The Academic Minute

By Academic MinuteEducation

The Academic Minute episodes

April 05, 2024 Catherine Pilachowski, Indiana University Bloomington – What to Expect During a Total Solar Eclipse
On Indiana University’s Total Solar Eclipse Week: Astronomers are about to get a rare chance for some breakthrough discoveries. Catherine Pilachowski, Daniel Kirkwood Chair and distinguished professor of astronomy, explores how. Professor Pilachowski holds the Kirkwood Chair in Astronomy at Indiana University Bloomington, where she teaches and conducts research on the evolution of stars and […]

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.academicminute.org
3 min
April 04, 2024 Daniel Beverly, Indiana University Bloomington – How Several Minutes of Darkness Can Impact the Environment
On Indiana University’s Total Solar Eclipse Week: How will the natural world react to the total solar eclipse? Daniel Beverly, postdoctoral researcher at the O’Neill School of Public Environmental Affairs, examines this. Daniel Beverly is a Postdoctoral Research fellow at the O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs at Indiana University Bloomington. He received his […]

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.academicminute.org
3 min
April 03, 2024 Hin Cheung, Indiana University Bloomington – How to Safely View a Total Solar Eclipse
On Indiana University’s Total Solar Eclipse Week: Safety is always key when it comes to the sun. Hin Cheung, clinical assistant professor at the School of Optometry, explains how to view the eclipse without causing damage to your eyes. Dr. Hin Cheung joined the Indiana University School of Optometry in July 2021 as a clinical […]

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.academicminute.org
3 min
April 02, 2024 Kimberly Rosvall, Indiana University Bloomington – What Can We Expect Animals to do During a Solar Eclipse?
On Indiana University’s Total Solar Eclipse Week: How will migrating birds treat the solar eclipse? Kimberly Rosvall, associate professor of biology, asks for help in finding out. Kimberly Rosvall is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at Indiana University Bloomington. She is also affiliated with IU’s internationally-recognized Program in Animal Behavior. Rosvall’s overarching […]

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.academicminute.org
3 min
April 01, 2024 Philip Powell, Indiana University Bloomington – Economic Impact of a Solar Eclipse
On Indiana University’s Total Solar Eclipse Week: Special events can bring an abundance of tourism dollars to an area. Philip Powell, clinical assistant professor of business economics and public policy at the Kelley School of Business, looks into the effects of eclipse tourism. Executive Director of the Indiana Business Research Center and Associate Clinical Professor […]

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.academicminute.org
3 min
March 29, 2024 Deidre Popovich, Texas Tech University – Wine Nutrition Labels May Surprise Consumers
Nutrition labels could be coming to a wine store near you. Deidre Popovich, associate professor of marketing at Texas Tech University, says customers might not like what they see. Deidre Popovich is an associate professor of marketing in the Rawls College of Business at Texas Tech University. She earned a PhD in marketing from Emory […]

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.academicminute.org
3 min
March 28, 2024 Keith Hengen, Washington University St. Louis – Sleep Resets the Brain’s Operating System
Why do we need to sleep? Keith Hengen, assistant professor in the department of biology at Washington University in St. Louis, delves into our brain to find the answer. Keith Hengen was born and raised in Concord, NH, and was first introduced to neuroscience at Bates College. From there, Keith went directly to grad school […]

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.academicminute.org
3 min
March 27, 2024 Ayse Zarakol, University of Cambridge – Lessons From Historical World Orders for our Current Crisis
Looking back in history can help us solve the problems of today. Ayse Zarakol, professor of international relations at the University of Cambridge, takes a look back. Dr. Ayşe Zarakol is a Professor of International Relations at the University Cambridge and a Fellow at Emmanuel College. She is the author of After Defeat: How the […]

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.academicminute.org
3 min
March 26, 2024 Laurence Hurst, University of Bath – Variety of Attitudes to Science
Why is there such a large variety of attitudes to even well-evidenced science? Laurence Hurst, professor of evolutionary genetics at the University of Bath, explores the differences between those who trust in science and those who do not. Since 1997 Laurence Hurst has been the Professor of Evolutionary Genetics at The University of Bath. Prior […]

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.academicminute.org
3 min
March 25, 2024 Garriy Shteynberg, University of Tennessee-Knoxville – Sharing Attention Across Societal Divides
Shared attention can be key to bridging the gaps between us in society. Garriy Shteynberg, associate professor of psychology at the University of Tennessee Knoxville, explores. Garriy Shteynberg is an associate professor of psychology at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Garriy received his PhD in psychology from the University of Maryland, and a Master’s in […]

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.academicminute.org
3 min