Month: August 2019
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The Academic Minute for 2019.08.26-08.30
The Academic Minute from 08.26 – 08.30 Monday, August 26th Jennifer Adams – University of Calgary Minority Students and Science Achievement Dr. Jennifer D. Adams was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. After college she worked in physical therapy for two years before entering the field of education. Dr. Adams taught high school Biology in…
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Allison Buskirk-Cohen, Delaware Valley University – Succeeding in College
Campuses want college students to succeed. Allison Buskirk-Cohen, associate professor of psychology at Delaware Valley University, looks at a couple factors that could swing the balance. Allison Buskirk-Cohen’s research focuses on how interpersonal relationships influence general well-being and academic success. She has studied the role of peer relationships and mental health as students transitioned from…
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Alexandra Logue, Graduate Center of the City University of New York – Remedial Math
Math could be what determines whether you graduate from college. Alexandra Logue, research professor at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York, examines why. Dr. Alexandra W. Logue is a Research Professor in CASE (the Center for Advanced Study in Education) of the Graduate Center of The City University of New York…
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Katherine Cumings Mansfield, University of North Carolina Greensboro – Improve Schools by Asking Students
The best way to improve a school? Ask the students. Katherine Cumings Mansfield, associate professor in the department of educational leadership and cultural foundations at the University of North Carolina Greensboro, says keeping the student voice in the discussion has many benefits. A seasoned school teacher and program administrator, Katherine Cumings Mansfield is currently Associate…
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Michelle Hospital, Florida International University – Youth Music Programs and the Five C’s
Learning to play music could foster important skills for life. Michelle Hospital, research associate professor in the department of biostatistics at Florida International University, says it’s not just about the music, but who you play it with. Dr. Michelle Hospital is the Associate Director of Research and Development of FIU’s Community-Based Research Institute (CBRI). She…
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Jennifer Adams, University of Calgary – Minority Students and Science Achievement
Those who teach and learn science could use more diversity. Jennifer Adams, associate professor in the department of chemistry at the University of Calgary, explains why. Dr. Jennifer D. Adams was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. After college she worked in physical therapy for two years before entering the field of education. Dr. Adams…
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Back to School Week on The Academic Minute (2019.08.26)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2019.08.26 Monday, August 26th Jennifer Adams of the University of Calgary examines minority students and science achievement. Tuesday, August 27th Michelle Hospital of Florida International University looks into the benefits of music education and after-school programs. Wednesday, August 28th Katherine Cumings Mansfield of the University of North Carolina Greensboro…
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The Academic Minute for 2019.08.19-08.23
The Academic Minute from 08.19 – 08.23 Monday, August 19th Julie Merten – University of North Florida Sunscreen Dr. Julie Merten is an Associate Professor of Public Health at the University of North Florida. She is the Editor-in-Chief of the Florida Public Health Review and chairs the Skin Cancer Prevention Task Force for the Northeast…
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Lesley Shipley, Randolph College – Contemporary Art Reactions
How do we interact with art? Lesley Shipley, assistant professor of art history at Randolph College, explores how one protestor answered this question. My research and teaching interests are in modern and contemporary art, with an emphasis on identity, feminism, activism, and abstraction in art since 1960. Currently, I am completing an article that examines…
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Scott Melzer, Albion College – Manhood
The ideals of manhood are changing. Scott Melzer, professor of sociology at Albion College, discusses four groups that are reclaiming their identity in disparate ways. Scott Melzer([email protected]) is Professor of Sociology and Chair of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at Albion College. His work focuses on how men respond when they think their status and identities are threatened. He…