Month: June 2019
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2019.07.01)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2019.07.01 Monday, July 1st Garrett Broad of Fordham University examines the debate over high-tech meat substitutes. Tuesday, July 2nd Arthur Glenberg of Arizona State University looks into embodied cognition. Wednesday, July 3rd Anna Amirkhanyan of American University explores food insecurity close to home. Thursday, July 4th Jay Zagorsky of…
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The Academic Minute for 2019.06.24-06.28
The Academic Minute from 06.24 – 06.28 Monday, June 24th Justin Schupp – Wheaton College Farmers Markets Professor Schupp looks at the intersection of social movements and inequality to examine how social movements influence, mitigate and perpetuate each other. His current focus is on the local food movement and the impact of farmer’s markets. His…
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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. Professor Westfall studies minority politics and human rights, particularly as it applies to the politics of migration, women,…
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Dipankar Maitra, Wheaton College – Citizen Scientists
On Wheaton College Week: If you want to get involved in science, look to astronomy. Dipankar Maitra, associate professor of physics, explores how amateur astronomers can advance the field. Professor Maitra primary area of research focuses on accretion inflows and outflows near compact astrophysical sources, such as black holes and neutron stars. His work attempts…
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Jeanne Wilson, Wheaton College – Unequal Relationship Between Russia and China
On Wheaton College Week: The Russian-Chinese relationship is becoming a one-sided affair. Jeanne Wilson, professor of political science, details why China’s growing influence could be a concern. Professor Wilson is a political scientist whose principal research interest focuses on analyzing Russian and Chinese political behavior in response to both domestic and foreign policy challenges. She…
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Gail Sahar, Wheaton College – Cause, Effect, Solution
On Wheaton College Week: If you want to change someone’s mind, talk about the cause of the problem. Gail Sahar, professor of psychology, explains why. Professor Sahar is a social psychologist who studies people’s reactions to controversial social issues, such as poverty, abortion, and terrorism. More specifically, her research focuses on the links between political…
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Justin Schupp, Wheaton College – Farmers Markets
On Wheaton College Week: Are farmers markets achieving their goals? Justin Schupp, assistant professor of sociology, looks into whether they are getting healthy food to those who need it. Professor Schupp looks at the intersection of social movements and inequality to examine how social movements influence, mitigate and perpetuate each other. His current focus is…
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Wheaton College Week on The Academic Minute (2019.06.24)
Wheaton College Week on The Academic Minute 2019.06.24 Monday, June 24th Justin Schupp examines if farmers markets are achieving their goals. Tuesday, June 25th Gail Sahar looks into how to change someone’s mind. Wednesday, June 26th Jeanne Wilson explores the unequal relationship between China and Russia. Thursday, June 27th Dipankar Maitra delves into how citizens…
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The Academic Minute for 2019.06.17-06.21
The Academic Minute from 06.17 – 06.21 Monday, June 17th Karen Zivi – Grand Valley State University Menstrual Activism Karen Zivi is an Associate Professor of Political Science in the Frederik Meijer Honors College at Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Michigan where she teaches courses on human rights, modern political thought, and feminist politics.…
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Jeff Lowenstein, Grand Valley State University – The Lottery Industry
On Grand Valley State University Week: Have you bought your lottery ticket? Jeff Lowenstein, assistant professor of multimedia journalism, says win or lose, it could do more harm than good. Jeff comes to GVSU from Columbia College Chicago in Chicago, IL, where he was a lecturer. Prior to his position there, he worked for a…