Month: March 2020
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The Academic Minute for 2020.03.16-2020.03.20
The Academic Minute from 03.16 – 03.20 Monday, March 16th Mustafa Kirisci – St. Mary’s College of California Impulsiveness of Leaders and State Repression Mustafa Kirisci is a visiting assistant professor of political science at Saint Mary’s College of California.He has received his masters degree in criminal justice and doctoral degree in political science from…
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Lynne Shea, Landmark College – From Disability to Diversity
Changing from deficit to diversity could lead to better outcomes for schools and society. Lynne Shea, professor of liberal studies at Landmark College, examines how catering to neurodiversity can help more people get their education. Lynne Shea has served in many capacities at Landmark College, having chaired the English and humanities departments, directed the Landmark…
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Heather Yates, University of Central Arkansas – Political Humor and Gender in American Politics
Does political humor look the same when aimed at female candidates? Heather Yates, assistant professor of political science at the University of Central Arkansas, delves into this question. Heather E. Yates is Assistant Professor of American Politics at the University of Central Arkansas, USA. She specializes in political behavior research that addresses questions involving campaigns…
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Jeffrey Bryan, University of Missouri – Canine Bone Cancer
There’s good news ahead for your furry friends. Jeffrey Bryan, professor of oncology at the University of Missouri, discusses treating a dangerous canine disease. Bryan has devoted his career to treating cancer. His research interests include the epigenetics of cancer, targeted imaging and therapy, and epidemiology of cancer. His clinical interests include novel therapy for…
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Victoria Munoz, Hostos Community College – Spanish Romances and the Roots of British Imperialism
The first Anglo-Spanish war may have been fought in the pages of books. Victoria Munoz, assistant professor of English at The City University of New York Hostos Community College, explores this history. Dr. Victoria M. Muñoz is an Assistant Professor in English at The City University of New York Hostos Community College. She received her…
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Mustafa Kirisci, St. Mary’s College of California – Impulsiveness of Leaders and State Repression
Repression of citizens can be an impulsive act of a desperate politician. Mustafa Kirisci, visiting assistant professor in the department of politics at Saint Mary’s College of California, explores why this might start in childhood. Mustafa Kirisci is a visiting assistant professor of political science at Saint Mary’s College of California.He has received his masters…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2020.03.16)
Albert Einstein College of Medicine Week on The Academic Minute 2019.03.16 Monday, March 16th Mustafa Kirisci of St. Mary’s College of California discusses how repression of citizens can be an impulsive act of a desperate politician. Tuesday, March 17th Victoria Munoz of Hostos Community College examines how the first Anglo-Spanish war may have been fought…
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The Academic Minute for 2020.03.09-2020.03.13
The Academic Minute from 03.09 – 03.13 Monday, March 9th Libusha Kelly – Albert Einstein College of Medicine Gut Microbiome and Adverse Drug Reactions Libusha Kelly, Ph.D., is associate professor of systems & computational biology and of microbiology and immunology. Dr. Kelly’s background in structural biology, machine learning, information theory, high throughput genomics, metabolomics, and…
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Sophie Molholm, Albert Einstein College of Medicine – Sensory Integration Therapy
On Albert Einstein College of Medicine Week: Applied Behavioral Analysis might not be the only way to treat autism. Sophie Molholm, professor of pediatrics, discusses a new option. Dr. Sophie Molholm is professor of pediatrics, of neuroscience, and of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. She is also associate director of…
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Jill Crandall, Albert Einstein College of Medicine – Statins
On Albert Einstein College of Medicine Week: Can statins be dangerous for you? Jill Crandall, professor of medicine, examines if use of these drugs can lead to other maladies. Dr. Crandall is professor and the Jacob A. and Jeanne E. Barkey Chair in Medicine at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and chief of the division…