Month: October 2018
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Angela Dassow, Carthage College – Identifying Individual Gray Wolves Using Howls
Wolves have their own voices. Angela Dassow, assistant professor of biology at Carthage College, says wolf vocalization recordings can help monitor pack populations in a less invasive manner. Professor Angela Dassow received her B.S. degrees in wildlife ecology and entomology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2003. After spending several years as the head preparator…
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Susanna Ashton, Clemson University – Rediscovering an Enslaved Person’s Journey to Freedom through Research
The stories of the enslaved in the U.S. are still being told. Susanna Ashton, professor of English at Clemson University, explores the story of Samuel Williams. Susanna Ashton is a professor and chair of the English Department at Clemson University. A scholar of fugitive authorship and slavery studies, she is working on a biography of…
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Amy Whitaker, New York University – Rethinking Artists as Investors
Should artists make more money for their work? Amy Whitaker, Assistant Professor of Visual Arts Administration at New York University, describes a way artists can keep paychecks coming after their artwork has already been sold. Amy Whitaker is a devoted teacher, mentor, and researcher at the intersections of art and business. At NYU, Amy teaches…