Month: August 2017
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Jessica Fish, University of Texas at Austin – Mischievous Teens
Can teens be trusted to report truthfully on a scientific study? Jessica Fish, postdoctoral fellow at the University of Texas at Austin, examines whether the stigma of mischievous teens is true – or false. Jessica Fish is a human development and family sciences scholar with interests in LGBTQ health and well-being. She joined the Population…
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Jay Pasachoff, Williams College – Total Solar Eclipse
A total solar eclipse is coming this summer to the U.S. Jay Pasachoff, professor of astronomy at Williams College, discusses this rare astronomical event. Jay Pasachoff is Field Memorial Professor of Astronomy at Williams College, Williamstown, Massachusetts, and Chair of the International Astronomical Union Working Group on Solar Eclipses. Today marks his 66th solar eclipse.…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2017.8.21)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2017.8.21 Monday, August 21st Jay Pasachoff of Williams College discusses the total solar eclipse. Tuesday, August 22nd Jessica Fish of the University of Texas at Austin explores whether teens give wrong answers on scientific studies. Wednesday, August 23rd Susan Fraiman of the University of Virginia examines how the homeless still…
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The Academic Minute for 2017.8.14-8.18
Academic Minute from 8.14 – 8.18 Monday, August 14th Donald Schaffner – Rutgers University Hand Washing Dr. Donald W. Schaffner is Extension Specialist in Food Science and Distinguished Professor at Rutgers University. His research interests include quantitative microbial risk assessment, predictive food microbiology, handwashing and cross-contamination. Dr. Schaffner has authored more than 150 peer-reviewed publications,…
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Teresa Gonzales, Knox College – Play and Public Space
Are you getting enough play time? Teresa Gonzales, assistant professor of sociology at Knox College, explores how play isn’t just for kids and how it can be used to make better communities. A native of Mexican-Chicago, Teresa Irene Gonzales is an Assistant Professor of Sociology at Knox College and a regular contributor to everydaysociologyblog.com. During…
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Laura Van Berkel, University of Cologne – Men and Masculinity are Seen as American
Is America seen as a masculine country? Laura Van Berkel, post-doctoral researcher at the University of Cologne, determines if citizens feel gender inequality is ingrained in our national identity. Laura Van Berkel is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Cologne in Cologne, Germany. She earned her doctorate from the University of Kansas in 2016.…
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Jessica Oster, Vanderbilt University – Caves Hold Clues to Climate Change
Climate change doesn’t always happen over a long period of time. Jessica Oster, assistant professor in the department of earth and environmental sciences at Vanderbilt University, looks underground for evidence of an abrupt change to the world’s weather. I am an Assistant Professor in the Earth and Environmental Sciences Department at Vanderbilt University. I am…
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Brock Bastian, University of Melbourne – Is the Search for Happiness Causing Depression?
Our search for happiness might be leading to depression. Brock Bastian, associate professor in the school of psychological sciences at the University of Melbourne, explores whether seeking something could be pushing it farther away. Brock is an Associate Professor in the School of Psychological Sciences at the University of Melbourne. He is trained as a…
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Donald Schaffner, Rutgers University – Hand Washing
How much lather time is enough for washing your hands? Donald Schaffner, professor in the department of food science at Rutgers University, determines the best way to get your hands clean. Dr. Donald W. Schaffner is Extension Specialist in Food Science and Distinguished Professor at Rutgers University. His research interests include quantitative microbial risk assessment,…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2017.8.14)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2017.8.14 Monday, August 14th Donald Schaffner of Rutgers University discusses the best way to wash our hands. Tuesday, August 15th Brock Bastian of the University of Melbourne explores why searching for happiness could be leading us to depression. Wednesday, August 16th Jessica Oster of Vanderbilt University delves underground to look…