Month: May 2018
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Kiran Balagani, New York Institute of Technology – Biometrics and Mobile Device Security
On New York Institute of Technology Week: Increased security for smartphones is hard to come by without consequences for users. Kiran Balagani, associate professor of computer science at the New York Institute of Technology, describes these challenges. Kiran Balagani co-directs the cybersecurity laboratory in NYIT’s School of Engineering and Computing Sciences, and conducts research in…
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Joanne Donoghue, New York Institute of Technology – Female Runners and Metabolism
On New York Institute of Technology Week: Eat less and exercise more? Not always. Joanne Donoghue, Assistant professor of Osteopathic Manual Medicine at the New York Institute of Technology, looks into a specific case where this may hurt some athletes. Joanne Donoghue, Ph.D., has been involved in the development and supervision of the wellness program…
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Jeffrey Raven, New York Institute of Technology – Curbing Climate Change
On New York Institute of Technology Week: We need to design cities for a warming climate. Jeffrey Raven, associate professor of Urban Design at the New York Institute of Technology, has more. Jeffrey Raven is a specialist in sustainable and resilient urban design whose research is applied through his professional practice and disseminated throughout the…
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Emily Restivo, New York Institute of Technology – Juveniles and the Prison System
On New York Institute of Technology Week: Solitary confinement has wide ranging effects on young adults. Emily Restivo, associate professor of behavioral sciences at the New York Institute of Technology, examines these effects. Emily Restivo, received her Ph.D. and Masters in Criminology from the Florida State University in 2011, and her Bachelor’s degree in Criminal…
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New York Institute of Technology Week on The Academic Minute (2018.05.28)
NYIT Week on The Academic Minute 2018.05.28 Monday, May 28th Emily Restivo of the New York Institute of Technology examines how the criminal justice system affects young men and women. Tuesday, May 29th Jeffrey Raven of the New York Institute of Technology discusses curbing climate change. Wednesday, May 30th Joanne Donoghue of New York Institute…
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The Academic Minute for 2018.05.21-05.25
Academic Minute from 5.21 – 5.25 Monday, May 21st Lisa Stegall – Hamline University Moving to the Music May Reduce Fall Risk in Elderly Dr. Ferguson-Stegall is an Assistant Professor of Biology at Hamline University in Saint Paul, MN, and directs the Integrative Physiology Laboratory. She earned her PhD in Exercise Physiology from the…
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Beverly Thompson 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 (#1444), Bob has selected…
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Kaitlin Woolley, Cornell University – Information Avoidance
When making a decision, do you follow your heart, or your head? Kaitlin Woolley, assistant professor of marketing at the SC Johnson College of Business at Cornell University, looks into how information avoidance can influence how you make your decisions. Professor Woolley studies consumer motivation and goal pursuit, with a focus on understanding what consumers…
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Natalie Sarrazin, SUNY Brockport – Do Indians Care About Western Music?
Western music has an interesting position in Indian society. Natalie Sarrazin, associate professor of ethnomusicology and music education at SUNY Brockport, determines Indian youth find western music online, but their culture is making the shift slowly. Natalie Sarrazin holds a Ph.D. in Ethnomusicology from the University of Maryland, College Park, and a Master’s degree from…
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Ryan Skinnell, San Jose State University – What Rhetoric Can Teach Us About Donald Trump
Persuasion plays a big part in our elections. Ryan Skinnell, Assistant Professor of Rhetoric and Composition at San Jose State University, looks into how one candidate used a trinket to identify his followers. Dr. Ryan Skinnell received his Ph.D. in rhetoric and composition at Arizona State University in 2011. He primarily studies the history of…