Month: September 2015
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Jason D’Cruz, University at Albany – Self Deception
Can you deceive yourself? Jason D’Cruz, assistant professor in the philosophy department at the University at Albany, confronts the complexity of self-deception. Jason D’Cruz is an Assistant Professor in the Philosophy Department at the University at Albany, State University of New York. His work primarily in ethics and moral psychology on the topics of promising,…
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Seth Davis, University of Idaho – Beneficial plant viruses
There can be some surprising benefits to being sick. Seth Davis, postdoctoral scientist at the University of Idaho, explains how sometimes when a plant gets a virus, it can be a good thing. Dr. Seth Davis received his B.S. in Forestry, M.S. in Forest Entomology, and Ph.D. in Forest Science from Northern Arizona University,…
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Mitch Grayson, Medical College of Wisconsin – Asthma Research
Asthma is an exceptionally common issue. Mitch Grayson, Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Medicine, Microbiology and Molecular Genetics at the Medical College of Wisconsin, is working to treat this familiar affliction. Dr. Grayson graduated with a B.A. from Knox College in Galesburg, IL before attending the University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine, from which he received…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2015.9.28)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2015.9.28 Monday, September 28 Mitchell Grayson of the Medical College of Wisconsin is working to treat the common affliction of asthma. Tuesday, September 29 Seth Davis of the University of Idaho explains how having a virus can be a good thing for plants. Wednesday, September 30 Jason D’Cruz…
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The Academic Minute for 2015.9.21 – 9.25
Catch up with The Academic Minute from 9.21 – 9.25 Monday, September 21 Heather O’Connell – Rice University Modern Segregation Heather A. O’Connell, currently a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Kinder Institute, completed her PhD in Sociology at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Her research interests revolve around issues related to racial disparities, poverty, and how…
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Ann Collier, Northern Arizona State University – Art as Therapy
Making textiles provides a therapeutic benefit. Today on the Academic Minute, Dr. Ann Collier, assistant professor of Clinical Psychology at Northern Arizona University, describes the merits of creating something to escape stress. Dr. Ann Collier is a clinical psychologist with specialties in both health psychology and cross-cultural psychology. For her cross-cultural work, Dr. Collier uses…
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Thomas Goetz 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 (#1305), Bob has selected Thomas…
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Martin Krieger, USC – Detroit as the City of Industry
Using art to paint the history of Detroit. Martin H. Krieger, professor of planning at the University of Southern California, discusses art in the Motor City. Martin H. Krieger is professor of planning at the Sol Price School of Public Policy at the University of Southern California. He is trained as a physicist, and has taught…
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Robyn Rosen, Marist College – Planned Parenthood Historically
Planned Parenthood and abortion are often linked in the news. Today on the Academic Minute, Robyn Rosen, a professor of history and women’s studies at Marist College, talks about the complex history the organization has with abortion. Robyn Rosen, professor of history and women’s studies at Marist College since 1994, teaches classes in modern U.S. and…
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James Coyle, Miami University – Advertising in the Social Media Age
Sharing drives social media. Today on the Academic Minute, James Coyle, a associate professor of marketing and interactive media studies at Miami University, explains how advertisers can benefit the most from this important activity. James Coyle received his PhD (1997) in Journalism (Advertising Studies) from the University of Missouri-Columbia. He holds a joint appointment in the…