b0b44aba-bbad-59db-b709-59024633e3c2Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:00:05 +0000Captivate.fmUniversity of Arkansashttps://artwork.captivate.fm/16ed4d29-c4af-404f-8609-72c8be6d7187/zfQpifG_8Pj_FFDocN78breh.pngUniversity of ArkansasUniversity of ArkansasShort Talks From the Hill highlights research and scholarly work at the University of Arkansas. Each episode features a researcher discussing their work.https://arkansasresearch.uark.edu/category/short-talks/falseepisodicnopodcastThe Heat Is OnRosie Perez, a Ph.D. student in the Heat and Hydration Optimization Lab, discusses her research on tactical athletes like firefighters and police and shares what she knows about beating the heat. Perez, herself an EMT, is also conducting a study of cardiac disease in firefighters.

]]>Rosie Perez, a Ph.D. student in the Heat and Hydration Optimization Lab, discusses her research on tactical athletes like firefighters and police and shares what she knows about beating the heat. Perez, herself an EMT, is also conducting a study of cardiac disease in firefighters.

]]>1685f372-b273-4ee7-989a-9ae1dffc0745Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -050016:35falsefull111111Is Dr. AI Ready to See You Now?On the latest Short Talks from the Hill podcast, Will Richardson talks about the promise and pitfalls of artificial intelligence in health care.

]]>On the latest Short Talks from the Hill podcast, Will Richardson talks about the promise and pitfalls of artificial intelligence in health care.

]]>f1cd8bbe-ba98-4b2e-8323-3feaf8d2911fSun, 01 Mar 2026 02:00:00 -050017:56falsefull110110Cancer-Nerve CrosstalkYounghye Song, an associate professor of biomedical engineering, discusses how nerve fibers in breast tumors may act as highways for the spread of cancer and the novel way she is studying this route.

]]>Younghye Song, an associate professor of biomedical engineering, discusses how nerve fibers in breast tumors may act as highways for the spread of cancer and the novel way she is studying this route.

]]>51460360-8cac-4548-a0c9-08afadb83d10Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:15:00 -050012:20falsefull109109Sound DecisionsJanine Chow, assistant professor of theater, talks about the process and history of theatrical sound design in the latest "Short Talks from the Hill" podcast.

]]>Janine Chow, assistant professor of theater, talks about the process and history of theatrical sound design in the latest "Short Talks from the Hill" podcast.

]]>9b8aa5a6-c1aa-4645-b340-1c1d1b23833eFri, 02 Jan 2026 11:00:00 -050010:31falsefull108108Computational Biology: Using Computers to Solve Complex Biological ProblemsBioinformatics, also known as computational biology, links biological data with information storage, distribution and analysis to support many scientific research areas. In the latest Short Talks from the Hill, assistant professor Aranyak Goswami discusses how he's using computers to answer complex biological questions.

]]>Bioinformatics, also known as computational biology, links biological data with information storage, distribution and analysis to support many scientific research areas. In the latest Short Talks from the Hill, assistant professor Aranyak Goswami discusses how he's using computers to answer complex biological questions.

]]>300bf996-f103-4dd3-bcc1-c88a552d73daMon, 01 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -050013:18falsefull107107Chew on This: The Science of Stress EatingPsychological science researcher Grant Shields explains why stressful situations can cause us to indulge in unhealthy foods.

]]>Psychological science researcher Grant Shields explains why stressful situations can cause us to indulge in unhealthy foods.

]]>412994db-0550-4aa0-8cc8-482d11278afcSat, 01 Nov 2025 01:00:00 -050014:15falsefull106106Concussion: The Hidden InjuryUse this instead: Concussion care has never been better. R.J. Elbin, director of the office for Sports Concussion Research at the University of Arkansas, discusses how the treatment for sports concussions has evolved and an emerging standard of care that appears to be producing better, long-term results. 

]]>Use this instead: Concussion care has never been better. R.J. Elbin, director of the office for Sports Concussion Research at the University of Arkansas, discusses how the treatment for sports concussions has evolved and an emerging standard of care that appears to be producing better, long-term results. 

]]>b4ccee9c-7446-441a-b2ce-912aede683bdWed, 01 Oct 2025 01:00:00 -050015:50falsefull105105Mind MattersFor 50 years, a clinic run by the Department of Psychological Sciences has provided affordable, high-quality care. Director Jessica Fugitt discusses the clinic's work on the latest "Short Talks from the Hill."

]]>For 50 years, a clinic run by the Department of Psychological Sciences has provided affordable, high-quality care. Director Jessica Fugitt discusses the clinic's work on the latest "Short Talks from the Hill."

]]>d499f0fd-2bc0-4837-af02-eb1366903406Mon, 01 Sep 2025 01:00:00 -050011:26falsefull104104State of the ArtsThe School of Art has a mission to promote the arts across Arkansas. Director Rachel Debuque shares how the school created programs for K-12 students and their teachers. 

]]>The School of Art has a mission to promote the arts across Arkansas. Director Rachel Debuque shares how the school created programs for K-12 students and their teachers. 

]]>5edf770d-638e-43f6-9f1f-2da095957b7bFri, 01 Aug 2025 01:00:00 -050016:28falsefull103103Fish in the FieldsBen Runkle, an associate professor of biological and agricultural engineering, discusses his ongoing research project called “Fish in the Fields."

]]>Ben Runkle, an associate professor of biological and agricultural engineering, discusses his ongoing research project called “Fish in the Fields."

]]>f80cebc5-1463-4757-9207-24e4a2aa2804Sun, 01 Jun 2025 01:00:00 -050013:48falsefull102102AI: Uses, Ethics and LimitationsHow can we best use artificial intelligence? What are the limits of AI and the ethical concerns we must navigate? Distinguished Professor of information systems Varun Grover delves into this rapidly changing technology.

]]>How can we best use artificial intelligence? What are the limits of AI and the ethical concerns we must navigate? Distinguished Professor of information systems Varun Grover delves into this rapidly changing technology.

]]>e218609b-9763-4211-85b3-27a082d2d79aThu, 01 May 2025 01:00:00 -050016:33falsefull101101Lithium Boom: The Prospects for ArkansasThe Smackover Formation in southern Arkansas, once a rich source of oil, has a massive amount of lithium, which is widely used today for rechargeable batteries. In this episode of "Short Talks from the Hill," researcher Erik Pollock talks about how lithium is extracted and what this metal could mean for the future of Arkansas.

]]>The Smackover Formation in southern Arkansas, once a rich source of oil, has a massive amount of lithium, which is widely used today for rechargeable batteries. In this episode of "Short Talks from the Hill," researcher Erik Pollock talks about how lithium is extracted and what this metal could mean for the future of Arkansas.

]]>ac359b32-0157-4276-839e-0050ec03bbd4Tue, 01 Apr 2025 01:00:00 -050010:42falsefull100100Avian Anxiety: The Forecast for Bird FluIn the March episode of "Short Talks from the Hill," agricultural economist Jada Thompson discusses the current bird flu strain, which has been circulating for years. The outbreak has affected flocks and driven up the price of eggs.

]]>In the March episode of "Short Talks from the Hill," agricultural economist Jada Thompson discusses the current bird flu strain, which has been circulating for years. The outbreak has affected flocks and driven up the price of eggs.

]]>67b22064-d6d8-42e2-ba3b-037fdfd0fd33Sat, 01 Mar 2025 00:15:00 -050011:01falsefull9999Engineering Safer Drinking WaterJulian Fairey, associate professor of civil engineering, discusses the discovery of a new compound formed by the decomposition of inorganic chloramine disinfectants in drinking water.

]]>Julian Fairey, associate professor of civil engineering, discusses the discovery of a new compound formed by the decomposition of inorganic chloramine disinfectants in drinking water.

]]>7229a2fd-53da-4e79-b4b1-ac2b4f50e7a4Thu, 02 Jan 2025 06:00:00 -050010:23falsefull9797Move It, or Lose ItIn December’s podcast, exercise science professor Michelle Gray offers tips to slow both the physical and cognitive declines of age.

]]>In December’s podcast, exercise science professor Michelle Gray offers tips to slow both the physical and cognitive declines of age.

]]>1637d6ee-4e21-4216-9ef5-5b6cb4e15d44Sun, 01 Dec 2024 01:00:00 -050010:49falsefull9696Rice, Rice, BabyLanier Nalley, University of Arkansas professor and department head for Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness for the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food, and Life Sciences, discusses his work on rice production and food insecurity and how that impacts our state and other populations around the world.

]]>Lanier Nalley, University of Arkansas professor and department head for Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness for the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food, and Life Sciences, discusses his work on rice production and food insecurity and how that impacts our state and other populations around the world.

]]>fbb2bbe3-9546-4348-9d6a-cce2d5c72515Fri, 01 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -050011:26falsefull9595Arkansas Icon, Civil Rights LegendMike Pierce, associate professor of history, discusses Daisy Bates, Arkansas' celebrated civil rights activist.

]]>Mike Pierce, associate professor of history, discusses Daisy Bates, Arkansas' celebrated civil rights activist.

]]>10c3faef-a960-49a0-ae71-11e2bc336504Tue, 01 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -050012:13falsefull9494Breaking Down the Man in BlackMike Pierce, associate professor of history, discusses Daisy Bates, Arkansas' celebrated civil rights activist, of whom a new statue is now on display at the U.S. Capitol.

]]>Mike Pierce, associate professor of history, discusses Daisy Bates, Arkansas' celebrated civil rights activist, of whom a new statue is now on display at the U.S. Capitol.

]]>fa93445e-ccf2-462e-92cc-fa375c789c4eSun, 01 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -050014:05falsefull9393Brewing Something Tasty at the U of AScott Lafontaine, an assistant professor in food chemistry in the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Science and a researcher with the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station, discusses plans to build a new Center for Brewing Innovation in latest Short Talks.

]]>Scott Lafontaine, an assistant professor in food chemistry in the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Science and a researcher with the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station, discusses plans to build a new Center for Brewing Innovation in latest Short Talks.

]]>185598e1-ea55-4df4-b912-23be2bd17454Thu, 01 Aug 2024 05:00:00 -050012:59falsefull9292Episode 91: ‘Why Did You Order Candy?’Page Dobbs, associate professor of public health in the College of Education and Health Professions, describes how self-identified small business owners on TikTok are circumventing local, state and federal laws that restrict the individual sale of tobacco products, specifically targeting minors.

]]>Page Dobbs, associate professor of public health in the College of Education and Health Professions, describes how self-identified small business owners on TikTok are circumventing local, state and federal laws that restrict the individual sale of tobacco products, specifically targeting minors.

]]>a2295655-0b0d-410d-af30-8acec0e39cfbMon, 01 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -050012:53falsefull9191Episode 90: Democratizing StagesLia Uribe, music professor and associate dean of the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, discusses community partnerships through music.

]]>Lia Uribe, music professor and associate dean of the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, discusses community partnerships through music.

]]>01161e77-a76e-47ac-8ed8-f2bcc6c98c19Fri, 31 May 2024 05:00:00 -050010:45falsefull9090Episode 89: A Co-Emergence of Periodical CicadasEntomologist Austin Jones discusses this summer’s co-emergence of two broods of periodical cicadas.

]]>Entomologist Austin Jones discusses this summer’s co-emergence of two broods of periodical cicadas.

]]>873f6ffc-4d2d-4bf6-89bf-d772ced6ec27Wed, 01 May 2024 05:00:00 -050012:13falsefull8989Episode 88: In the Words of the Macho ManMitch Brown, psychology instructor in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, discusses his research on male formidability, or toughness, and how it informs stereotypes of personality and social functions.

]]>Mitch Brown, psychology instructor in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, discusses his research on male formidability, or toughness, and how it informs stereotypes of personality and social functions.

]]>82d5d4ea-331b-4655-802c-f84eb834f1edMon, 01 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -050013:54falsefull8888Episode 87: A ‘Literally Awesome’ PhenomenonLeading up to the total solar eclipse on April 8. Daniel Kennefick, professor of physics and a researcher at the Arkansas Center for Space and Planetary Sciences, discusses the science and history of eclipses.

]]>Leading up to the total solar eclipse on April 8. Daniel Kennefick, professor of physics and a researcher at the Arkansas Center for Space and Planetary Sciences, discusses the science and history of eclipses.

]]>99abc2f8-8e63-49f6-a1d1-84eac4e2d606Fri, 01 Mar 2024 05:00:00 -050017:05falsefull8787Episode 86: ‘Can’t We All Just Get Along?’ — The Politics of CivilityWilliam Schreckhise, professor of political science at the University of Arkansas, discusses a study about the relationship between civility and legislative productivity. 

]]>William Schreckhise, professor of political science at the University of Arkansas, discusses a study about the relationship between civility and legislative productivity. 

]]>ec8cd803-4852-40f9-a5e1-b274990841ccThu, 01 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -050014:19falsefull8686Episode 85: Measuring Growth in Northwest ArkansasMervin Jebaraj, director of the Center for Business and Economic Research in the Sam Walton College of Business discusses inflation, consumer sentiment and economic growth in Northwest Arkansas.

]]>Mervin Jebaraj, director of the Center for Business and Economic Research in the Sam Walton College of Business discusses inflation, consumer sentiment and economic growth in Northwest Arkansas.

]]>c5a345f5-3d8e-4933-8dab-b08e7a2b2824Fri, 01 Dec 2023 05:00:00 -050011:28falsefull8585Episode 84: Treating and Preventing InsomniaIvan Vargas, assistant professor of psychological science and director of the Sleep and Stress Research Laboratory, discusses the causes, treatment and prevention of insomnia.

]]>Ivan Vargas, assistant professor of psychological science and director of the Sleep and Stress Research Laboratory, discusses the causes, treatment and prevention of insomnia.

]]>1869df9b-6b40-4370-91b9-b91a544b3219Wed, 01 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -050012:44falsefull8484Episode 83: Exploring the Influence of Taylor SwiftMusicologist Christa Bentley discusses her research and contribution to a new collection of essays about pop star Taylor Swift.

]]>Musicologist Christa Bentley discusses her research and contribution to a new collection of essays about pop star Taylor Swift.

]]>2362072d-b63a-49e3-bb14-b76a99474a99Sun, 01 Oct 2023 05:00:00 -050013:50falsefull8383Episode 82: The Role of Public Information and Communication in Stock TradesCaleb Rawson, assistant professor of accounting, discusses his research on corporate insiders China and the timing and impact of firms’ strategic communications.

]]>Caleb Rawson, assistant professor of accounting, discusses his research on corporate insiders China and the timing and impact of firms’ strategic communications.

]]>21508cc3-3c04-452a-90f1-1c3348b96030Fri, 01 Sep 2023 05:00:00 -050011:43falsefull8282Episode 81: The Audience DecidesPatrick Stewart, professor of political science, discusses his book on presidential debates.

]]>Patrick Stewart, professor of political science, discusses his book on presidential debates.

]]>79303696-83dc-4432-8a73-a48b8a8c32bdTue, 01 Aug 2023 05:00:00 -050014:27falsefull8181Episode 80: Meeting People Where They Are, All Over ArkansasMike Malone, Vice Chancellor for Economic Development, discusses university-led economic development and the U of A’s economic impact to the state.

]]>Mike Malone, Vice Chancellor for Economic Development, discusses university-led economic development and the U of A’s economic impact to the state.

]]>1c99bc88-f112-41cb-a67b-fef5299fd2cfSat, 01 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -050021:41falsefull8080Episode 79: Cuisson Sous VideJennifer Acuff discusses her research on food safety, including the new, popular cooking method.

]]>Jennifer Acuff discusses her research on food safety, including the new, popular cooking method.

]]>d4bf2477-8c45-4080-8fec-fd59d5907205Thu, 01 Jun 2023 01:00:00 -050014:31falsefull7979Episode 78: Brooks Highlights Services Provided by the ASBTDCMary Beth Brooks, director of the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center at the University of Arkansas, discusses how the center helps small businesses.

]]>Mary Beth Brooks, director of the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center at the University of Arkansas, discusses how the center helps small businesses.

]]>30f985a2-49ee-4d13-bbdd-beea616fc17eMon, 01 May 2023 05:00:00 -050011:47falsefull7878Episode 77: The Visual Systems of ButterfliesErica Westerman, associate professor of biological Sciences and a self-described “integrative animal behaviorist,” discusses the visual systems of butterflies.

]]>Erica Westerman, associate professor of biological Sciences and a self-described “integrative animal behaviorist,” discusses the visual systems of butterflies.

]]>9d1e7d88-3e9a-4503-ab33-e391bc0d1444Sat, 01 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -050012:33falsefull7777Episode 76: Lab to Fab; Mantooth Discusses Semiconductor ResearchDistinguished Professor Alan Mantooth defines semiconductors and discusses why the University of Arkansas is uniquely positioned to be a semiconductor research and fabrication hub in the heartland of the United States.

]]>Distinguished Professor Alan Mantooth defines semiconductors and discusses why the University of Arkansas is uniquely positioned to be a semiconductor research and fabrication hub in the heartland of the United States.

]]>795ba5d1-164d-4a79-a787-16a5c95e53cdWed, 01 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -050012:18falsefull7676Episode 75: Social Media Use and DepressionRenae Merrill, doctoral student in the public policy program at the U of A, discusses the association between social media use, personality structure and depression.

]]>Renae Merrill, doctoral student in the public policy program at the U of A, discusses the association between social media use, personality structure and depression.

]]>97a90bf8-b22c-460b-a94c-5e8b1db1da2bWed, 01 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -050007:59falsefull7575Episode 74: Pregnancy Loss, Abortion and Fetal PersonhoodJill Wieber Lens, professor and associate dean for research and faculty development at the School of Law, discusses legal ramifications of pregnancy loss, including abortion. 

]]>Jill Wieber Lens, professor and associate dean for research and faculty development at the School of Law, discusses legal ramifications of pregnancy loss, including abortion. 

]]>f5ccea77-3788-4ce1-b50e-49135769a12dSun, 01 Jan 2023 05:00:00 -050020:02falsefull7474Episode 73: ‘Those Aren’t Words You Hear Everyday’Jason Burrow, associate professor of musical theater, discusses being on tour with Hamilton.

]]>Jason Burrow, associate professor of musical theater, discusses being on tour with Hamilton.

]]>20bd37f4-2a20-40c2-ab19-5e96168b8ffbWed, 30 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -050012:39falsefull7373Episode 72: Providing Transformational Opportunities for Graduate StudentsCurt Rom, interim dean of the Graduate School and International Education, discusses the impact of the Distinguished Doctoral Fellowships and Doctoral Academy Fellowships.

]]>Curt Rom, interim dean of the Graduate School and International Education, discusses the impact of the Distinguished Doctoral Fellowships and Doctoral Academy Fellowships.

]]>54253dd6-a4d3-4eb7-9340-d711b9293b80Tue, 01 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -050009:59falsefull7272Episode 71: Organs-on-ChipsKartik Balachandran, associate professor of biomedical engineering, describes how microphysiological systems, or "organs-on-chips," are changing the study of human health.

]]>Kartik Balachandran, associate professor of biomedical engineering, describes how microphysiological systems, or "organs-on-chips," are changing the study of human health.

]]>65bdc87c-d2ef-4a21-a458-263d004ab34eFri, 30 Sep 2022 05:00:00 -050012:24falsefull7171Episode 70: An Architecture for EveryoneArchitecture professor and American Institute of Architects Gold Medal-recipient Marlon Blackwell discusses his projects and design philosophy.

]]>Architecture professor and American Institute of Architects Gold Medal-recipient Marlon Blackwell discusses his projects and design philosophy.

]]>8ebb11e2-1c78-498a-87b7-2383835bc082Thu, 01 Sep 2022 07:00:00 -050020:00falsefull7070Episode 69: ‘Don’t Say Gay’ and the Polarizing Effect of Speech NarcissismDanielle Weatherby, professor of law at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, discusses Florida’s Parental Rights in Education Act and the polarizing effect of speech narcissism.

]]>Danielle Weatherby, professor of law at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, discusses Florida’s Parental Rights in Education Act and the polarizing effect of speech narcissism.

]]>a256fc1a-ec74-452f-9d84-112e52ff5743Fri, 22 Jul 2022 23:00:00 -050014:34falsefull6969Episode 68: The Magic of Nano-Surface EngineeringMin Zou, professor of mechanical engineering, explains nano-surface engineering and her effort to develop low-friction, lubricant coatings and surfaces for mechanical systems and biomedical implants.

]]>Min Zou, professor of mechanical engineering, explains nano-surface engineering and her effort to develop low-friction, lubricant coatings and surfaces for mechanical systems and biomedical implants.

]]>726d9e7f-db97-4b57-a6cb-bd5dfafdf326Fri, 22 Jul 2022 22:00:00 -050012:33falsefull6868Episode 67: I3R: A Vision and Dream for the FutureRanu Jung, executive director of the Institute for Integrative and Innovative Research, discuss her vision for the institute, made possible by a $194.7 million grant from the Walton Family Charitable Support Foundation.

]]>Ranu Jung, executive director of the Institute for Integrative and Innovative Research, discuss her vision for the institute, made possible by a $194.7 million grant from the Walton Family Charitable Support Foundation.

]]>2a46d2ec-8193-450f-92b6-bad7bdc47182Fri, 22 Jul 2022 20:00:00 -050016:09falsefull6767Episode 66: The Rejuvenating Effects of ExerciseKevin Murach, assistant professor of health, human performance and recreation, discusses how his muscle research could help people live healthier for longer. 

]]>Kevin Murach, assistant professor of health, human performance and recreation, discusses how his muscle research could help people live healthier for longer. 

]]>7b865ebc-532a-44d6-946d-4c4c26de388bFri, 22 Jul 2022 19:00:00 -050012:13falsefull6666Episode 65: Can Personality Affect Job Performance?Michael Wilmot, assistant professor of management in the Sam M. Walton College of Business, discusses his research on the relationship between the Big 5 personality traits and success at work.

]]>Michael Wilmot, assistant professor of management in the Sam M. Walton College of Business, discusses his research on the relationship between the Big 5 personality traits and success at work.

]]>aec1bcc4-d6c5-45e3-bf64-c967d220458dFri, 22 Jul 2022 18:30:00 -050012:52falsefull6565Episode 64: What We Talk About When We Talk About ConcreteCameron Murray, assistant professor of civil engineering, discusses his research on rapid-setting and pre-stressed concrete and a $140,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to study the most effective soil-cement mixtures for use in waterway structures.

]]>Cameron Murray, assistant professor of civil engineering, discusses his research on rapid-setting and pre-stressed concrete and a $140,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to study the most effective soil-cement mixtures for use in waterway structures.

]]>59747621-1820-4e86-baec-32556c9449ddFri, 22 Jul 2022 18:00:00 -050011:52falsefull6464Episode 63: Discussing NFL Player ViolenceJacquelyn Wiersma-Mosley, professor of human development and family sciences, talks about her research on NFL player violence. 

]]>Jacquelyn Wiersma-Mosley, professor of human development and family sciences, talks about her research on NFL player violence. 

]]>545c620f-c06a-4c5d-8ac1-455bf903d40eFri, 22 Jul 2022 17:45:00 -050014:54falsefull6363Episode 62: Studying Effects of Climate Change on Arctic WatershedsJill Marshall, assistant professor of geosciences, discusses her research on Earth's surface and Arctic watersheds in Northwest Territories, Canada.

]]>Jill Marshall, assistant professor of geosciences, discusses her research on Earth's surface and Arctic watersheds in Northwest Territories, Canada.

]]>33776d0f-da0f-42bf-a4cb-6d6730385214Fri, 22 Jul 2022 17:30:00 -050013:36falsefull6262Episode 61: Creating Materials and Devices With Quantum TechnologiesHugh Churchill, associate professor of physics in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, discusses the MonArk NSF Quantum Foundry and portable air filters that remove infectious airborne particles, including respiratory droplets that carry coronavirus, from indoor spaces.

]]>Hugh Churchill, associate professor of physics in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, discusses the MonArk NSF Quantum Foundry and portable air filters that remove infectious airborne particles, including respiratory droplets that carry coronavirus, from indoor spaces.

]]>c50fe6b7-0b1d-444d-a996-1db0a2f70b3bFri, 22 Jul 2022 17:15:00 -050012:38falsefull6161Episode 60: Inspiring and Inculcating InnovationKarl Schubert, associate director of the Data Science Program, discusses innovation, creation of the multidisciplinary data science program, and a recent NSF grant supporting low-income students interested in studying innovation in STEM fields.

]]>Karl Schubert, associate director of the Data Science Program, discusses innovation, creation of the multidisciplinary data science program, and a recent NSF grant supporting low-income students interested in studying innovation in STEM fields.

]]>3c595df7-3e17-4296-b4d7-c3f954f8b4b6Fri, 22 Jul 2022 17:00:00 -050012:15falsefull6060Episode 59: Morimoto and O'Leary-Kelly Discuss UA ENGAGE and Women in STEMShauna Morimoto, associate professor and chair of the Department of Sociology and Criminology, and Anne O’Leary-Kelly, professor of management and senior associate dean in the Walton College of Business, discuss UA ENGAGE and women in STEM fields.

]]>Shauna Morimoto, associate professor and chair of the Department of Sociology and Criminology, and Anne O’Leary-Kelly, professor of management and senior associate dean in the Walton College of Business, discuss UA ENGAGE and women in STEM fields.

]]>98bec9ba-a3d2-4d9b-aa11-40f8a617e773Fri, 22 Jul 2022 16:00:00 -050011:36falsefull5959Episode 58: Servoss Discusses Rapid Test Kit and Emergency Use Authorization from the FDAShannon Servoss, associate professor of chemical engineering, and Now Diagnostics received an emergency use authorization for their rapid Covid-19 test kit.

]]>Shannon Servoss, associate professor of chemical engineering, and Now Diagnostics received an emergency use authorization for their rapid Covid-19 test kit.

]]>ff08b458-7acf-4b7a-a429-74d044287ec9Fri, 22 Jul 2022 15:45:00 -050008:24falsefull5858Episode 57: Re-thinking the Fearsome TyrannosaursCelina Suarez, associate professor of geosciences, discusses recent findings on the social habits of tyrannosaurs. 

]]>Celina Suarez, associate professor of geosciences, discusses recent findings on the social habits of tyrannosaurs. 

]]>cbeca11b-a5e1-41ed-8064-65ad5d6ab543Fri, 22 Jul 2022 15:30:00 -050011:19falsefull5757Episode 56: Traffic Without PoliceJordan Blair Woods, associate professor of law, argues that separating traffic enforcement from critical police functions will prevent minority groups from being disproportionately questioned, searched and arrested during traffic stops.

]]>Jordan Blair Woods, associate professor of law, argues that separating traffic enforcement from critical police functions will prevent minority groups from being disproportionately questioned, searched and arrested during traffic stops.

]]>19106875-d2eb-40e1-ab24-e801ff86f39fFri, 22 Jul 2022 15:15:00 -050013:04falsefull5656Episode 55: ‘And the Grammy Goes to…’; Professor Discusses Winning GrammyJeffrey Murdock, associate professor of music education and winner of the 2021 Grammy Music Educator Award, discusses his teaching philosophy.

]]>Jeffrey Murdock, associate professor of music education and winner of the 2021 Grammy Music Educator Award, discusses his teaching philosophy.

]]>500f6988-8986-477d-91e0-8b2095d5949aFri, 22 Jul 2022 15:00:00 -050010:57falsefull5555Episode 54: Far-Right Flashpoint: Researcher Discusses Capitol AttackJeff Gruenewald, associate professor and director of the Terrorism Research Center in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, discusses the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.

]]>Jeff Gruenewald, associate professor and director of the Terrorism Research Center in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, discusses the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.

]]>9dd33915-63b4-4a9a-a234-cf3076ac3d78Fri, 22 Jul 2022 14:00:00 -050011:40falsefull5454Episode 53: Developing a Rapid Test Kit for Coronavirus AntibodiesShannon Servoss, associate professor of chemical engineering, worked with Now Diagnostics in Springdale to develop a rapid test kit that detects coronavirus antibodies.

]]>Shannon Servoss, associate professor of chemical engineering, worked with Now Diagnostics in Springdale to develop a rapid test kit that detects coronavirus antibodies.

]]>fafc3cf4-14cb-412b-b7d0-ad1510fd1235Fri, 22 Jul 2022 13:30:00 -050012:45falsefull5353Episode 52: Tracking Auditing Firms’ Response to Negative NewsIn a major study of the so-called “Big 4” auditing firms, Liz Cowle, accounting doctoral candidate the Sam M. Walton College of Business, determined that the firms increase audit attention and improve audit quality when their work is covered by the media.

]]>In a major study of the so-called “Big 4” auditing firms, Liz Cowle, accounting doctoral candidate the Sam M. Walton College of Business, determined that the firms increase audit attention and improve audit quality when their work is covered by the media.

]]>a4261e65-9f70-4f6e-a5cc-27fa8d569d1eFri, 22 Jul 2022 13:00:00 -050012:04falsefull5252Episode 51: Harvesting Energy from Freestanding GraphenePaul Thibado, professor of physics in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, updates listeners on exciting new developments in his work to harvest energy from freestanding graphene. 

]]>Paul Thibado, professor of physics in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, updates listeners on exciting new developments in his work to harvest energy from freestanding graphene. 

]]>69a43d68-6d98-430d-a8d6-c512a0c42fa6Fri, 22 Jul 2022 12:45:00 -050012:52falsefull5151Episode 50: Banton Discusses African and African-American Studies ProgramCaree Banton, associate professor of history in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, discusses her new book and the African and African-American Studies Program.

]]>Caree Banton, associate professor of history in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, discusses her new book and the African and African-American Studies Program.

]]>8f219e0d-7626-4dc3-95ea-69ea9eface53Fri, 22 Jul 2022 12:30:00 -050011:24falsefull5050Episode 49: Helping Rural Arkansans Gain Access to Mental Health ServicesJohanna Thomas, associate professor of social work in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, discusses a joint effort with Western Arkansas Counseling and Guidance Center in Fort Smith to help rural Arkansas and veterans gain access to mental health services.

]]>Johanna Thomas, associate professor of social work in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, discusses a joint effort with Western Arkansas Counseling and Guidance Center in Fort Smith to help rural Arkansas and veterans gain access to mental health services.

]]>fa5dfa4d-c5b6-432a-999e-68e632733fb6Fri, 22 Jul 2022 12:15:00 -050014:14falsefull4949Episode 48: Using Nanoscience for Cancer TreatmentHudson Beyzavi, assistant professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, discusses his work developing a drug candidate that kills triple negative breast cancer cells. 

]]>Hudson Beyzavi, assistant professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, discusses his work developing a drug candidate that kills triple negative breast cancer cells. 

]]>1047f5f8-da3b-48bd-8a46-77919a7b0741Fri, 22 Jul 2022 12:00:00 -050011:12falsefull4848Episode 47: The Power of CreativityDarya Zabelina, assistant professor of psychology in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, discusses her research on creativity, how creative people see the world and whether or not coffee improves the creative process. 

]]>Darya Zabelina, assistant professor of psychology in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, discusses her research on creativity, how creative people see the world and whether or not coffee improves the creative process. 

]]>23a6dca8-2105-448d-8023-8c8afc8ada57Fri, 22 Jul 2022 11:45:00 -050009:44falsefull4747Episode 46: Capturing Student Imagination for FilmmakingRussell Sharman, assistant professor of practice in the Department of Communication, discusses his unconventional path to filmmaking, writing a film textbook, teaching film at the university, and "Animal," his new movie.

]]>Russell Sharman, assistant professor of practice in the Department of Communication, discusses his unconventional path to filmmaking, writing a film textbook, teaching film at the university, and "Animal," his new movie.

]]>6ff9d385-9af0-473c-a744-ff4d86886591Fri, 22 Jul 2022 11:30:00 -050011:53falsefull4646Episode 45: Gibson Explains How Soap Destroys CoronavirusKristen Gibson, associate professor of food safety and microbiology in the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences and for the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station, the research arm of the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, offers tips for handling potentially contaminated surfaces.

]]>Kristen Gibson, associate professor of food safety and microbiology in the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences and for the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station, the research arm of the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, offers tips for handling potentially contaminated surfaces.

]]>21fa7a1d-e614-46d6-8461-13895ba728acFri, 22 Jul 2022 11:15:00 -050011:20falsefull4545Episode 44: Jebaraj Analyzes the Pandemic’s Impact on Arkansas’ EconomyMervin Jebaraj, director of the Center for Business and Economic Research in the Walton College of Business, discusses the pandemic's impact on Arkansas' economy.

]]>Mervin Jebaraj, director of the Center for Business and Economic Research in the Walton College of Business, discusses the pandemic's impact on Arkansas' economy.

]]>d295dd34-4e58-4e20-8087-6ad3e89436fdFri, 22 Jul 2022 11:00:00 -050011:43falsefull4444Episode 43: Building Dynamic, 3D Simulations of Coronavirus Spike GlycoproteinsMahmoud Moradi, assistant professor of chemistry in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, explains how his dynamic, three-dimensional simulations of coronavirus spike glycoproteins will help scientists understand how the coronavirus binds to human cells.

]]>Mahmoud Moradi, assistant professor of chemistry in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, explains how his dynamic, three-dimensional simulations of coronavirus spike glycoproteins will help scientists understand how the coronavirus binds to human cells.

]]>ba9eed08-0f77-41ec-92f0-437b1f1dc0ecFri, 22 Jul 2022 10:45:00 -050010:23falsefull4343Episode 42: Fitzpatrick Discusses Fear and Food Insecurity During PandemicKevin Fitzpatrick, professor of sociology in the J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, discusses fear and food insecurity in the era of the coronavirus pandemic.

]]>Kevin Fitzpatrick, professor of sociology in the J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, discusses fear and food insecurity in the era of the coronavirus pandemic.

]]>f79855b6-23a9-4617-a786-4c7261ba41c0Fri, 22 Jul 2022 10:30:00 -050006:29falsefull4242Episode 41: Ungar Explains Problem With Tooth DecayPeter Ungar, Distinguished Professor of anthropology and dental microwear expert, explains why nine out of 10 Americans are afflicted with dental caries, the pervasive chronic disease that causes cavities.

]]>Peter Ungar, Distinguished Professor of anthropology and dental microwear expert, explains why nine out of 10 Americans are afflicted with dental caries, the pervasive chronic disease that causes cavities.

]]>784ad2de-1b01-435f-83d5-a3e41bd93475Fri, 22 Jul 2022 10:15:00 -050014:16falsefull4141Episode 40: ‘I Don’t Know What I Just Wrote'Matt Henriksen, poet, teacher and alumnus of the Program in Creative Writing and Translation, discusses the the Northwest Arkansas Prison Story Project.

]]>Matt Henriksen, poet, teacher and alumnus of the Program in Creative Writing and Translation, discusses the the Northwest Arkansas Prison Story Project.

]]>b34cbf61-6cf4-49b9-9109-d8fb7b983579Fri, 22 Jul 2022 10:00:00 -050013:17falsefull4040Episode 39: Schaefer Whitby Discusses the Delta Autism ProjectPeggy-Schaefer Whitby, special education professor in the College of Education and Health Professions, discusses the Delta Autism Project, an initiative she started to ensure that children and families in southeast Arkansas receive state services for autism.

]]>Peggy-Schaefer Whitby, special education professor in the College of Education and Health Professions, discusses the Delta Autism Project, an initiative she started to ensure that children and families in southeast Arkansas receive state services for autism.

]]>8b898c74-dbb9-44aa-b1bb-f4c7ea4cdabaFri, 22 Jul 2022 09:45:00 -050013:33falsefull3939Episode 38: Deep Time: Exploring Climate Change 90 Million Years AgoGeosciences professor Suarez studies how climate and tectonic changes affected flora and fauna 90 million years ago.

]]>Geosciences professor Suarez studies how climate and tectonic changes affected flora and fauna 90 million years ago.

]]>276c0a34-57a6-4e88-bed0-2fd3c9e7bd38Fri, 22 Jul 2022 09:30:00 -050010:27falsefull3838Episode 37: Demystifying LockesburgCarl Drexler, assistant research professor and station archeologist with the Arkansas Archeological Survey, discusses last summer's work at Lockesburg, an ancient Caddo site with a modern, infamous history.

]]>Carl Drexler, assistant research professor and station archeologist with the Arkansas Archeological Survey, discusses last summer's work at Lockesburg, an ancient Caddo site with a modern, infamous history.

]]>2883905b-bbd9-40cb-afef-080b350c22c2Fri, 22 Jul 2022 09:15:00 -050012:24falsefull3737Episode 36: An American in Iran; Political Scientist Discusses Her Work in the Middle EastShirin Saeidi, assistant professor of political science in the J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, talks about challenges and rewards of her research on citizenship and gender roles in the Middle East.

]]>Shirin Saeidi, assistant professor of political science in the J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, talks about challenges and rewards of her research on citizenship and gender roles in the Middle East.

]]>cad13794-4e77-4cae-9661-9b1f497b39c5Fri, 22 Jul 2022 09:00:00 -050014:41falsefull3636Episode 35: Plavcan Discusses Nanopithecus Browni, a Species of MonkeyMichael Plavcan, professor of anthropology in the J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, discusses the importance of the discovery of Nanopithecus browni, a new species of monkey.

]]>Michael Plavcan, professor of anthropology in the J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, discusses the importance of the discovery of Nanopithecus browni, a new species of monkey.

]]>459fe6fc-f257-4ba1-8e05-82bc613d88a0Fri, 22 Jul 2022 08:45:00 -050010:51falsefull3535Episode 34: Provost Jim Coleman Discusses Land Grant MissionJim Coleman, provost and executive vice chancellor for academic affairs, discusses his path to higher education administration and his passion for public higher education.

]]>Jim Coleman, provost and executive vice chancellor for academic affairs, discusses his path to higher education administration and his passion for public higher education.

]]>df57f0f0-2e65-4a5c-93b5-0bd76e6b58b1Fri, 22 Jul 2022 08:30:00 -050010:02falsefull3434Episode 33: Building a “Swarm” of 3D-Printing RobotsAustin Williams, co-founder and chief software architect at AMBOTS, a technology startup company at the Arkansas Research and Technology Park, talks about a "swarm" of robots that 3D print and perform other manufacturing tasks.

]]>Austin Williams, co-founder and chief software architect at AMBOTS, a technology startup company at the Arkansas Research and Technology Park, talks about a "swarm" of robots that 3D print and perform other manufacturing tasks.

]]>6d97bd01-3a69-441c-b5f8-5bf86647f346Fri, 22 Jul 2022 08:15:00 -050010:17falsefull3333Episode 32: Planets in a TankCaitlin Ahrens, doctoral student in space and planetary sciences and manager of the university's Pluto Lab, talks about how and why scientists recreate the atmospheres of other planets and what they learn in the process.

]]>Caitlin Ahrens, doctoral student in space and planetary sciences and manager of the university's Pluto Lab, talks about how and why scientists recreate the atmospheres of other planets and what they learn in the process.

]]>d15386bf-8c46-4ffe-80ed-8071ea54991eFri, 22 Jul 2022 08:00:00 -050009:34falsefull3232Episode 31: Diagnosing and Monitoring Chronic WoundsKyle Quinn, assistant professor of biomedical engineering, discusses his research using multiphoton microscopy to create 3D images of tissue and explain how cell metabolism changes during the healing process of chronic wounds.

]]>Kyle Quinn, assistant professor of biomedical engineering, discusses his research using multiphoton microscopy to create 3D images of tissue and explain how cell metabolism changes during the healing process of chronic wounds.

]]>025ad555-b5a0-4f72-a428-4aa9929e53f9Fri, 22 Jul 2022 07:45:00 -050010:24falsefull3131Episode 30: Schulte Discusses Relationship Between Ideas and TechStephanie Schulte, associate professor of communication in the J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, discusses her research on the intersection of technology, history and culture.

]]>Stephanie Schulte, associate professor of communication in the J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, discusses her research on the intersection of technology, history and culture.

]]>08b2e3cf-58ee-4e48-ac58-ca14788dc958Fri, 22 Jul 2022 07:30:00 -050009:25falsefull3030Episode 29: ‘A House of the Ozarks’; Exploring Arkansas’ Most Important ArchitectArchitecture professor Greg Herman and classics professor of David Fredrick discuss “A House of the Ozarks,” a virtual tour of the home of Fay and Gus Jones.

]]>Architecture professor Greg Herman and classics professor of David Fredrick discuss “A House of the Ozarks,” a virtual tour of the home of Fay and Gus Jones.

]]>c212c894-1dea-4819-8f2b-189a4b188c66Fri, 22 Jul 2022 07:15:00 -050013:14falsefull2929Episode 28: Instructor Talks About His Work on ‘True Detective’For the past several months, John Brooks worked as a consultant for True Detective, the HBO crime series. The third season of the series was filmed in Northwest Arkansas.

]]>For the past several months, John Brooks worked as a consultant for True Detective, the HBO crime series. The third season of the series was filmed in Northwest Arkansas.

]]>923d152d-4c71-4de8-a2b4-3dbd90ed5a5dFri, 22 Jul 2022 07:00:00 -050010:40falsefull2828Episode 27: Deep Revolution in the Arkansas Ozarks: Phillips Discusses ‘Hipbillies’Jared Phillips, instructor in international studies in the J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, discusses his upcoming book, Hipbillies: Deep Revolution in the Arkansas Ozarks.

]]>Jared Phillips, instructor in international studies in the J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, discusses his upcoming book, Hipbillies: Deep Revolution in the Arkansas Ozarks.

]]>4f632c79-d0c4-42c2-aa74-e820c8fda7d4Fri, 22 Jul 2022 06:45:00 -050009:58falsefull2727Episode 26: Trees with a Story to Tell: Stahle’s Tree-Ring Work in the AmazonDavid Stahle, Distinguished Professor of geosciences, explains dendrochronology and talks about climate change and his work in the Amazon.

]]>David Stahle, Distinguished Professor of geosciences, explains dendrochronology and talks about climate change and his work in the Amazon.

]]>d1c72457-3c2a-4948-b358-2851e5704fbcFri, 22 Jul 2022 06:30:00 -050010:46falsefull2626Episode 25: Siepielski Discusses Evolution, Effect of Climate Change on AnimalsAdam Siepielski, assistant professor of biology in the J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, discusses evolution, climate change and animal mass die-offs.

]]>Adam Siepielski, assistant professor of biology in the J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, discusses evolution, climate change and animal mass die-offs.

]]>1fc807f9-30ab-4f2b-b817-662f3c528d0bFri, 22 Jul 2022 06:15:00 -050012:41falsefull2525Episode 24: Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein: Getting to the Heart of What Makes Us HumanLissette Lopez Szwydky-Davis, assistant professor of English in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, discusses her research on the enduring nature of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein.

]]>Lissette Lopez Szwydky-Davis, assistant professor of English in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, discusses her research on the enduring nature of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein.

]]>f14e9cac-1794-4d49-847e-9819bec61b79Fri, 22 Jul 2022 06:00:00 -050009:02falsefull2424Episode 23: Taking the Pulse of the StateJanine Parry, professor of political science, is the director of the Arkansas Poll. Since 1999, this poll has provided insight into Arkansans’ opinions on policy and politics.

]]>Janine Parry, professor of political science, is the director of the Arkansas Poll. Since 1999, this poll has provided insight into Arkansans’ opinions on policy and politics.

]]>e57c0053-cb5c-46ac-a1b6-5fbdf48bf187Fri, 22 Jul 2022 05:45:00 -050010:25falsefull2323Episode 22: The Land ‘Calls Out’; Runkle Discusses Rice Production in ArkansasBenjamin Runkle, assistant professor of biological and agricultural engineering, is helping Delta rice farmers use less water and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

]]>Benjamin Runkle, assistant professor of biological and agricultural engineering, is helping Delta rice farmers use less water and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

]]>c8493c02-2ed1-4562-98cc-5df46a24c53cFri, 22 Jul 2022 05:30:00 -050011:24falsefull2222Episode 21: Youngblood Discusses Role of Special CollectionsJoshua Youngblood, research and outreach services librarian, discusses the role of Special Collections at the university and for the state of Arkansas.

]]>Joshua Youngblood, research and outreach services librarian, discusses the role of Special Collections at the university and for the state of Arkansas.

]]>e0759747-02fa-4887-80a4-ec88a5428681Fri, 22 Jul 2022 05:15:00 -050011:16falsefull2121Episode 20: Wildlife Biologists Discuss the Role of DNA in ResearchMarlis and Michael Douglas, professors of biological sciences, talk about the role of DNA testing in studying wildlife biology.

]]>Marlis and Michael Douglas, professors of biological sciences, talk about the role of DNA testing in studying wildlife biology.

]]>1b86507f-1ee1-4b83-a72d-66c2cbb3f5c0Fri, 22 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -050011:25falsefull2020Episode 19: How Much Water Should We Drink?Stavros Kavouras, professor in the College of Education and Health Professions and director of the Hydration Science Lab, discusses his research on hydration.

]]>Stavros Kavouras, professor in the College of Education and Health Professions and director of the Hydration Science Lab, discusses his research on hydration.

]]>569136ed-efcd-467d-95f2-fdfad1200159Fri, 22 Jul 2022 04:45:00 -050010:50falsefull1919Episode 18: Station Archeologist Discusses Ozark Bluff Shelters and Pea Ridge Leetown ProjectJamie Brandon, UA Fayetteville station archeologist and research professor in the Department of Anthropology, explains the Arkansas Archeological Survey and discusses Leetown, an important archeological dig at Pea Ridge National Military Park.

]]>Jamie Brandon, UA Fayetteville station archeologist and research professor in the Department of Anthropology, explains the Arkansas Archeological Survey and discusses Leetown, an important archeological dig at Pea Ridge National Military Park.

]]>88d7d9b9-f007-4e0f-8f53-51585d351d7fFri, 22 Jul 2022 04:30:00 -050011:37falsefull1818Episode 17: Dowling Lays Out the Facts about Chiggers and TicksAshley Dowling, associate professor of entomology for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture and the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences, discusses chiggers and ticks.

]]>Ashley Dowling, associate professor of entomology for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture and the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences, discusses chiggers and ticks.

]]>422f3fd6-f7a5-41a9-ac20-1b37a115fc7cFri, 22 Jul 2022 04:15:00 -050009:42falsefull1717Episode 16: Art Historian Lynn Jacobs Discusses German Triptychs from the 15th CenturyLynn Jacobs, Distinguished Professor of art in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, discusses the development of triptychs – paintings that have three panels and are hinged together so they can fold – in Germany during the 15th century.

]]>Lynn Jacobs, Distinguished Professor of art in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, discusses the development of triptychs – paintings that have three panels and are hinged together so they can fold – in Germany during the 15th century.

]]>51a30eae-8828-423f-a8bf-c21f829fdfc3Fri, 22 Jul 2022 04:00:00 -050009:21falsefull1616Episode 15: Terhune Discusses Research at Romanian Fossil SiteClaire Terhune, assistant professor of anthropology in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, discusses her research on the temporomandibular joint and important fossil sites in Romania.

]]>Claire Terhune, assistant professor of anthropology in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, discusses her research on the temporomandibular joint and important fossil sites in Romania.

]]>9ec7b4f3-4b3d-4116-8de5-1a4c39ad8762Fri, 22 Jul 2022 03:45:00 -050011:09falsefull1515Episode 14: Er-Gene Kahng Brings Florence Price's Music Back to ArkansasEr-Gene Kahng, graduate chair of violin in the Music Department, discusses her work on the Florence Price Preservation Project, which is bringing the previously overlooked composer’s works to a wider audience.

]]>Er-Gene Kahng, graduate chair of violin in the Music Department, discusses her work on the Florence Price Preservation Project, which is bringing the previously overlooked composer’s works to a wider audience.

]]>fc84b495-f6dd-4f87-aae8-16b0e50fdfd9Fri, 22 Jul 2022 03:30:00 -050008:57falsefull1414Episode 13: Searching for Planet XDaniel Whitmire, an instructor in the Department of Mathematics and a retired astrophysicist, discusses his theory for the existence of Planet X.

]]>Daniel Whitmire, an instructor in the Department of Mathematics and a retired astrophysicist, discusses his theory for the existence of Planet X.

]]>ee56591c-073e-4731-b506-96d72b16632aFri, 22 Jul 2022 03:15:00 -050009:19falsefull1313Episode 12: Student Activism as a Vehicle for Change on College CampusesDavid Tolliver, a doctoral student in Public Policy in the College of Education and Health Professions, talks about his recently published book, Student Activism as a Vehicle for Change on College Campuses. 

 

]]>David Tolliver, a doctoral student in Public Policy in the College of Education and Health Professions, talks about his recently published book, Student Activism as a Vehicle for Change on College Campuses. 

 

]]>ea8268e2-8d48-43f8-aaa3-8409f38d268eFri, 22 Jul 2022 03:00:00 -050009:47falsefull1212Episode 11: Dumpster Honey and Other Poems by Davis McCombsDavis McCombs is a poet, professor and director of the program in creative writing and translation. In this episode, he will read selections from Lore, his most recent book of poetry.

]]>Davis McCombs is a poet, professor and director of the program in creative writing and translation. In this episode, he will read selections from Lore, his most recent book of poetry.

]]>e3ef2173-9e2a-48e2-9033-e12ddafddec7Fri, 22 Jul 2022 02:45:00 -050010:05falsefull1111Episode 10: Studying the Impact of Invasive PythonsJ.D. Willson, assistant professor of biological sciences in the J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, studies the impact of invasive Burmese pythons in the Florida Everglades.

]]>J.D. Willson, assistant professor of biological sciences in the J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, studies the impact of invasive Burmese pythons in the Florida Everglades.

]]>7e8231ee-9f35-4fd1-9fec-ff75e462c911Fri, 22 Jul 2022 02:30:00 -050010:26falsefull1010Episode 9: Evolution's BitePeter Ungar, Distinguished Professor of anthropology in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, reads excerpts from Evolution's Bite, his book about fossil teeth and the diet of human ancestors.

]]>Peter Ungar, Distinguished Professor of anthropology in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, reads excerpts from Evolution's Bite, his book about fossil teeth and the diet of human ancestors.

]]>e63be2cc-4a37-46c7-ab6d-0e9845f30a0aFri, 22 Jul 2022 02:15:00 -050006:11falsefull99Episode 8: Graphine, a 2-Dimensional PowerhousePaul Thibado, professor of physics in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, discusses graphene, a two-dimensional material that is a mere single atom in thickness, and its potential role in the development of next-generation of electronic devices.

]]>Paul Thibado, professor of physics in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, discusses graphene, a two-dimensional material that is a mere single atom in thickness, and its potential role in the development of next-generation of electronic devices.

]]>fa09e547-3508-456f-a981-b34a57e90f57Fri, 22 Jul 2022 02:00:00 -050006:04falsefull88Episode 7: LBJ and The Great SocietyRandall Woods, Distinguished Professor in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, talks about his latest book: Prisoners of Hope: Lyndon B. Johnson, the Great Society, and the Limits of Liberalism.

]]>Randall Woods, Distinguished Professor in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, talks about his latest book: Prisoners of Hope: Lyndon B. Johnson, the Great Society, and the Limits of Liberalism.

]]>ab47f245-8866-4278-84b3-b4bc05817197Fri, 22 Jul 2022 01:45:00 -050007:54falsefull77Episode 6: The Dreaded EarwormElizabeth Margulis, professor of music and director of the Music Cognition Lab in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, discusses how we make sense of music through repetition.

]]>Elizabeth Margulis, professor of music and director of the Music Cognition Lab in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, discusses how we make sense of music through repetition.

]]>4fe1f01b-ae7c-4dd4-ac42-3abc125a4763Fri, 22 Jul 2022 01:30:00 -050005:58falsefull66Episode 5: Food Scarcity in Northwest ArkansasKevin Fitzpatrick, director of the Community and Family Institute at the University of Arkansas, talks about his recent study on food security and health among high school students in Springdale.

]]>Kevin Fitzpatrick, director of the Community and Family Institute at the University of Arkansas, talks about his recent study on food security and health among high school students in Springdale.

]]>c2416a0f-b2d8-45b6-b07c-b3f4822b26ceFri, 22 Jul 2022 01:15:00 -050006:29falsefull55Episode 4: Developing a Stress Test for Community BanksTim Yeager, professor of finance in the Sam M. Walton College of Business, discusses a stress test he developed to help community banks.

]]>Tim Yeager, professor of finance in the Sam M. Walton College of Business, discusses a stress test he developed to help community banks.

]]>da93c52d-3eec-4fd2-adaa-94d9d375660eFri, 22 Jul 2022 01:00:00 -050006:36falsefull44Episode 3: The Federal Reserve and the Housing and Credit CrisesTim Yeager, professor of finance in the Sam M. Walton College of Business, discusses the Federal Reserve, where he worked for many years, and the housing and credit crises of the early 2000s.

]]>Tim Yeager, professor of finance in the Sam M. Walton College of Business, discusses the Federal Reserve, where he worked for many years, and the housing and credit crises of the early 2000s.

]]>35e87f70-da0b-46d5-95d2-b73541a82678Fri, 22 Jul 2022 00:45:00 -050006:36falsefull33Episode 2: Searching For the Saw-Whet OwlMitchell Pruitt, a graduate student in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, describes a project to study the migration patterns of the elusive northern saw-whet owl.

]]>Mitchell Pruitt, a graduate student in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, describes a project to study the migration patterns of the elusive northern saw-whet owl.

]]>88098352-dad7-4be8-abe3-6d1912ca3705Fri, 22 Jul 2022 00:30:00 -050006:59falsefull22Episode 1: Bet Your Bottom DollarRobin Soster, assistant professor of marketing in the Sam M. Walton College of Business, discusses her research on the so-called "bottom-dollar effect," how spending our last dollar affects the way we feel about purchases.

]]>Robin Soster, assistant professor of marketing in the Sam M. Walton College of Business, discusses her research on the so-called "bottom-dollar effect," how spending our last dollar affects the way we feel about purchases.

]]>e3eac303-3dda-43f4-9126-b1cdfefc4257Fri, 22 Jul 2022 00:15:00 -050005:09falsefull11