Month: June 2018
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The Academic Minute for 2018.06.25-06.29 – UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI WEEK
Academic Minute from 6.25 – 6.29 Monday, June 25th Steve Ball – University of Missouri More Activity During Recess Dr. Steve Ball has devoted his education and career to study the prevention and treatment of obesity. His “MyActivity Pyramid for Kids” program, which helps children develop exercise habits, is currently used in 46 states.…
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Lisa Wisniewski 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 (#1449), Bob has selected…
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Scott Frey, University of Missouri – Hand Transplants
Can the brain re-learn how to use all the functions of a hand transplant? Scott Frey, professor of cognitive neuroscience at the University of Missouri, explores this question. Scott H. Frey is currently the Miller Family Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of Missouri. Frey received his Ed.M. from Harvard University in Human Development…
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James Cook, University of Missouri – ACL Surgeries
A new technique to treat ACL injuries may be on the way. James Cook, Professor in Orthopedic Surgery at the University Of Missouri School Of Medicine, describes this new technique and how it could lead to a more active lifestyle for those with repaired ACLs in their knees. James Cook, D.V.M., Ph.D., serves as the…
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Benton Kidd, University of Missouri – The Colorful Lives of the Phoenicians
Excavation is telling us new stories about an old civilization. Benton Kidd, researcher and associate curator of ancient art at the University of Missouri, explores the colorful lives of the Phoenicians. Benton Kidd is with the University of Missouri, Columbia, and his areas of specialization are the cities of Hellenistic and Roman Asia Minor, the…
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Melissa Maras, University of Missouri – Mental Health Support for Students
We need a better way to determine which students need mental health screenings. Melissa Maras, research consultant in the MU Assessment Resource Center at the University of Missouri, delves into a possible solution. Melissa Maras received her M.A. and Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Miami University. She partners with schools and communities to promote effective…
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Steve Ball, University of Missouri – More Activity during Recess
Kids love recess. Steve Ball, professor of nutrition & exercise physiology at the University of Missouri, describe how to ensure kids use recess to get their allotted amount of daily exercise. Dr. Steve Ball has devoted his education and career to study the prevention and treatment of obesity. His “MyActivity Pyramid for Kids” program, which…
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University of Missouri Week on The Academic Minute (2018.06.25)
University of Missouri on The Academic Minute 2018.06.25 Monday, June 25th Steve Ball of the University of Missouri looks into how to get kids more physical activity during recess. Tuesday, June 26th Melissa Maras of the University of Missouri discusses mental health screenings for students. Wednesday, June 27th Benton Kidd of the University of Missouri…
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The Academic Minute for 2018.06.18-06.22
Academic Minute from 6.18 – 6.22 Monday, June 18th Louise Kelly – University of La Verne Entrepreneurs and Mindfulness Dr. Kelly’s research is on strategy, leadership & entrepreneurship. She was as Program Dir. – PhD in Leadership. She is an Outstanding Scholar (US gov.) with 7 books & over 20 articles – her latest…
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Russ Crawford, Ohio Northern University – Female Participation in Football Leagues
We’ve always heard that football as a masculine sport. Russ Crawford, professor of history at Ohio Northern University, says women also play the game and their numbers are increasing. Professor of History Russ Crawford was born in Ainsworth, Nebraska in 1961. He graduated from Chadron State College with a BA in History in 1985, and…