Episodes
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Full Charge
Alan Mantooth, Distinguished Professor of electrical engineering and computer science, discusses the new ARIES institute. The institute builds on decades of U of A research with applications ranging from data centers to the electric grid.
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Anorexia and the Long Road to Recovery
Anorexia nervosa is a psychiatric condition characterized by a fear of weight gain and reduced calorie consumption that can result in dangerous weight loss. This condition is thought to affect around 1%-4% of all women, and those who suffer from it, or have suffered from it, are estimated to be...
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Material Gains: Small Science, Big Ambitions
In the latest “Short Talks from the Hill,” physicist Hugh Churchill, director of the new Arkansas Materials Institute, explains how researchers are working at the atomic scale to unlock new possibilities.
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Suspect Memory: The Science of Witness Identification
An eyewitness identifies the wrong person about one time in three. U of A psychologist Jim Lampinen explains the psychology — and the stakes — of memory.
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A Global Game: How Soccer Won Over the World
Thomas Adam, a University of Arkansas political scientist, traces how students and teachers, not empires, spread the game across the globe in the 19th century.
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The Heat Is On
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.
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Is 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.
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Cancer-Nerve Crosstalk
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.
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Sound Decisions
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.
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Computational Biology: Using Computers to Solve Complex Biological Problems
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…
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Chew on This: The Science of Stress Eating
Psychological science researcher Grant Shields explains why stressful situations can cause us to indulge in unhealthy foods.
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Concussion: The Hidden Injury
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...
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Mind Matters
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."
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State of the Arts
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.
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Fish in the Fields
Ben Runkle, an associate professor of biological and agricultural engineering, discusses his ongoing research project called “Fish in the Fields."
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AI: Uses, Ethics and Limitations
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.
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Lithium Boom: The Prospects for 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...
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Avian Anxiety: The Forecast for Bird Flu
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.
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Engineering Safer 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.
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Move It, or Lose It
In December’s podcast, exercise science professor Michelle Gray offers tips to slow both the physical and cognitive declines of age.
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Rice, Rice, Baby
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...
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Arkansas Icon, Civil Rights Legend
Mike Pierce, associate professor of history, discusses Daisy Bates, Arkansas' celebrated civil rights activist.
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Breaking Down the Man in Black
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.
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Brewing Something Tasty at the U of A
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.
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Episode 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.
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Episode 90: Democratizing Stages
Lia Uribe, music professor and associate dean of the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, discusses community partnerships through music.
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Episode 89: A Co-Emergence of Periodical Cicadas
Entomologist Austin Jones discusses this summer’s co-emergence of two broods of periodical cicadas.
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Episode 88: In the Words of the Macho Man
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.
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Episode 87: A ‘Literally Awesome’ Phenomenon
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.
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Episode 86: ‘Can’t We All Just Get Along?’ — The Politics of Civility
William Schreckhise, professor of political science at the University of Arkansas, discusses a study about the relationship between civility and legislative productivity.
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Episode 85: Measuring 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.
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Episode 84: Treating and Preventing 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.
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Episode 83: Exploring the Influence of Taylor Swift
Musicologist Christa Bentley discusses her research and contribution to a new collection of essays about pop star Taylor Swift.
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Episode 82: The Role of Public Information and Communication in Stock Trades
Caleb Rawson, assistant professor of accounting, discusses his research on corporate insiders China and the timing and impact of firms’ strategic communications.
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Episode 81: The Audience Decides
Patrick Stewart, professor of political science, discusses his book on presidential debates.
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Episode 80: Meeting People Where They Are, All Over Arkansas
Mike Malone, Vice Chancellor for Economic Development, discusses university-led economic development and the U of A’s economic impact to the state.
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Episode 79: Cuisson Sous Vide
Jennifer Acuff discusses her research on food safety, including the new, popular cooking method.
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Episode 78: Brooks Highlights Services Provided by the ASBTDC
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.
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Episode 77: 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.
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Episode 76: Lab to Fab; Mantooth Discusses Semiconductor Research
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.
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Episode 75: Social Media Use 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.
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Episode 74: Pregnancy Loss, Abortion and Fetal Personhood
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.
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Episode 73: ‘Those Aren’t Words You Hear Everyday’
Jason Burrow, associate professor of musical theater, discusses being on tour with Hamilton.
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Episode 72: Providing Transformational Opportunities for Graduate Students
Curt Rom, interim dean of the Graduate School and International Education, discusses the impact of the Distinguished Doctoral Fellowships and Doctoral Academy Fellowships.
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Episode 71: Organs-on-Chips
Kartik Balachandran, associate professor of biomedical engineering, describes how microphysiological systems, or "organs-on-chips," are changing the study of human health.
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Episode 70: An Architecture for Everyone
Architecture professor and American Institute of Architects Gold Medal-recipient Marlon Blackwell discusses his projects and design philosophy.
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Episode 69: ‘Don’t Say Gay’ 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.
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Episode 68: The Magic of Nano-Surface Engineering
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.
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Episode 67: I3R: A Vision and Dream for the Future
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.
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Episode 66: The Rejuvenating Effects of Exercise
Kevin Murach, assistant professor of health, human performance and recreation, discusses how his muscle research could help people live healthier for longer.
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