Short Talks from the Hill

Psychological science researcher Grant Shields explains why stressful situations can cause us to indulge in unhealthy foods.

Use this instead: Concussion care has never been better. R.J. Elbin, director of the office for Sports Concussion Research at the University of Arkansas, discusses how the treatment for sports concussions has evolved and an emerging standard of care that appears to be producing better, long-term results. 

For 50 years, a clinic run by the Department of Psychological Sciences has provided affordable, high-quality care. Director Jessica Fugitt discusses the clinic's work on the latest "Short Talks from the Hill."

The School of Art has a mission to promote the arts across Arkansas. Director Rachel Debuque shares how the school created programs for K-12 students and their teachers. 

Ben Runkle, an associate professor of biological and agricultural engineering, discusses his ongoing research project called “Fish in the Fields."

How can we best use artificial intelligence? What are the limits of AI and the ethical concerns we must navigate? Distinguished Professor of information systems Varun Grover delves into this rapidly changing technology.

The Smackover Formation in southern Arkansas, once a rich source of oil, has a massive amount of lithium, which is widely used today for rechargeable batteries. In this episode of "Short Talks from the Hill," researcher Erik Pollock talks about how lithium is extracted and what this metal could mean for the future of Arkansas.

In the March episode of "Short Talks from the Hill," agricultural economist Jada Thompson discusses the current bird flu strain, which has been circulating for years. The outbreak has affected flocks and driven up the price of eggs.

Julian Fairey, associate professor of civil engineering, discusses the discovery of a new compound formed by the decomposition of inorganic chloramine disinfectants in drinking water.

In December’s podcast, exercise science professor Michelle Gray offers tips to slow both the physical and cognitive declines of age.