Month: January 2020
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The Academic Minute for 2020.01.06-2020.01.10
The Academic Minute from 01.06 – 01.10 Monday, January 6th Gary Ackerman – University of Albany Defining What Drives a Terrorist Associate Professor of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity Gary Ackerman’s research focuses on understanding how terrorists and other adversaries make tactical, operational and strategic decisions, particularly with regard to innovating in their use…
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Brett Levy, University at Albany – Reducing Political Polarization Through Education
On University at Albany Week: Having an open mind could lead to a better political future. Brett Levy, assistant professor in the department of educational theory and practice, explores how to guide students to look for cooperation. Dr. Levy is an assistant professor of Educational Theory and Practice. His research explores how educational programs can…
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Wonhyung Lee, University at Albany – Helping the Homeless through Business Improvement Districts
On University at Albany Week: Can businesses work together to help the homeless? Wonhyung Lee, assistant professor in the school of social welfare, discusses BIDs and how they can foster a long-term approach to helping the homeless. Wonhyung Lee is an Assistant Professor at the School of Social Welfare of the University at Albany, State…
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Beth DuFault, University at Albany – Improving the Patient Experience in the NICU
On University at Albany Week: We can improve parents’ experience in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Beth DuFault, assistant professor in the department of marketing, details how one overseas ICU handles parents. Beth Leavenworth DuFault is Assistant Professor of Marketing at University at Albany, State University of New York. Beth’s academic background is in marketing…
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Brendan Gaesser, University at Albany – Pathways from Imagination to Altruism
On University at Albany Week: Imagination can help you become more altruistic. Brendan Gaesser, assistant professor in the department of psychology, explains. As of fall 2016, I am an assistant professor of psychology at SUNY and Member of Purpose Co-working. Before starting at SUNY Albany, I was a postdoctoral researcher at Boston College in the Morality…
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Gary Ackerman, University at Albany – Defining What Drives A Terrorist
On University at Albany Week: Is terrorists’ violent behaviors driven by an ideology? Gary Ackerman, associate professor in the college of emergency preparedness, homeland security and cybersecurity, looks into this question. Associate Professor of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity Gary Ackerman’s research focuses on understanding how terrorists and other adversaries make tactical, operational and…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2020.01.06)
University at Albany Week on The Academic Minute 2019.01.06 Monday, January 6th Gary Ackerman delves into defining what drives a terrorist to action. Tuesday, January 7th Brendan Gaesser discovers a pathway from imagination to altruism. Wednesday, January 8th Beth DuFault examines how to improve the parent experience in the NICU. Thursday, January 9th Wonhyung Lee…
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The Academic Minute for 2019.12.30-2020.01.03
The Academic Minute from 12.30 – 01.03 Monday, December 30th Andrew Morris – Union College – Best Political Science Segment Award Natural Disaster Aid Andrew Morris, associate professor of history at Union College. is an expert on the history of disaster relief. The recipient of a prestigious fellowship from the National Endowment for the Humanities,…
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Best Education Segment Award: Ashley Taylor, Colgate University – Producers of Knowledge
This is Best of Week on The Academic Minute: For the Best Education Segment Award: Ashley Taylor, assistant professor of educational studies at Colgate University, explored who can be a producer of knowledge. I am Assistant Professor of Educational Studies at Colgate University. I teach educational foundations courses in disability studies, inclusive education, and philosophy…
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Best Psychology Segment: Jennifer Harman, Colorado State University – Parental Alienation
Parental alienation can have long term consequences. Jennifer Harman, associate professor of psychology at Colorado State University, explores how greater awareness of this form of family violence can lead to better outcomes. Jennifer Jill Harman, Ph.D. received her doctorate in Social Psychology from the University of Connecticut in 2005, and specializes in the study of…