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This Week on The Academic Minute (2015.5.11)

This Week on The Academic Minute (2015.5.11 - 5.15)

 Monday, May 11
Jeff Sovern of St. John's University analyzes the complicated contracts we all sign.

Tuesday, May 12
Ryan Schacht of The University of Utah examines how our surroundings might dictate our reproductive desires.

Wednesday, May 13
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's Heidi Newberg explores the size of our galaxy.

Thursday, May 14
Georgiana Bostean of Chapman University discusses the elder care and the crises associated with our growing longevity.
 
Friday, May 15
Susan Schneider of the University of Connecticut ponders alien artificial intelligence.

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