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Short Talks From the Hill highlights research and scholarly work at the University of Arkansas. Each episode features a researcher discussing their work.... more
FAQs about Short Talks from the Hill:How many episodes does Short Talks from the Hill have?The podcast currently has 113 episodes available.
July 22, 2022Episode 43: Building Dynamic, 3D Simulations of Coronavirus Spike GlycoproteinsMahmoud Moradi, assistant professor of chemistry in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, explains how his dynamic, three-dimensional simulations of coronavirus spike glycoproteins will help scientists understand how the coronavirus binds to human cells....more11minPlay
July 22, 2022Episode 42: Fitzpatrick Discusses Fear and Food Insecurity During PandemicKevin Fitzpatrick, professor of sociology in the J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, discusses fear and food insecurity in the era of the coronavirus pandemic....more7minPlay
July 22, 2022Episode 41: Ungar Explains Problem With Tooth DecayPeter Ungar, Distinguished Professor of anthropology and dental microwear expert, explains why nine out of 10 Americans are afflicted with dental caries, the pervasive chronic disease that causes cavities....more15minPlay
July 22, 2022Episode 40: ‘I Don’t Know What I Just Wrote'Matt Henriksen, poet, teacher and alumnus of the Program in Creative Writing and Translation, discusses the the Northwest Arkansas Prison Story Project....more14minPlay
July 22, 2022Episode 39: Schaefer Whitby Discusses the Delta Autism ProjectPeggy-Schaefer Whitby, special education professor in the College of Education and Health Professions, discusses the Delta Autism Project, an initiative she started to ensure that children and families in southeast Arkansas receive state services for autism....more14minPlay
July 22, 2022Episode 38: Deep Time: Exploring Climate Change 90 Million Years AgoGeosciences professor Suarez studies how climate and tectonic changes affected flora and fauna 90 million years ago....more11minPlay
July 22, 2022Episode 37: Demystifying LockesburgCarl Drexler, assistant research professor and station archeologist with the Arkansas Archeological Survey, discusses last summer's work at Lockesburg, an ancient Caddo site with a modern, infamous history....more13minPlay
July 22, 2022Episode 36: An American in Iran; Political Scientist Discusses Her Work in the Middle EastShirin Saeidi, assistant professor of political science in the J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, talks about challenges and rewards of her research on citizenship and gender roles in the Middle East....more15minPlay
July 22, 2022Episode 35: Plavcan Discusses Nanopithecus Browni, a Species of MonkeyMichael Plavcan, professor of anthropology in the J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, discusses the importance of the discovery of Nanopithecus browni, a new species of monkey....more11minPlay
July 22, 2022Episode 34: Provost Jim Coleman Discusses Land Grant MissionJim Coleman, provost and executive vice chancellor for academic affairs, discusses his path to higher education administration and his passion for public higher education....more11minPlay
FAQs about Short Talks from the Hill:How many episodes does Short Talks from the Hill have?The podcast currently has 113 episodes available.