Month: September 2022
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David Richardson, University of California Irvine – The Effects of Lung Cancer and Radon in Uranium Miners
Even low level exposure to radon gas can have harmful impacts. David Richardson, professor of environmental and occupational health at the University of California, Irvine, explores how to ensure better protection moving forward. David B. Richardson, PhD, associate dean of research and professor of environmental and occupational health at the University of California, Irvine Program…
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Timothy Hampton, University of California Berkeley – Cheerfulness, Then and Now
Have you been cheerful lately? Timothy Hampton, Aldo Scaglione and Marie M. Burns Distinguished Professor of Comparative Literature and French at the University of California Berkeley, examines this feeling. Writer, scholar, teacher, and translator Timothy Hampton teaches at the University of California at Berkeley. Primarily a student of the Romance languages and of the early…
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Aram Goudsouzian, University of Memphis – Bill Russell and the Basketball Revolution
Certain people can change the game they play all by themselves. Aram Goudsouzian, professor of history at the University of Memphis, considers the life of one such player. Aram Goudsouzian is the Bizot Family Professor of History at the University of Memphis, where he teaches courses on modern American history, with a particular focus on…
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Magnus Course, University of Edinburgh – The End of Purgatory
The meaning of Purgatory in the Catholic faith seems to be shifting over time. Magnus Course, senior lecturer in social anthropology at the University of Edinburgh, explores the old and the new. Magnus Course is senior lecturer in social anthropology at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland. His books include Becoming Mapuche: Person and Ritual…
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Frank McAndrew, Knox College – Is Physically Risky Heroism a ‘Guy Thing’?
Is physically risky heroism a guy thing? Frank McAndrew, Cornelia H. Dudley Professor of Psychology at Knox College, explores why men feel the need for physical bravery more often. Frank McAndrew is the Cornelia H. Dudley Professor of Psychology at Knox College, a blogger for Psychology Today Magazine, and an elected Fellow of the Association…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2022.09.26)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2022.09.26 Monday, September 26th Frank McAndrew, Cornelia H. Dudley Professor of Psychology at Knox College, explores why men feel the need for physical bravery more often. Tuesday, September 27th Magnus Course, senior lecturer in social anthropology at the University of Edinburgh, explores the old and the new meanings of…
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The Academic Minute for 2022.09.19-2022.09.23
The Academic Minute from 09.19 – 09.23 Monday, September 19th Alana Jaydel – Fresno City College 2022: The Year of the Female Gubernatorial Candidate Dr. Alana Jeydel (Ph.D., Political Science) teaches at Fresno City College. She has published two books and numerous refereed journal articles in the area of women and politics. Dr. William…
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John Caskey, Swarthmore College – Concentrated Urban Poverty
Why does poverty hit certain areas harder than others? John Caskey, Joseph Wharton professor of economics at Swarthmore College, delves into one example for answers. John Caskey is the Joseph Wharton professor economics at Swarthmore College. He has a B.A. from Harvard University and a Ph.D. from Stanford University. He teaches courses in financial economics…
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Dave Smallen, Metropolitan State University – Social Connection Matters – And There are Many Ways to Connect
How do we connect with others? Dave Smallen, research psychologist and community faculty in psychology at Metropolitan State University, examines a few ways. Dave Smallen is a research psychologist and community faculty at Metropolitan State University in St. Paul, MN. His work focuses on researching and communicating about how people cultivate connection and well-being in…
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Sebastian Hohenberg, University of Munster – Virtual Reality Can Boost Firms’ New Product Development
Virtual reality can be a tough sell for businesses outside the tech bubble. Sebastian Hohenberg, full professor in the school of business & economics at the University of Munster, looks into what might change this. Dr. Sebastian Hohenberg is a marketing strategy researcher who strives to solve essential business problems related to organic growth and…