Month: June 2023
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Ryayo Terao, New York City College of Technology – 13 Driver’s Licenses
The history of World War II is still being unearthed many decades later. Ryayo Terao, associate professor in the department of entertainment technology at New York City College of Technology at the City University of New York, explores how simple things can have big stories to tell. Prof. Ryoya Terao has co-produced and/or directed documentaries…
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John A. Cigliano, Cedar Crest College – Microplastics
Microplastics have become a big problem. John A. Cigliano, professor of biology and director of environmental conservation at Cedar Crest College, explores how they move through the ecosystem. John A. Cigliano, Ph.D., is a professor of biology and director of environmental conservation at Cedar Crest College in Allentown, Pennsylvania. He also serves as an Earthwatch…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2023.06.19)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2023.06.19 Monday John A. Cigliano, professor of biology and director of environmental conservation at Cedar Crest College, explores how microplastics move through the ecosystem. Tuesday Ryayo Terao, associate professor in the department of entertainment technology at New York City College of Technology at the City University of…
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The Academic Minute for 2023.06.12-2023.06.16
The Academic Minute from 6.12 – 6.16 Monday Cailyn Green – Empire State University Defining Polysubstance Use in Adolescents Cailyn Green, MS, Ph.D., CASAC is the Assistant Professor of Addiction Studies at the State University of New York, Empire State College. She has been a part of the SUNY academic team since 2014. She earned…
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Gena Greher, University of Massachusetts Lowell – Music, Emotion and Storytelling in Developing Listening Skills
How do you get kids to learn to listen? Use music. Gena Greher, professor of music and music education at the University of Massachusetts, Lowell, shows us how. Dr. Gena R. Greher is Professor of Music & Music Education at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. She’s a 2014_15 Donahue Endowed Professor of the Arts. and…
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Nicole Hassoun, Binghamton University – Sharing Vaccine Intellectual Property
Sharing is caring. Nicole Hassoun, professor of philosophy at Binghamton University, examines global health through the lens of fighting off the next contagious virus. Hassoun is the director of the Global Health Impact (GHI), which works to create positive change by evaluating pharmaceutical products’ global health consequences and advocating for greater access to essential medicines. To learn more about this project…
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Luisa Ruge-Jones, University of Dayton – It Matters How You Talk About Your Differences
Solving big challenges in our society demands working together as a team. Luisa Ruge-Jones, assistant professor of communication at the University of Dayton, explores the best way to do this. Luisa Ruge-Jones’ primary research interests focus on team science, group communication and organizational communication. Her research examines how organizational policies and infrastructure affect how teams…
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Stephen McNeill, Kennesaw State University – Mobile Skin Care
How do you know if you’re getting too much sun exposure? Stephen McNeill, senior lecturer of communication at Kennesaw State University, examines one technology that can help. Before embarking on a career in academics, McNeill worked as an on-air personality for multiple radio stations in the U.S. and the U.K. and appeared on television shows…
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Cailyn Green, Empire State University – Defining Polysubstance Use in Adolescents
How can researchers compare findings if not everyone is on the same page? Cailyn Green, assistant professor of addiction studies at Empire State University, examines the health effects of teen substance use. Cailyn Green, MS, Ph.D., CASAC is the Assistant Professor of Addiction Studies at the State University of New York, Empire State College. She…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2023.06.12)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2023.06.12 Monday Cailyn Green, assistant professor of addiction studies at SUNY Empire State College, examines the health effects of teen substance use. Tuesday Stephen McNeill, senior lecturer of communication at Kennesaw State University, examines one technology that can let you know if you’re getting too much sun exposure. …