Month: July 2019
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Timely Topics Week on The Academic Minute (2019.07.22)
Timely Topics Week on The Academic Minute 2019.07.22 Monday, July 22nd Scot Miller of Johns Hopkins University examines the concern over China’s methane emissions. Tuesday, July 23rd Mariana Sanchez of Florida International University looks into whether Latinos drink more or less after immigrating to the U.S. Wednesday, July 24th Sarah Stitzlein of the University of…
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The Academic Minute for 2019.07.15-07.19
The Academic Minute from 07.15 – 07.19 Monday, July 15th Kathryn Anthony – University of Illinois Potty Parity Professor Anthony teaches, conducts research, and writes about how spaces and places affect people. Her expertise focuses on such topics as social and behavioral factors in design, gender and race in contemporary architecture, and entrepreneurship in design.…
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Jennifer Tomlinson, Colgate University – Activities With Your Partner
Which activities are best for a night out with your partner? Jennifer Tomlinson, assistant professor of psychology at Colgate University, explains how engagement in a shared activity can boost your relationship. My research program is designed to understand the ways in which relationship partners can encourage one another to seek out opportunities for personal growth,…
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Patti Owen-Smith, Oxford College of Emory University – Contemplative Practice
What part does contemplation play in our academic institutions? Patti Owen-Smith, professor of psychology at Oxford College of Emory University, discusses how more time for thought could benefit students. Patricia Owen-Smith is a professor of psychology and women’s, gender and sexuality studies at Oxford College of Emory University. She was named a Carnegie Scholar in…
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Karen Zivi, Grand Valley State University – Human Rights
Human rights are violated on a daily basis. Karen Zivi, associate professor of political science at Grand Valley State University, explores why. 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,…
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Brian Earp, Yale University – Pain and Gender
On This Student Spotlight: Does our sex determine how our pain is measured? Brian Earp, PhD candidate in philosophy and psychology at Yale University, undertakes an experiment to find out. Brian is pursuing a joint Ph.D. in philosophy and psychology, having received his undergraduate degree in cognitive science from Yale, a master’s degree in psychology…
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Kathryn Anthony, University of Illinois – Potty Parity
One way to see gender discrimination in action is to look at the lines in public restrooms. Kathryn Anthony, professor in the school of architecture at the University of Illinois, explores what can be done about it. Professor Anthony teaches, conducts research, and writes about how spaces and places affect people. Her expertise focuses on…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2019.07.15)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2019.07.15 Monday, July 15th Kathryn Anthony of the University of Illinois examines potty parity and gender discrimination. Tuesday, July 16th Brian Earp of Yale University looks into pain and gender. Wednesday, July 17th Karen Zivi of Grand Valley State University explores why human rights are violated so frequently. Thursday,…
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The Academic Minute for 2019.07.08-07.12
The Academic Minute from 07.08 – 07.12 Monday, July 8th Jason Delborne – North Carolina State University Forest Biotech Jason A. Delborne joined NC State in August 2013 as a Chancellor’s Faculty Excellence Program cluster hire in Genetic Engineering and Society (GES) and an associate professor of science, policy and society in the Department of…
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Stephen M. DiDomenico, SUNY New Paltz – Technology and Everyday Interactions
It’s hard to ignore the buzz of a new text message from your cellphone. Stephen M. DiDomenico, assistant professor of qualitative communication inquiry at SUNY New Paltz, on whether it’s harmful to our face to face communication. Stephen M. DiDomenico, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of Communication at SUNY New Paltz. His research broadly focuses…