Month: March 2019
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2019.04.01)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2019.04.01 Monday, April 1st Michele Gilman of the University of Baltimore School of Law examines how to close the gender pay gap. Tuesday, April 2nd Lauren Scharff of the United States Air Force Academy explores the science of learning. Wednesday, April 3rd Karen Gaffney of Raritan Valley Community College…
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The Academic Minute for 2019.03.25-03.29 – Hartwick College Week
The Academic Minute from 03.25 – 03.29 Monday, March 25th Diane Paige – Hartwick College On The Power of Play Diane M. Paige received her B.M. in Music Education from Colorado State University where she minored in Slavic Studies. Her master’s degree in Musicology was awarded by Iowa State University where she wrote a master’s…
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Ryan Ceresola, Hartwick College – The Curious Case of Correcting Corruption
On Hartwick College Week: Getting rid of corruption can be a difficult proposition. Ryan Ceresola, assistant professor of sociology, examines the reasons why. Ryan Ceresola is an assistant professor at Hartwick College in Oneonta, New York who researches white-collar crime, political corruption, and the sociology of the environment. His work has been published by Crime,…
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Steff Rocknak, Hartwick College – The Cult of the New
On Hartwick College Week: Why is one piece of art “better” than another? Steff Rocknak, professor of philosophy, discusses how a human touch could make the difference. Dr. Steff Rocknak is Chair and Professor of Philosophy at Hartwick College. She received her Ph.D. in Philosophy from Boston University in 1998. She specializes in David Hume…
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Stanley K. Sessions, Hartwick College – Heart Disease
On Hartwick College Week: Regenerating lost heart tissue would be a boon to our health. Stanley K. Sessions, professor of biology, looks to the salamander to find out how. For the last 30 years, Dr. Stanley K. Sessions has worked in the Department of Biology at Hartwick College where he teaches Animal Development, Vertebrate Zoology,…
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Laurel Elder, Hartwick College – Public Opinion and Presidential Candidate Spouses
On Hartwick College Week: The public prefers a First Lady who doesn’t influence politics. Laurel Elder, professor of political science, explores how a spouse can affect a candidate. Laurel Elder is Professor of Political Science and Coordinator of Women’s & Gender Studies at Hartwick College where she teaches a range of courses about American government…
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Diane Paige, Hartwick College – On the Power of Play
On Hartwick College Week: Play isn’t just for children. Diane Paige, professor of music, explores how young adults can get in on the fun as well. Diane M. Paige received her B.M. in Music Education from Colorado State University where she minored in Slavic Studies. Her master’s degree in Musicology was awarded by Iowa State…
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Hartwick College Week on The Academic Minute (2019.03.25)
Hartwick College Week on The Academic Minute 2019.03.25 Monday, March 25th Diane Paige delves into the power of play in the college classroom. Tuesday, March 26th Laurel Elder explores the effect of the spouses of presidential candidates on public opinion. Wednesday, March 27th Stanley K. Sessions looks into regenerating lost heart tissue. Thursday, March 28th…
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The Academic Minute for 2019.03.18-03.22 – USC Dornsife Week
The Academic Minute from 03.18 – 03.22 Monday, March 18th Moh El-Naggar – USC Dornsife Microorganisms Moh El-Naggar is the Robert D. Beyer Early Career Chair in Natural Sciences, and Professor of Physics, Biological Sciences, and Chemistry at the University of Southern California Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences. As a biophysicist, El-Naggar investigates…
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Irene Chiolo, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences – First Responders In The Body
On USC Dornsife Week: Who are the first responders for damaged cells in your body? Irene Chiolo, assistant professor of biological sciences, looks into the body to find out. Irene Chiolo is an Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences with the USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences. She and her team investigate heterochromatin, the…