Month: August 2015
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Chris Ferguson, Stetson University – Influence of Violent Video Games
Do violent video games encourage real life violence? Chris Ferguson, psychologist at Stetson University, is researching this commonly held belief. Chris Ferguson is an associate professor and department chair of psychology at Stetson University. He holds a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University of Central Florida. He has clinical experience particularly in working with offender and…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2015.8.31)
This Week on The Academic Minute (2015.8.31) Monday, August 31 Chris Ferguson of Stetson University examines the influence of violent video games. Tuesday, September 1 Pietro Ceccato of Columbia University explains how we can battle Earthly plagues from outer space. Wednesday, September 2 Adam Gaffey of Black Hills State University discusses the rhetoric of campaign…
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The Academic Minute for 2015.8.24 – 8.28
Catch up with The Academic Minute from 8.24 – 8.28 Monday, August 24 Kathy Wright – Case Western Reserve University Healthy Housework Dr. Kathy Wright is a nurse researcher and KL2 scholar from the National Institute of Nursing Research/National Institute of Health-funded Center of Excellence to build the Science of Self-Management at Frances Payne Bolton…
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Jeannie Haubert, Winthrop University – Hurricane Katrina’s 10th Anniversary
Tomorrow marks the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Jeannie Haubert, Winthrop University sociologist, examines the current state of recovery in New Orleans. Jeannie Haubert is Associate Professor and Chair of Sociology and Anthropology at Winthrop University in Rock Hill, South Carolina. She studies racial and ethnic relations, social inequality, disasters, and immigration. Dr. Haubert earned…
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Ami Zota 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 (#1301), Bob has selected Ami…
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Donna Decker, Franklin Pierce University – Personal Interviews
In terms of gaining meaningful information, personal interviews remain extremely important. Donna Decker, English professor at Franklin Pierce University, analyzes the importance of personal interviews. Donna Decker was selected as a Ms. Feminist Scholar in 2010 which gave her an opportunity to do public scholarship and social justice work at once. Ms, the foremost feminist…
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Rolf Vinebrook, UAlberta – Ecological Surprises
Human behavior is impacting climate change. Rolf Vinebrook, biologist at the University of Alberta, discusses his research focusing on inland lakes. Rolf Vinebrook‘s early research examines the impacts of acidification on the stability of boreal lake communities. He then shifted his focus during his PhD towards stratospheric ozone depletion and the effects of ultraviolet radiation on…
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Michael Spring, PITT – Standardization
You might not realize the exceptionally vital role standardization plays in our daily lives. Michael Spring, a professor at the University of Pittsburgh, discusses the importance of standardization. Michael Spring is an Associate Professor in the School of Information Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh. His research involves the application of technology to the workplace…
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Kathy Wright, Case Western Reserve University – Healthy Housework
Don’t put away your dust pan just yet! Housework has health benefits! Kathy Wright, an instructor at Case Western Reserve University’s Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, touts the benefits of cleaning up. Dr. Kathy Wright is a nurse researcher and KL2 scholar from the National Institute of Nursing Research/National Institute of Health-funded Center of…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2015.8.24)
This Week on The Academic Minute Monday, August 24 Kathy Wright of Case Western Reserve University touts the benefits of house work. Tuesday, August 25 Michael Spring of the University of Pittsburgh discusses the importance of standardization. Wednesday, August 26 Rolf Vinebrook of the University of Alberta profiles ecological surprises. Thursday, August 27 Donna Decker…