Month: June 2018
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James Shepperd, University of Florida β Understanding the Gun Divide in America
Why is the gun divide so sharp in our country? James Shepperd, professor of psychology at the University of Florida, looks at one of the dividing lines and how both sides are actually concerned with the same thing. ββMy research expertise is in the area of Self and Self-processes. I am particularly interested in peopleβs…
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Amir Hirsa, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute β Research Aboard the International Space Station
How do we advance the field of biology? Look to space. Amir Hirsa, professor of mechanical, aeronautical, and nuclear Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, examines why the International Space Station is a fertile ground for experiments. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; 2005 – present Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering; 1996 – 2005 Associate Professor; 1990 –…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2018.06.11)
Last Week on The Academic Minute 2018.06.11 Monday, June 11th Amir Hirsa of the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute examines how to advance the field of biology in space. Tuesday, June 12th James Shepperd of the University of Florida discusses how to better understand the gun divide in America. Wednesday, June 13th Brian Krupp of Baldwin Wallace…
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The Academic Minute for 2018.06.04-06.08
Academic Minute from 6.04 – 6.08 Monday, June 4th Michael Rosko – Widener University Makes U.S. Hospitals More Affordable Michael D. Rosko, a professor in the Widener University School of Business Administration, has done extensive research on the performance of health care organizations. He examines how health care organizations respond to public cost containment…
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Sabine Huemer 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 weekβs edition (#1446), Bob has selected…
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Jason Corey, University of Michigan β Favorite Songs
How many times have you listened to your favorite song? Jason Corey, associate professor of music at the University of Michigan, examines why people can keep listening to same song over and over. Jason Corey teaches courses in sound recording, timbral ear training, and musical acoustics, and is active as a recording engineer focusing primarily…
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Thomas Mennella, Bay Path University β Flipped Learning
There may be a better way to use class time. Thomas Mennella, associate professor of biology at Bay Path University, discusses flipped learning. Tom Mennella has a research background in molecular genetics, specifically focusing on the regulation of transcription in eukaryotic cells. His training began as a graduate student at UAlbany, and then continued with…
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Robert Edgell, SUNY Polytechnic Institute β Visioneers and Venturers
Managers can take ideas from the humanities. Robert Edgell, associate professor of technology management at SUNY Polytechnic Institute, explores how these disciplines rely on the same core principles. Dr. Edgell is currently an Associate Professor of Technology Management, Co-Director of the Joint Center for Creativity, Design, and Venturing, and had volunteered for one year to…
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Tanya Grosz, University of Northwestern St. Paul β Open Textbooks
On Part 1 of our Series on the Cost of Textbooks: Should textbooks go digital? Tanya Grosz, assistant professor of English at the University of Northwestern St. Paul, explores how open textbooks can help students make their dollar go farther. ββTanya Grosz earned her Ph.D. from Northcentral University in Education with an emphasis in E-Learning…
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Michael Rosko, Widener University β Making U.S. Hospitals More Affordable
How do we make health care more affordable? Michael Rosko, a professor in the Widener University School of Business Administration, discusses more efficient hospitals as an avenue to lower costs. Michael D. Rosko, a professor in the Widener University School of Business Administration, has done extensive research on the performance of health care organizations. He…