Month: October 2019
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Stephen Nash, University of Richmond – Threats To National Parks
On University of Richmond Week: Our national parks face many threats. Stephen Nash, visiting senior research scholar, says not all the threats are natural. Steve Nash is a visiting Senior Research Scholar at the University of Richmond, where he has taught in the journalism and environmental studies programs since 1980. He is the author of…
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Monti Datta, University of Richmond – How Many People Are Enslaved Today?
On University of Richmond Week: How many people are enslaved today? Monti Datta, associate professor of political science, says it might be more than you think. Monti Datta is an associate professor of political science at the University of Richmond, where he teaches classes on international relations, research methods, global governance, anti-Americanism & world opinion,…
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Jack Singal, University of Richmond – Moon Landings
On University of Richmond Week: 50 years ago we shot the moon. Jack Singal, professor of physics, reflects on this accomplishment. Physics professor Jack Singal, an astrophysicist who worked at NASA, researches several important topics in the emerging era of big data astrophysics. His areas of expertise include: Multiwavelength astrophysics analysis; Data challenges in large…
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Della Dumbaugh, University of Richmond – Political Conflict and American Mathematics
On University of Richmond Week: Mathematics is influenced by political events. Della Dumbaugh, professor of mathematics, has more. Della Dumbaugh, who has served on the faculty at UR for 25 years, specializes in the history of mathematics and recently led the creation of AmericanMathematics.org, the first website dedicated to American mathematics. She teaches across the…
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Camilla Nonterah, University of Richmond – Healthy Behavior Change
On University of Richmond Week: Attempting to switch to a healthy lifestyle isn’t easy. Camilla Nonterah, professor of health psychology, explores the factors that affect behavior change. Camilla Nonterah is a counseling psychologist by training whose research and clinical interests focus on behavioral medicine. Nonterah’s research focuses primarily on physical and mental health in underserved…
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University of Richmond Week on The Academic Minute (2019.10.07)
University of Richmond Week on The Academic Minute 2019.10.07 Monday, October 7th Camilla Nonterah discusses the difficulty of making healthy lifestyle changes. Tuesday, October 8th Della Dumbaugh delves into how political conflict can reshape the field of mathematics. Wednesday, October 9th Jack Singal reflects on the achievement of landing men on the moon 50 years…
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The Academic Minute for 2019.09.30-10.04
The Academic Minute from 09.30 – 10.04 Monday, September 30th Jillian Peterson – Hamline University Mass Shooter Database Jillian Peterson, Ph.D. is an assistant professor of criminal justice at Hamline University and the director of the Hamline Center for Justice and Law. Dr. Peterson has a doctoral degree in psychology and social behavior from the…
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Thomas Shahady, University of Lynchburg – Health of Water Supply
How do you know what’s living in your water supply? Thomas Shahady, professor of environmental science at the University of Lynchburg, discusses a simple way to find out. Prior to arriving here at University of Lynchburg, I spent five years teaching part-time at Lenoir-Rhyne College, Catawba Valley Community College and working as a consultant with…
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TaLisa Carter, American University – Correctional Officers
Corrections officers have a stressful job. TaLisa J. Carter, assistant professor at American University’s School of Public Affairs, determines the effect they can have on the prison population. TaLisa J. Carter is a native of Long Island, New York, dedicated to understanding the interactions of deviance, social organizations and race. After earning her B.A. in…
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Parisa Saboori, Manhattan College – Traumatic Brain Injuries
There is much to learn about traumatic brain injuries. Parisa Saboori, associate professor of mechanical engineering at Manhattan College, looks at one scenario associated with brain injury in a new way. Parisa Saboori, Ph.D., is an associate professor of mechanical engineering at Manhattan College, having taught there since 2011. Prior to attending The City University…