The Academic Minute

You are what you eat is true for our microbiome. Chris Damman, clinical associate professor of gastroenterology and medicine at the University of Washington, discusses how to eat and live more healthily. Chris Damman is Clinical Associate Professor and practicing gastroenterologist at the University of Washington in the Department of Medicine/Division of Gastroenterology and editor-in-chief […]

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People in stressful jobs often don’t get the mental health help they need. James Scott, assistant professor in the department of criminal justice at Albertus Magnus College, examines one example. Dr. James Scott began his law enforcement career with a stint as a New York City (NYC) Correction Officer. Subsequently, transitioning to the Connecticut State […]

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Reducing prejudice brings many benefits for society. Alauna Safarpour, assistant professor of political science at Gettysburg College, considers how we go about doing so. Dr. Alauna Safarpour is an assistant professor of Political Science at Gettysburg College. Her research interests include race and ethnic politics, prejudice reduction, public opinion, and political participation. Prior to joining […]

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Next time you’re in your garden, think Greek. Marie-Claire Beaulieu, associate professor of classical studies at Tufts University, explores the mythology present in this space. Marie-Claire Beaulieu studies the human experience of the natural world in Greek and Roman mythology, religion, and culture. She makes extensive use of computational methods in her work and has […]

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Unions can seem very strong, until they’re not. Jay Zagorsky, clinical associate professor at the Questrom School of Business at Boston University, revisits one union that came and went. Jay Zagorsky is an economist who teaches at Boston University’s Questrom School of Business.  This summer he taught his 10,000th Boston University student.  Professor Zagorsky has […]

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Shopping from home can also be bad for the environment. Jose Holguin-Veras, professor of civil and environmental engineering at Renssealaer Polytechnic Institute, explores ways to reduce vehicle emissions during shipping. Dr. José Holguín-Veras is the William H. Hart Professor, and Director of the Center for Infrastructure, Transportation, and the Environment; and the Volvo Research and […]

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Food is the main event of most Thanksgivings. Ashli Stokes, associate professor in the department of communication studies at the University of North Carolina Charlotte, discusses the importance of preparing something tasty for your family to enjoy this holiday. Dr. Ashli Quesinberry Stokes is an Associate Professor of Communication Studies and the Director of the […]

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What happens if an astronaut dies in space? Emmanuel Urquieta, assistant professor in the Center for Space Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, considers the options. Dr. Emmanuel Urquieta currently serves as Chief Medical Officer at the NASA funded Translational Research Institute for Space Health, where he manages research projects in areas ranging from radiation […]

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If kids like science fiction, why aren’t there enough sci-fi books for them to read? Emily Midkiff, assistant professor of teaching, leadership, and professional practice at the University of North Dakota, says there’s plenty of “space” on the shelf. Emily Midkiff is an Assistant Professor at the University of North Dakota, where she teaches courses […]

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Does your over-the-counter cold medicine actually fight your cold? Lucas Berenbrok, associate professor of pharmacy and therapeutics at the University of Pittsburgh, discusses which ones may work and which may not. Lucas Berenbrok, associate professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy, is a board-certified ambulatory care pharmacist. Dr. Berenbrok’s research focuses on the […]

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