The Academic Minute
Episodes
Tomas R. Guilarte, Florida International University – Can We Detect Alzheimer’s Disease Decades Before Symptoms Start?
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Can we detect Alzheimer’s disease decades before symptoms start? Tomas R. Guilarte, Dean of the Robert Stempel College of Public Health and Social W...
Minji Kim, Flagler College – The Psychology of Mukbang: How Food Media Affects Us
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On Flagler College Week: Do you like to watch others eat? Minji Kim, assistant professor of communication, explores the psychology behind an online tr...
Ashley Ryder, Flagler College – Doing More with Less: Leveraging SoTL in Sport Management Programs
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On Flagler College Week: Educators often have to do more with less, so how can we still make it work? Ashley Ryder, assistant professor of sport manag...
Joshua Behl, Flagler College – Innocent — But Will It Be Believed?
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On Flagler College Week: What if you make a mistake when giving an alibi? Joshua D. Behl, associate professor of criminology, examines this scenario. ...
Matthew Brown, Flagler College – Acidification in a Northeast Florida Estuary: Potential Impacts on Shellfish
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On Flagler College Week: We’re still learning how climate changes will impact aquatic habitats. Matthew Brown, professor of natural sciences, looks ...
Justin Forbes, Flagler College – Trauma, Theology, and Healing in Relationship
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On Flagler College Week: How do we show up for children with histories of trauma and neglect? Justin Forbes, assistant professor of Religion and Direc...
Rosie Dutt, Washington University in St. Louis – Revolutionizing STEM Education
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
How we teach STEM courses could be undergoing a revolution. Rosie Dutt, instructional consultant and former adjunct lecturer at the Engineering Commun...
Alex Chohlas-Wood, New York University – Automated Reminders Reduce Incarceration for Missed Court Dates
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
There may be an easy solution to reducing incarceration for missed court dates. Alex Chohlas-Wood, assistant professor of computational social science...
Ross Zafonte, University of Missouri – Link Between Traumatic Brain Injury and Brain Tumors
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Suffering a traumatic brain injury may come with an additional risk besides concussion. Ross Zafonte, Executive Vice Dean of the University of Missour...
Dan Laufer, Auckland University of Technology – Managing Spillover Crises in the Age of Generative AI
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What is a spillover crisis and how can AI contribute to it? Dan Laufer, professor and head of the School of Communication Studies at the Auckland Univ...
Yann Quilcalle, ETH Zurich – How Fossil Fuel Companies Have Contributed to Heatwaves
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Heatwaves are an issue now and moving forward. Yann Quicalle, postdoctoral researcher at ETH Zurich, looks at the reasons behind them. Dr Yann Quilcai...
Danielle Dunne, Binghamton University – What’s the Best Way to Handle Difficult Workplace Conversations?
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On Binghamton University Week: We all have to have difficult conversations at work. How do we handle them best? Danielle Dunne, associate professor ...
Cody Dew, Binghamton University – The Hidden Bias Behind Career Choices and Stuttering
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On Binghamton University Week: Stuttering shouldn’t hold someone back, but people who stutter can face biases. Cody Dew, assistant professor in the ...
Jiyun Elizabeth Shin, Binghamton University – Feel like a Fraud Even When You’re Successful? It May Be Impostor Phenomenon
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On Binghamton University Week: If you feel like a fraud, it might be the imposter phenomenon. Jiyun Elizabeth Shin, psychology lecturer, explains. Shi...
Amber Churchill, Binghamton University – Grasslands Can Withstand Climate Extremes With a Boost of Nutrients
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On Binghamton University Week: A boost of nutrients could be what grasslands need for the future. Amber Churchill, assistant professor of ecosystem sc...
George Homsy, Binghamton University – African American Households Shoulder a Heavier Burden of Energy Costs
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On Binghamton University Week: African American households are shouldering a heavier burden of energy costs; why is this? George Homsy, Director of En...
Obinna Ekwunife, University at Buffalo – Why Education Matters for Heart and Metabolic Health
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Education is important when it comes to your health. Obinna Ekwunife, assistant professor of medicine at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical ...
Trudy G. Oliver, Duke University – Small Cell Lung Cancer
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Improving outcomes for those with the deadliest cancers is ongoing. Trudy G. Oliver, professor in the department of pharmacology and cancer biology at...
Catherine Walker, Union College – Focus On What Your Body Does Rather Than How It Looks
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Changing how we think about our bodies could be beneficial to our health. Catherine Walker, associate professor of psychology at Union College, determ...
Jason DeFreitas, Syracuse University – Strength Training May Improve Nerve Health and Slow Aging Process
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Strength training may have additional benefits for slowing the aging process. Jason DeFreitas, professor and department chair in exercise science at S...
Daniel Robinson, University of Texas at Arlington – Testing and the Paradoxes of Fairness
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Are tests a fair way to predict individual performance? Daniel Robinson, professor at the University of Texas at Arlington, delves into this question....
Marcelo Bigliassi, Florida International University – Yes, You Can Train Your Brain to Like Exercise
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On Florida International University Week: What if your brain could learn to like exercise? Marcelo Bigliassi, assistant professor of psychophysiology,...
Karinna Rodriguez, Florida International University – Building STEM Skills Through Play
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On Florida International University Week: Is play critical for STEM education too? Karinna Rodriguez, doctoral student in the department of psychology...
Tana Carson, Florida International University – Improving Access to Swimming and Water Safety for Children with Disabilities
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On Florida International University Week: How do we improve access to swimming and water safety for children with disabilities? Tana Carson, assistant...
Amanda Thomas, Florida International University – Transforming Children’s Lives With 3D-Printed Prosthetics
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On Florida International University Week: How do we transform the lives of children with upper-limb deficiencies? Amanda Thomas, clinical assistant pr...
Jaclyn Tanenbaum, Florida International University – This Academic Minute Isn’t For Everyone
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On Florida International University Week: Ads want you to believe their product is for you, but what if they told you the opposite? Jaclyn Tanenbaum, ...
Best-Of The Academic Minute in 2025 – Johanna Smith, California State University San Bernardino – Finding the Courage to Demand Delight
02 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
How can we bring joy into education? Johanna Smith, professor of theater education and entrepreneurship at California State University, San Bernardino...
Best-Of The Academic Minute in 2025 – Daile Zhang, University of North Dakota – Lightning Strikes Make Collecting Parasitic Fungus A Deadly Pursuit
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What do lightning storms on a remote mountain plateau have to do with fungus? Daile Zhang, assistant professor of atmospheric sciences at the Universi...
Best-Of The Academic Minute in 2025 – Christopher Baldassano, Columbia University – The Brain Organizes Narratives Into Meaningful Event Memories
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How we experience an event may change how we remember it. Christopher Baldassano, associate professor of psychology at Columbia University, looks into...
Best-Of The Academic Minute in 2025 – Deborah Finkel, University of Southern California Dornsife – Childhood Money Stress Can Leave a Lasting Mark
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On University of Southern California Dornsife Week: What happens in childhood has an impact – especially when it comes to money. Deborah Finkel,...
Best-Of The Academic Minute in 2025 – Pamela Prickett, Pomona College – America’s Rising Number of Unclaimed Deaths
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Unclaimed deaths are on the rise. Pamela Prickett, associate professor of sociology at Pomona College, examines how some have come together to honor t...
Best-Of The Academic Minute in 2025 – Jennifer Nahrgang, University of Iowa – Successful Side Hustle? Don’t Be a Jerk at Your Day Job
26 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know a co-worker with a side hustle? Jennifer Nahrgang, professor and Henry B. Tippie Excellence Chair of Management and Entrepreneurship at th...
Best-Of The Academic Minute in 2025 – Patrick Barry, University of Michigan Law School – Art and Advocacy
25 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Being an advocate is important; so, what’s the most effective process for becoming one? Patrick Barry, clinical assistant professor at the Universit...
Best-Of The Academic Minute in 2025 – Brandon Vaidyanathan, Catholic University of America – Science is a Quest for Beauty
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but is it also in science? Brandon Vaidyanathan, professor of sociology at the Catholic University of America, t...
Best-Of The Academic Minute in 2025 – Grace Moore, University of Otago – Literature and Hope in a Time of Fire
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fire can prepare soil for new growth, but also leave beyond trauma for those afflicted. Grace Moore, associate professor of English at the University ...
Best-Of The Academic Minute in 2025 – Jared Del Rosso, University of Denver – Waiting For Whip-poor-wills
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What is behind the disappearance of the Whip-poor-wills? Jared Del Rosso, associate professor and chair of sociology and criminology at the University...
Siddharth Bhattacharya, George Mason University – How Can Advertisers Win Attention?
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How can advertisers win attention? Siddharth Bhattacharya, assistant professor in the information systems and operations management area at the Costel...
Dinesh Subedi, Monash University – Institutional Phage Cocktails to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fighting against antimicrobial resistance will be key. Dinesh Subedi, research fellow at Monash University, determines how to do so. Dr. Dinesh Subedi...
Danny Wang, University of Southern California – New Brain Imaging Method Reveals Hidden Vascular Changes with Aging
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Some aging-related changes can be hidden. Danny Wang, professor of neurology, radiology, and biomedical engineering and Director of Imaging Technology...
Rebecca Brociek, University of Nottingham – The Planetary Effects of Producing Pet Food
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Plant-based pet foods may be a key avenue for environmental sustainability. Rebecca Brociek, Final year PhD Student in the School of Veterinary Medici...
Ethan Yackulic, Northern Arizona University – Restoring Functional Fire in the West
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this Student Spotlight: Fire management will play a key role going forward. Ethan Yackulic, PhD student in the school of informatics, computer and ...
Joel Leja, Penn State University – Mysterious ‘Red Dots’ in Early Universe May Be ‘Black Hole Star’ Atmospheres
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What are the mysterious ‘red dots’ seen by the James Webb telescope? Joel Leja, associate professor of astronomy and astrophysics and Dr. Keiko Mi...
Shruti Sharma, Tufts University – Brain Inflammation May Not Always Be a Villain
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Inflammation in the brain is bad, right? Shruti Sharma, assistant professor of immunology at the Tufts University School of Medicine, suggests that ma...
James Ritchie-Dunham, University of Texas at Austin – Well-Being is Critical to How a Work Team Performs
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An employee’s well-being is critical to their performance. James Ritchie-Dunham, clinical associate professor in the Rosenthal Department of Managem...
Erik Lie, University of Iowa – Catching Cheats
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Catching cheats in finance is a big deal. Erik Lie, Amelia Tippie Chair and professor in finance at the Tippie College of Business at the University o...
Andrew Edelblum, University of Dayton – Does Sex Sell? Not Always
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Does sex sell? Not always. Andrew Edelblum, assistant professor of marketing at the University of Dayton, explores when beauty backfires. Andrew Ede...
Xiaoming Zhai, University of Georgia – Can AI Think Like a Teacher?
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Want to grade your students faster? You can use ChatGPT – but there may be downsides. Xiaoming Zhai, associate professor of science education an...
Rebecca Ratner, University of Maryland – Want a Review You Can Trust? Ask Someone Who Did It Alone
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Does going somewhere solo lead to better reviews afterwards? Rebecca Ratner, Dean’s professor of marketing at the University of Maryland, determines...
Cal Whyte, Florida Institute of Technology – Exoplanets
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this Student Spotlight: White Dwarf stars may create a potentially viable environment for life. Cal Whyte, PhD student in the Department of Aerospa...
Ann Perreau, Augustana College – Hyperacusis
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Remote counseling can have benefits for some. Ann Perreau, professor and co-chair of communication sciences and disorders at Augustana College, examin...
Ashish Agarwal, University of Texas at Austin – Driving Assistance Systems Can Lead To More Hazardous Driving
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are driving assistance systems making the roads safer? Ashish Agarwal, professor in the IROM Department of Management in the McCombs School of Busines...
Ashli Stokes, University of North Carolina Charlotte – Thanksgiving Food and Gratitude
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Food is the main event of most Thanksgivings. Ashli Stokes, associate professor in the department of communication studies at the University of North ...
Putu Agus Khorisantono, Karolinska Institutet – Tasting Odours
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The importance of odors to your taste buds might be greater than you think. Putu Agus Khorisantono, postdoctoral researcher at the Karolinska Institut...
Nabil Alshurafa, Northwestern University – Wearable Sensors Could Reshape Obesity Treatment
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How we treat obesity may need to be reshaped. Nabil Alshurafa, associate professor of preventive medicine and computer science at Northwestern Univers...
Kun-Hsing Yu, Harvard Medical School – AI Distinguishes Glioblastoma from Look-Alike Cancers
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AI may be able to help in the fight against cancer. Kun-Hsing Yu, associate professor in the department of biomedical informatics at Harvard Medical S...
Shelby Carlson, Cornell University – Saving Birds Through Human Behavior Change
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How can we save certain bird species? By changing our behavior. Shelby Carlson, research associate at Cornell University, looks into this. Shelby Ca...
Rays Jiang, University of South Florida – Unmasking the First Pandemic Beneath a Roman Arena
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We still have a lot to learn about the first pandemic thousands of years ago. Rays Jiang, associate professor in the department of global, environment...
Mohamad Junaid, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts – Ecological Disaster and Cultural Imagination
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do we tell if a pattern of ecological disasters is new or old? Mohamad Junaid, associate professor of sociology, anthropology and social work at t...
Alexis Redding, Harvard University – Navigating the W-Curve of College Life
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do we best help students navigate the ups and downs of college life? Alexis Redding, faculty co-chair of Higher Education and Lecturer on educatio...
Imran Mirza, Miami University – Realistic Quantum Optical Models
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does the future hold for computer science? Imran Mirza, associate professor of physics at Miami University, explores this through quantum computi...
Katherine Wander, Binghamton University – Exploring How Iron Plays a Key Role In COVID Infection
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Iron isn’t just important for us – viruses need it too. Katherine Wander, associate professor of anthropology at Binghamton University, examin...
Jayna Moceri-Brooks, New York University – Purple Heart May Protect Against Suicide
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can receiving a Purple Heart medal for a combat injury lower the risk of suicide in combat veterans? Jayna Moceri-Brooks, clinical assistant professor...
Manasvi Lingam, Florida Institute of Technology – The Benefits of Using A Different Type of Propulsion to Explore Our Solar System
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is there a better way to explore space without using rockets for propulsion? Manasvi Lingam, assistant professor of astrobiology at the Florida Instit...
Elahe Soltanaghai, University of Illinois Urbana Champaign – Sensing Beneath the Forest Canopy: A New Tool for Wildfire Prevention
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We need new tools for wildfire prevention going forward. Elahe Soltanaghai, assistant professor of computer science and electrical and computer engine...
Xiaojia Shelly Zhang, University of Illinois Grainger College of Engineering – Bio-Inspired 3D Printed Materials to Support Bone Healing
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On University of Illinois’s Grainger College of Engineering Week: Our bodies are unique, so how do we engineer implants that work for each person? X...
Amy Wagoner Johnson, University of Illinois Grainger College of Engineering – Engineering Tools to Understand Pregnancy and Fertility
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On University of Illinois’s Grainger College of Engineering Week: There’s more to learn about pregnancy and fertility. Amy Wagoner Johnson, Anders...
Cecilia Leal, University of Illinois Grainger College of Engineering – How Fat Cells Get Smarter
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On University of Illinois’s Grainger College of Engineering Week: To understand obesity, we need to look into our cells. Cecilia Leal, professor of ...
Caroline Cao, University of Illinois Grainger College of Engineering – Medical Training Using Simulation in Extended Reality
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On University of Illinois’s Grainger College of Engineering Week: Extended reality technology may help medical and law enforcement professionals dev...
David Fastovich, Syracuse University – Why Trees Need Centuries to Adapt or Migrate But Climate Won’t Wait
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On Syracuse University Week: Trees need a long time to adapt to climate change. David Fastovich, assistant professor of geography, explains why. Dr. D...
Kristy Buzard, Syracuse University – When Trade Moved Faster: The Power of Multilateralism
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On Syracuse University Week: Global trade has been a major topic in recent headlines. Kristy Buzard, associate professor and Melvin A. Eggers Economic...
Claire Rubbelke, Syracuse University – Does Earth’s Memory Hold The Key To Our Future?
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On Syracuse University Week: Does Earth’s memory hold the key to our future? Claire Rubbelke, Ph.D. graduate at Syracuse University and Provost’s ...
Rachael Dailey Goodwin, Syracuse University – Under Pressure to Be Perfect
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On Syracuse University Week: Being perfect under pressure is a difficult task. Rachael Dailey Goodwin, assistant professor of management and Lender Ce...
Leonard M. Lopoo, Syracuse University – Why Government Policy is Much More Effective at Reducing Births than Generating Them
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On Syracuse University Week: The fertility rate in the United States may pose challenges in the future. Leonard M. Lopoo, Paul Volcker Chair in Beha...
Jack Chapel, University of Southern California – A Diabetes Paradox
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Health among those afflicted with diabetes is improving, but obtaining work remains a challenge. Jack Chapel, assistant professor of health policy and...
Samuel Pizelo, University of Toronto Mississisauga – Games as System-Modeling Tools
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Games can influence our world in many ways. Samuel Pizelo, assistant professor of game studies at the University of Toronto, Mississauga, explores gam...
Jonathan Losos, Washington University in St. Louis – Copycat Evolution Between Certain Breeds of Cats and Dogs
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can the evolution of one species copy from another? Jonathan Losos, William H. Danforth distinguished university professor at Washington University in...
Jon Rawski, San Jose State University – A Blueprint for Designing Intelligent Learning Systems
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Understanding how humans learn language provides a blueprint for designing other intelligent learning systems. Jon Rawski, assistant professor in the ...
Takahiro Yabe, New York University – Your Behavior Affects Your City
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On New York University Week: Your behavior can affect the city you live in. Takahiro Yabe, assistant professor in the department of technology managem...
Jackie Cosse, New York University – Rethinking Social Defeat
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this Student Spotlight during New York University Week: Structural factors can shape psychotic experiences in young adults. Jackie Cosse, Ph.D. can...
Erin Morrison, New York University – Linguistics Is For The Birds
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On New York University Week: What’s in a name? Erin Morrison, clinical associate professor in liberal studies, looks at one colorful bird to find ou...
Pablo Ripollés, New York University – Intentional Music Listening and Stroke Recovery
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On New York University Week: Listening to music can have many benefits. Pablo Ripollés, assistant professor of music technology and psychology, inves...
Rumi Chunara, New York University – Mapping Parks and Greenspaces for Healthier Cities
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On New York University Week: Green spaces are key for cooling cities, but not every urban area has enough. Rumi Chunara, associate professor of comput...
Jiarui Nie, Brown University – Gold Nanorods Offer Hope for Vision Loss
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hope could be on the way for those with vision loss. Jiarui Nie, postdoctoral fellow at the National Eye institute, National Institutes of Health and ...
Lauren Blum, University of Colorado – Living With a Star: The Sun-Earth Connection
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We still have questions to answer about the Earth’s relationship with the Sun. Lauren Blum, assistant professor of astrophysical and planetary scien...
Stephen Lee, Washington State University – How Emotions Influence the Way Help Is Perceived
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you help someone out, that builds trust with them – right? Stephen Lee, assistant professor of management at the Carson College of Business a...
Amy Krug, University of Dayton – Reading Romance As An Act of Resistance
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can reading be an act of resistance? Amy Krug, senior lecturer of English at the University of Dayton, examines this. Amy Krug is a senior lecturer at...
Alexander Sundermann, University of Pittsburgh – Outbreak Detection System Saves Lives
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do we stop infectious disease transmission while patients are in the hospital? Alexander Sundermann, Dr.P.H., assistant professor of infectious di...
Sylvain Barbot, University of Southern California Dornsife – Watching Earthquakes Unfold: A New Path to Prediction
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On University of Southern California Dornsife Week: Can watching earthquakes unfold lead us to a new path for prediction in the future? Sylvain Barbot...
Scott Kanoski, University of Southern California Dornsife – What If Forgetting Your Last Meal Made You Overeat?
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On University of Southern California Dornsife Week: Excessive eating can have many harmful effects. Scott Kanoski, professor of biological sciences, t...
Vera Glusevic, University of Southern California Dornsife – Understanding Dark Matter By Coding Milky Way Twin Galaxies
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On University of Southern California Dornsife Week: We’re still seeking to better understand dark matter in our universe. Vera Glusevic, associate p...
Begüm G Babür, University of Southern California Dornsife – Your Brain Learns From Rejection
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this Student Spotlight during University of Southern California Dornsife Week: What does your brain learn from rejection? Begüm G Babür, Ph. D st...
Deborah Finkel, University of Southern California Dornsife – Childhood Money Stress Can Leave a Lasting Mark
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On University of Southern California Dornsife Week: What happens in childhood has an impact – especially when it comes to money. Deborah Finkel,...
Jenna Grace Sciuto, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts – Intersecting Colonial Worlds: Iceland and the US South
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Two places on the globe that seem far apart may have more in common than previously thought. Jenna Grace Sciuto, professor of global anglophone litera...
Venu Govindaraju, University at Buffalo – Training AI to Spot Dyslexia
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If we can catch early signs of dyslexia and dysgraphia, we can get children the care they need. Venu Govindaraju, SUNY distinguished professor in the ...
Francesco Ferretti, Virginia Tech – Taking the Pulse of Global Shark Populations
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Keeping tabs on sharks could help conservation, and AI may be able to help. Francesco Ferretti, assistant professor of fisheries management and conser...
Timothy Williamson, Loyola Marymount University – Replacing Stigma with Compassion
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do we replace stigma with compassion for lung cancer patients? Timothy Williamson, assistant professor of psychological science at Loyola Marymoun...
Kent Kauffman, Purdue University Fort Wayne – The Legal Standard that Safeguards Faculty When Students Sue Because of a Bad Grade
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if a student sues a professor because of a bad grade? Kent Kauffman, associate professor of business law and ethics at Purdue University Fort Way...
Cristina Savin, New York University – Taking AI to Kindergarten
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On New York University: Do we need to take AI to kindergarten? Cristina Savin, associate professor in neural science and data science, says AI needs t...
Daniel Neill, New York University – Machine Learning and Underreported Building Issues
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On New York University Week: Not all building-related issues are reported in cities, so how can machine learning help fill the gaps? Daniel Neill, pro...
Marcelo Mattar, New York University – AI and Decision Making
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On New York University Week: We’re always making decisions in life, so how can we improve our decision-making? Marcelo Mattar, assistant professor o...