Month: October 2021
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Guy German, Binghamton University – What UV is What You Get: Understanding How The Sun Damages Your Skin
On Binghamton University Week: A dose of Vitamin D sounds great after spending so much time indoors. Guy German, associate professor of biomedical engineering, reminds us to take care of our skin in the sun. Dr. Guy German received his combined Bachelors and Masters degree in Astrophysics from the University of Edinburgh, UK, in 1999,…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2021.10.11)
Binghamton University Week on The Academic Minute 2021.10.11 Monday, October 11th Guy German, associate professor of biomedical engineering, reminds us to take care of our skin in the sun. Tuesday, October 12th Jennifer Wegmann, lecturer in Health and Wellness studies department, explores how to fight back against stress. Wednesday, October 13th Amber Simpson, assistant…
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The Academic Minute for 2021.10.04-2021.10.08
The Academic Minute from 10.04 – 10.08 Monday, October 4th Joe Cobbs – Northern Kentucky University The Rage and Riches of Rivalry Dr. Cobbs studies interorganizational collaboration and competition in major spectator sports. His research focused on corporate sponsorship in Formula One (F1) racing was recognized in 2015 and 2017 by the American Marketing…
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Michael Kurtz, Lycoming College – Weekend Feeding Programs Can Boost Children’s Educational Outcomes
It’s hard to learn on an empty stomach. Michael Kurtz, associate professor of economics at Lycoming College, examines one way to rectify this for disadvantaged children. Michael Kurtz’s primary research interest is in education economics. Specifically, he studies how to measure teaching effectiveness and how those measures can be used to their full potential without…
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Sahar Milani, St. Lawrence University – Promoting Innovation through Policy
How much should we invest in innovation in companies? Sahar Milani, associate professor of economics at St. Lawrence University, examines this question. Dr. Sahar Milani is an Associate Professor of Economics at St. Lawrence University. She completed her Ph.D. in economics at the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee. Before beginning graduate work in economics, she…
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Charlotte Alexander, Georgia State University – Sorry (Not Sorry) Decoding #MeToo Defenses
The #MeToo Movement has made a dent, but there is still work to do in our culture. Charlotte Alexander, associate professor of legal analytics at Georgia State University, delves into what the next steps should be. Charlotte S. Alexander is an associate professor of legal analytics at Georgia State University’s Robinson College of Business and director of its Legal…
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Mike Piero, Cuyahoga Community College – Studying Video Games as Culture
Video games are ingrained in our culture. Today on The Academic Minute: Mike Piero, professor of English at Cuyahoga Community College, examines how to study them in a cultural fashion. Mike Piero, Ph.D. is a Professor of English at Cuyahoga Community College in Cleveland, OH, where is specializes in game studies, postmodernist studies, critical theory,…
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Joe Cobbs, Northern Kentucky University – The Rage and Riches of Rivalry
Rivalries are important for the business of sports. Joe Cobbs, professor of sports business and event management at Northern Kentucky University, determines why some teams bring out fans’ passion, but others do not. Dr. Cobbs studies interorganizational collaboration and competition in major spectator sports. His research focused on corporate sponsorship in Formula One (F1) racing…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2021.10.04)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2021.10.04 Monday, October 4th Joe Cobbs, professor of sports business and event management at Northern Kentucky University, determines why some teams bring out fans’ passion, but others do not. Tuesday, October 5th Mike Piero, professor of English at Cuyahoga Community College, examines how to study video games in…
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The Academic Minute for 2021.09.27-2021.10.01
The Academic Minute from 09.27 – 10.01 Monday, September 27th Amy Lueck – Santa Clara University English Professors Study More Than Books Amy J. Lueck is Associate Professor of English at Santa Clara University, where her research and teaching focus on histories of rhetorical instruction and practice, women’s rhetorics, feminist historiography, and digital public…