Monthly Archive:: July 2022

Shan Yu, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute – Are Money-Back Guarantee Programs by IVF Clinics Marketing Gimmicks?

On Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Week:  How do you know if you’re falling for a marketing gimmick?

Susan Smith, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute – Informed Consent of University Student Athletes

On Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Week: Consent and privacy are leading societal issues. Susan Smith, lecturer of

Robert Karlicek, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute – Light Sculpting

On Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Week: Indoor lighting is a place we can make improvements. Robert Karlicek,

Benjamin Weissman, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute – Emoji: Language or Communication?

On Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Week: What’s your favorite emoji? Benjamin Weissman, lecturer of cognitive science, surveys

This Week on The Academic Minute (2022.07.18)

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Week on The Academic Minute 2022.07.18   Monday, July 18th Benjamin Weissman, lecturer

The Academic Minute for 2022.07.11-2022.07.15

  The Academic Minute from 07.11 – 07.15 Monday, July 11th Teddy Wilson – University at

Susan Appe, University at Albany – Does Effective Altruism Drive American International Giving

On Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy Week: Why do Americans give so much to

Ashley Fox, University at Albany – Pandemic Job Loss Increases Support for Medicare-For-All

On Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy Week: The COVID-19 pandemic could be changing attitudes

Stephen Holt, University at Albany – It’s About Time: Inequality in Time Spent Waiting

On Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy Week:  Waiting in line is no one’s idea

Patricia Strach, University at Albany – What’s Political About A Garbage Can?

On Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy Week:  Clean out the fridge, it’s trash night.