Month: May 2020
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2020.06.01)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2019.06.01 Monday, June 1st Jennifer Groscup, associate professor of psychology, discusses citizen’s knowledge and use of the Fourth Amendment. Tuesday, June 2nd Branwen Williams, associate professor of environmental science, looks into how much of recent global warming would have occured without humans. Wednesday, June 3rd Nicholas Kacher, assistant professor…
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The Academic Minute for 2020.05.25-2020.05.29
The Academic Minute from 05.25 – 05.29 Monday, May 25th Brian Harward – Allegheny College Congressional Responsiveness to Presidential Power Brian M. Harward, Ph.D. is Professor and Robert G. Seddig Chair in Political Science at Allegheny College in Meadville, PA where he has taught for 10 years. He is also the Director of the…
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Shannan Mattiace, Allegheny College – Drug Wars and Criminal Violence in Mexico
On Allegheny College Week: What keeps homicide rates down from drug traffickers in some Mexican municipalities? Shannan Mattiace, professor of political science and international studies, takes a look across the border to find out. Dr. Shannan Mattiace is a professor of Political Science and International Studies at Allegheny College in Meadville, Pennsylvania. She teaches and…
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Eric Pallant, Allegheny College – There is a lot to Learn From Sourdough Bread
On Allegheny College Week: We have lots to learn from sourdough bread. Eric Pallant, professor of environmental science and sustainability, explains why. Dr. Eric Pallant has been a professor of Environmental Science at Allegheny College in Meadville, Pennsylvania since 1987. He is also chair of the department of Environmental Science and Sustainability, #2 in the…
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Caryl E. Waggett, Allegheny College – Links Between Lead Poisoning and Food Insecurity
On Allegheny College Week: There are links between lead poisoning and food insecurity. Caryl Waggett, associate professor of global health studies, delves into these connections. Dr. Caryl Waggett is an Professor, Global Health Studies, at Allegheny College in Meadville, PA. She teaches and conducts research at the intersection of human health and the environment, exploring…
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Janyl Jumadinova, Allegheny College – A Submersible Robot that Tests Water Quality
On Allegheny College Week: Water testing is an important resource. Janyl Jumadinova, assistant professor in the department of computer science, explores how robotics can help us in this cause. Dr. Janyl Jumadinova is an assistant professor in the Computer Science Department at Allegheny College in Meadville, Pennsylvania. She teaches courses in introductory programming, algorithms, compilers,…
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Brian Harward, Allegheny College – Congressional Responsiveness to Presidential Unilateralism
On Allegheny College Week: The executive branch and Congress have different ideas of presidential power. Brian Harward, professor and chair of political science, looks into how Congress responds to executive action. Brian M. Harward, Ph.D. is Professor and Robert G. Seddig Chair in Political Science at Allegheny College in Meadville, PA where he has taught…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2020.05.25)
Allegheny College Week on The Academic Minute 2019.05.25 Monday, May 25th Brian Harward, professor and chair of political science, looks into how Congress responds to executive action by the president. Tuesday, May 26th Janyl Jumadinova, assistant professor in the department of computer science, explores how robotics can help us test water quality. Wednesday, May 27th…
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The Academic Minute for 2020.05.18-2020.05.22
The Academic Minute from 05.18 – 05.22 Monday, May 18th Thomas Mackey – SUNY Empire Metaliterate Learners Thomas P. Mackey, Ph.D. is Professor in the Department of Arts and Media, School of Arts and Humanities at SUNY Empire State College. His research examines metaliteracy, an empowering pedagogical framework for reflective teaching and learning that he…
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Terry Gipson, SUNY New Paltz – How Art Can Help Us Improve Our Communication Skills
Can art help you improve your communication skills? Terry Gipson, lecturer in the department of communications at SUNY New Paltz, says yes. Terry Gipson has over 25 years of experience in public relations, marketing, experiential design, and public affairs. He’s a Lecturer in Communications at The State University of New York at New Paltz where…