Month: July 2016
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Martha McClintock, Univesity of Chicago – Overall Health
Is age just a number or does everyone follow the path of aging? Martha McClintock, professor in the departments of comparative human development and psychology at the University of Chicago, takes a look at all the facets of health and whether there are some surprising results. Martha K. McClintock, Ph.D. is the David Lee Shillinglaw…
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Susan Loeb, Penn State University – End of Life Care in Prisons
Health care needs don’t stop when you’re behind bars. Susan Loeb, Associate Professor of Nursing at Penn State University, examines end of life care for those in prison. Dr. Loeb’s program of research focuses on the health needs and issues of older inmates with chronic health conditions including those with advanced chronic illnesses who are…
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Anthony Corbeill, University of Kansas – Gender in Rome
Why are some objects described as feminine and other masculine? Anthony Corbeill, Professor of Classics at the University of Kansas, delves into this question and whether things are changing. Anthony Corbeill is a Professor of Classics at the University of Kansas. His research focuses on classical languages, Roman literature and cultural history. He has published…
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John Henderson, University of California Davis – Your Brain on Reading
How does the brain recognize the words you read? John Henderson, professor in the department of psychology at the University of California Davis, explains how finding out the answer could help people who have difficulty reading. Dr. John M. Henderson is a professor of psychology and core research member of the Center for Mind and…
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This Week On The Academic Minute (2016.07.11)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2016.7.11 Monday, July 11 John Henderson of the University of California Davis discusses what’s going on in your brain while you’re reading. Tuesday, July 12 Anthony Corbeill of the University of Kansas delves into why certain objects have male names or female names. Wednesday, July 13 Susan Loeb of…
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The Academic Minute for 2016.07.04-07.08
Academic Minute from 7.04 – 7.08 Monday, July 4th Jeff Nesteruk – Franklin & Marshall College Humanities and Business Jeffrey Nesteruk is a Professor of Legal Studies at Franklin & Marshall College. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania Law School, he has written widely on corporate law, business ethics, and liberal education. He has…
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Kerry Dean Carso, SUNY New Paltz – Gothic Revival
Gothic novels and architecture have always had an appeal in the United States. Kerry Dean Carso, associate professor of art history at the State University of New York at New Paltz, examines this artform and what makes the mysterious exciting. Kerry Dean Carso is chair and associate professor of art history at the State University…
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Leanne ten Brinke 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 (#1346), Bob has selected…
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Janice Chism, Winthrop University – Saki Monkeys
How do you study monkeys that you can’t see? Janice Chism, professor of biology and anthropology at Winthrop University, describes looking for meaning in Saki monkey calls to observe this bashful breed. Dr. Chism has carried out research on wild primate populations throughout the world including a four-year National Science Foundation Fellowship which supported a…
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James Waller, Keene State College – Genocide
Preventing genocide is one of our biggest challenges. James Waller, Professor of Holocaust and Genocide Studies at Keene State College, says a human problem has a human solution. Dr. James Waller is the Cohen Professor of Holocaust and Genocide Studies at Keene State College (NH). Keene State College is home to the Cohen Center for…