Month: January 2020
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Rick Vaz, Worcester Polytechnic Institute – Women in STEM Fields
On Worcester Polytechnic Institute Week: Keeping more women in STEM programs is a key focus for the future. Rick Vaz, professor of interdisciplinary and global studies, explores one way to do it. As Director of WPI’s Center for Project-Based Learning, I work with colleagues across campus to help advance project-based learning at colleges and universities…
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Art Heinricher, Worcester Polytechnic Institute – Cost of Higher Education
On Worcester Polytechnic Institute Week: Is higher education worth the cost? Art Heinricher, professor of mathematical sciences, explains changing how students learn could change the answer of the majority. 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…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2020.01.20)
Worcester Polytechnic Institute Week on The Academic Minute 2019.01.20 Monday, January 20th Art Heinricher delves into the cost of higher education. Tuesday, January 21st Rick Vaz explores how to keep more women in STEM fields. Wednesday, January 22nd Geoff Pfeifer examines inclusion and equity in student project teams. Thursday, January 23rd Kristin Wobbe discusses why…
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The Academic Minute for 2020.01.13-2020.01.17
The Academic Minute from 01.13 – 01.17 Monday, January 13th Ben Graham – University of Southern California Dornsife Migrants Bring Value to Businesses They Own or Manage Benjamin A.T. Graham is an associate professor of international relations whose work focuses on migration, foreign investment, and the relationship between economics and conflict. He also conducts research…
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Amanda Miller, University of Indianapolis – Marriage
A wedding is one thing, the marriage is another. Amanda Miller, associate professor of sociology at the University of Indianapolis, discusses how communication is key to the latter. Amanda J. Miller is an associate professor of sociology and department chair at the University of Indianapolis. Her areas of academic focus include family, gender and relationships.…
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Jeff Leips, University of Maryland Baltimore County – Why Do We Age
Do we have to age? Jeff Leips, professor of biological sciences at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, looks into our genes to find out. Jeff Leips is a professor in the department of biological sciences at the University of Maryland Baltimore County. He completed his PhD at Florida State University working in the field…
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Kenneth Roemer, University of Texas at Arlington – Create Yourself in Many Voices
Is your story fit for an autobiography? Kenneth Roemer, distinguished teaching professor at the University of Texas Arlington, looks into this question. Kenneth Roemer (B.A., Harvard; M.A., Ph. D., Univ. of Pennsylvania), a Piper Professor, Distinguished Teaching Professor, and Distinguished Scholar Professor at the University of Texas at Arlington, has received four NEH grants to…
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Scott Allison, University of Richmond – Mothers as Heroes
Need to find a hero? Looks to moms. Scott Allison, professor of psychology at the University of Richmond, explores the four reasons for this. Scott Allison has authored numerous books, including Heroes and Heroic Leadership. He is Professor of Psychology at the University of Richmond where he has published extensively on heroism and leadership. His…
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Ben Graham, University of Southern California Dornsife – Migrants Bring Value to Businesses They Own or Manage
Immigrants could be the key to staying ahead of China. Ben Graham, associate professor in the school of international relations at the University of Southern California Dornsife, discusses why. Benjamin A.T. Graham is an associate professor of international relations whose work focuses on migration, foreign investment, and the relationship between economics and conflict. He also…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2020.01.13)
University at Albany Week on The Academic Minute 2019.01.13 Monday, January 13th Ben Graham of the University of Southern California Dornsife delves explores how migrants bring value to businesses they own or manage. Tuesday, January 14th Scott Allison of the University of Richmond discovers why mothers are our number one heroes. Wednesday, January 15th Kenneth…