The Academic Minute

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John P. Cooke, Houston Methodist Research Institute -...

The Academic Minute ·

2026/10/06

On Houston Methodist Week: What are free radicals, and how are they affecting our cells?John P. Cooke, professor of cardiovascular sciences, discusses this.Faculty Bio:Dr. John P. Cooke is the Chair of the Department of Cardiovascular Sciences at the Houston Methodist Research Institute, Director of the Center for Cardiovascular Regeneration, and Medical Director of the RNA Therapeutics Program in the Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center in Houston, Texas.He trained in cardiovascular

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Jad Ardakani, Houston Methodist Research Institute -...

The Academic Minute ·

2026/10/05

On Houston Methodist Week: Where do you live? Your answer may affect your health. Jad Ardakani, clinical research fellow, explores why.Faculty Bio:Dr. Jad Ardakani is a medical doctor and clinical research fellow in preventive cardiology at the Houston Methodist, where he works under the mentorship of Dr. Sadeer Al-Kindi and Dr. Khurram Nasir. His research focuses on the environmental and social determinants of cardiometabolic disease, leveraging large-scale clinical and geospatial datasets.His work

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Rotem Rozental, University of Southern California -...

The Academic Minute ·

2026/10/02

Is film photography dead? Not so fast.Rotem Rozental, lecturer in critical studies at the Roski School of Art and Design at the University of Southern California, explores the unlikely rebirth of this photographic medium.Faculty Bio:Dr. Rotem Rozental is Executive Director and Chief Curator of the Los Angeles Center of Photography and lecturer in Critical Studies at USC Roski School of Art and Design. She holds a Ph.D. in Art History from Binghamton University, where her dissertation examined

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Eugen Wassiliwziky, Max Planck Institute For...

The Academic Minute ·

2026/10/01

Why do we evaluate male and female beauty differently?Eugen Wassiliwizky, senior researcher at the Max Planck Institute of Empirical Aesthetics, looks for an answer.Faculty Bio:Eugen Wassiliwizky has an interdisciplinary background in neuropsychology, classics, and musicology and has conducted research in Germany, Canada, and Norway. His work examines the neural and evolutionary foundations of aesthetic experience across domains including language, film, music, and facial perception. Alongside his

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Christian Martinez, Brooklyn College, City University...

The Academic Minute ·

2026/09/30

Student work can serve a larger purpose than simply earning a grade.Christian Martinez, adjunct lecturer at Brooklyn College, City University of New York, tells us how.Faculty Bio:Christian A. Martinez is a graduate instructor at Brooklyn College, City University of New York, where he teaches reproducible research and data science. His work focuses on open science, civic open data, and designing educational experiences that enable students to create publicly available research and open-source

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Krista Mehari, Michigan State University - To the...

The Academic Minute ·

2026/09/29

What are ‘teen takeovers’, and do we need to curb them?Krista Mehari, associate professor of public health at Michigan State University, says teens themselves can be part of the solution.Faculty Bio:Krista Mehari is a licensed clinical psychologist and an Associate Professor in the Charles Stewart Mott Department of Public Health in Michigan State University’s College of Human Medicine. Her work focuses on improving the safety and well-being of youth from minoritized groups in overburdened,

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Katharine Mach, University of Miami - Actionable...

The Academic Minute ·

2026/09/28

How do we beat the heat in cities going forward?Katherine Mach, professor and chair of environmental science and policy at the University of Miami, explores some tools that can help.Faculty Bio:Katharine Mach is professor and chair of the Department of Environmental Science and Policy at the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, & Earth Science. During Spring 2025, she was the Coleman P. Burke Distinguished Visiting Professor at the Yale School of Environment. Her research

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Matthew Sutherland, Florida International University...

The Academic Minute ·

2026/09/25

On Florida International University Week: Sleep disorders may be changing your brain. Matthew Sutherland, associate professor of psychology, explores how.Faculty Bio:Matthew Sutherland is a cognitive neuroscientist and associate professor of psychology at Florida International University. His research uses brain imaging to better understand how conditions such as substance use, sleep disorders and other health challenges affect brain function and behavior.Transcript:Most people know that poor sleep

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Rajiv Chowdhury, Florida International University -...

The Academic Minute ·

2026/09/24

On Florida International University Week: How much salt is in your drinking water? Rajiv Chowdhury, chair and professor of global health, explores this question.Faculty Bio:Dr. Rajiv Chowdhury is chair of the Department of Global Health at FIU’s Robert Stempel College of Public Health & Social Work. An internationally recognized global health researcher and educator, he previously held faculty roles at the University of Cambridge and the University of Exeter. His research focuses on the causes of

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Joel Carnevale, Florida International University -...

The Academic Minute ·

2026/09/23

On Florida International University Week: Using generative AI in creative work may come at a cost. Joel Carnevale, assistant professor of management, examines how your reputation could be affected.Faculty Bio:Joel Carnevale is an assistant professor of management in FIU Business’ Department of Global Leadership and Management whose research examines the interpersonal dynamics that shape how people think, feel and behave at work. His work focuses on leadership, behavioral ethics and, most notably,

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Charles J. Dimitroff, Florida International...

The Academic Minute ·

2026/09/22

On Florida International University Week: We’re learning more about how to treat blood cancers. Charles J. Dimitroff, professor of cellular and molecular medicine, explores new approaches.Faculty Bio:Charles J. Dimitroff, Ph.D. is a global leader in the study of sugars, known as glycobiology, and is highly motivated to translate glycobiological findings to help cure diseases and improve the overall health of humans. His research focuses on understanding how complex sugars or ‘glycans’ regulate

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Roberto Lucchini, Florida International University -...

The Academic Minute ·

2026/09/21

On Florida International University Week: First responders at Ground Zero on 9/11 are aging. What effects could their exposure be having on their brains? Roberto Lucchini, professor of environmental health sciences, looks into this.Faculty Bio:Dr. Roberto G. Lucchini is a professor of environmental health sciences at FIU. A physician specializing in occupational medicine, his research examines how environmental and occupational exposures affect the nervous system across the lifespan, from

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Daniel Thornton, Washington State University - AI...

The Academic Minute ·

2026/09/18

Artificial intelligence can be a boon to conservation science.Daniel Thornton, associate professor of wildlife ecology at Washington State University, details why.Faculty Bio:Dr. Thornton studies the spatial ecology and conservation of mammals, with an emphasis on mammalian carnivores. His work spans the Americas, and integrates a variety of partners from agencies, NGOs, and communities. Dr. Thornton’s research interests include the influence of human activities on the distribution of species,

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Whitney Coyle, Rollins College - Understanding How...

The Academic Minute ·

2026/09/17

What are the long-term impacts of rocket launches on nearby communities?Whitney Coyle, associate professor of physics at Rollins College, examines this.Faculty Bio:Whitney L. Coyle, PhD is an Associate Professor of Physics and Coordinator of the Pre-Engineering Program at Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida, where she serves as Chair of the college’s Department of Physics.At Rollins, Coyle leads undergraduate-centered research exploring how sound is produced and measured in both musical

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Kent Kauffman, Purdue University Fort Wayne -...

The Academic Minute ·

2026/09/16

Academic freedoms may be under attack, but professors have legal protections as well.Kent Kauffman, professor of business law at Purdue University Fort Wayne, discusses this.Faculty Bio:Academic freedoms may be under attack, but professors have legal protections as well. I’m Dr. Lynn Pasquerella, president of The American Association of Colleges & Universities, and today on The Academic Minute: Kent Kauffman, professor of business law at Purdue University Fort Wayne, discusses

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Dannell Boatman, West Virginia University - What...

The Academic Minute ·

2026/09/15

What can ivermectin teach us about health misinformation?Dannell Boatman, assistant professor of cancer prevention and control at West Virginia University, takes a look.Faculty Bio:Dannell Boatman, EdD, MS, is an Assistant Professor and health communication researcher in the Department of Cancer Prevention and Control at the West Virginia University (WVU) School of Medicine. She conducts her research through the Communicating for Health in Appalachia by Translating Science (CHATS) Lab and is the

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Phu Phung, University of Dayton - Why Deleting...

The Academic Minute ·

2026/09/14

Deleting cookies isn’t enough to stop online tracking.Phu Phung, associate professor of computer science at the University of Dayton, explains why.Faculty Bio:Dr. Phu Phung is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Dayton. He is the founder and director of the Intelligent Systems Security Lab, where his team developed MyWebGuard, a system for detecting and mitigating web-based privacy threats, including browser fingerprinting. He is also the University’s

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Lee Ann Rawlins Williams, University of North Dakota...

The Academic Minute ·

2026/09/11

Knowing when to retire and leave the workforce can be easier said than done.Lee Ann Rawlins Williams, clinical assistant professor at the University of North Dakota, looks into why retirement is changing.Faculty Bio:Lee Ann Rawlins Williams, PhD, CRC, CFLE, HS-BCP, is a Clinical Assistant Professor and Program Director of the Undergraduate Rehabilitation and Human Services Program in the Department of Education, Health and Behavior Studies at the University of North Dakota. Her academic and

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Mayank K. Vadaliya, Univeristy of the Cumberlands -...

The Academic Minute ·

2026/09/10

How can we reduce traffic jams during the morning commute? Mayank K. Vadaliya, doctoral candidate in information technology at the University of the Cumberlands, explores how prediction models could help.Faculty Bio:Mayank Vadaliya is a doctoral candidate in Information Technology at the University of the Cumberlands, where his research focuses on machine learning applied to transportation systems. He holds a Master’s in Computer Science from Cleveland State University and is a Full Member of Sigma

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Gregory Keoleian, University of Michigan - Step Off...

The Academic Minute ·

2026/09/09

Other countries are transitioning to electric vehicles faster than the United States.Gregory Keoleian, professor of sustainable systems at the University of Michigan, details some reasons to make the switch.Faculty Bio:Dr. Greg Keoleian is the Peter M. Wege Professor of Sustainable Systems at the University of Michigan and serves as co-Director of the Center for Sustainable Systems, which he cofounded in 1991. His research focuses on systems analysis including life cycle assessment, life cycle

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