Show overview
The Academic Minute launched in 2025 and has put out 100 episodes in the time since. That works out to roughly 4 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a near-daily cadence.
Episodes typically run under ten minutes. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language Education show.
There hasn’t been a new episode in the last ninety days; the most recent episode landed 4 months ago. The busiest year was 2025, with 72 episodes published. Published by The Academic Minute - WAMC Northeast Public Radio.
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Tomas R. Guilarte, Florida International University – Can We Detect Alzheimer’s Disease Decades Before Symptoms Start?
Can we detect Alzheimer’s disease decades before symptoms start? Tomas R. Guilarte, Dean of the Robert Stempel College of Public Health and Social Work and professor of cognitive neuroscience and imaging at Florida International University, looks into how this might be done. Tomás R. Guilarte, Ph.D., joined FIU in 2016 after serving as the Inaugural […]
Minji Kim, Flagler College – The Psychology of Mukbang: How Food Media Affects Us
On Flagler College Week: Do you like to watch others eat? Minji Kim, assistant professor of communication, explores the psychology behind an online trend. MinJi Kim, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of Communication at Flagler College, where her teaching in courses such as Media Literacy, Social Media Management, and Health Communication is deeply informed by […]
Ashley Ryder, Flagler College – Doing More with Less: Leveraging SoTL in Sport Management Programs
On Flagler College Week: Educators often have to do more with less, so how can we still make it work? Ashley Ryder, assistant professor of sport management, examines one way. Dr. Ashley Ryder is an Assistant Professor of Sport Management at Flagler College. Her teaching and research interests focus on sport ethics, sociology, and pedagogy, […]
Joshua Behl, Flagler College – Innocent — But Will It Be Believed?
On Flagler College Week: What if you make a mistake when giving an alibi? Joshua D. Behl, associate professor of criminology, examines this scenario. Dr. Joshua Behl received his Ph.D. from the University of Florida in August of 2016 where he also received his BA and MA. Dr. Behl’s research interests are found at the […]
Matthew Brown, Flagler College – Acidification in a Northeast Florida Estuary: Potential Impacts on Shellfish
On Flagler College Week: We’re still learning how climate changes will impact aquatic habitats. Matthew Brown, professor of natural sciences, looks into one such quandary. Preceded by an undergraduate degree in Chemistry (B.Sc.,Old Dominion University), Dr. Matthew Brown completed an M.Sc.(Oceanography) at the University of Hawaii and a Ph.D. (Ocean Sciences–Marine Chemistry) at the University […]
Justin Forbes, Flagler College – Trauma, Theology, and Healing in Relationship
On Flagler College Week: How do we show up for children with histories of trauma and neglect? Justin Forbes, assistant professor of Religion and Director of the Center for Religion and Culture, takes a communal look. After graduating from Flagler College in 2002, Justin spent ten years in youth ministry. During that time, he was […]
Rosie Dutt, Washington University in St. Louis – Revolutionizing STEM Education
How we teach STEM courses could be undergoing a revolution. Rosie Dutt, instructional consultant and former adjunct lecturer at the Engineering Communication Center at the Washington University in St. Louis, gets hands-on with learning. Dr. Rosie Dutt teaches interdisciplinary computational neuroscience and engineering communication courses that integrate data science and design thinking. In this talk, […]
Alex Chohlas-Wood, New York University – Automated Reminders Reduce Incarceration for Missed Court Dates
There may be an easy solution to reducing incarceration for missed court dates. Alex Chohlas-Wood, assistant professor of computational social science at New York University, looks to his phone for answers. Alex Chohlas-Wood is an Assistant Professor of Computational Social Science. His research investigates how computational approaches can improve public policy. In recent work, he […]
Ross Zafonte, University of Missouri – Link Between Traumatic Brain Injury and Brain Tumors
Suffering a traumatic brain injury may come with an additional risk besides concussion. Ross Zafonte, Executive Vice Dean of the University of Missouri School of Medicine, explores this. The University of Missouri, School of Medicine selected Dr. Ross Zafonte, DO, to serve as the Executive Vice Dean, effective October 1, 2024. In his role, Dr. […]
Dan Laufer, Auckland University of Technology – Managing Spillover Crises in the Age of Generative AI
What is a spillover crisis and how can AI contribute to it? Dan Laufer, professor and head of the School of Communication Studies at the Auckland University of Technology, explains. Dr Daniel Laufer, PhD, MBA (The University of Texas at Austin, USA), is a Professor and Head of the School of Communication Studies at the […]
Yann Quilcalle, ETH Zurich – How Fossil Fuel Companies Have Contributed to Heatwaves
Heatwaves are an issue now and moving forward. Yann Quicalle, postdoctoral researcher at ETH Zurich, looks at the reasons behind them. Dr Yann Quilcaille is a climate scientist, who works to bridge the gap between climate and economic modelling. Thanks to a dual background in climate science and economics of sustainable development, he gained a […]
Danielle Dunne, Binghamton University – What’s the Best Way to Handle Difficult Workplace Conversations?
On Binghamton University Week: We all have to have difficult conversations at work. How do we handle them best? Danielle Dunne, associate professor in the School of Management, discusses. Danielle Dunne is an Associate Professor in the School of Management at Binghamton University whose research explores leadership emergence, team dynamics, and workplace communication strategies. What’s […]
Cody Dew, Binghamton University – The Hidden Bias Behind Career Choices and Stuttering
On Binghamton University Week: Stuttering shouldn’t hold someone back, but people who stutter can face biases. Cody Dew, assistant professor in the division of speech and language pathology at the Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences, fights against the stereotypes. Cody Dew is a licensed speech-language pathologist and assistant professor in the Division of […]
Jiyun Elizabeth Shin, Binghamton University – Feel like a Fraud Even When You’re Successful? It May Be Impostor Phenomenon
On Binghamton University Week: If you feel like a fraud, it might be the imposter phenomenon. Jiyun Elizabeth Shin, psychology lecturer, explains. Shin’s research and teaching are transactional, mutually informing and inspiring the other. Her research explores the individual and psychosocial factors that contribute to students’ academic engagement (particularly students from underrepresented groups). This work […]
Amber Churchill, Binghamton University – Grasslands Can Withstand Climate Extremes With a Boost of Nutrients
On Binghamton University Week: A boost of nutrients could be what grasslands need for the future. Amber Churchill, assistant professor of ecosystem science, looks into why. Amy Churchill is a plant ecologist conducting research on the consequences of global environmental change at the interface of plant communities and ecosystem ecology, with experience in a range […]
George Homsy, Binghamton University – African American Households Shoulder a Heavier Burden of Energy Costs
On Binghamton University Week: African American households are shouldering a heavier burden of energy costs; why is this? George Homsy, Director of Environmental Studies and Associate Professor in the Department of Public Administration and Policy, finds two possible reasons why. George Homsy’s research centers on sustainability and local government policymaking. He explores the drivers of […]
Obinna Ekwunife, University at Buffalo – Why Education Matters for Heart and Metabolic Health
Education is important when it comes to your health. Obinna Ekwunife, assistant professor of medicine at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo, discusses this with one affliction in mind. Dr. Obinna Ekwunife is an Implementation Scientist and Health Economist, currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Division […]
Trudy G. Oliver, Duke University – Small Cell Lung Cancer
Improving outcomes for those with the deadliest cancers is ongoing. Trudy G. Oliver, professor in the department of pharmacology and cancer biology at the Duke University School of Medicine, examines a possible new step forward. Trudy G. Oliver, PhD, is a Professor of Pharmacology & Cancer Biology at Duke University and a Duke Science & […]
Catherine Walker, Union College – Focus On What Your Body Does Rather Than How It Looks
Changing how we think about our bodies could be beneficial to our health. Catherine Walker, associate professor of psychology at Union College, determines how to do so. Catherine Walker is an associate professor of psychology at Union College, a small liberal arts college in Schenectady, NY. She is also a licensed clinical psychologist with a […]
Jason DeFreitas, Syracuse University – Strength Training May Improve Nerve Health and Slow Aging Process
Strength training may have additional benefits for slowing the aging process. Jason DeFreitas, professor and department chair in exercise science at Syracuse University, explores. Dr. DeFreitas is a professor and department chair in exercise science at Syracuse University. His lab’s research focuses on how the brain controls the body, and how that control system changes […]