The Academic Minute

Month: November 2019

  • Keely Heuer, SUNY New Paltz – Magna Graecia

    Keely Heuer, SUNY New Paltz – Magna Graecia

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    What a society made can tell us a lot about them. Keely Heuer, assistant professor of art history at SUNY New Paltz, explores the ceramics of ancient Greeks. Keely Heuer is an Assistant Professor of Art History, specializing in the visual culture of ancient Greece and Rome. Her research concentrates primarily on the iconography of Greek…

  • Dominik Guess, University of North Florida – Patience Across Cultures

    Dominik Guess, University of North Florida – Patience Across Cultures

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    The meaning of patience is not consistent across cultures. C. Dominik Guess, professor of psychology at the University of North Florida, discusses how different European countries vary in this regard. Dr. Dominik Güss is a psychology professor at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville. He earned a doctorate of philosophy in psychology from the Otto-Friedrich-Universität…

  • Raghabendra KC, Rollins College – Competition is Contagious

    Raghabendra KC, Rollins College – Competition is Contagious

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    You don’t have to play to be in the competitive spirit. Raghabendra KC, assistant professor of business at Rollins College, explores why knowing about a competition could change your behavior, even if you don’t partake. Dr. Raghabendra KC is an Assistant Professor of Marketing in the Department of Business. Dr. KC holds a PhD degree…

  • This Week on The Academic Minute (2019.11.18)

    This Week on The Academic Minute (2019.11.18)

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    This Week on The Academic Minute 2019.11.18 Monday, November 18th Raghabendra KC of Rollins College explores why competition is contagious even if you don’t partake. Tuesday, November 19th  Dominik Guss of the University of North Florida delves into patience across cultural lines. Wednesday, November 20th Keely Heuer of SUNY New Paltz examines the Magna Graecia.…

  • The Academic Minute for 2019.11.11-11.15

    The Academic Minute for 2019.11.11-11.15

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    The Academic Minute from 11.11 – 11.15 Monday, November 11th Jennifer Gauthier – Randolph College Indigenous Media Dr. Jennifer Gauthier is professor of Communication Studies at Randolph College in Lynchburg, Virginia, where she teaches courses in rhetoric, media studies, and gender studies and coordinates the minor in Film Studies. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in…

  • Chris Spicer, Morningside College – 73

    Chris Spicer, Morningside College – 73

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    Everyone has a favorite number. Chris Spicer, associate professor of mathematics at Morningside College, explains why you might need to change your pick. Chris Spicer is an associate professor of Mathematics and is currently serving as interim Vice President for Academic Affairs at Morningside College. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Mount Mercy College in…

  • Dustin Albright, Clemson University – Sim[PLY] System

    Dustin Albright, Clemson University – Sim[PLY] System

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    A new way of building could be more environmentally friendly. Dustin Albright, assistant professor of architecture at Clemson University, examines this new system. Dustin Albright’s research and teaching revolve around building tectonics, structural design, and advanced wood and timber building systems. He is particularly interested in leveraging digital production technologies to explore prefabricated solutions of…

  • Mimi Benjamin, Indiana University of Pennsylvania – Living-Learning Communities

    Mimi Benjamin, Indiana University of Pennsylvania – Living-Learning Communities

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    Not all living-learning communities are succeeding as well as others. Mimi Benjamin, associate professor in the department of student affairs in higher education at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, explores how to make the most of the experience. Mimi Benjamin’s interest in student affairs began at Clarion University of Pennsylvania, where she served as a resident…

  • Angie Mayfield, Vincennes University – Mixed Age Students

    Angie Mayfield, Vincennes University – Mixed Age Students

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    College classrooms are mostly traditional students. Angie Mayfield, professor of English at Vincennes University, explores how changing up the age group can be a positive change. Angie J. Mayfield, PhD is a Professor of English and Department Chair of Humanities at Vincennes University in Jasper, Indiana, where she has taught English Composition I & II,…

  • Jennifer Gauthier, Randolph College – Indigenous Media

    Jennifer Gauthier, Randolph College – Indigenous Media

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    There’s plenty of media beyond what everyone else is watching. Jennifer Gauthier, professor of communication studies at Randolph College, suggests expanding your mind by swimming outside the mainstream. Dr. Jennifer Gauthier is professor of Communication Studies at Randolph College in Lynchburg, Virginia, where she teaches courses in rhetoric, media studies, and gender studies and coordinates…