Month: October 2018
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Aubrey Westfall, Wheaton College – The Politics of the Headscarf
The headscarf worn by some Muslim women is becoming a tool of civic engagement. Aubrey Westfall, assistant professor of political science at Wheaton College, explains why wearing a religious symbol freely is an important step in self-expression. Every one of my past and future project connects to a research agenda focused on issues relating to…
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F. Chris Curran, University of Maryland Baltimore County – School Resource Officers and Discipline
More and more schools have law enforcement in the hallways. F. Chris Curran, assistant professor of public policy at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, discusses how this affects schools during normal times. I am an Assistant Professor of Public Policy at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County’s (UMBC) School of Public Policy. I conduct…
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Frank Galgano, Villanova University – Environmental Security
How vulnerable is your country to environmental conflict? Frank Galgano, associate professor in the department of geography and the environment at Villanova University, describes the Vulnerability Risk Index and which countries are most at risk. Francis Galgano, PhD is an associate professor in Villanova University’s Department of Geography and the Environment. His primary areas of…
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Richard Cleveland, Georgia Southern University – Law Enforcement in Stressful Situations
Stress can make a law enforcement officer’s brain function worse at precisely the wrong moments. Richard Cleveland, assistant professor and program coordinator in the Counselor Education program at Georgia Southern University, explores how mindfulness can help bring the world back into focus during stressful situations. Richard is assistant professor and program coordinator in the Counselor…
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Amy Bhatt, University of Maryland Baltimore County – Highly Skilled Immigrant Family Separation
The immigration debate goes beyond the headlines. Amy Bhatt, associate professor of gender & women’s studies at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, explores another side of the story. Dr. Amy Bhatt is Associate Professor of Gender and Women’s Studies, Affiliate Assistant Professor in the Language, Literacy and Culture Program and the Asian Studies Program…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2018.10.08) – Timely Topics Week
Timely Topics Week on The Academic Minute 2018.10.08 Monday, October 8th Amy Bhatt of the University of Maryland Baltimore County examines changes to programs that impact high-skilled immigrant workers and their families. Tuesday, October 9th Richard Cleveland of Georgia Southern University explores how mindfulness can help law enforcement during stressful situations. Wednesday, October 10th Frank…
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The Academic Minute for 2018.10.01-10.05
Academic Minute from 10.01 – 10.05 Monday, October 1st Amy Whitaker – New York University Rethinking Artists as Investors Amy Whitaker is a devoted teacher, mentor, and researcher at the intersections of art and business. At NYU, Amy teaches economics, finance, and entrepreneurship in the arts, and advises graduate students on thesis projects and…
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Elizabeth Anderson 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 (#1463), Bob has selected…
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Marc Zimmerman, University of Michigan – Busy Streets Theory
What is the best to improve neighborhood safety? Marc Zimmerman, professor of public health at the University of Michigan, looks into the Busy Streets theory. Dr. Zimmerman’s research focuses on adolescent health and resiliency, and empowerment theory. His work on adolescent health examines how positive factors in adolescent’s lives help them overcome risks they face.…
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Madhavi Venkatesan, Northeastern University – Economics of Sustainability
Consumerism is at the heart of our economy. Madhavi Venkatesan, assistant teaching professor at Northeastern University, delves into conscious consumerism and sustainability as economic policy. Madhavi Venkatesan is a faculty member in the Economics Department of Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts and the executive director of Sustainable Practices, a nonprofit dedicated to sustainability education and operationalization,…