Monthly Archive:: December 2014

Radu Sporea, University of Surrey – Technological Nomenclature

Every commercial for new electronics is packed with flashy tech terminology meant to entice you into

Jean M. Twenge, SDSU – A Corrision of Trust

As a population, it seems we’re growing less and less trusting. Dr. Jean M. Twenge, psychologist

Steven Soifer, University of Memphis – Paruresis

Certain afflictions are embarrassing to discuss. Because of this, they remain untreated and can often worsen.

Gary Small, UCLA – Teens and Screens

Smart phones are everywhere these days. It seems anywhere you turn, you’ll find someone with their

Spike Lee, University of Toronto – Framing Love

Flowery depictions of transcendent love have inspired some of the finest art we have. But, is

Behind The Scenes: Dr. Lawrence Ian Reed records at WAMC

Thanks very much to Dr. Lawrence Ian Reed of Skidmore College for coming down to WAMC

Megan Ferry featured on The Best of Our Knowledge

As always, host Bob Barrett selects an Academic Minute to air during The Best of Our

Eve Waltermaurer, SUNY New Paltz – Intersection of Crime/Health

Prisoners face a unique set of health challenges. Eve Waltermaurer, an associate professor in the Department

Brian Southwell, UNC at Chapel Hill – Social Media Disparity

The manner by which information travels on social media tends to corrode it’s accuracy. Dr. Brian

Paul Arciero featured on The Best of Our Knowledge

As always, host Bob Barrett selects an Academic Minute to air during The Best of Our