The Academic Minute

Pro-bono clinics can fill a desperate need. Kathleen Fortier, assistant professor of practice at Arcadia University, explores how students can also benefit from the experience of helping out those in need. Dr. Kathleen Fortier is just one of the faculty in Arcadia University’ Physical Therapy Department overseeing the new pro bono clinic. In her early […]

COVID-19 has been a learning experience for everyone, including clinicians. Jonathan Watanabe, professor of clinical pharmacy at the University of California, Irvine, details treating a new disease on the fly. Professor Watanabe is a pharmacist, health economist, and outcomes researcher. He serves as a Member of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) […]

Why do some people follow guidelines while others ignore them? Michael Berg, professor of psychology at Wheaton College in Massachusetts, explores the factors behind such decisions. Michael Berg is a professor of psychology at Wheaton College in Norton, Mass., and co-coordinator of the college’s Public Health Program. Berg’s research has explored issues related to smoking, […]

Mitigating COVID-19 outbreaks on campuses is crucial. Lior Rennert, assistant professor and biostatistician at Clemson University, examines one way to do so. Dr. Rennert is an Assistant Professor in Clemson University’s Department of Public Health Sciences, with a specialty in infectious disease epidemiology, policy evaluation, and biostatistics. Dr. Rennert is a founding member of Clemson’s […]

On Northern Kentucky University Week: Engaged students can help a community thrive. Rachael Clark, professor in the department of psychological sciences, describes one instance where it made a difference. Rachael Clark, Lecturer at Northern Kentucky University investigates human strengths within challenging contexts. Dr. Clark’s research focuses on integrating multiple sources of data to understand research […]

On Northern Kentucky University Week:  Making sense of information is crucial for parenting a special needs child. Zachary P. Hart, professor in the department of communication, explores how to do so effectively. I joined the NKU faculty in 2003.  I earned my PhD in Communication from Michigan State University.  I previously taught at the University […]

On Northern Kentucky University Week:  Want to help out the butterflies? Plant some milkweed. Kristy Hopfensperger, professor in the environmental science program, discusses needed habitat restoration. Kristy is an ecosystem ecologist and director of the Environmental Science Program at Northern Kentucky University. At the heart of her research projects are undergraduate students and community partners. […]

On Northern Kentucky University Week:  Air pollution is still a killer all over the world. Christine Curran, associate professor of biological sciences, examines how it affects more than just the lungs. Dr. Curran’s research is in understanding how environmental toxicants affect the brain, leading to deficits in learning and memory and altered behavior. Understanding how […]

On Northern Kentucky University Week:  Hospital safety and quality are a pressing concern. Linda Dynan, professor of economics, takes an economic outlook on this issue. Dr. Linda Dynan is a Professor of Economics at Northern Kentucky University. She earned her B.A. in economics from the University of Pennsylvania, and her MA, MPhil and doctorate in […]

On Rhode Island College Week: Mathematical models help with predicating the future. David Abrahamson, professor of mathematical sciences, discusses this exciting part of mathematical study. Dave grew up in suburban Los Angeles and was a mathematics major at Harvey Mudd College.  He came to Brown University to earn a doctorate in differential equations in their […]