Month: August 2018
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The Academic Minute for 2018.08.06-08.10
Academic Minute from 8.06 – 8.10 Monday, August 6th David Gowler – Emory University The Continuing Relevance of Howard Thurman David B. Gowler is The Dr. Lovick Pierce and Bishop George F. Pierce Chair of Religion at Oxford College of Emory University; senior faculty fellow at the Center for Ethics, Emory University; and the…
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Stephen Okey, Saint Leo University – The Pope’s Use of Twitter
The president isn’t the only powerful figure to break the Twitter barrier. Stephen Okey, assistant professor of philosophy at Saint Leo University, explores how Pope Francis is using the medium in a different fashion. Stephen Okey is an Assistant Professor of Philosophy, Theology, and Religion at Saint Leo University in Saint Leo, FL, where he…
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Vera Tobin, Case Western Reserve University – Plot Twists
No spoilers please! Vera Tobin, assistant professor of cognitive science at Case Western Reserve University, examines how being fooled by a story can lead to great joy. I’m an associate professor of Cognitive Science at Case Western Reserve University, where I investigate connections between cognition, language, and narrative, with a special interest in cognitive bias…
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Robert Edgell, SUNY Polytechnic Institute – Meaningful Transparency
We like transparency from our business leaders, but what kind are we getting? Robert Edgell, associate professor of technology management at SUNY Polytechnic Institute, discusses the different types of transparency and which is most helpful to organizations. Dr. Edgell is currently an Associate Professor of Technology Management, Co-Director of the Joint Center for Creativity, Design,…
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Ray Raymond, SUNY Ulster – Security
Our security measures may lead to insecurity for others. Ray Raymond, professor of government and history at the State University of New York Ulster, examines how protectionism at home may lead to bigger troubles abroad. Dr. Ray Raymond is a former British diplomat who held a Post-Doctoral Fellowship at Yale University in American History. He…
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David Gowler, Emory University – The Continuing Relevance of Howard Thurman
Who was Howard Thurman? David Gowler, professor and chair of religion at Oxford College of Emory University, discusses Thurman’s influence beyond being an influence to Martin Luther King Jr. David B. Gowler is The Dr. Lovick Pierce and Bishop George F. Pierce Chair of Religion at Oxford College of Emory University; senior faculty fellow at…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2018.08.06)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2018.08.06 Monday, August 6th David Gowler of Emory University explores the continuing relevance of Howard Thurman. Tuesday, August 7th Ray Raymond of SUNY Ulster discusses our national security. Wednesday, August 8th Robert Edgell of SUNY Polytechnic Institute details the difference between selective and meaningful transparency in the business world.…
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The Academic Minute for 2018.07.30-08.03 – American University Week
Academic Minute from 7.30 – 8.03 Monday, July 30th Sarah Snyder – American University Human Rights and U.S. Foreign Policy Sarah B. Snyder is a historian of U.S. foreign relations who specializes in the history of the Cold War, human rights activism, and U.S. human rights policy. She is the author of From Selma…
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Rene Price 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 (#1454), Bob has selected…
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Rachel Robinson, American University – How to Ensure Access to Sexuality Education for Teenagers
On American University Week: How do we ensure students get sexual education? Rachel Robinson, associate professor at the school of international service at American University, explores how two different communities did just that. Dr. Robinson is a sociologist and demographer whose research focuses on global health interventions in sub-Saharan Africa, including family planning, HIV/AIDS, and…