Month: December 2020
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Rosalyn LaPier, University of Montana – Solstice
The solstices are not just days on a calendar to indigenous peoples. Rosalyn LaPier, associate professor of environmental studies at the University of Montana, explains why. Rosalyn is an award winning Indigenous writer, ethnobotanist and environmental activist with a BA in physics and a PhD in environmental history. She works to revitalize Indigenous & traditional…
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Dena Kniess, University of West Georgia –Second-Year Experiences for Underrepresented Students on Campus
On University of West Georgia Week: Freshman year can be tough for students, but what about the second year? Dena Kniess, assistant professor in the department of communication sciences, explores this question through underrepresented populations on campus. Dr. Dena Kniess is an associate professor of higher education administration and college student affairs in the College…
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Christopher Jett, University of West Georgia – Black Men and STEM Careers
On University of West Georgia Week: Race-related stereotypes can push Black men away from STEM careers. Christopher Jett, associate professor of mathematics, explores how the persistence of Black men in STEM can help them thrive in the future. Dr. Christopher Jett is an associate professor of mathematics in the College of Arts, Culture, and Scientific…
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Nisha Gupta, University of West Georgia – Art and Social Advocacy
On University of West Georgia Week: How can women reclaim their power after trauma? Nisha Gupta, assistant professor of psychology, shows how art can be a healing tool. Nisha received her Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Duquesne University and her B.A. and M.A. in psychology and mental health counseling from New York University. Alongside her…
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Kelly Dyar, University of West Georgia – Male Veterans as Nurses
On University of West Georgia Week: Veterans are in need of employment upon returning home or exiting the service. Kelly Dyar, assistant professor of nursing, looks at one way to get them employed. Dr. Kelly Dyar, assistant professor in the University of West Georgia’s Tanner Health System School of Nursing, has been a registered nurse…
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Janet Donohoe, University of West Georgia – Monuments
On University of West Georgia Week: Debate over monuments in the U.S. is ongoing. Janet Donohoe, professor of philosophy, examines the role monuments play in a society. Dr. Janet Donohoe is the dean of the Honors College and a professor of philosophy in the College of Arts, Culture, and Scientific Inquiry at the University of…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2020.12.14)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2020.12.14 Monday, December 14th Janet Donohoe, professor of philosophy, examines the role monuments play in a society. Tuesday, December 15th Kelly Dyar, assistant professor of nursing, looks at one way to get returning male veterans employed in a new field. Wednesday, December 16th Nisha Gupta, assistant professor of psychology,…
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The Academic Minute for 2020.12.07-2020.12.11
The Academic Minute from 12.07 – 12.11 Monday, December 7th Naminata Diabate – Cornell University Naked Agency Naminata Diabate is an associate professor of Comparative Literature at Cornell University. A native of Côte d’Ivoire in West Africa, Naminata Diabate is a scholar of African and African diaspora studies with an emphasis on questions of sexuality and gender…
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Andrew Campana, Cornell University – Taking the Video out of Video Games
On Cornell University Week: Video games aren’t only for those with eyesight. Andrew Campana, assistant professor of Asian studies, explains how communities of blind and low-vision players stay in the game. Andrew Campana is an assistant professor of modern and contemporary Japanese literature in the Department of Asian Studies at Cornell University. In his current…
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Erik Born, Cornell University – WiFi Signal Icon
On Cornell University Week: The wireless icon is ubiquitous in today’s world. Today on The Academic Minute: Erik Born, assistant professor of German studies, explores the history behind it. Erik Born is an Assistant Professor in the Department of German Studies at Cornell University. His work brings insights from contemporary German media theory to bear on diverse historical contexts. With…