Month: July 2021
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2021.07.12)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2021.07.12 Monday, July 12th RonNell Andersen Jones, professor of law at the University of Utah, takes a look at how the U.S. Supreme Court talks about the press. Tuesday, July 13th Timothy Frye, professor of post-soviet foreign policy at Columbia University, examines what pitfalls a despot may encounter to stay…
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The Academic Minute for 2021.07.05-2021.07.09
The Academic Minute from 07.05 – 07.09 Monday, July 5th Lior Rennert – Clemson University Surveillance-Based Informative Testing for COVID-19 Dr. Rennert is an Assistant Professor in Clemson University’s Department of Public Health Sciences, with a specialty in infectious disease epidemiology, policy evaluation, and biostatistics. Dr. Rennert is a founding member of Clemson’s Public Health…
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Nicole Kraft, Ohio State University – Sportswriters Need to ‘Be Better’ When it Comes to Press Conferences
Press conferences after a sports contest are a tough gig for both sides. Nicole Kraft, associate professor of clinical communication at The Ohio State University, discusses how sports writers can make the best of the situation to get information for the fans. Dr. Nicole Kraft spent 25 years working as an award-winning journalist, as well…
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Kathleen Fortier, Arcadia University – University-based Pro-Bono Clinics Address Health Disparities in Their Communities
Pro-bono clinics can fill a desperate need. Kathleen Fortier, assistant professor of practice at Arcadia University, explores how students can also benefit from the experience of helping out those in need. Dr. Kathleen Fortier is just one of the faculty in Arcadia University’ Physical Therapy Department overseeing the new pro bono clinic. In her early…
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Jonathan Watanabe, University of California, Irvine – COVID-19 Medications
COVID-19 has been a learning experience for everyone, including clinicians. Jonathan Watanabe, professor of clinical pharmacy at the University of California, Irvine, details treating a new disease on the fly. Professor Watanabe is a pharmacist, health economist, and outcomes researcher. He serves as a Member of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM)…
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Michael Berg, Wheaton College in Massachusetts – Who Follows the COVID-19 Guidelines and Who Does Not
Why do some people follow guidelines while others ignore them? Michael Berg, professor of psychology at Wheaton College in Massachusetts, explores the factors behind such decisions. Michael Berg is a professor of psychology at Wheaton College in Norton, Mass., and co-coordinator of the college’s Public Health Program. Berg’s research has explored issues related to smoking,…
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Lior Rennert, Clemson University – Surveillance-Based Informative Testing for Mitigating COVID-19
Mitigating COVID-19 outbreaks on campuses is crucial. Lior Rennert, assistant professor and biostatistician at Clemson University, examines one way to do so. Dr. Rennert is an Assistant Professor in Clemson University’s Department of Public Health Sciences, with a specialty in infectious disease epidemiology, policy evaluation, and biostatistics. Dr. Rennert is a founding member of Clemson’s…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2021.07.05)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2021.07.05 Monday, July 5th Lior Rennert, assistant professor and biostatistician at Clemson University, examines one way to mitigate COVID-19 outbreaks on campuses. Tuesday, July 6th Michael Berg, professor of psychology at Wheaton College, explores why some people follow COVID-19 guidelines and some do not. Wednesday, July 7th Jonathan…
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The Academic Minute for 2021.06.28-2021.07.02
The Academic Minute from 06.28 – 07.02 Monday, June 28th Linda Dynan – Northern Kentucky University Hospital Safety and Quality Dr. Linda Dynan is a Professor of Economics at Northern Kentucky University. She earned her B.A. in economics from the University of Pennsylvania, and her MA, MPhil and doctorate in economics from Columbia University in…
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Rachael Clark, Northern Kentucky University – Hope in Poverty
On Northern Kentucky University Week: Engaged students can help a community thrive. Rachael Clark, professor in the department of psychological sciences, describes one instance where it made a difference. Rachael Clark, Lecturer at Northern Kentucky University investigates human strengths within challenging contexts. Dr. Clark’s research focuses on integrating multiple sources of data to understand research…