Month: October 2016
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Charles Sohaskey, Chapman University – Vampires and Tuberculosis
This Halloween, be on the lookout for vampires – and tuberculosis. Charles Sohaskey, post-doctoral research faculty at Chapman University, explores if this disease could play a part in the origin of vampire mythology. Charles Sohaskey is the biological safety officer at Chapman University. He also does work at the Veterans Affairs hospital in Long Beach,…
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Jeremy Wells, Roger Williams University – Haunted Houses
Is this place haunted? Jeremy Wells, assistant professor of historic preservation at Roger Williams University, delves into our attraction to haunted and decaying places. Areas of Expertise: Historic Preservation/Heritage Conservation, World Heritage, Preservation Law, Community Planning, Place Attachment, Environmental Design and Behavior Research, Social Science Methods Haunted Houses What would Halloween be without haunted houses?…
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This Week On The Academic Minute (2016.10.31)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2016.10.31 Monday, October 31st Charles Sohaskey of Chapman University explores the link between vampires and tuberculosis. Tuesday, November 1st Cynthia Botteron of Shippensburg University discusses what makes a candidate qualified for political office. Wednesday, November 2nd Whitney Manzo of Meredith College examines civil discourse in politics. Thursday, November 3rd…
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The Academic Minute for 2016.10.24-10.28
Academic Minute from 10.24 – 10.28 Monday, October 24th Corey Seemiller – Wright State University Young Voters Dr. Corey Seemiller received her Bachelor’s degree in Communication from Arizona State University, Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Northern Arizona University, and Ph.D. in Higher Education from the University of Arizona. She has worked as a leadership…
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Stephen Lind, Washington and Lee University – The Great Pumpkin
The Great Pumpkin and Charlie Brown are part of Halloween. Stephen Lind, assistant professor of business administration and communication at Washington and Lee University, takes a deeper look at this classic TV special and the lessons it tells us about faith and doubt. Stephen Lind joined the Business Administration Department in 2013 to lead in…
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Natasha Rajah 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 (#1362), Bob has selected…
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Matthew Moen, University of South Dakota – Civility in Politics
Political discussions are often uncivil. Matthew Moen, professor of political science at the University of South Dakota, delves into a few ideas to improve political discourse. Matthew C. Moen currently serves as Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, Lohre Distinguished Professor, and Professor of Political Science. Past roles include: President of the New…
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Amy Bree Becker, Loyola University Maryland – Political Comedy
Do we learn more about politics through comedy shows? Amy Bree Becker, assistant professor in the department of communication at Loyola University Maryland, details the mixing of politics and comedy and how it affects our views. Amy Bree Becker is an assistant professor in the Department of Communication at Loyola University Maryland. Her research focuses…
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Jack Rakove, Stanford University – Executive Power and the Electoral College
How did the Electoral College come to be? Jack Rakove, professor of history and political science at Stanford University, explores the origin of this sometimes maligned style of election. Jack Rakove is the William Robertson Coe Professor of History and American Studies and professor of political science and (by courtesy) law at Stanford, where he…
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Corey Seemiller, Wright State University – Young Voters
Will young voters help decide this election? Corey Seemiller, assistant professor in organizational leadership at Wright State University, details Generation Z and whether they’ll make a showing at the polls. Dr. Corey Seemiller received her Bachelor’s degree in Communication from Arizona State University, Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Northern Arizona University, and Ph.D. in…