Month: May 2024
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The Academic Minute for 2024.05.06-2024.05.10
The Academic Minute from 5.06 – 5.10 Monday Lauren Dula – Binghamton University Checkout Charity Boom Dr. Dula is currently an assistant professor in the Department of Public Administration and Policy at the College of Community and Public Affairs. Her research focuses on gender, equity, and diversity in the nonprofit and public sectors. She combines…
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Lindsey Swierk, Binghamton University β Lizard Adaptations Through the Lens of Organismal Ecology
On Binghamton University Week: How do reptiles of different sexes solve the same problem in different ways? Lindsey Swierk, assistant research professor of biological sciences at the Harpur College of Arts and Sciences, takes a closer look at anoles. Swierk studies the behavior and ecology of species in a changing world. Her work primarily focuses…
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Adam Session, Binghamton University β Deciphering Polypoid Genome Ancestry
On Binghamton University Week: Untangling the evolution of hybrid plants can be tricky. Adam Session, assistant professor of biological sciences, looks into some. Dr. Session is currently an assistant professor at the Binghamton University Harpur School of Arts and Sciences His research focuses on genome evolution with a focus on polyploidy and transposable elements. Deciphering…
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Vipul Lugade, Binghamton University β Using Smartphones to Assess Older Adults Fall Risk
On Binghamton University Week: Preventing falls is crucial for older adults. Vipul Lugade, associate professor of physical therapy, looks at improving balance for seniors. Vipul Lugade joined the Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences in September 2021. He is the director of the Motion Analysis Research Laboratory and an associate professor in the Division…
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Lauren Dula, Binghamton University β Checkout Charity Boom
On Binghamton University Week: Do you give to charitable causes at the register? Lauren Dula, assistant professor of public administration, explores this phenomenon. Dr. Dula is currently an assistant professor in the Department of Public Administration and Policy at the College of Community and Public Affairs. Her research focuses on gender, equity, and diversity in…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2024.05.06)
Binghamton University Week on The Academic Minute 2024.05.06 Monday Lauren Dula, assistant professor of public administration, explores the checkout charity boom. Tuesday Peter Gerhardstein, professor of psychology, examines a new way to measure overuse of digital media. Wednesday Vipul Lugade, associate professor of physical therapy, looks at using smartphones to improve balance…
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The Academic Minute for 2024.04.29-2024.05.03
The Academic Minute from 4.29 – 5.03 Monday Shaomin Li – Old Dominion University Why TikTok Fails to Assure Us Its Safe Shaomin Li is an Eminent Scholar and Professor of International Business at Old Dominion University, where he serves as the Chair of the Management Department. He studies China, international political economy, and business.…
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Shamma Alam, Dickinson College β The Hidden Cost of Lockdowns: Implications for Healthcare Access
Lockdowns had hidden costs for those needing healthcare access. Shamma Alam, associate professor of economics and chairperson of the department of international studies at Dickinson College, explores this. Shamma A. Alam is Associate Professor of Economics and Chairperson of the Department of International Studies at Dickinson College. He is an expert on economic shocks and…
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Neeraj Sood, University of Southern California β Why a Simple Treatment Isnβt Reaching Children Who Need It
Why is a simple treatment not reaching children who need it? Neeraj Sood, professor in the Price School of Public Policy at the University of Southern California, explores this preventable problem. Neeraj is a professor at the USC Price School of Public Policy with joint appointments at the USC Keck School of Medicine and USC…