Month: April 2018
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The Academic Minute for 2018.04.16-04.20 – Purdue University Week
Academic Minute from 4.16 – 4.20 Monday, April 16th Mary Pilotte – Purdue University Engineering Education Mary Pilotte received her B.S. in organizational leadership and supervision at Purdue in 1986, an MBA from the Goizueta School of Business, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, in 2001, and returned to Purdue for her Ph.D. in engineering education…
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David Trilling 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 (#1439), Bob has selected…
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Christi Masters, Purdue University – Communicating Effectively Across Cultural Differences
On Purdue University Week: Communication is key between doctors and patients. Christi Masters, clinical assistant professor at the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences at Purdue University, says one way to achieve this is to send doctors packing. Christi Masters, M.S., CCC-SLP is a clinical associate professor at the Department of Speech, Language and…
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Mesut Akdere, Purdue University – Intercultural Openness
On Purdue University Week: Can virtual reality help you become more open to other people? Mesut Akdere, associate professor in the department of Technology Leadership & Innovation at Purdue University, delves into this question. Mesut Akdere is an Associate Professor of Human Resource Development in the Department of Technology Leadership & Innovation at Purdue University-West…
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Pamala Morris, Purdue University – Learning More About Our Own And Other Cultures
On Purdue University Week: To help future employers manage a global workforce, start with students. Pamala Morris, professor of youth development and agriculture education at Purdue University, examines how teaching students strong intercultural skills can help them bridge gaps in their future careers. Dr. Pamala V. Morris is currently an Assistant Dean/Director of the Office…
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Monica Miller, Purdue University – Empathy
On Purdue University Week: Can you increase your empathy? Monica Miller, clinical associate professor at Purdue University, explores whether you’re born with it or if it’s an ability you can learn. Monica Miller, Pharm.D., M.Sc. is a Clinical Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice, at the Purdue University College of Pharmacy and an Adjunct Assistant Professor,…
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Mary Pilotte, Purdue University – Engineering Education
On Purdue University Week: Studying abroad can help broaden a student’s mind. Mary Pilotte, associate professor of engineering practice at Purdue University, explores how problem-solving in a different culture can help students apply what they’ve learned to their studies. Mary Pilotte received her B.S. in organizational leadership and supervision at Purdue in 1986, an MBA…
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Purdue University Week on The Academic Minute (2018.04.16)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2018.04.16 Monday, April 16th Mary Pilotte of Purdue University examines how fostering intellectual curiosity can help move engineering education forward. Tuesday, April 17th Monica Miller of Purdue University discusses if you can increase your empathy for others. Wednesday, April 18th Pamala Morris of Purdue University explores how navigating a…
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The Academic Minute for 2018.04.09-04.13
Academic Minute from 4.09 – 4.13 Monday, April 9th Elise Carlson-Rainer – American Public University Role of Bureaucrats in Foreign Policy and LGBTI Rights Dr. Carlson-Rainer serves as doctoral faculty in international relations at American Public University System, and is a former American diplomat who worked under three secretaries of state and two presidential…
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Greg Hall 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 (#1438), Bob has selected…