The Academic Minute

Astronomy to Zoology

Xiaoming Zhai, University of Georgia – Can AI Think Like a Teacher?

Want to grade your students faster? You can use ChatGPT – but there may be downsides. Xiaoming Zhai, associate professor of science education and artificial intelligence at the University of Georgia, discusses the potential risks. Xiaoming Zhai, Associate Professor in Science Education, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science (courtesy), and Statistics (courtesy), serves the Directors of the […]

12-05
02:30

Rebecca Ratner, University of Maryland – Want a Review You Can Trust? Ask Someone Who Did It Alone

Does going somewhere solo lead to better reviews afterwards? Rebecca Ratner, Dean’s professor of marketing at the University of Maryland, determines whether this is the case. Rebecca Ratner received a Ph.D. in social psychology from Princeton University and has been a visiting scholar in the marketing departments of the Harvard Business School, Chicago Booth Graduate […]

12-04
02:30

Cal Whyte, Florida Institute of Technology – Exoplanets

On this Student Spotlight: White Dwarf stars may create a potentially viable environment for life. Cal Whyte, PhD student in the Department of Aerospace, Physics and Space Science at Florida Institute of Technology, looks into this. Caldon T. Whyte is a PhD student in the Department of Aerospace, Physics and Space Science at Florida Institute […]

12-03
02:30

Ann Perreau, Augustana College – Hyperacusis

Remote counseling can have benefits for some. Ann Perreau, professor and co-chair of communication sciences and disorders at Augustana College, examines one. Dr. Ann E. Perreau is a professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Augustana College (Ill.) and an audiologist in the College’s Roseman Center for Speech, Language, and Hearing. In 2023, she was […]

12-02
02:30

Ashish Agarwal, University of Texas at Austin – Driving Assistance Systems Can Lead To More Hazardous Driving

Are driving assistance systems making the roads safer? Ashish Agarwal, professor in the IROM Department of Management in the McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin, gets behind the wheel to find out. Ashish Agarwal is a professor of information, risk, and operations management at The University of Texas at Austin’s […]

12-01
02:30

Ashli Stokes, University of North Carolina Charlotte – Thanksgiving Food and Gratitude

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 […]

11-27
02:30

Putu Agus Khorisantono, Karolinska Institutet – Tasting Odours

The importance of odors to your taste buds might be greater than you think. Putu Agus Khorisantono, postdoctoral researcher at the Karolinska Institutet, delves into this. I am a cognitive and behavioural neuroscientist based in the Department of Clinical Neuroscience (Psychology Division) of Karolinska Institutet, with a background in statistics, functional neuroimaging and neuroeconomics. My […]

11-26
02:30

Nabil Alshurafa, Northwestern University – Wearable Sensors Could Reshape Obesity Treatment

How we treat obesity may need to be reshaped. Nabil Alshurafa, associate professor of preventive medicine and computer science at Northwestern University, determines what wearable sensors can achieve. Dr. Nabil Alshurafa is an associate professor at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine and the McCormick School of Engineering, known for his work in mobile and […]

11-25
02:30

Kun-Hsing Yu, Harvard Medical School – AI Distinguishes Glioblastoma from Look-Alike Cancers

AI may be able to help in the fight against cancer. Kun-Hsing Yu, associate professor in the department of biomedical informatics at Harvard Medical School, looks into how it can help. Kun-Hsing “Kun” Yu, M.D., Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biomedical Informatics at Harvard Medical School. He pioneered the first fully […]

11-24
02:30

Shelby Carlson, Cornell University – Saving Birds Through Human Behavior Change

How can we save certain bird species?  By changing our behavior. Shelby Carlson, research associate at Cornell University, looks into this. Shelby Carlson is a research associate at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. As a conservation social scientist, Dr. Carlson applies theories and methods from the fields of sociology and psychology to understand human-wildlife interactions. […]

11-21
02:30

Rays Jiang, University of South Florida – Unmasking the First Pandemic Beneath a Roman Arena

We still have a lot to learn about the first pandemic thousands of years ago. Rays Jiang, associate professor in the department of global, environmental, and genomic health at the University of South Florida, digs into the Earth to find out more. As the first genomics lab in University of South Florida, Rays Jiang lab […]

11-20
02:30

Mohamad Junaid, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts – Ecological Disaster and Cultural Imagination

How do we tell if a pattern of ecological disasters is new or old? Mohamad Junaid, associate professor of sociology, anthropology and social work at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, looks through history to explore this. I am an anthropologist with a strong belief in teaching as crucial to creating a just, sustainable, and […]

11-19
02:30

Alexis Redding, Harvard University – Navigating the W-Curve of College Life

How do we best help students navigate the ups and downs of college life? Alexis Redding, faculty co-chair of Higher Education and Lecturer on education at Harvard University, examines the W-curve to find out. Alexis Redding is a developmental psychologist whose who specializes in supporting young adults during the college years and the transition to […]

11-18
02:30

Imran Mirza, Miami University – Realistic Quantum Optical Models

What does the future hold for computer science? Imran Mirza, associate professor of physics at Miami University, explores this through quantum computing. Dr. Imran Mirza is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics at Miami University of Ohio. Before his appointment at Miami, he served as a postdoctoral fellow at the University of […]

11-17
02:30

Katherine Wander, Binghamton University – Exploring How Iron Plays a Key Role In COVID Infection

Iron isn’t just important for us – viruses need it too. Katherine Wander, associate professor of anthropology at Binghamton University, examines how this plays a role in COVID infections. Kathy Wander is a biological anthropologist in Binghamton University’s department of Anthropology. She received her BA from the Ohio State University and her MPH and PhD […]

11-12
02:30

Jayna Moceri-Brooks, New York University – Purple Heart May Protect Against Suicide

Can receiving a Purple Heart medal for a combat injury lower the risk of suicide in combat veterans? Jayna Moceri-Brooks, clinical assistant professor at the Rory Meyers College of Nursing at New York University, explores whether this recognition has an effect. Jayna Moceri-Brooks, PhD, RN, is a Clinical Assistant Professor at NYU Rory Meyers College […]

11-11
02:30

Manasvi Lingam, Florida Institute of Technology – The Benefits of Using A Different Type of Propulsion to Explore Our Solar System

Is there a better way to explore space without using rockets for propulsion? Manasvi Lingam, assistant professor of astrobiology at the Florida Institute of Technology, examines one potential technology. Manasvi Lingam, Ph.D., is an assistant professor of astrobiology at Florida Institute of Technology (Florida Tech) in Melbourne, Florida. After completing his undergraduate degree at the […]

11-10
02:30

Elahe Soltanaghai, University of Illinois Urbana Champaign – Sensing Beneath the Forest Canopy: A New Tool for Wildfire Prevention

We need new tools for wildfire prevention going forward. Elahe Soltanaghai, assistant professor of computer science and electrical and computer engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, aims to deliver one. Elahe Soltanaghai is an assistant professor of Computer Science at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Her research spans the areas of wireless networking and sensing with applications […]

11-07
02:30

Xiaojia Shelly Zhang, University of Illinois Grainger College of Engineering – Bio-Inspired 3D Printed Materials to Support Bone Healing

On University of Illinois’s Grainger College of Engineering Week: Our bodies are unique, so how do we engineer implants that work for each person? Xiaojia Shelly Zhang, David C. Crawford faculty scholar and associate professor of civil and environmental engineering and mechanical science and engineering, explores how 3D printing can help. Dr. Xiaojia Shelly Zhang […]

11-06
02:30

Amy Wagoner Johnson, University of Illinois Grainger College of Engineering – Engineering Tools to Understand Pregnancy and Fertility

On University of Illinois’s Grainger College of Engineering Week: There’s more to learn about pregnancy and fertility. Amy Wagoner Johnson, Andersen Faculty Scholar, Chan Zuckerberg BioHub Chicago Investigator and professor of mechanical science and engineering, takes an engineering perspective on one issue. Amy Wagoner Johnson is an Andersen Faculty Scholar and Professor in Mechanical Science […]

11-05
02:30

Golestan

Men who take oxytocin tend to have only one woman, so it is better for men to be injected for high fidelity.😀😁

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Behniya Yari

ow tnx for sharing the main idea of what is depression :)

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Behniya Yari

wow I had no idea how important the humanities is !!!

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Golestan

Excellent👌

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Behniya Yari

tnx a lot. I enjoyed it ♥️

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