Month: December 2019
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The Academic Minute for 2019.12.16-12.20
The Academic Minute from 12.16 – 12.20 Monday, December 16th Jessica Cox – Franklin & Marshall College Codeswitching Jessica Cox researches the relationships between language and cognitive abilities in multilinguals. She has also studied factors that influence second-language learning including previous language-learning experience, working memory, and cognitive aging. She holds a PhD in Spanish Linguistics…
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Harriet Okatch, Franklin & Marshall College – Lead Poisoning
On Franklin & Marshall Week: Lead poisoning remains a scourge in certain areas. Harriet Okatch, assistant professor of biology and public health, looks into curbing this health hazard. Professor Okatch holds a bachelor of science degree in chemistry and a PhD in analytical chemistry from the University of Botswana, and a masters in public health…
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Shawn O’Bryhim, Franklin & Marshall College – Manuscript Illuminator
On Franklin & Marshall Week: Not all technology has been made small enough yet. Shawn O’Bryhim, professor of classics, explores once such instrument that needs to be smaller. Professor O’Bryhim holds a B.A. in secondary education and a master’s degree in Latin from Ball State University, and a master’s degree and doctorate in Classics from…
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Carlota Batres, Franklin & Marshall – Disgust
On Franklin & Marshall Week: Does your environment change your emotional reactions? Carlota Batres, assistant professor of psychology, examines this question. Professor Batres received a master’s in science in evolutionary and comparative psychology and a PhD. in psychology from St Andrews in 2012 and 2016, respectively. She earned her bachelor of science degree in psychology…
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Elizabeth De Santo, Franklin & Marshall College – Protecting the Oceans
On Franklin & Marshall Week: We are at a crucial moment for the health of our oceans. Elizabeth De Santo, associate professor of environmental studies, discusses what can be done. Professor De Santo is a human geographer with training in environmental law, international relations, environmental management and marine zoology. Her teaching and research focus on…
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Jessica Cox, Franklin & Marshall College – Codeswitching
On Franklin & Marshall Week: Being bilingual can have advantages. Jessica Cox, assistant professor of Spanish and linguistics, delves into the benefits. Jessica Cox researches the relationships between language and cognitive abilities in multilinguals. She has also studied factors that influence second-language learning including previous language-learning experience, working memory, and cognitive aging. She holds a…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2019.12.16)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2019.12.16 Monday, December 16th Jessica Cox delves into how those who speak multiple language at home early on have an advantage later in life. Tuesday, December 17th Elizabeth De Santo discusses how to protect the high seas. Wednesday, December 18th Carlota Batres examines disgust sensitivity in relation to your…
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The Academic Minute for 2019.12.09-12.13
The Academic Minute from 12.09 – 12.13 Monday, December 9th Pablo Palomino – Oxford College of Emory University Latin American Music Pablo Palomino is a cultural historian of modern Latin America. He is Licenciado from the University of Buenos Aires and Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley, and was postdoctoral lecturer at the University…
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Margaret McGehee, Oxford College of Emory University – LGBTQ+ History
On Oxford College of Emory University Week: LGBTQ history remains understudied in many places. Margaret McGehee, associate professor of English and American studies, explores one southern city that was changed by this history. Margaret T. (“Molly”) McGehee is Associate Professor of English and American Studies at Oxford College of Emory University and currently serves as…
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Alix Olson, Oxford College of Emory University – The Rise of Resilience
On Oxford College of Emory University Week: Resilience is a good skill to cultivate. Alix Olson, assistant professor of women’s gender and sexuality studies, examines how it can be abused as well. Dr. Olson is thrilled to begin her first year teaching Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies at Oxford College. Her research interests include contemporary…