee holds a master’s […] This is a public episode. If you would li...

Jasmine Travers, New York University – Nursing Home Staffing Suffers in Disadvantaged CommunitiesJasmine Travers, New York University – Nursing Home Staffing Suffers in Disadvantaged Communities 18.11.2022 2:30

On New York University Week: Staffing is a critical factor for nursing homes. Jasmine Travers, assistant professor in the Rory Meyers College of Nursing, focuses on disadvantaged communities. Jasmine L. Travers, PhD, MHS, AGPCNP-BC, RN, is a researcher and adult-gerontological primary care nurse practitioner dedicated to improving health outcomes and reducing health disparities in vulnerable [&#82...

Eric S. Jackson, New York University – Stutterers Don’t Stutter During Private SpeechEric S. Jackson, New York University – Stutterers Don’t Stutter During Private Speech 17.11.2022 2:30

On New York University Week: Testing “private speech” for stutterers takes a novel approach. Eric S. Jackson, assistant professor in the department of communicative sciences and disorders, discusses this. Dr. Eric S. Jackson is a clinician-scientist, Assistant Professor, and director of the stuttering and vvariability (savvy) lab at NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and […] This...

Angela Trude, New York University – A Click Too Far From Healthy FoodsAngela Trude, New York University – A Click Too Far From Healthy Foods 16.11.2022 2:30

On New York University Week: Online shopping for groceries can change browsing behavior. Angela Trude, assistant professor in the department of nutrition and food studies, explains why. Dr. Angela Trude is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Nutrition and Food Studies at New York University’s Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development. She […] This is a public ep...

Cara Giovanetti, New York University – Dark MatterCara Giovanetti, New York University – Dark Matter 15.11.2022 2:30

On this Student Spotlight during New York University Week: How do you learn about something you can’t observe? Cara Giovanetti, Ph. D student in Physics, looks into this question. Cara Giovanetti is a third-year graduate student in the NYU physics department, working towards a Ph. D. after receiving a bachelor’s degree in physics from Princeton University. […] This is a public episode. If...

Madalina Vlasceanu, New York University – Bias and A.I.Madalina Vlasceanu, New York University – Bias and A.I. 14.11.2022 2:30

On New York University Week: Artificial intelligence unfortunately isn’t without bias. Madalina Vlasceanu, assistant professor of psychology, looks into why. Madalina Vlasceanu is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at New York University and director of the Collective Cognition Lab. Madalina obtained a PhD in Psychology and Neuroscience from Princeton University in 2021 and a BA […] This...

Nicholas Caporusso, Northern Kentucky University – Creating Compelling Visual Representation of LiteratureNicholas Caporusso, Northern Kentucky University – Creating Compelling Visual Representation of Literature 11.11.2022 2:30

On Northern Kentucky University Week: Have you seen the A.I. generated art floating around the internet? Nicholas Caporusso, assistant professor of computer science, discusses this new form of artificial intelligence. Dr. Nicholas Caporusso is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Northern Kentucky University. He earned M.Sc . in Informatics (cum laude) from the University of […] Thi...

Melissa Jones, Northern Kentucky University – Building Inclusive Communities Through Peer MentoringMelissa Jones, Northern Kentucky University – Building Inclusive Communities Through Peer Mentoring 10.11.2022 2:30

On Northern Kentucky University Week: Encouraging students with disabilities to feel included leads to a better society. Melissa Jones, professor of special education, determines how campuses can foster inclusion. Dr. Jones joined Northern Kentucky in 2001 after fourteen years in the field of special education. She founded the Supported Higher Education Project at Northern Kentucky […] This...

Zeel Maheshwari, Northern Kentucky University – Smart Integrated Renewable Energy Systems for Remote CommunitiesZeel Maheshwari, Northern Kentucky University – Smart Integrated Renewable Energy Systems for Remote Communities 09.11.2022 2:30

On Northern Kentucky University Week: Rural areas face novel problems for their basic needs. Zeel Maheshwari, assistant professor of electrical engineering, examines meeting these needs. Dr. Zeel Maheshwari received her Masters and PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Oklahoma State University in Dec 2013 and Dec 2017 respectively. She has been working as an […] This is a public...

Jonathan Cullick, Northern Kentucky University – Teaching To Kill A MockingbirdJonathan Cullick, Northern Kentucky University – Teaching To Kill A Mockingbird 08.11.2022 2:30

On Northern Kentucky University Week: Can we learn new things from old texts? Jonathan Cullick, professor of English, says one classic example in the classroom being taught in a new light. Northern Kentucky University’s Dr. Jonathan S. Cullick is a professor of English and former chair of the department (2009-2013). His teaching and research interests […] This is a public episode. If you wou...

Michael Mannheimer, Northern Kentucky University – The Original Understandings of the Fourth AmendmentMichael Mannheimer, Northern Kentucky University – The Original Understandings of the Fourth Amendment 07.11.2022 2:30

On Northern Kentucky University Week: How well do you know your Constitutional Amendments? Michael Mannheimer, professor of law, looks into an interpretation of two in the U.S. Mike Mannheimer is the author of The Fourth Amendment: Original Understandings and Modern Policing (University of Michigan Press forthcoming 2023). He has been teaching at NKU-Chase College of […] This is a public ep...

Suellen Hopfer, University of California Irvine – Social Media Strategies to Educate Young Adults on VaccinesSuellen Hopfer, University of California Irvine – Social Media Strategies to Educate Young Adults on Vaccines 04.11.2022 2:30

How do we best educate young adults about vaccines? Suellen Hopfer, assistant professor of health, society, and behavior at the University of California, Irvine program in public health, discusses social media’s role. Suellen Hopfer has a PhD in health communication and post-doctorate training in prevention methods and randomized trial designs. She has been teaching and […] This is a public...

Sumantra Sarkar, Binghamton University – Employees and Internet Security PoliciesSumantra Sarkar, Binghamton University – Employees and Internet Security Policies 03.11.2022 2:30

Digital security will only get more important in the future. Sumantra Sarkar, associate professor of management at Binghamton University, discusses how to keep your business safe. Sarkar is a behavioral information systems (IS) researcher focusing on IT security, health information technology, organizational processes, agile development, and IT governance. He employs both qualitative and quantitat...