Bradley Cornelius

Dr. Michael Habib, University of Southern California – Novel Behavior and Evolution

Bradley Cornelius — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:00:00 +0000

In today’s Academic Minute, Dr. Michael Habib of the University of Southern California reveals why rarely-used behaviors can determine an animal’s evolutionary success.

Michael Habib is an assistant professor of cell and neurobiology at the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California. As a paleontologist, he explores the relationships between animal structure and motion with a particular focus on collective behaviors such as swarming.

Dr. Michael Habib – Novel Behavior and Evolution

Dr. Leah Lakdawala, Michigan State University – Prenatal Sexism

Bradley Cornelius — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:00:00 +0000

In today’s Academic Minute, Dr. Leah Lakdawala of Michigan State University reveals how technology is allowing sex discrimination to begin before birth.

Leah Lakdawala is an assistant professor of economics at Michigan State University where here teaching and research interests include labor and development economics. Her current research is focused on family structure, child welfare, and entrepreneurship in developing countries. She earned her Ph.D. at the University of California San Diego.

Dr. Leah Lakdawala – Prenatal Sexism

Dr. Amy Kelley, Mount Sinai School of Medicine – End-of-Life Healthcare Expenses

Bradley Cornelius — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:00:00 +0000

In today’s Academic Minute, Dr. Amy Kelley of Mount Sinai School of Medicine examines the average Medicare recipient’s medical expenses during the last five years of life.

Amy Kelley is an assistant professor of geriatrics and palliative medicine at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City. Her research focuses on medical decision making for older adults with serious medical illness. She received her medical degree from Weill Cornell Medical College.

About Dr. Kelley

Dr. Gerald Haeffel, University of Notre Dame – Is Depression Contagious?

Bradley Cornelius — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:00:00 +0000

In today’s Academic Minute, Dr. Gerald Haeffel of the University of Notre Dame explain why college students might be open to catching depression while away at school.

Dr. Thomas Wartenberg, Mount Holyoke College – Philosophy of Children’s Books

Bradley Cornelius — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 09:00:00 +0000

In today’s Academic Minute, Dr. Thomas Wartenberg of Mount Holyoke College reveals the philosophical thought that exists in children’s picture books.

Dr. Daniel Goldmark, Case Western Reserve University – Music of Tin Pan Alley

Bradley Cornelius — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 09:00:00 +0000

In today’s Academic Minute, Dr. Daniel Goldmark of Case Western Reserve University revisits the music of Tin Pan Alley and explains why buying music by the song isn’t a new idea.

Dr. Elizabeth Greene, Western University – Roman Shoes

Bradley Cornelius — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 13:47:40 +0000

In today’s Academic Minute, Dr. Elizabeth Greene of Western University explains what shoes found at an archaeological dig in England have to say about the ancient Romans who wore them.

Elizabeth Greene is an assistant professor in Roman Archaeology at Western University in London, Canada. With research focusing on Roman archaeology and social history, she has been engaged in field work at the Roman Fort of Vindolanda near Hadrian’s Wall in Northern England for the last nine years. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.

Dr. Stephen Trent, University of Texas at Austin – Bacteria and Vaccines

Bradley Cornelius — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 09:00:00 +0000

In today’s Academic Minute, Dr. Stephen Trent of the University of Texas at Austin reveals how bacteria could be used to create better vaccines.

Stephen Trent is an associate professor of molecular genetics and microbiology at the University of Texas at Austin. His lab explores how diverse environmental stimuli promote changes in conserved microbial structures found on the surface of pathogenic bacteria. His current research project is exploring the use of bacteria to improve the efficacy of vaccines for diseases such as flu, pertussis, cholera, and HPV.

Dr. Tim Blackburn, University of Birmingham – Human Migration and Bird Extinctions

Bradley Cornelius — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 09:00:00 +0000

In today’s Academic Minute, Dr. Tim Blackburn of the University of Birmingham reveals the connection between human migration and the extinction of tropical birds.

Dr. Sara Konrath, University of Michigan – Age and Empathy

Bradley Cornelius — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 09:00:00 +0000

In today’s Academic Minute, Dr. Sara Konrath of the University of Michigan explores the relationship between age and the ability to feel empathy for others.