Month: November 2019
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2019.11.11)
Butler University Week on The Academic Minute 2019.11.11 Monday, November 11th Jennifer Gauthier of Randolph College discusses how finding media outside the mainstream can have a very beneficial impact on the viewers and creators. Tuesday, November 12th Angie Mayfield of Vincennes University delves into how a mixed age group can have a positive influence on…
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The Academic Minute for 2019.11.04-11.08
The Academic Minute from 11.04 – 11.08 Monday, November 4th Lee Farquhar – Butler University Tolerance on Facebook Dr. Lee Farquhar is an associate professor of Journalism and Sports Media. Prior to arriving at Butler, he worked for eight years at Samford University, teaching broadcast news and sports media courses. His professional experience is primarily…
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Greg Shufeldt, Butler University – Political Party Competition in States
On Butler University Week: If one political party controls a state, people lose interest. Greg Shufeldt, assistant professor of political science, discusses how healthy competition could benefit citizens. Greg Shufeldt is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at Butler University. Previously, he worked as an Assistant Professor at the University of Arkansas – Little Rock.…
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Tonya Bergeson-Dana, Butler University – Infant Hearing Loss and Cognitive Skills
On Butler University Week: Hearing loss can affect more than just the ears. Tonya Bergeson-Dana, associate professor of communication studies and disorders, discusses how hearing loss in infants can affect our cognitive skills as well. Dr. Tonya Bergeson earned a PhD in cognitive developmental psychology from the University of Toronto, Canada and undergraduate degrees in…
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James McGrath, Butler University – Artificial Wisdom
On Butler University Week: Computer intelligence can take many forms. James McGrath, professor of religion, looks into artificial wisdom. James F. McGrath is Clarence L. Goodwin Chair in New Testament Language and Literature. His PhD from the University of Durham became the basis for his first book, John’s Apologetic Christology, published by Cambridge University Press…
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Tom Mould, Butler University – Welfare and the American Dream
On Butler University Week: Stories can have a big impact on all areas of life. Tom Mould, professor of anthropology and folklore, determines how stories can affect an important social issue. Tom Mould teaches and conducts research in the areas of folklore, language and culture, American Indian studies, oral narrative, religious and sacred narrative, contemporary…
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Lee Farquhar, Butler University – Tolerance on Facebook
On Butler University Week: How diverse is your Facebook feed? Lee Farquhar, associate professor of entertainment media and journalism, explains why increasing this value could do some good. Dr. Lee Farquhar is an associate professor of Journalism and Sports Media. Prior to arriving at Butler, he worked for eight years at Samford University, teaching broadcast…
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Butler University Week on The Academic Minute (2019.11.04)
Butler University Week on The Academic Minute 2019.11.04 Monday, November 4th Lee Farquhar discusses tolerance on Facebook. Tuesday, November 5th Tom Mould delves into how the welfare queen stereotype came to be. Wednesday, November 6th James McGrath examines artificial wisdom. Thursday, November 7th Tonya Bergeson-Dana explores how hearing loss in infants can also affect other…
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The Academic Minute for 2019.10.28-11.01
The Academic Minute from 10.28 – 11.01 Monday, October 28th Bharath Ramkumar – SUNY Oneonta Fast Fashion Bharath Ramkumar is a professor of Human Ecology at SUNY Oneonta. He instructs on quality analysis of apparel products and retail management. His specialties include fashion merchandising, consumer behavior, e-commerce, and structural equation modeling. Dr. Ramkumar’s research has…
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Stephen Howe, Fukuoka University – Yes and No in England and America
How many ways can you say yes or no? Stephen Howe, associate professor in the department of English at the Graduate School Fukuoka University Japan, explores this question. Dr. Stephen Howe is an associate professor of English at Fukuoka University, Japan. His research field is historical linguistics, which is the study of how and why…