Astronomy to Zoology
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Labels on products showing ‘healthier' information, may not be telling the whole story. Anita Rao, Beyer Family associate professor at the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University, tells us why. Anita Rao, Beyer Family Associate Professor at Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business, is an empirical marketing researcher. Her work focuses on causally measuring […]
What can birds teach us about testosterone? Jasmine Loveland, Lise Meitner postdoctoral fellow at the University of Vienna, examines this. Dr. Jasmine Loveland is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Vienna and a guest scientist at the Max Planck Institute for Biological Intelligence. Her main interests are in molecular evolution, comparative neuroanatomy and the […]
Federal food waste reduction goals are proving hard for states to meet. Sarah Kakadellis, postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Food Science and Technology at the University of California, Davis, explains why. Kakadellis' research addresses the significant yet mostly untapped potential of food loss and waste solutions for the design of sustainable, circular, and resilient […]
Finding the right treatment for cancer is difficult at times, so how can computing power help us with this goal? Gabe Kwong, the Robert A. Milton associate professor of biomedical engineering at Georgia Tech University, examines. Gabe A. Kwong, Ph.D. is the Robert A. Milton Endowed Chair and Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Georgia […]
Certain age groups think the music of today is not as a good as it used to be. Frank McAndrew, Cornelia H. Dudley professor of psychology at Knox College, explores why this may be. To the extent that there is a common theme tying my research together, it is that I study human social behavior […]
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but is it also in science? Brandon Vaidyanathan, professor of sociology at the Catholic University of America, takes a closer look. Dr. Brandon Vaidyanathan is Professor of Sociology and Director of the Institutional Flourishing Lab at The Catholic University of America. He holds bachelor's and master's degrees […]
What do animals eat when they live in urban spaces? Tali Caspi, urban ecologist and Ph.D. candidate at the University of California, Davis, takes off the lid. Tali's work on urban wildlife focuses on emerging patterns and underlying mechanisms of individual variation across the urban landscape to better understand the factors that allow animals to […]
There are always new wellness treatments, but should we believe the hype? Praveen Arany, associate professor of oral biology and biomedical engineering and surgery at the University at Buffalo, examines one. Dr. Arany trained as a dentist, oral pathologist, and biomedical engineer. He served as an Assistant Clinical Investigator at NIDCR/NIH, Bethesda, from 2012 to […]
On New York University Week: How does a hula hoop work? Olivia Pomerenk, Ph. D candidate in mathematics, looks at the science. Olivia Pomerenk is a fifth-year graduate student at the Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences at NYU, working towards a Ph.D. in mathematics after receiving a bachelor's degree in applied mathematics from Caltech. Olivia […]
On this Student Spotlight during New York University Week: Does the gender pay gap start in childhood? Sophie Arnold, Ph.D. candidate in psychology, examines. Sophie Arnold is PhD Candidate in Psychology at New York University. Her research investigates the early emerging beliefs and behaviors that contribute to real-world disparities like the gender wage gap. Her […]
On New York University Week: The more people with access to mental health services, the better. Amanda Mauri, assistant professor and faculty fellow at the School of Global Public Health, discusses the rise in care. Amanda Mauri is an Assistant Professor/Faculty Fellow at the New York University School of Global Public Health. Her interdisciplinary research […]
On New York University Week: There's more diversity in STEM than before, but there's more work to be done. Joseph Cimpian, professor of economics and education policy, examines where help is needed. Joseph Cimpian is Professor of Economics and Education Policy at New York University's Steinhardt and Wagner Schools. His research focuses on understanding and […]
On New York University Week: Reducing the rising rate of preterm births is an important goal for the future. Laura Jelliffe-Pawlowski, professor of epidemiology and precision health at the Rory Meyers College of Nursing, looks into the data to find solutions. Dr. Laura Jelliffe-Pawlowski is a Professor of Epidemiology and Precision Health at NYU Rory […]
On University of New England College of Business Week: Surfing has a gender gap issue. Aimee Vlachos, teaching professor and program director of Outdoor Business & Innovation, suggests a solution. While attending Western State College of Colorado for my undergraduate degree, my passion for outdoor recreation blossomed. I was fortunate that the recreation classes I […]
On University of New England College of Business Week: Everything is polarized these days, including social media networks. Golshan Madraki, associate professor of supply chain management in the college of business and director of the Supply Chain Management Center, looks to quantify this. Dr. Golshan Madraki is currently a tenured Associate Professor of Supply Chain […]
On University of New England College of Business Week: The Name, Image, and Likeness era has brought many complexities to college athletics. Connor Blake, manager of the Center for Sport and Business Innovation, explores the challenges. Connor Blake is the Manager of the Center for Sport and Business Innovation at the University of New England, […]
On University of New England College of Business Week: Sponsors are changing the way they use their marketing dollars. Norm O'Reilly, full professor and Dean of the College of Business, explores how. Norm O'Reilly, Dean of the College of Business at the University of New England, where he is also Executive Director of the Center […]
On University of New England College of Business Week: The New Deal gave us many important things we still rely on today. Oak McCoy, assistant professor of economics in the college of business, examines a couple. Dr. Oak McCoy is an Assistant Professor of Economics in the College of Business at the University of New […]
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