Month: April 2018
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Colleen Kirk, New York Institute of Technology – Shopper Psychological Ownership and Territoriality
How can companies avoid offending shoppers who are psychologically invested in their products? Colleen Kirk, assistant professor of marketing at New York Institute of Technology, examines the territorial behavior shoppers display when a product or place feels special to them. Colleen P. Kirk’s research centers around consumer behavior, especially in the areas of psychological ownership, emotions,…
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Matthew Johnson, University of Alberta – Self-Esteem, Depression and Your Partner
Need help during a time of low self-esteem? Rely on your partner. Matthew Johnson, assistant professor in the department of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences at the University of Alberta, looks into where to find support during a rough period. My research program is centered on understanding intimate relationship development from the transition to adulthood…
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Joshua Krissansen-Totton, University of Washington – Searching for Life in Space using Methane
On this Student Spotlight: Have we been looking for aliens using the wrong parameters? Joshua Krissansen-Totton, graduate student in the department of earth and space sciences at the University of Washington, explains why searching for just oxygen among the cosmos might not lead us to E.T. Graduate Student Department of Earth and Space Sciences Astrobiology…
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William Barrington, University of California Los Angeles – Genetics and Dietary Recommendations
One diet does not fit all. William Barrington, postdoctoral scientist at the University of California Los Angeles, explores the role genetics play in determining which diet will work for you. William Barrington is a geneticist who investigates the relationship between nutrition and health. His graduate research was performed in David Threadgill’s laboratories at NC State…
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Elise Carlson-Rainer, American Public University – Role of Bureaucrats in Foreign Policy and LGBTI Rights
Bureaucrats might not be all bad. Elise Carlson-Rainer, assistant professor of International Relations at American Public University, discusses how public perception of these government workers might need an update. 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…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2018.04.09)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2018.04.09 Monday, April 9th Elise Carlson-Rainer of American Public University examines the role of bureaucrats in shaping U.S. foreign policy. Tuesday, April 10th William Barrington of the University of California Los Angeles discusses genetics and their affect on which diet works best for us. Wednesday, April 11th Joshua Krissansen-Totton…
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The Academic Minute for 2018.04.02-04.06
Academic Minute from 3.26 – 3.30 Monday, April 2nd Shannon Pruden – Florida International University Gender Gap in STEM Dr. Pruden’s primary research interests lie at the intersection between developmental psychology, cognitive science, linguistics, and education. Employing a variety of methodologies (e.g., eye-tracking and naturalistic studies of language), and age groups (0-5 years), her…
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Edward Guinan 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 (#1437), Bob has selected…
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Saida Heshmati, Penn State University – Felt Love
What makes you feel loved? Saida Heshmati, postdoctoral research scholar at Penn State University, looks into whether actions really do speak louder than words. I am a postdoctoral research scholar in positive and Quantitative Psychology at Penn State University. I am interested in finding objective methods to measure complex cognitive and emotional behavior to examine…
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Helen Baghdoyan, University of Tennessee – Treating Opioid Addiction
What is the best way to treat opioid addiction? Helen Baghdoyan, professor in the department of anesthesiology at the University of Tennessee, looks into this question. Helen A. Baghdoyan is a Beaman Professor at The University of Tennessee in Knoxville where she serves as Professor of Psychology and Professor of Anesthesiology at the University of…