Month: September 2017
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The Academic Minute for 2017.9.25-9.29
Academic Minute from 9.25 – 9.29 Monday, September 25th Simon Haeder – West Virginia University Lessons From the Past on Healthcare Simon F. Haeder is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science in the John D. Rockefeller IV School of Policy & Politics at West Virginia University. His teaching and research interests include…
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R. Khari Brown 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 (#1410), Bob has selected…
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Peter Neal Peregrine, Lawrence University – Disaster Preparedness
Disaster preparedness is often lacking. Peter Neal Peregrine, professor of anthropology and museum studies at Lawrence University, examines whether greater local governance and political participation promoted more resilience after a catastrophe. Peter Neal Peregrine is an archaeologist who specializes in comparative research using archaeological data. His research focuses on the evolution of social complexity and…
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Robert Garland, Colgate University – Refugees Past and Present
The refugee crisis is ongoing. Robert Garland, professor of the classics at Colgate University, examines a past refugee crisis, and connects it to our present. Dr. Robert S.J. Garland is the Roy D. and Margaret B. Wooster Professor of the Classics at Colgate University. He earned his B.A. in Classics from Manchester University, his M.A.…
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Fred Chen, Wake Forest University – Synthetic Rhino Horns
Can synthetic rhino horns stop the scourge of poaching? Fred Chen, associate professor of economics at Wake Forest University, discusses this possible solution. Wake Forest economist Fred Chen takes an interdisciplinary approach to a variety of subjects in his research, applying foundational economic concepts to study topics like animal conservation, epidemiology or biology. Much of…
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Abraham Rutchick, California State University Northridge – Killing From Afar
Does killing from a distance change how humans feel about the act of taking a life? Abraham Rutchick, associate professor in the department of psychology at California State University Northridge, explores this question. Abe Rutchick is an Associate Professor of Psychology at California State University, Northridge. He received his BS (1999) from Tufts University and…
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Simon Haeder, West Virginia University – Lessons from the Past on Healthcare
Governments taking away healthcare is actually quite rare. Simon Haeder, assistant professor of political science at West Virginia University, looks at the relationship between governments and health care programs through history. Simon F. Haeder is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science in the John D. Rockefeller IV School of Policy & Politics…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2017.9.25)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2017.9.25 Monday, September 25th Simon Haeder of West Virginia University discusses the rare occasions when the government has taken away healthcare. Tuesday, September 26th Abraham Rutchick of California State University Northridge examines if killing from afar is easier than being in the same room with the target. Wednesday, September 27th…
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The Academic Minute for 2017.9.18-9.22 – PARENTING WEEK
Academic Minute from 9.18 – 9.22 Monday, September 18th Kevin Shafer – Brigham Young University Engaged Fathers Kevin Shafer has been an Assistant Professor in the School of Social Work at Brigham Young University since 2011. His work addresses men’s mental health, fathering, and how paternal mental health impacts father involvement and child wellbeing. Tuesday,…
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Donald Schaffner 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 (#1409), Bob has selected…