Month: September 2018
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Bodil Just Christensen 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 (#1461), Bob has selected…
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Hilda Speicher, Albertus Magnus College – Stigmatizing Single Adults
The stigmas against staying single are breaking down. Hilda Speicher, professor of psychology at Albertus Magnus College, determines that as time goes on, being un-hitched is becoming easier. Dr. Speicher joined the Psychology Department at Albertus Magnus College in 2003 and is the Coordinator of the Psychology Accelerated Degree Program (ADP) in the Professional and…
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Kevin Bruyneel, Babson College – Settler Memory
What is settler memory? Kevin Bruyneel, professor of politics at Babson College, explores this question. Kevin Bruyneel is Professor of Politics at Babson College. He wrote The Third Space of Sovereignty: The Postcolonial Politics of U.S.-Indigenous Relations. He presently writes on the relationship between race, colonialism and collective memory. He is writing a book, entitled…
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Elizabeth Anderson, Florida International University – Dams Are Changing Amazonian Rivers
New dams in the Amazon could threaten ecosystems. Elizabeth Anderson, assistant professor in the department of earth & environment at Florida International University, describes the challenges of new dams changing the flow of rivers in the basin. I received my PhD from the Odum School of Ecology at the University of Georgia. I’m originally from…
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Jamie Maguire, Tufts University – Postpartum Depression
Postpartum depression is understudied. Jamie Maguire, assistant professor of neuroscience at Tufts University School of Medicine, explores a new treatment that could help new mothers. Jamie Maguire is an assistant professor of neuroscience at Tufts University School of Medicine and a member of the Neuroscience and the MS in Pharmacology and Drug Development Program faculties…
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Steven Pirutinsky, Touro College – Benefits of Volunteering for Older Adults
Is volunteering beneficial for everyone? Steven Pirutinsky, assistant professor in the graduate school of social work at Touro College, examines how some, but not all, older adults benefit from helping others. Steven Tzvi Pirutinsky has a B.T.S. from Beth Medrash Govoha, an M.S. in Clinical Psychology from Teachers College – Columbia University, and a Ph.D.…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2018.09.17)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2018.09.17 Monday, September 17th Steven Pirutinsky of Touro College explores if volunteering will provide benefits for all older adults. Tuesday, September 18th Jamie Maguire of Tufts University examines post-partum depression. Wednesday, September 19th Elizabeth Anderson of Florida International University determines if dams are changing the rivers of the Amazon…
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The Academic Minute for 2018.09.10-09.14
Academic Minute from 9.10 – 9.14 Monday, September 10th Fred Ledley – Bentley University What Does Academic Research Contribute to New Medicines Dr. Ledley is an opinion leader in the integration of science, business, and education. He has extensive experience as a researcher, educator, entrepreneur, and executive in academia, industry, and government. He is…
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Michelle Watts, American Public University – The Great Broadband Divide
Not everyone is online in our connected world. Michelle Watts, faculty director and assistant professor in the school of security and global studies at American Public University, examines why some Native Americans still have limited access and how to fix it. Michelle Watts has a degree in International Studies from American University in Washington, D.C.,…
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Krystle Cobian, University of California Los Angeles – Women of Color in STEM
On this Student Spotlight: How do we support minority groups who want a career in STEM? Krystle Cobian, PhD student at the University on California, Los Angeles, explains why what happens after graduation can help keep women on the STEM career path. Krystle Cobian is a graduate student researcher at HERI. Her research interests include…