Month: October 2022
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Frank McAndrew, Knox College – Why Do Some People See Ghosts While Others Don’t?
Have you ever seen a ghost? Frank McAndrew, Cornelia H. Dudley Professor of Psychology at Knox College, explores why some people do and some do not. 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 for Psychological Science…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2022.10.31)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2022.10.31 Monday, October 31st Frank McAndrew, Cornelia H. Dudley Professor of Psychology at Knox College, explores why some people see ghosts and others do not. Tuesday, November 1st Beauvais Lyons, chancellor’s professor at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, examines how art can bring out truths even while…
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The Academic Minute for 2022.10.24-2022.10.28
The Academic Minute from 10.24 – 10.28 Monday, October 24th Tracy Brooks – Binghamton University Targets Proteins Related to Cancer Dr. Brooks’ research has centered on oncology, anti-cancer therapeutics and development of new targets for drugs through a focus on DNA and the proteins that it controls. She also has project that focus on…
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Rebecca Rozelle-Stone, University of North Dakota – Attending to Crisis Fatigue
How much bad news can your brain handle at a time? Rebecca Rozelle-Stone, professor of philosophy and director of the honors program at the University of North Dakota, explores why the news cycle is so tiring. Rebecca Rozelle-Stone, Ph.D. is Director of the University Honors Program and Professor of Philosophy at the University of North…
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Oscar Fernandez, Portland State University – Disrupting Trauma Tourism in Diversity Workshops and Scholarship Essays
Sharing traumatic stories can increase awareness and charitable giving, but does it always help those afflicted? Oscar Fernandez, senior instructor in university studies at Portland State University, finds out. Dr. Óscar Fernández works at Portland State University. He is an immigrant scholar from Costa Rica. He specializes in inter-American studies, literary theory, and the intersection…
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Andrew Mines, George Washington University – Taliban and Counterterrorism
Problems still exist for the U.S. and the world after a long conflict in Afghanistan. Andrew Mines, research fellow at George Washington University, delves into why. Andrew Mines is a Research Fellow at the Program on Extremism at George Washington University. He studies extremist psychology, behavior, groups, movements, and ideologies across the globe. Andrew is…
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Henry Tran, University of South Carolina – Improving the Attractiveness of the Teaching Profession Through Talent-Centered Education Leadership
The world needs more teachers. Henry Tran, Associate Professor in Education Leadership at the University of South Carolina, examines how to develop more. Henry Tran is an Associate Professor at the University of South Carolina’s Department of Educational Leadership and Policies who studies issues related to education human resources (HR). He has published extensively on…
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Tracy Brooks, Binghamton University – Targeting Proteins Related to Cancer
We’re still seeking new treatments for cancer patients. Tracy Brooks, associate professor and vice chair at the Binghamton University School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, explores one new approach. Dr. Brooks’ research has centered on oncology, anti-cancer therapeutics and development of new targets for drugs through a focus on DNA and the proteins that it…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2022.10.24)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2022.10.24 Monday, October 24th Tracy Brooks, associate professor and vice chair at the Binghamton University School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, explores one new approach to seeking treatment for cancer patients. Tuesday, October 25th Henry Tran, Associate Professor in Education Leadership at the University of South Carolina,…
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The Academic Minute for 2022.10.17-2022.10.21
The Academic Minute from 10.17 – 10.21 Monday, October 17th Jack Bauer – University of Dayton How Stories Foster Flourishing Jack J. Bauer, PhD, is Professor of Psychology and past Raymond A. Roesch Endowed Chair in the Social Sciences at the University of Dayton. His book, The Transformative Self: Personal Growth, Narrative Identity, and the…