Author: Academic Minute
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The Academic Minute for 2024.12.23-2024.12.27
The Academic Minute from 12.23 – 12.27 Monday Kirk Schneider – Saybrook University The Need For Raw Awe Kirk J. Schneider, Ph.D. is a leading spokesperson for existential-humanistic and existential-integrative psychology, an adjunct faculty member at Saybrook University and formerly Teachers College, Columbia University, and a cofounder and current president of the award-winning Existential-Humanistic Institute.…
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Producer’s Choice for 2024: Scott Malia, College of the Holy Cross – What Makes Bad Movies So Good?
It’s Best-Of Week on The Academic Minute: In today’s segment, Scott Malia, associate professor and chair in the department of theatre & dance at the College of the Holy Cross, looked to find what makes bad movies so good. Associate Professor of Theatre whose specialties include LGBTQ+ Theatre, Comedy, Television, Horror Films and Cult Films.…
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Commissioner’s Choice Award for 2024: Garriy Shteynberg, University of Tennessee – Sharing Attention Across Societal Divides
It’s Best-Of Week on The Academic Minute: In today’s Commissioner’s Choice segment, Garriy Shteynberg, associate professor of psychology at the University of Tennessee Knoxville, said shared attention can be key to bridging the gaps between us in society. Garriy Shteynberg is an associate professor of psychology at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Garriy received his…
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Nikolay Kukushkin, New York University – Kidney Cells Learn Like College Students
Memories are a big part of celebrating the holidays, but is more than your brain involved in this process? Nikolay Kukushkin, clinical associate professor of life science at New York University, looks through the body to find out more. Nikolay Kukushkin is Clinical Associate Professor at NYU. He holds a D. Phil. in Biochemistry from…
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Jose Valentino Ruiz, University of Florida – Timeless Lessons from Quincy Jones
Quincy Jones left a lot of music and knowledge behind, so what lessons can we learn? Jose Valentino Ruiz, affiliate professor of Arts, Migration, & Entrepreneurship at the University of Florida, has more. José Valentino Ruiz, Ph.D., D.Min., D.B.E., is an internationally renowned musician, producer, and educator blending music performance, industry leadership, and arts entrepreneurship. As…
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Kirk Schneider, Saybrook University – The Need for Raw Awe
Do we have enough wonder in our lives? Kirk Schneider, adjunct faculty in clinical psychology at Saybrook University, says probably not. Kirk J. Schneider, Ph.D. is a leading spokesperson for existential-humanistic and existential-integrative psychology, an adjunct faculty member at Saybrook University and formerly Teachers College, Columbia University, and a cofounder and current president of the…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2024.12.23)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2024.12.23 Monday Kirk Schneider, adjunct faculty in clinical psychology at Saybrook University, wonders if we have enough awe in our lives. Tuesday Jose Valentino Ruiz, affiliate professor of Arts, Migration, & Entrepreneurship at the University of Florida, teaches us lessons from the life of Quincy Jones. …
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The Academic Minute for 2024.12.16-2024.12.20
The Academic Minute from 12.16 – 12.20 Monday Laura Link – University of North Dakota Holding Kids Back Does More Harm Than Good Dr. Laura Link is the co-author of Cornerstones of Strong Schools: Practices for Purposeful Leadership and author of several articles, book chapters, and professional papers on school leaders, grading, and classroom assessments. She currently…
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John Harney, Centre College – Taiwan Remains a Flashpoint For a Potential World War
The flashpoint for a potential World War III may not be where you think. John Harney, associate professor of history at Centre College, explores this location. John Harney is an associate professor of history at Centre College. His scholarly interests include identity formation and colonial and post-colonial relations in East Asia, the history of popular…
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Liina Pylkkanen, New York University – Split-Second Sentence Processing
Information is coming at us faster than ever, but how much can our brains grasp? Liina Pylkkanen, professor of linguistics and psychology at New York University, takes a closer look. Liina Pylkkanen is a Professor of Linguistics and Psychology at New York University. She is the director of the NYU Neurolinguistics Laboratory and co-director of…