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Ziwei Cong, Georgetown University – The Impact of...

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2025/08/06

On Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business Week: Creators want to get paid for their work, but should they also release content for free as well? Ziwei Cong, assistant professor of marketing, says yes. Ziwei Cong is an Assistant Professor of Marketing at McDonough School of Business, Georgetown University. Her research employs econometrics and machine […]

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Vishal Agrawal, Georgetown University – Designing...

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2025/08/05

On Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business Week: A lot of our clothes we buy end up in landfills. Vishal Agrawal, Professor and Henry J. Blommer Family Endowed Chair in sustainable business, looks to reduce this. Vishal Agrawal is Henry J. Blommer Family Endowed Chair in Sustainable Business, Professor of Operations and Information Management, and […]

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Yunan Ji, Georgetown University – The Hidden Cost of...

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2025/08/04

On Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business Week: Cutting costs has benefits, but also hidden costs. Yunan Ji, assistant professor of strategy at the McDonough School of Business, discusses this as it relates to health care. Yunan Ji is an Assistant Professor of Strategy at the Georgetown University McDonough School of Business. Her research focuses on […]

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Sara Lipshutz, Duke University – Multiple...

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2025/08/01

Angry birds aren’t just a videogame; they have a biological reason to be angry in real life too. Sara Lipshutz, assistant professor of biology at Duke University, explores why. Sara Lipshutz is an Assistant Professor in the Biology Department at Duke University. Her lab’s research focuses on the evolution of behavior across weird and wonderfully […]

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Donghai Liang, Emory University – Phthalates Can...

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2025/07/31

We’re still making new discoveries about pregnancy. Donghai Liang, associate professor of environmental health at Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health, examines how exposure to certain chemicals may affect mothers and babies. As an exposure scientist and molecular epidemiologist, Dr. Donghai Liang is particularly interested in characterizing the human exposome and elucidating the molecular […]

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Lee Haines, University of Notre Dame – Mosquitoes and...

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2025/07/30

Mosquitos and ticks are parts of the summer, so how do we best avoid them? Lee Haines, associate research professor in Medical Entomology at the University of Notre Dame, discusses. Lee Haines is a researcher with a PhD in Tropical Medicine and an MSc in Parasite Biochemistry and Microbiology, who specializes in diseases transmitted by […]

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Andrew Osborne, Douglas College – Fostering...

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2025/07/29

Collaboration can happen anywhere these days and bring lots of benefits. Andrew Osborne, faculty lecturer at Douglas College, explores collaboration in an academic framework. Andrew Osborne is a faculty lecturer in intercultural communication at Douglas College in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada. In his intercultural communication teaching practice, Andrew has developed and led six Collaborative […]

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Alison Tuck, Washington University in St. Louis –...

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2025/07/28

On this Student Spotlight: Teens aren’t the only ones who should be studied when it comes to social media use. Alison Tuck, Ph. D candidate in clinical psychology at Washington University in St. Louis, researches adult use as well. Alison Tuck is a doctoral candidate in clinical psychology at Washington University in St. Louis. Her […]

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Megan Dillon, North Carolina State University – The...

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2025/07/24

We think we know what causes mutations in dogs at Chornobyl, right? Megan Dillon, PhD graduate from the Genetics program at North Carolina State University, says that might not be the case. Megan is a recent PhD graduate from the Genetics program at North Carolina State University. Her dissertation work focused on the free-breeding dogs […]

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Catherine Talbot, Florida Institute of Technology –...

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2025/07/23

We’re still learning about how to best serve those with autism. Catherine Talbot, assistant professor in the school of psychology at the Florida Institute of Technology, discusses how a hormone for social behavior could help. Catherine F. Talbot is an Assistant Professor in the School of Psychology at Florida Tech. After receiving her B.S. in […]

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Andrew Davinack, Wheaton College (MA) – Practical...

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2025/07/18

Early detection is key in preventing parasites invading shellfish. Andrew Davinack, assistant professor of biology at Wheaton College in Massachusetts, takes a practical approach to doing so. I am an aquatic biologist with a strong focus on invasive invertebrates and the parasites which infect them. In particular, I am interested in understanding how human activities […]

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Mila Gascó-Hernandez, University at Albany – The Key...

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2025/07/11

On University at Albany 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. Mila Gascó-Hernandez is the Research Director at the University at Albany’s Center for Technology in Government (CTG UAlbany). […]

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Cheryl Andam, University at Albany – New Mechanism...

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2025/07/09

On University at Albany 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. Cheryl Andam is an associate professor in UAlbany’s Department of Biological Sciences. She works on the genome evolution of bacterial pathogens, with a focus on antimicrobial […]

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Tirumala Chimpiri, Stony Brook University – How AI...

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2025/07/04

How can AI help students get information while not replacing human interactions in the process? Tirumala Chimpiri, senior programmer analyst and independent researcher at Stony Brook University, examines the possibilities. Tirumala Rao Chimpiri is a Senior Programmer Analyst and Independent Researcher at Stony Brook University, NY. He is a seasoned software professional with over 26 […]

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Julia Khrebtan-Hörhager, Colorado State University –...

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2025/07/03

Crimes of passion against women are a problem in Italy. Julia Khrebtan-Hörhager, associate professor of communication studies at Colorado State University, delves into why. Julia Khrebtan-Hörhager is an Associate Professor of Communication at Colorado State University and a Director of Education Abroad programs in Europe. She is a holder of three International Communication Association Top […]

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Andria L. Ford, Washington University in St. Louis –...

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2025/07/02

Not everyone’s brain ages at the same rate. Andria L. Ford, professor of neurology, adult stroke & cerebrovascular disease at Washington University of St. Louis Medicine, looks into one reason why. Dr. Andria L. Ford is a neurologist at WashU Medicine specializing in stroke, cerebrovascular diseases, and the neurological complications of sickle cell disease. Her […]

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Boris Maciejovsky, University of California Riverside...

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2025/07/01

Knowing what your co-workers may lead to unintended consequences. Boris Maciejovsky, associate professor of management at the University of California Riverside School of Business, outlines why. Boris Maciejovsky is an award winning researcher and teacher, a TEDx speaker, and an Associate Professor of Management. His research interests are decision-making in economic, social, and organizational contexts. […]

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Rae Robertson-Anderson, University of San Diego –...

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2025/06/30

We all hate waiting for road maintenance to be completed; what if we didn’t have to wait? Rae Robertson-Anderson, professor of physics and biophysics and associate provost for engaged scholarship at the University of San Diego, explores how this could be possible. Robertson-Anderson is Associate Provost for Engaged Scholarship at University of San Diego, where […]

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Qihang Lin, University of Iowa – Using AI to make AI...

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2025/06/26

On Tippie College of Business at the University of Iowa 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. Qihang Lin is Henry B. Tippie Research Fellow and Associate Professor in the Department of Business […]

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Bryce Pyrah, University of Iowa – Slang Doesn’t...

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2025/06/25

On this Student Spotlight during Tippie College of Business at the University of Iowa Week: Should companies use slang on social media? Probably not. Bryce Pyrah, PhD student in marketing, explains why. Bryce Pyrah is a PhD student in marketing at the University of Iowa’s Tippie College of Business, University of Iowa. His research focuses […]

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