Month: April 2021
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The Academic Minute for 2021.04.05-2021.04.09
The Academic Minute from 04.05 – 04.09 Monday, April 5th Matt Hendley – SUNY Oneonta What if the U.S. Followed the U.K. Parliamentary Model Dr. Matthew Hendley is Chair and Professor of History at the State University of New York – College at Oneonta (SUNY Oneonta). Educated in Canada, he is a specialist in Modern…
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Aimée Delaney, Worcester State University – Norms of Violence
Violence has a negative effect on youth. Aimée Delaney, associate professor of criminal justice at Worcester State University, examines this statement. Dr. Delaney specializes in the study of violence and victimization, with a focus on juvenile crime, risk behaviors and risk factors among youth, the victimization of youth, and family and community violence. Her book,…
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Peter Belmi, University of Virginia – Objectification at Work
How does the culture of the workplace affect objectification of employees? Peter Belmi, assistant professor of business administration at the University of Virginia, looks into this question. Peter Belmi is an assistant professor of Leadership and Organizational Behavior at the University Of Virginia Darden School Of Business. He received his Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior from…
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Jorge Contreras, University of Utah – Open COVID Pledge
Battling COVID-19 takes a team of people. Jorge L. Contreras, professor of law at the University of Utah, looks into how some made a pledge to do so. Jorge L. Contreras teaches in the areas of intellectual property law, property law and genetics and the law. He has recently been named one of the University…
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Ryan Meldrum, Florida International University – Digital Self-Harm
Bullies aren’t the only people causing harm online. Ryan Meldrum, associate professor in the department of criminology and criminal justice at the Florida International University, says other negative thoughts can come from an unlikely place. Dr. Meldrum’s areas of expertise include the causes and consequences of low self-control, the link between poor sleep quantity/quality and…
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Matt Hendley, SUNY Oneonta – What if the U.S. Followed the Westminster Parliamentary Model?
What if the U.S. government was more like the United Kingdom’s? Matthew Hendley, professor of history at SUNY Oneonta, delves into the contrasting styles of governance. Dr. Matthew Hendley is Chair and Professor of History at the State University of New York – College at Oneonta (SUNY Oneonta). Educated in Canada, he is a specialist…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2021.04.05)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2021.04.05 Monday, April 5th Matthew Hendley, professor of history at SUNY Oneonta, delves into the contrasting styles of governance between the U.S. and the U.K. Tuesday, April 6th Ryan Meldrum, associate professor in the department of criminology and criminal justice at the Florida International University, says negative messages…
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The Academic Minute for 2021.03.29-2021.04.02
The Academic Minute from 03.29 – 04.02 Monday, March 29th Sarah Jones – University of West Georgia Foster Care Youth and Higher Education Aspirations Sarah Jones is an Assistant Professor of Professional Counseling and College Student Affairs. She teaches in the College Student Affairs and Higher Education Administration programs. Before graduating from the University of…
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Chelsea Morris, University of West Georgia – Pyramid Model
On University of West Georgia Week: What is the Pyramid Model and why can it help preschool classrooms? Chelsea Morris, assistant professor of early childhood special education, explains. Dr. Chelsea T. Morris is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Literacy and Special Education. Prior to pursuing her Ph.D., Dr. Morris was a teacher in…
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Nick Sterling, University of West Georgia – Chemical Evolution of the Universe
On University of West Georgia Week: How were the different elements in the universe produced? Nick Sterling, associate professor of physics, explores a fossil record of stars to find out. Dr. Sterling grew up in St. Paul, MN and attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he earned a double B.S. in physics-astronomy and mathematics. He…