Month: January 2020
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Chris Dulla, Tufts University – Ketogenic Diet and Brain Health
Can your diet help with recovery from a traumatic brain injury? Chris Dulla, associate professor of neuroscience at Tufts University, looks into this question. Chris Dulla is an associate professor of neuroscience at Tufts University School of Medicine and a member of the Neuroscience; Cell, Molecular and Developmental Biology; and MS in Pharmacology & Drug…
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Takeru Igusa, Johns Hopkins University – The Ethics of Autonomous Vehicles
Self-driving cars might not be a boon to everyone. Tak Igusa, professor of civil and systems engineering at the Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering, looks into social issues with this new technology. Takeru Igusa is a professor of civil engineering and a leading expert in systems science. He is known for bringing new insights…
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Lisa Koops, Case Western Reserve University – Parenting Musically
There’s no one right way to parent musically. Lisa Koops, professor of music education at Case Western Reserve University, explores the various methods families choose to make music meaningful to them. Lisa Huisman Koops, Ph.D., professor of music education at Case Western Reserve University, specializes in early childhood music, elementary general music, and world music…
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Hala ElAarag, Stetson University – Transmission Control Protocols
Our most common internet transfer protocols could use an update. Hala ElAarag, professor of computer science at Stetson University, explains why wireless connections are throwing a wrench into the mix. Hala ElAarag joined Stetson University in 2002. She is a senior member of ACM and IEEE and a former president of the Consortium of Computing…
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Kevin Cokley, University of Texas at Austin – Impostor Syndrome
Do you feel like a phony? Kevin Cokley, distinguished teaching professor at the University of Texas at Austin, examines why college students often feel like they don’t belong. Kevin Cokley’s research can be broadly categorized in the area of African American psychology, with a focus on racial and ethnic identity development, academic motivation and academic…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2020.01.27)
Worcester Polytechnic Institute Week on The Academic Minute 2019.01.27 Monday, January 27th Kevin Cokley of the University of Texas at Austin delves into the impostor syndrome amongst college students. Tuesday, January 28th Hala ElAarag of Stetson University explores how to better transmission protocols for wireless networks. Wednesday, January 29th Lisa Koops of Case Western Reserve…
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The Academic Minute for 2020.01.20-2020.01.24
The Academic Minute from 01.20 – 01.24 Monday, January 20th Art Heinricher – Worcester Polytechnic Institute Cost of Higher Education Arthur Heinricher is the Dean of Undergraduate Studies and a Professor of Mathematical Sciences. As dean, he is responsible for ensuring the quality and effectiveness of all aspects of the undergraduate experience at WPI, providing…
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Kent Rissmiller, Worcester Polytechnic Institute – Preparing Students with a Project-Based Curriculum
On Worcester Polytechnic Institute Week: Project-based learning can set students up for success outside of school. Kent Rissmiller, associate professor of social science, explores these benefits. Kent Rissmiller completed studies in political science at Muhlenberg College (AB) and Syracuse University (PhD). Along the way, he also completed a JD at the University of New Hampshire…
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Kristin Wobbe, Worcester Polytechnic Institute – Project-Based Learning in the First Year
On Worcester Polytechnic Institute Week: Students shouldn’t wait for project learning in higher education. Kristin Wobbe, associate professor of chemistry and biochemistry, explains that this type of learning provides benefits from the beginning. Project-based learning is an enormously powerful approach to education. I’ve been changed by it; I’ve watched students be changed by it. I’ve…
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Geoff Pfeifer, Worcester Polytechnic Institute – Inclusion and Equity in Student Project Teams
On Worcester Polytechnic Institute Week: Not everyone likes team projects in college classes. Geoff Pfeifer, associate teaching professor, discusses one tool that could change that. Professor Pfeifer’s areas of expertise are in social and political theory, social and political philosophy, and social and global justice. As a part of this, he is involved in a…