Northern Arizona University

Dr. Michelle Miller, Northern Arizona University – How We Remember

Bradley Cornelius — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 10:00:00 +0000

In today’s Academic Minute, Dr. Michelle Miller of Northern Arizona University explains why some types of information are more easily remembered than others.

Michelle Miller is a professor of psychology at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Arizona. Her research is generally focused on language and memory, and more specifically, how normal aging affects the ability to produce and comprehend language. Her work has appeared in a number of peer-reviewed journals and she holds a Ph.D. from the University of California Los Angeles.

Dr. Kiisa Nishikawa, Northern Arizona University – Stability and Prosthetic Limbs

Bradley Cornelius — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 10:00:00 +0000

In today’s Academic Minute, Dr. Kiisa Nishikawa of Northern Arizona University explains how advanced materials are leading to an increase in the mobility and stability of prosthetic limbs.

Kiisa Nishikawa is a Regents’ Professor of biology at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Arizona. Through her lab, she has overseen projects investigating the elastic properties of muscles and the neuromechanics of how frogs capture prey. Her work has been widely published and she holds a Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Dr. Paul Keim, Northern Arizona University – DNA and Anthrax Outbreaks

Bradley Cornelius — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 09:00:00 +0000

In today’s Academic Minute, Dr. Paul Keim of Northern Arizona University describes how DNA analysis can be used to trace anthrax outbreaks to their original sources.

Paul Keim is Regents’ Professor and Cowden Chair of Biological Sciences at Northern Arizona University where his teaching and research interests are focused on the genetic analysis of bacteria, fungi, birds, and plants. His work is primarily focused on defining population structure, and in a few cases, Keim has assisted in the forensic investigation of criminal acts. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Kansas.

Dr. Paul Beier, Northern Arizona University – Wildlife Corridors and Genetic Diversity

Bradley Cornelius — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 09:00:00 +0000

In today’s Academic Minute, Dr. Paul Beier of Northern Arizona University examines how wildlife corridors can help populations of animals deal with increasing urban sprawl.