Month: April 2016
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Angela Bahns, Wellesley College – Similarities in Relationships
Can you change your partner over time or should you find someone you click with right away? Angela Bahns, assistant professor of psychology at Wellesley College, explains that birds of a feather do flock together, but only if they’re similar from the beginning of the relationship. Angela Bahns, Assistant Professor of Psychology at Wellesley College,…
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Daniel Sznycer, Arizona State University – Shame and Social Devaluation
How does shame affect your behavior? Daniel Sznycer, Postdoctoral Researcher at the Department of Psychology, Arizona State University. Affiliated with the Center for Evolutionary Psychology, University of California, Santa Barbara, determines that while shame may be an ugly feeling, it can actually have some benefits in guiding us to better decisions in the future. I am an evolutionary psychologist…
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Scott Glassman, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine – Shared Medical Appointments
You could be sharing your doctor during your next visit. Scott Glassman, clinical assistant professor in the department of psychology at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, details how shared medical appointments are having positive effects for patients. Scott Glassman, PsyD, is a clinical assistant professor of psychology and is associate director of the MS…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2016.4.11)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2016.4.11 Monday, April 11 Scott Glassman of PCOM discusses shared medical appointments. Tuesday, April 12 Daniel Sznycer of the Arizona State University explores the feeling of shame. Wednesday, April 13 Angela Bahns of Wellesley College delves into similarity in relationships. Thursday, April 14 Robert Rosenberger of Georgia Tech University explains phantom vibration…
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The Academic Minute for 2016.4.4-4.8
Academic Minute from 4.4 – 4.8 Monday, April 4 Thomas Amidon – SUNY-ESF New Forest Economy Professor and Chair, Department of Paper and Bioprocess Engineering, SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry 6/2000-Present International Paper, 1976-6/2000 Laboratory Manager, Corporate Research Center, Tuxedo, NY, 1994-6/2000 Manager, Primary Process Development, Corporate Research Center, Tuxedo, NY 1989-1994 Quality Improvement Process Facilitator,…
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Marshall Jones, Winthrop University – The Digital Divide
Programs that bring computers into the classroom are helping to eliminate the digital divide. Marshall Jones, Professor and Senior Director of Learning Technologies and Graduate Studies at Winthrop University, examines the positives and negatives of such programs. Dr. Jones received an undergraduate degree in English Literature from Furman University. After graduation he taught English as…
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Elliot Berkman 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 (#1333), Bob has selected Elliot…
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Tim Cook, Worcester State University – Hurricane Irene Erosion
While the West is drying out, the Northeastern U.S. is getting wetter. Tim Cook, Assistant Professor of Earth and Environmental Science, Department of Earth, Environment and Physics, Worcester State University, explores the effects of a wetter climate in this region. I am geoscientist in the Department of Earth, Environment, and Physics at Worcester State University.…
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Barbara Palmer, Baldwin Wallace University – Gendermandering
Gerrymandering is a big topic again this election season, but what about gender-mandering? Barbara Palmer, professor in the department of political science at Baldwin Wallace University, details how a gerrymandered district might also decide which sex is elected as well as which party. Barbara Palmer is professor of political science at Baldwin Wallace University in…
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Susan Snyder, Georgia State University – Problematic Internet Usage Among College Students
The internet makes college easier; but can it be too much of a good thing? Susan Snyder, assistant professor in the school of social work at Georgia State University, determines that problematic use of the internet can have adverse effects on key areas of a college student’s life. Dr. Susan M. Snyder is an Assistant…