The Academic Minute
@AcademicMinute
From WAMC Northeast Public Radio, The Academic Minute allows professors from top institutions to keep listeners abreast of what’s new & exciting in the academy.
Could the moon of another planet be a source for life as we know it? Antonin Affholder, post-doctoral researcher at The @uarizona, discusses. bit.ly/AAffholderAM
Why do meteorites that land on Earth not match their asteroid brethren in space? Patrick Shober, postdoctoral fellow at the Paris Observatory and NASA’s Johnson Space Center, watches the skies for answers. bit.ly/PShoberAM
Early detection is key in preventing parasites invading shellfish. Andrew Davinack, assistant professor of biology at @wheaton, takes a practical approach to doing so. bit.ly/ADavinackAM
We are still learning about all the effects of cannabis use. Raphael Cuomo, professor of medicine at @UCSanDiego, explores how it may tie in with one affliction. bit.ly/RCuomoAM
E-cigarette use is declining, but nicotine pouch usage is on the rise. Dae Hee Han, researcher associate in the department of population and public health sciences at the Keck School of Medicine at @USC, delves into why. bit.ly/DHHanAM
On @ualbany Week: One community resource is well positioned to help people engage with AI. Maria Gascó-Hernandez, research director at the Center for Technology in Government and Associate professor of public administration and policy, explores. bit.ly/MGascoHAM
On @ualbany Week: Problem gambling can affect anyone, especially students. Laura Longo, researcher with the Center for Behavioral Health Promotion and Applied Research, explores how to combat this. bit.ly/LLongoAM
On @ualbany Week: Understanding what drives antimicrobial resistance is crucial. Cheryl Andam, associate professor in the department of biological sciences at the RNA Institute, identifies a new mechanism. bit.ly/CAndamAM
On @ualbany Week: Knowing what came before can help us prepare for what’s ahead in our climate’s future. Mathias Vuille, professor in the department of atmospheric and environmental sciences, digs in to search for clues. bit.ly/MVuilleAM
On @ualbany Week: Preparing for disasters is crucial. Alex Greer, associate professor in the department of emergency management and homeland security, looks into one avenue to do so. bit.ly/AGreerAM
Crimes of passion against women are a problem in Italy. Julia Khrebtan-Hörhager, associate professor of communication studies at @ColoradoStateU, delves into why. bit.ly/JKH-AM
Knowing what your co-workers may lead to unintended consequences. Boris Maciejovsky, associate professor of management at @UCRiverside School of Business, outlines why. bit.ly/BMaciejovskyAM
On Tippie College of Business at @uiowa Week: What do Antiques Roadshow and NFTs have in common? Soogand Alavi, assistant professor of marketing, says more than you might think. bit.ly/SAlaviAM
On Tippie College of Business at @uiowa Week: How do we reduce biases in AI learning models? Qihang Lin, Henry B. Tippie research fellow and associate professor in the department of business analytics, explores the options. bit.ly/QihangLinAM
On this Student Spotlight during Tippie College of Business at @uiowa Week: Should companies use slang on social media? Probably not. Bryce Pyrah, PhD student in marketing, explains why. bit.ly/BPyrahAM
On Tippie College of Business at @uiowa Week: Do you know a co-worker with a side hustle? Jennifer Nahrgang, professor and Henry B. Tippie Excellence Chair of Management and Entrepreneurship, discusses how it might affect them at work. bit.ly/JNahrgangAM
On Tippie College of Business at @uiowa Week: How do we fix the loneliness epidemic? Emily Campion, assistant professor of management and entrepreneurship, discusses one place you can foster closeness. bit.ly/ECampionAM
On @harveymudd College Week: It takes time to read a lot of information, and what if you need it fast? Xanda Schofield, assistant professor of computer science, looks beyond AI. bit.ly/XSchofieldAM
On @harveymudd College Week: Reducing the cost of capturing energy from the sun could be crucial to our future. Hal Van Ryswyk, John Stauffer professor of chemistry, looks at one way to do so. bit.ly/HVRyswykAM
On @harveymudd College Week: What can fish teach us when they’re out of the water? Leah Mendelson, associate professor of engineering, looks into this. bit.ly/LMendelsonAM
