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Soogand Alavi, University of Iowa – What NFTs and “Antiques Roadshow” Have in Common

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 2:30


On Tippie College of Business at the University of Iowa Week: What do Antiques Roadshow and NFTs have in common? Soogand Alavi, assistant professor of marketing, says more than you might think. Soogand Alavi is an assistant professor of marketing in the University of Iowa's Tippie College of Business. She studies emerging technologies such as […]

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Qihang Lin, University of Iowa – Using AI to make AI Less Discriminatory

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 2:30


On Tippie College of Business at the University of Iowa Week: How do we reduce biases in AI learning models? Qihang Lin, Henry B. Tippie research fellow and associate professor in the department of business analytics, explores the options. Qihang Lin is Henry B. Tippie Research Fellow and Associate Professor in the Department of Business […]

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Bryce Pyrah, University of Iowa – Slang Doesn't Always Slap With Consumers

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 2:30


On this Student Spotlight during Tippie College of Business at the University of Iowa Week: Should companies use slang on social media? Probably not. Bryce Pyrah, PhD student in marketing, explains why. Bryce Pyrah is a PhD student in marketing at the University of Iowa's Tippie College of Business, University of Iowa. His research focuses […]

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Jennifer Nahrgang, University of Iowa – Successful Side Hustle? Don't Be a Jerk at Your Day Job

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 2:30


On Tippie College of Business at the University of Iowa Week: Do you know a co-worker with a side hustle? Jennifer Nahrgang, professor and Henry B. Tippie Excellence Chair of Management and Entrepreneurship, discusses how it might affect them at work. Jennifer D. Nahrgang is Professor and Henry B. Tippie Excellence Chair of Management and […]

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Emily Campion, University of Iowa – How a Workplace Activity Can Help Fight the Loneliness Epidemic

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 2:30


On Tippie College of Business at the University of Iowa Week: How do we fix the loneliness epidemic? Emily Campion, assistant professor of management and entrepreneurship, discusses one place you can foster closeness. Emily Campion is an assistant professor of management and entrepreneurship in the Tippie College of Business at the University of Iowa. Her research […]

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Xanda Schofield, Harvey Mudd College – Making Sense of Text with Topic Models

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 2:30


On Harvey Mudd College Week: It takes time to read a lot of information, and what if you need it fast? Xanda Schofield, assistant professor of computer science, looks beyond AI. Xanda Schofield is an Assistant Professor in Computer Science at Harvey Mudd College. She completed her B.S. in Computer Science and Mathematics at Harvey […]

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Albert Dato, Harvey Mudd College – Can Tiny Carbon Flakes Solve Big Environmental Problems

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 2:30


On Harvey Mudd College Week: To solve big problems, we may need to look small. Albert Dato, associate professor of engineering, explains why. Albert Dato is an Associate Professor of Engineering at Harvey Mudd College (HMC). His undergraduate research program at HMC focuses on the synthesis and applications of advanced materials that can address challenges […]

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Hal Van Ryswyk, Harvey Mudd College – Printing Solar Cells

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 2:30


On Harvey Mudd College Week: Reducing the cost of capturing energy from the sun could be crucial to our future. Hal Van Ryswyk, John Stauffer professor of chemistry, looks at one way to do so. Hal Van Ryswyk is a materials chemist doing fundamental research on low-cost photovoltaics with undergraduate coworkers at Harvey Mudd College […]

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Leah Mendelson, Harvey Mudd College – Fish Out of Water

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 2:30


On Harvey Mudd College Week: What can fish teach us when they're out of the water? Leah Mendelson, associate professor of engineering, looks into this. Dr. Leah Mendelson holds a B.S. from Olin College (2011) and a M.S. (2013) and Ph.D. (2017) from MIT, all in mechanical engineering. At Harvey Mudd College, Dr. Mendelson teaches […]

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Catherine McFadden, Harvey Mudd College – Coral Communities of the Future

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 2:30


On Harvey Mudd College Week: Coral reefs are at risk, but other types of coral may flourish in the future. Catherine McFadden, Vivian & D. Kenneth Baker professor of life sciences, dives in to take a look. Catherine S. McFadden has been a faculty member at Harvey Mudd College in Claremont, California since 1991, where […]

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Bonnie Le, University of Rochester – Here's the truth about honesty in romantic relationships

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 2:30


Are you honest with your romantic partner? Bonnie Le, assistant professor of psychology at the University of Rochester, explains the benefits of doing so. Bonnie Le is an assistant professor of psychology at the University of Rochester whose research focuses on how emotions and motivations shape well-being in interpersonal relationships. The goal of her research […]

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Austin Garner, Syracuse University – Fishy Friction through Microscopic Modification

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 2:30


Underwater organisms have things to teach us about how to keep our grip in extreme conditions. Austin Garner, assistant professor of integrative animal biology at Syracuse University, explores how. Austin M. Garner is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology and BioInspired Institute at Syracuse University. His research focuses on how animals interface with […]

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Sonja Molfenter, New York University – Public Awareness of Dysphagia

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 2:30


Not all common medical conditions are well studied. Sonja Molfenter, associate professor in communicate sciences and disorders at New York University, examines one that needs more attention. Dr. Sonja Molfenter is a clinically-trained Speech Language Pathologist whose research specializes in understanding the physiological features of both normal swallowing and disordered swallowing (known as dysphagia). Swallowing […]

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Shun Ye, George Mason University – AI Tools and Human Decision Making

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 2:30


AI may help us make decisions, but are they the right decisions? Shun Ye, associate professor of information systems and operations management at George Mason University, examines the outcomes. Shun Ye is an Associate professor of Information Systems and Operations Management at George Mason University's Costello College of Business. With a Ph.D. in Management Information […]

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Will Berelson, University of Southern California, Dornsife – Urban Greenery Plays a Bigger Role in Offsetting Fossil Fuel Emissions than Expected

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 2:30


Trees don't need to be in a forest to help combat climate change. Will Berelson, Paxson Offield professor of Earth Sciences, Environmental Studies and Spatial Sciences at the University of Southern California Dornsife, looks at reducing emissions in urban areas. Will Berelson is the Paxson Offield Professor of Earth Sciences, Environmental Studies and Spatial Sciences […]

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Stephanie Madsen, McDaniel College – Imaginary Athletes in Social Development

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 2:30


Children have imaginary friends, but what about adults? Stephanie Madsen, professor of psychology at McDaniel College, examines this with athletes in mind. Stephanie Madsen is professor of psychology at McDaniel College. She joined the college in 2001 after earning her master's and Ph.D. in child psychology from the University of Minnesota, and graduated magna cum […]

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Diana Aga, University at Buffalo – Bacteria Found to Eat Forever Chemicals

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 2:30


We may have found an ally in our fight against PFAS chemicals. Diana Aga, Henry M. Woodburn Chair and SUNY Distinguished Professor of chemistry and the director of the RENEW Institute at the University at Buffalo, looks into this. Diana Aga is an environmental and analytical chemist. As Henry M. Woodburn Chair and SUNY Distinguished […]

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Christopher Baldassano, Columbia University – The Brain Organizes Narratives Into Meaningful Event Memories

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 2:30


How we experience an event may change how we remember it. Christopher Baldassano, associate professor of psychology at Columbia University, looks into our past experiences for clues. Christopher Baldassano is an Associate Professor in the Psychology Department at Columbia University. He was an undergraduate in Electrical Engineering at Princeton University, received his PhD in Computer […]

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Lee Haines, University of Notre Dame – Do Mosquitoes Harbor Viruses Without Falling Ill?

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 2:30


Why can mosquitoes harbor viruses without being affected while others cannot? Lee Haines, associate research professor in Medical Entomology at the University of Notre Dame, explores this. Lee Haines is a researcher with a PhD in Tropical Medicine and an MSc in Parasite Biochemistry and Microbiology, who specializes in diseases transmitted by arthropods. Her work […]

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

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 2:30


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 […]

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Yunsuh Nike Wee, Oklahoma State University – Origins of Laws About Bodily Damage

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 2:30


On this Student Spotlight: Laws change all the time, but some have carried on for centuries.  Why is this? Yunsuh Nike Wee, Ph.D. student in the department of psychology at Oklahoma State University, discusses some. Yunsuh (Nike) Wee is a Ph.D. student in experimental psychology working with Dr. Daniel Sznycer. Her research focuses on how […]

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Karmel Choi, Harvard Medical School – Linking Genes to Depression

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 2:30


There is still a lot to learn about the causes of depression. Karmel Choi, clinical psychologist and assistant professor of psychology at the Harvard Medical School, takes a look inside our genes for clues. Karmel Choi is a Clinical Psychologist, Director of the Precision Prevention Program in the Center for Precision Psychiatry at Massachusetts General […]

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Susanna Calkins, Rosalind Franklin University – Scaling Inclusive Teaching

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 2:30


How do we make STEM classes more inclusive going forward? Susanna Calkins, director of the Nexus for Faculty Success and associate professor in the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies at Rosalind Franklin University, looks into this. Susanna Calkins is the founding director of the Nexus for Faculty Success and an associate professor in the […]

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Jovan Kamcev, University of Michigan – New Water Purification Technology

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 2:30


There's plenty of water in the ocean, so how do we make it drinkable? Jovan Kamcev, assistant professor of chemical engineering at the University of Michigan, determines the best process for desalination. Jovan Kamcev develops technologies for affordable and sustainable water and energy, with a focus on membranes and sorbent materials for water treatment, energy […]

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Jacob Sawyer, Alma College – Examining Myths About Grief and Bereavement

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 2:30


Grief carries many myths. Jacob Sawyer, assistant professor of psychology at Alma College, determines what's real and what's not. Jacob Sawyer is a counseling psychologist interested in factors related to mental health and well-being. His background and training as a clinician strongly inform his approach to his work as a faculty member. His career at […]

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Leo Porter, University of California, San Diego – Computer Programming in the Generative AI Era

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 2:30


Artificial intelligence is changing who can be a computer programmer. Leo Porter, professor of computer science and engineering at the University of California San Diego, explores how. Leo Porter is a Professor of Computer Science and Engineering at UC San Diego interested in computer science education research and computer architecture. Leo co-founded the Computing Education […]

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Jonathan Morduch, New York University – Designing Guaranteed Income Programs

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 2:30


Guaranteed income programs can have benefits, but often should the money be deposited? Jonathan Morduch, professor of public policy and economics at New York University, looks to data for answers. Jonathan Morduch is Professor of Public Policy and Economics at the Wagner Graduate School of Public Service at New York University. Morduch’s research focuses on […]

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Patrick Barry, University of Michigan Law School – Art and Advocacy

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 2:30


Being an advocate is important; so, what's the most effective process for becoming one? Patrick Barry, clinical assistant professor at the University of Michigan Law School, takes a trip to find the answer. Patrick Barry is a clinical assistant professor and the director of digital academic initiatives at the University of Michigan Law School, as […]

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Niels Mede, University of Zurich – Is There a Crisis of Trust in Science?

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 2:30


When it comes to trust in science, it depends where you look. Niels Mede, science communication researcher at the University of Zurich, delves in. Niels G. Mede is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Zurich, Switzerland, and fellow of the Digital Democracy Centre in Odense, Denmark. He studies science communication, focusing on digital media, […]

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Katherine Perry, Soka University – The Mathematics of Hiding in Plain Sight

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 2:30


Can you hide in plain sight? Katherine Perry, assistant professor of mathematics at Soka University of America, explores if mathematics can. Katherine Perry is a mathematician specializing in graph theory, design theory, and combinatorics. She is especially interested in breaking apart graphs into smaller subgraphs with special properties. She has a BA in mathematics from […]

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Adam Jussel, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee – Caring Communities and Meaning of Work

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 2:30


Stress is high, so how can work lower it? Adam Jussel, Dean of Students at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, looks into this. Dr. Adam Jussel serves as the Dean of Students for University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee, where he helps assist with student advocacy and engagement, support resources, including basic needs, crisis management, and campus […]

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Rune Iversen, University of Copenhagen – When the Sun Darkened 5000 Years Ago

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 2:30


Archaeologists have solved another mystery from thousands of years ago. Rune Iversen, associate professor of archaeology at the University of Copenhagen, digs in to tell us more. Rune Iversen is Associate Professor of Archaeology at the University of Copenhagen. His research focuses on the European Neolithic, including migrations, cultural interactions, art, and iconography. He is […]

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Emily Rogalski, University of Chicago – Unlocking the Secrets of SuperAgers

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 2:30


We all want to age well, so let's learn from those who already have. Emily Rogalski, Rosalind Franklin professor and Director of the Healthy Aging & Alzheimer's Research Care Center at the University of Chicago, delves into the secrets. Dr. Rogalski is the Rosalind Franklin Professor of Neurology and the Director of the Healthy Aging […]

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Amanda Marcy, University of Scranton – Toward A More Civil Workplace

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 2:30


How do we foster a more civil tone in the workplace? Amanda Marcy, assistant professor of accounting at the University of Scranton, examines this question. Amanda S. Marcy, Ph.D., assistant professor of accounting at The University of Scranton, has twice received the Curt Verschoor Ethics Feature of the Year Award from the Institute of Management […]

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Reena Aggarwal, Georgetown University – Public Sentiment and Investing

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 2:30


There's more information than ever for investors, so how does the public use it? Reena Aggarwal, Robert E. McDonough professor of finance and director at the McDonough's Psaros Center for Financial Markets and Policy at Georgetown University, examines this. Professor Aggarwal is a globally renowned expert in the field of finance. She specializes in financial […]

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Sandrine Simeon, Soka University of America – The Ethics, Aesthetics and Accessibility of Live Theater on Film

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 2:30


On Soka University of America Week: Movie theaters can be used for more than just movies. Sandrine Simeon, assistant dean of global citizenship and associate professor of French language & culture, examines another form of entertainment that can fill the screens. Originally from Paris, Sandrine Simeon completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Paris […]

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Shane Barter, Soka University of America – Partial Sovereignty – Self-Government for Minority Nations

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 2:30


On Soka University of America Week: Autonomous states around the world and the reasons behind them can be misunderstood. Shane Barter, professor of comparative politics, delves into why. Dr. Shane Joshua Barter is Professor of Comparative Politics at Soka University of America. He earned his PhD in 2011 at the University of British Columbia. He […]

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Marie Nydam, Soka University of America – Tracking Introduced Species on Coral Reefs

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 2:30


On Soka University of America Week: Introduced species can be a threat to coral reefs. Marie Nydam, associate professor of biology, dives down to take a look. Marie Nydam has a BS in Evolution and Ecology from the University of California, Davis. She earned a PhD in Evolutionary Biology from Cornell University and worked as […]

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Deike Peters, Soka University of America – Urban Nature in Need of Ecological Restor(y)ation

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 2:30


On Soka University of America Week: Can we reimagine our urban spaces to more align with the natural world? Deike Peters, associate professor of environmental planning and practice, discusses. Deike Peters is a German-American environmental urbanist whose focus is on ‘getting cities right.' She has published extensively on sustainable and green urbanism, rail- and megaproject-oriented […]

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Ryan Allen, Soka University of America – Beyond the Numbers of Dead and Dying Colleges

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 2:30


On Soka University Week: Colleges are closing across the country, so what happens next to the spaces they occupied? Ryan Allen, associate professor of comparative and international education and leadership, looks around to find answers. Ryan M. Allen is the Associate Professor of Comparative and International Education and Leadership in the Educational Leadership and Societal Change […]

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Qi Luo, University of Iowa – Designating Rural Highway Lanes For Semi-Automated Trucks

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 2:30


How do we make the trucking industry more efficient? Qi Luo, assistant professor in the department of business analytics at the University of Iowa, examines one possible solution. Qi Luo's research focuses on data-driven decision-making in operations management and emerging mobility systems. His work has been recognized with several prestigious awards, including the TRB Kikuchi-Karlaftis […]

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Marcos Fernandez-Tous, University of North Dakota – Damage in the Heat Shield of the ORION Capsule

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 2:30


Re-entry from space is challenging because of many factors, including heat. Marcos Fernandez-Tous, assistant professor in the department of space studies at the University of North Dakota, details how a new trajectory may help cool things down. Assistant professor of space technology, I teach courses on rocket propulsion and hypersonic aerodynamics at the University of […]

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Sawsan Wehbi, University of Arizona – Resolving the Order of Amino Acid Recruitment Into the Genetic Code

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 2:30


Our genetic code still holds mysteries for us to discover. Sawsan Wehbi, Genetics Ph.D. candidate at the University of Arizona, takes a look. I am a fourth year PhD candidate majoring in genetics and minoring in astrobiology. I am interested in the origins of life on Earth. My research focuses on early life proteins and […]

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Bradley Cannon, Binghamton University – Having the ‘Right' Friends May Hold the Secret to Building Wealth

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 2:30


Having the right friends might mean a more secure financial future. Bradley Cannon, assistant professor of finance within the School of Management at Binghamton University, outlines the link. Brad Cannon, assistant professor of finance at Binghamton University Dr. Cannon's research interests include behavioral finance, household finance, investments and financial technology. The study, titled “Friends with […]

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Dongqing Wang, George Mason University – Preterm Birth and Nutritional Supplements

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 2:30


How do we lower the amount of preterm or low weight births? Dongqing Wang, Assistant Professor in the Department of Global and Community Health at George Mason University's College of Public Health, examines one solution. Dongqing Wang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Global and Community Health. Wang's research focuses on the nutritional […]

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Flora Sun, Binghamton University – News Media Conglomeration and Financial Markets

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 2:30


The conglomeration of news media is having impacts on financial markets. Flora Sun, assistant professor of accounting at Binghamton University, explains why. Dr. Sun's research interests include disclosure and information production in capital markets, focusing on the determinants of media coverage and its impact on capital markets. Sun is also interested in studying how investors […]

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Art Jipson, University of Dayton – Understanding Extremism

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 2:30


Understanding extremism can be key to our future. Art Jipson, associate professor of sociology and criminology at the University of Dayton, explores why. Arthur “Art” Jipson is an associate professor of sociology and criminology at the University of Dayton, where he has taught since 2001. From 2005 to 2016, Jipson was director of UD’s criminal […]

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Alison Gernand, Penn State University – Vitamin D Matters During the First Trimester of Pregnancy

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 2:30


What role does vitamin D play in pregnancy? Alison Gernand, associate professor of nutritional sciences at Penn State University, shows us the importance. Alison Gernand is an Assistant Professor of Nutritional Sciences at Penn State University. The focus of her research is the impact of maternal micronutrient status on adverse pregnancy outcomes. She received a […]

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Eleanor Schille-Hudson, Stanford University – The Problem-Solving Power of Prayer

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 2:30


Is prayer a form of problem solving for the person praying? Eleanor Schille-Hudson, postdoctoral research scientist in the department of anthropology at Stanford University, discusses why it may be the case. A cognitive scientist by training, she studies how people rely on their priors, habituated behaviors, social networks, and cultural context to make sense of […]

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John Daily, University of Colorado – Wildfires Need Science

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 2:30


Wildfires are a topic that is demanding our attention these days. John Daily, emeritus professor of mechanical engineering at the University of Colorado, says science can teach us what we need to know. Dr. Daily is Emeritus Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Colorado at Boulder. He studied Mechanical Engineering at the University […]

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Peter Serles, California Institute of Technology – Machine Learning Could Make Superefficient Planes

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 2:30


3D printing may hold the key to making airplanes superefficient. Peter Serles, Schmidt Science Fellow at the California Institute of Technology, looks to let this research take off. Dr. Peter Serles received his PhD from the University of Toronto working with Prof. Tobin Filleter where he was a Vanier Scholar and was awarded the Canadian […]

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