Month: March 2022
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Leah Greden Mathews, University of North Carolina Asheville – Springsteen-omics: Understanding Economics Through the Songs of the Boss
On University of North Carolina Asheville Week: What can Bruce Springsteen teach is about economics? Leah Greden Mathews, professor and chair of economics, listens in to find out. As an applied environmental economist, Dr. Mathews’ research focuses on estimating the value of those things you can’t buy on grocery store shelves like water quality, scenic…
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Tiece Ruffin, University of North Carolina Asheville – Radical Enactment of Equity for Educational Justice
On University of North Carolina Asheville Week: How do disrupt the education gaps that exist in public schools? Tiece Ruffin, professor of Africana Studies and Education, looks into a few ways to do so. Tiece Ruffin received her Ph.D. from Ohio University in Curriculum and Instruction with a specialization in Special Education and cognate in…
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Patrick Bahls, University of North Carolina Asheville – The Dollar-A-Lot Program
On University of North Carolina Asheville Week: Programs for helping low-income residents get a home of their own is a crucial course of action. Patrick Bahls, professor of mathematics, looks at a failed program to see what we can learn for the future. Patrick Bahls was born and raised in Helena, Montana. He stayed in…
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Trey Adcock, University of North Carolina Asheville – Support for Indigenous Students Through Land Acknowledgements
On University of North Carolina Asheville Week: Formal land agreements with Indigenous communities can lead to some healing. Trey Adcock, associate professor of interdisciplinary studies, explores how they are viewed in these populations. Trey Adcock (ᏣᎳᎩᎯ ᎠᏰᎵ, enrolled Cherokee Nation), PhD, is an Associate Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies and the Director of American Indian &…
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Mark Gibney, University of North Carolina Asheville – The Gap Between the Promise of Human Rights
On University of North Carolina Asheville Week: Human rights protections are a good step, but are not always followed around the world. Mark Gibney, Belk distinguished professor of humanities, analyzes this gap. Mark Gibney is the Belk Distinguished Professor at the University of North Carolina-Asheville and an Affiliated Scholar at the Raoul Wallenberg Institute in…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2022.03.07)
University of North Carolina Asheville Week on The Academic Minute 2022.03.07 Monday, March 7th Mark Gibney, Belk distinguished professor of humanities, analyzes the gap between human rights protections and reality. Tuesday, March 8th Trey Adcock, associate professor of interdisciplinary studies, explores how land acknowledgments are viewed in Indigenous populations. Wednesday, March 9th…
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The Academic Minute for 2022.02.28-2022.03.04
The Academic Minute from 02.28 – 03.04 Monday, February 28th Theresa Floyd – University of Montana Retaining Employees by Fostering Social Connections Theresa Floyd earned her Ph.D. from Gatton College of Business and Economics at the University of Kentucky in 2014. She earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Syracuse University. Theresa’s research interests encompass…
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Erica Woodahl, University of Montana – Advancing Equity in Pharmacogenomics
On University of Montana Week: Access to the future of healthcare practices isn’t shared by all. Erica Woodahl, professor in the department of biomedical and pharmaceutical sciences, determines how to make sure everyone benefits. Erica L. Woodahl, Ph.D. is a Professor in the Department of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Director of the Skaggs Institute…
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Jakki Mohr, University of Montana – Harnessing the Power of Biomimicry for Transformative Innovation
On University of Montana Week: We have a lot to learn from nature. Jakki Mohr, regents professor of marketing, describes one way to do so. Dr. Jakki Mohr is the Regents Professor of Marketing and the Poe Family Distinguished Faculty Fellow at the University of Montana. Her research focuses on challenges companies face in both…
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Bryan Cochran, University of Montana – The Health and Well-Being of LGBTQI+ Individuals
On University of Montana Week: LGBTQI+ individuals still face many stigmas. Bryan Cochran, professor of clinical psychology, explores how to bolster their wellbeing to help achieve better health. Bryan Cochran, Ph.D., is a Professor of Clinical Psychology at the University of Montana in Missoula. He received his Master’s and Ph.D. degrees from the University of…