Month: May 2019
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Barry Markovsky, University of South Carolina – Mass Hysteria
Mass hysteria is often different from what we imagine. Barry Markovsky, professor of sociology at the University of South Carolina, describes how looking at individuals can change the perception of the whole. Ph.D. Stanford University (1983) His research interests include group processes, social psychology, social networks, methods of theory construction, experimental research, and computer simulations.…
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Ken Joseph, University at Buffalo – Fighting Fake News
How do we stop fake news from impacting the 2020 election? Kenny Joseph, assistant professor in the department of computer science and engineering at the University at Buffalo, examines this question. I am an assistant professor in the CSE Department at the University at Buffalo. In the past, I was a postdoc at the LazerLab…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2019.05.20)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2019.05.20 Monday, May 20th Kenny Joseph of the University at Buffalo examines how to fight fake news leading up to the 2020 election. Tuesday, May 21st Barry Markovsky of the University of South Carolina discusses mass hysteria in the news. Wednesday, May 22nd Stephanie Jones of Harvard University explores…
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The Academic Minute for 2019.05.13-05.17
The Academic Minute from 05.13 – 05.17 Monday, May 13th Annmarie Cano – Wayne State University Decision-Making Annmarie Cano, Ph.D. is Professor of Psychology and Associate Provost for Faculty Development and Faculty Success at Wayne State University. Dr. Cano conducts research on emotion regulation and intimacy in couples facing chronic illness and has developed a mindfulness-based…
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Matthew Fuxjager, Wake Forest University – Roll Snap Golden Manakins
A small bird is pushing the limits of muscle performance. Matthew Fuxjager, assistant professor of biology at Wake Forest University, explores how one bird helps itself with faster muscle movements. Dr. Matt Fuxjager is an Assistant Professor in the Biology Department at Wake Forest University. He received his MS from the University of North Carolina…
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Bradley W. Hart, Fresno State University – Foreign Interference in Elections
Election interference is a hot topic, but it isn’t new. Bradley Hart, assistant professor of media, communications and journalism at Fresno State, looks to history to find a parallel to today. I am currently an assistant professor at California State University, Fresno. I previously completed a PhD in history at Cambridge University under the supervision…
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Antje Graul, Utah State University – Sharing Economy
Sharing has become an economy. Antje Graul, assistant professor of marketing at Utah State University, delves into sharing and emotional connections to our things. ANTJE GRAUL ([email protected]) is an Assistant Professor of Marketing at Utah State University. She received her Ph.D. in Marketing from the University of Leeds, UK. Her research interests lie in the…
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Leonard Jason, DePaul University – Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic fatigue syndrome is often dismissed as something just in your head. Leonard Jason, professor of clinical psychology at DePaul University, explores why this may need a rethink. Leonard Jason is a professor of clinical and community psychology in DePaul University’s College of Science and Health. He’s also the director of DePaul’s Center for Community…
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Annmarie Cano, Wayne State University – Decision-Making
What’s your decision making process? Annmarie Cano, professor in the department of psychology at Wayne State University, delves into a helpful method from the distant past. Annmarie Cano, Ph.D. is Professor of Psychology and Associate Provost for Faculty Development and Faculty Success at Wayne State University. Dr. Cano conducts research on emotion regulation and intimacy…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2019.05.13)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2019.05.13 Monday, May 13th Annmarie Cano of Wayne State University examines the decision-making process. Tuesday, May 14th Leonard Jason of DePaul University discusses the oft maligned chronic fatigue syndrome. Wednesday, May 15th Antje Graul of Utah State University explores the sharing economy. Thursday, May 16th Bradley Hart of Fresno…