The Best Of Our Knowledge

Lucas Willard
  • 4.6 (7)
  • EDUCATION
  • UPDATED BIWEEKLY
The Best Of Our Knowledge

Every day, faculty members at schools and universities throughout the world are making discoveries that shape our ways of thinking and redefine our understanding of today's knowledge-driven society. Since 1990, The Best of Our Knowledge has highlighted breakthroughs across disciplines and across the globe, putting you in touch with the men and women at the forefront of their fields. Each week this program examines some of the issues unique to college campuses, looks at the latest research, and invites commentary from experts and administrators from all levels of education.

  1. 5 DAYS AGO

    Alzheimer’s research and an ancient impact

    A meteorite that struck the Earth more than 3 billion years ago might have acted like a giant “fertilizer bomb” for life on the Blue Planet. We’ll learn about a new national study that may lead to a new affordable treatment for Alzheimer’s disease.   And officials are celebrating a new national hub for semiconductor research.

    29 min

  2. NOV 4

    Climate education and sports betting

    Four years ago, Columbia University launched the Columbia Climate School. We’ll speak with Climate School Dean Dr. Jeffrey Shaman. And a New York Congressman wants to place new restrictions on mobile sports betting. We’ll learn how sports betting affects student athletes

    29 min

  3. OCT 28

    Glass blowing and apple research

    For more than a decade, glass artists at the Brattleboro Museum and Art Center in southern Vermont have been challenged and inspired by the creativity of children. We’ll speak with an artist who is bringing drawings to life. We’ll meet students in upstate New York who are celebrating the turning point of the American Revolution. And we’ll catch up with an apple researcher in Western Massachusetts.

    29 min

  4. OCT 22

    A reanimated vampire film and a corn maze

    Guitarist and composer Gary Lucas breathes new life into a nearly century-old vampire film. We’ll learn about how farmers create a seasonal corn maze. And we’ll take a trip to the weight room.

    29 min

  5. OCT 14

    Scary stories and a sensory room

    What’s your favorite scary story? We’ll speak with Jeremy Dauber, author of American Scary. The book chronicles the history of horror in America. And we’ll learn about how libraries are creating sensory-focused spaces.

    29 min

  6. OCT 7

    Climate storytelling and oyster glue

    With Americans divided over climate change, communicating the issue can be a daunting task. We’ll speak with a University of Buffalo researcher who says storytelling is the key to finding solutions for a warming climate. And a Colgate University physics professor’s research on oysters could lead to advancements in the medical and construction industries.

    29 min

  7. SEP 30

    Electronic devices and life balance

    As discussions over a state policy in New York to restrict cell phones in schools continue, we’ll speak with elementary school counselor about how students are affected by electronic devices. And Hartwick College, a private liberal arts school in Oneonta, New York, rolls out a new “life balance” initiative.

    29 min

  8. SEP 23

    Academic writing and college presidents

    Let’s face it, academic writing can be…boring. We’ll speak with author Leonard Cassuto about his book, “Academic Writing as if Readers Matter.” And we’ll catch up with a pair of college presidents.

    29 min
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Every day, faculty members at schools and universities throughout the world are making discoveries that shape our ways of thinking and redefine our understanding of today's knowledge-driven society. Since 1990, The Best of Our Knowledge has highlighted breakthroughs across disciplines and across the globe, putting you in touch with the men and women at the forefront of their fields. Each week this program examines some of the issues unique to college campuses, looks at the latest research, and invites commentary from experts and administrators from all levels of education.

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