The Academic Minute features researchers from colleges and universities around the world, keeping listeners abreast of what’s new and exciting in the academy.

The Academic Minute opens with a selection by WAMC contributor and renowned cellist Yehuda Hanani, who appears on Classical Music According to Yehuda during WAMC’s Roundtable program. The piece is Bach’s Suite No. 2 in D Minor.

Hosted by Dr. Lynn Pasquerella, President of The Association of American Colleges & Universities, The Academic Minute features a different professor each day, drawing experts from top research institutions. You’ll enjoy updates on groundbreaking scientific research, an explanation of the accidental discovery of chocolate and an analysis of how social media is transforming the workplace, to name a few.

The Academic Minute airs on WAMC each weekday at 7:30 a.m and 3:56 p.m.  You can also stay connected by following us on Twitter, Tumblr, Pinterest and liking us on Facebook.