Month: July 2015
-
Neel Smith, Holy Cross – Digital Research
Everything is going digital! Neel Smith, professor of classics at College of the Holy Cross, discusses his work studying classical material using modern methods. Neel Smith is an associate professor of classics at the College of the Holy Cross where he teaches a wide range of courses in ancient languages, archaeology and ancient science. For…
-
Larry Stevens featured on The Best of Our Knowledge
As always, host Bob Barrett selects an Academic Minute to air during The Best of Our Knowledge. 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. For this week‘s edition (#1297), Bob has selected Larry…
-
Megan Gilligan, Iowa State – Maternal Estrangement
An often overlooked segment of family research deals with maternal estrangement. Research from Megan Gilligan, professor of Human Development and Family Studies at Iowa State University, delves directly into this understudied topic. Megan Gilligan is an assistant professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies and a faculty associate of the Gerontology Program…
-
Jeffrey Hall, University of Kansas – Flirtatious Miscommunication
Can you easily tell when someone is flirting with you? Jeffrey Hall, professor of communication studies at the University of Kansas, is studying the nature of flirtation and the resultant miscommunication that occur. Jeffrey Hall is an associate professor of communication studies at the University of Kansas. He is the author of “The Five Flirting…
-
Aron Stubbins, UGeorgia – Permafrost Melt Water Testing
Testing the melting permafrost of the Arctic is helping researchers learn more about climate change. Aron Stubbins, associate professor at the University of Georgia’s Skidaway Institute of Oceanography, traveled to Siberia to conduct his experiments. Aron Stubbins studied Marine Biology at the University of Newcastle receiving a BSc (Hons) in 1998. Aron remained at the…
-
Diane Peters, Kettering University – Self-Driving Cars
Self-driving cars are almost a reality. Diane Peters, a mechanical engineer at Kettering University, is working towards autonomously piloted vehicles. Dr. Diane Peters is an assistant professor of Mechanical Engineering. She has a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan, with expertise in combined design and control of mechatronic systems. Dr. Peters joined Kettering…
-
This Week on The Academic Minute (2015.7.27)
This Week on The Academic Minute (2015.7.27) Monday, July 27 Diane Peters of Kettering University discusses her research on self-driving cars. Tuesday, July 28 Aron Stubbins of The University of Georgia profiles his experiments on permafrost melt-water. Wednesday, July 29 Jeffrey Hall of The University of Kansas examines flirting and resultant miscommunication. Thursday, July 30 Megan…
-
The Academic Minute for 2015.7.20 – 7.24
Catch up with The Academic Minute from 7.20- 7.24 Monday, July 20 Jean M. Twenge – San Diego State University Millennial Religiosity Jean M. Twenge, Professor of psychology at San Diego State University, is the author of more than 100 scientific publications and the books Generation Me: Why Today’s Young Americans Are More Confident, Assertive,…
-
Douglas Bruster, UT Austin – Shakespeare’s Brand
We’re still making discoveries about Shakespeare! Douglas Bruster, a professor of American and English literature at The University of Texas at Austin, presents his research into Shakespeare’s brand. Douglas Bruster’s research centers on Shakespeare, drama, and literary history. His discoveries have been featured in such venues as The New York Times and National Public…
-
Jeffrey Kappen, Drake University – Middle East Economics
The next big economic power might not be where you’d expect it. Jeffrey Kappen, international business professor at Drake University, profiles the burgeoning market places of the Middle East. Dr. Jeffrey A. Kappen is an Assistant Professor of International Business at Drake University. Grounded primarily in institutional approaches, his research examines how socio-cultural differences are…