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Amy Wagoner Johnson, University of Illinois Grainger...

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2025/11/05

On University of Illinois’s Grainger College of Engineering Week: There’s more to learn about pregnancy and fertility. Amy Wagoner Johnson, Andersen Faculty Scholar, Chan Zuckerberg BioHub Chicago Investigator and professor of mechanical science and engineering, takes an engineering perspective on one issue. Amy Wagoner Johnson is an Andersen Faculty Scholar and Professor in Mechanical Science […]

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Cecilia Leal, University of Illinois Grainger College...

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2025/11/04

On University of Illinois’s Grainger College of Engineering Week: To understand obesity, we need to look into our cells. Cecilia Leal, professor of materials science and engineering, explores. Cecilia Leal has been a professor of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Illinois’ Grainger College of Engineering since 2012. Her lab investigates lipids, soft, […]

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David Fastovich, Syracuse University – Why Trees Need...

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2025/10/31

On Syracuse University Week: Trees need a long time to adapt to climate change. David Fastovich, assistant professor of geography, explains why. Dr. David Fastovich was a Postdoctoral Scholar in the Bhattacharya Paleoclimate Dynamics lab at Syracuse University and will soon be starting as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography at the University […]

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Kristy Buzard, Syracuse University – When Trade Moved...

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2025/10/30

On Syracuse University Week: Global trade has been a major topic in recent headlines. Kristy Buzard, associate professor and Melvin A. Eggers Economics Faculty Scholar, explores the power of multilateralism. Kristy Buzard is an Associate Professor of Economics and Melvin A. Eggers Economics Faculty Scholar at Syracuse University. She received a Ph.D. in Economics from […]

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Claire Rubbelke, Syracuse University – Does Earth’s...

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2025/10/29

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 Postdoctoral Fellow of Engineering at the University of Notre Dame, digs in to find out. I recently completed my Ph.D. at Syracuse University and started a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Notre […]

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Rachael Dailey Goodwin, Syracuse University – Under...

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2025/10/28

On Syracuse University Week: Being perfect under pressure is a difficult task. Rachael Dailey Goodwin, assistant professor of management and Lender Center Research Affiliate, examines this through the lens of ballet. Rachael Dailey Goodwin is an Assistant Professor of Management at Syracuse University. She completed a Ph.D. at the University of Utah and a research […]

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Jack Chapel, University of Southern California – A...

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2025/10/24

Health among those afflicted with diabetes is improving, but obtaining work remains a challenge. Jack Chapel, assistant professor of health policy and management at the University of Southern California, examines why. Jack Chapel is an assistant professor (research) of health policy and management at the University of Southern California’s (USC) Price School of Public Policy […]

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Samuel Pizelo, University of Toronto Mississisauga –...

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2025/10/23

Games can influence our world in many ways. Samuel Pizelo, assistant professor of game studies at the University of Toronto, Mississauga, explores games as system-modeling tools. Samuel Pizelo is an Assistant Professor of Game Studies at the Institute for Communication, Culture, Information and Technology at the University of Toronto, Mississauga. He completed his PhD at […]

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Jonathan Losos, Washington University in St. Louis –...

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2025/10/21

Can the evolution of one species copy from another? Jonathan Losos, William H. Danforth distinguished university professor at Washington University in St. Louis, looks to answer this. Jonathan Losos is a renowned evolutionary biologist at Washington University in St. Louis. His lab researches the behavioral and evolutionary ecology of lizards as well as the evolutionary […]

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Jon Rawski, San Jose State University – A Blueprint...

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2025/10/20

Understanding how humans learn language provides a blueprint for designing other intelligent learning systems. Jon Rawski, assistant professor in the department of linguistics and language development at San Jose State University, discusses how to do so. Jon Rawski is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Linguistics and Language Development at San José State University […]

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Takahiro Yabe, New York University – Your Behavior...

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2025/10/17

On New York University Week: Your behavior can affect the city you live in. Takahiro Yabe, assistant professor in the department of technology management and innovation and the Center for Urban Science and Progress, details the relationship. Takahiro Yabe is an Assistant Professor at the NYU Tandon School of Engineering Department of Technology Management and […]

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Jackie Cosse, New York University – Rethinking Social...

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2025/10/16

On this Student Spotlight during New York University Week: Structural factors can shape psychotic experiences in young adults. Jackie Cosse, Ph.D. candidate and adjunct professor in the Silver School of Social Work, examines how. Jacqueline (Jackie) Cosse, LMSW, is a PhD candidate and adjunct instructor at New York University’s Silver School of Social Work, with […]

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Erin Morrison, New York University – Linguistics Is...

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2025/10/15

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 out. Dr. Erin Morrison is a Clinical Associate Professor in Liberal Studies at New York University. She holds a B.A. in Biology from Amherst College and received her Ph.D. in Ecology […]

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Pablo Ripollés, New York University – Intentional...

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2025/10/14

On New York University Week: Listening to music can have many benefits. Pablo Ripollés, assistant professor of music technology and psychology, investigates why it may be helpful for those recovering from a stroke. Pablo Ripollés is an Assistant Professor with a joint position between the Department of Psychology and the Music and Audio Research Laboratory […]

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Rumi Chunara, New York University – Mapping Parks and...

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2025/10/13

On New York University Week: Green spaces are key for cooling cities, but not every urban area has enough. Rumi Chunara, associate professor of computer science and engineering and biostatistics, investigates this from an urban planning perspective. The overarching goal of Rumi Chunara’s research is to develop computational and statistical approaches for acquiring, integrating and […]

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Lauren Blum, University of Colorado – Living With a...

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2025/10/09

We still have questions to answer about the Earth’s relationship with the Sun. Lauren Blum, assistant professor of astrophysical and planetary science at the University of Colorado Boulder, examines some. Lauren Blum is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Astrophysical and Planetary Sciences at the University of Colorado Boulder. Prior to 2020, she was a research […]

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Stephen Lee, Washington State University – How...

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2025/10/08

If you help someone out, that builds trust with them – right? Stephen Lee, assistant professor of management at the Carson College of Business at Washington State University, says that might not always be the case. Dr. Stephen Lee is an Assistant Professor of Management in the Department of Management, Information Systems, and Entrepreneurship (MISE) […]

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Amy Krug, University of Dayton – Reading Romance As...

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2025/10/07

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 the University of Dayton. She specializes in the scholarly study of popular romance novels, particularly how romance novels function in community. With her students, she is developing a […]

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Alexander Sundermann, University of Pittsburgh –...

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2025/10/06

How do we stop infectious disease transmission while patients are in the hospital? Alexander Sundermann, Dr.P.H., assistant professor of infectious diseases at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, looks into one way to do so. Since 2015, Dr. Alexander Sundermann has been part of the Microbial Genomic Epidemiology Laboratory (MiGEL) studying the impact of […]

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Scott Kanoski, University of Southern California...

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2025/10/02

On University of Southern California Dornsife Week: Excessive eating can have many harmful effects. Scott Kanoski, professor of biological sciences, tries to understand the mechanisms behind these effects. Professor of Biological Sciences at USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, Scott Kanoski’s research focuses on behavioral neuroscience, ingestive behavior, energy balance, neuroendocrinology, learning & […]

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