Short Talks from the Hill

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.

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.

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

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.

Mike 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, of whom a new statue is now on display at the U.S. Capitol.

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.

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.

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

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