Month: August 2024
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The Academic Minute for 2024.08.26-2024.08.30
The Academic Minute from 8.26 – 8.30 Monday Emily Lund – Texas Christian University Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children See Different Relationships Between Words Emily Lund is an Associate Professor in the Davies School of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Texas Christian University (TCU). Her research focuses on language and literacy development in children…
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Joshua Carr, Texas Christian University – The Exercise Prescription: One Size Doesn’t Fit All Between Men and Women
On Texas Christian University Week: We might be thinking about strength training for women in the wrong way. Joshua Carr, assistant professor in the department of kinesiology, examines some new research that could help develop resistance training for women. Dr. Joshua Carr is an Assistant Professor at Texas Christian University. He earned his Ph.D. in…
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Mary Twis, Texas Christian University – Overcoming the Complexities of Trafficking Recovery
On Texas Christian University Week: Sex trafficking survivors face a long and complex recovery. Mary Twis, master of social work program director and associate professor, determines what brings about best outcomes. Mary Twis is an associate professor in the Department of Social Work at TCU, where she researches human trafficking prevention and intervention strategies. She…
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Robyn Trocchio, Texas Christian University – Unveiling the Truth About Body Image with A.I. Technology
On Texas Christian University Week: Social media and smartphones can harm body image, but A.I. could help. Robyn Trocchio, graduate program director and associate professor, explores how. Dr. Robyn Trocchio is an associate professor of kinesiology and the director of the sport and exercise psychology lab at Texas Christian University. She also serves as the…
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Carol Howe, Texas Christian University – Empowering Hispanic Agricultural Workers with Diabetes Education
On Texas Christian University Week: How do we empower Hispanic agricultural workers to get the health care they need? Carol Howe, Paula R. and Ronald C. Parker Endowed professor of Nursing and Director of Nursing Research & Scholarship, delves into this. Carol Howe, Ph.D., is the Paula R. and Ronald C. Parker Endowed Professor of…
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Emily Lund, Texas Christian University – Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children See Different Relationships Between Words
On Texas Christian University Week: Children who are deaf or hard of hearing may have a different relationship to language than other children. Emily Lund, associate professor at the Davies School of Communication Sciences & Disorders, examines how to help bridge the gap. Emily Lund is an Associate Professor in the Davies School of Communication…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2024.08.26)
Texas Christian University Week on The Academic Minute 2024.08.26 Monday Emily Lund, associate professor at the Davies School of Communication Sciences & Disorders, examines how children who are deaf or hard of hearing may have a different relationship to language than other children. Tuesday Carol Howe, Paula R. and Ronald C. Parker Endowed…
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The Academic Minute for 2024.08.19-2024.08.23
The Academic Minute from 8.19 – 8.23 Monday Jeff Frank – St. Lawrence University Thinking Philosophically about Screentime in Schools Jeff Frank is a philosopher of education. He is a professor of education at St. Lawrence University, and the inaugural director of St. Lawrence’s Center for Innovation in Teaching and Assessment. Tuesday Alexis Redding –…
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Melissa Beck Wells, Empire State University – Enhancing Teacher Retention and Professional Satisfaction
What determines whether teachers stay or go? Melissa Beck Wells, assistant professor and interim director of teaching, learning and faculty development at Empire State University, finds out. Melissa Beck Wells is a lifelong educator, formally a special educator in the New York City public schools. She holds her doctoral degree in Special Education, and is…
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Danielle Clevenger, University of Wisconsin – What’s Wrong with Active Learning?
On this Student Spotlight: We’ve heard a lot about active learning, but what is it exactly? Danielle Clevenger, Ph. D. candidate in philosophy at the University of Wisconsin Madison, examines this question. Danielle (Dani) Clevenger is currently a Philosophy Ph.D. candidate at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Her research spans a number of sub-disciplines in philosophy…