Month: January 2016
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Brick Johnstone, University of Missouri – Empathy and Sense of Self
Being more self-involved may also mean being more empathetic. Brick Johnstone, professor of health psychology at the University of Missouri, discusses his research into empathy and self-awareness. Johnstone recently returned from Oxford University, where he spent the summer studying the intersection of science and religion. Prior to his time at Oxford, Johnstone completed a nine-month…
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Brick Johnstone 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 weekâs edition (#1322), Bob has selected Dr.…
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Anne Bowers, University of Toronto – Value of Diamonds
Are you thinking of popping the question soon? Anne Bowers, Associate Professor of Strategic Management at the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto, explores how the story attached to a diamond may move the price more than the 4 Câs. Anne Bowers is an Associate Professor of Strategic Management at Rotman. Her primary…
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Peter Polos, Seton Hall University – Teen Smartphone Use At Night
Do you check Twitter in bed when you should be sleeping? Peter Polos, Clinical Associate Professor in the department of Neuroscience at Seton Hall University, explores how using a smartphone in bed can lead to harmful effects during the daytime. Dr. Peter Polos, MD, PhD, FCCP, FAASM, is a graduate of Louisiana State University School…
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John Christian, West Virginia University – Space Optical Navigation
How do you get home from deep space if your communication systems fail? John Christian, assistant professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering at West Virginia University, explores his research into helping astronauts with this problem. Dr. John Christian is an aerospace engineer with expertise in spacecraft navigation and space systems. He is presently an assistant…
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Adam Arenson, Manhattan College – After The Underground Railroad
What happened to fleeing slaves after they reached the end of the Underground Railroad? Adam Arenson, associate professor of history and director of urban studies at Manhattan College, examines the lives of African-Americans in the North after escaping slavery. Adam Arenson is an associate professor of history and the director of the urban studies program at…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2016.1.18)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2016.1.18 Monday, January 18 Adam Arenson of Manhattan College explores the lives of freed slaves after they reached the end of the Underground Railroad. Tuesday, January 19 John Christian of West Virginia University delves into how to get home when you’re lost in deep space. Wednesday,January 20 Peter Polos of Seton Hall University examines if…
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The Academic Minute for 2016.1.11-01.15
Academic Minute from 1.11 – 1.15 Monday, January 11 Franco Pestilli –Â Indiana University Re-discovering A Lost Part of the Brain Franco Pestilli is an assistant professor in the Indiana University Bloomington College of Arts and Sciencesâ Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences. He is also associated with the IU Network Science Institute and the Programs…
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Justin Dressel, Chapman University – Grainy Digital Photographs
Why are your digital pictures so grainy? Justin Dressel, Assistant Professor of Physics at Chapman University, explains how quantum physics has a lot to do with what shows up on your screen. Dr. Dressel researches the foundations of quantum physics, which is a natural intersection point between physics, mathematics, and computer science. His recent research…
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Martin Edwards 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 weekâs edition (#1321), Bob has selected Dr.…