Month: June 2018
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Lou Roper, SUNY New Paltz – Slavery and the British Empire
Slavery was profitable for many enslavers. Lou Roper, professor of history at SUNY New Paltz, delves into how the British Empire used slavery to fuel its expansion in the 17th century. I have taught full time at New Paltz since the Fall term of 1994 I am interested primarily in the creation and development of…
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Ana Jimenez, Colgate University – Canine Life Spans and Size
Small dogs outlive bigger dogs; why? Ana Jimenez, assistant professor of biology at Colgate University, explores this question. Ana Jimenez is an assistant professor of biology at Colgate University. Her research specialties include animal physiology, environmental physiology, and organismal biology. Jimenez is primarily interested in the functional linkages between whole animal metabolic rate and the…
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Taryn Morrissey, American University – Child Care Costs in the U.S.
Child care in the U.S. can cost more than college tuition. Taryn Morrissey, associate professor in the school of public affairs at American University, explores how to make child care affordable. Taryn Morrissey is Associate Professor of Public Policy in the School of Public Affairs at American University. Her work focuses on examining and improving…
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Louise Kelly, University of La Verne – Entrepreneurs and Mindfulness
Entrepreneurs should look to mindfulness to help deal with the stressors of their start up. Louise Kelly, professor of management at the University of La Verne, details the ways focusing on the present moment can help keep things in perspective. Dr. Kelly’s research is on strategy, leadership & entrepreneurship. She was as Program Dir. –…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2018.06.18)
Last Week on The Academic Minute 2018.06.18 Monday, June 18th Louise Kelly of the University of La Verne looks into the reasons why entrepreneurs should use mindfulness to stay sharp when starting their companies. Tuesday, June 19th Taryn Morrissey of American University discusses child care costs in the United States. Wednesday, June 20th Ana Jimenez…
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The Academic Minute for 2018.06.11-06.15
Academic Minute from 6.11 – 6.15 Monday, June 11th Amir Hirsa – Renseelaer Polytechnic Institute Research Aboard the International Space Station Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; 2005 – present Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering; 1996 – 2005 Associate Professor; 1990 – 1996 Assistant Professor, also, Associate Head for Graduate Studies (2007 – present) Rensselaer Polytechnic…
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Kaitlin Woolley 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 (#1447), Bob has selected…
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Priya Kannan-Narasimhan, University of San Diego – Innovation in Large Organizations
How can large companies excel at innovation? Priya Kannan-Narasimhan, associate professor of management at the University of San Diego, determines the key may be looking at what they’re already succeeding in and doing it differently. Kannan-Narasimhan holds a PhD in management from UCLA’s Anderson School of Management. She teaches strategic management and innovation management. Her…
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Lisa Wisniewski, Goodwin College – Immigration and Higher Education
Foreign born students have additional challenges at academic institutions. Lisa Wisniewski, assistant professor of sociology at Goodwin College, discusses the Polish immigrant communities in the Northeast. Lisa Wisniewski is an assistant professor of sociology at Goodwin College. She earned her doctorate from the University of Hartford. At Goodwin College she is a Teaching Fellow in…
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Brian Krupp, Baldwin Wallace University – Safeguarding Personal Data on our Phones
The misuse of our smartphone data is becoming better known by the day. Brian Krupp, professor in the computer science department at Baldwin Wallace University, explores a new tool to help keep our privacy while browsing. Dr. Brian Krupp is an Assistant Professor in the Mathematics and Computer Science Department at Baldwin Wallace University in…