Author: Academic Minute
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Jared Del Rosso, University of Denver – Waiting For Whip-poor-wills
What is behind the disappearance of the Whip-poor-wills? Jared Del Rosso, associate professor and chair of sociology and criminology at the University of Denver, examines this loss and the meanings behind it. Jared Del Rosso is a cultural sociologist in the Department of Sociology & Criminology at the University of Denver. He is currently writing…
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Sally Harris, University of Tennessee-Knoxville – Teaching the Detectives
On this Uncommon Courses segment: Critical thinking can be taught in many ways. Sally Harris, teaching professor of English at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, leans into storytelling to make the pitch. Sally C. Harris is a Teaching Professor in the English Department at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Dr. Harris teaches workplace writing, technical…
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Gunnar Babcock, Cornell University – The Fields That Direct Us
Are we closer to answering some of the Big Questions in life? Gunnar Babcock, lecturer in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Cornell University, explores this through science. Gunnar Babcock (he/him) received a PhD in philosophy from the University at Albany, SUNY and he has taught courses in applied ethics, philosophy of biology,…
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Han Xiao, Rice University – Sticky Microorganisms Enhancing Plastic Degradation
Plastics can stay around for ages after being discarded. Han Xiao, director of SynthX Center and associate professor within the department of chemistry at Rice University, discusses a possible solution. Han Xiao serves as the Director of the SynthX Center and holds the position of Associate Professor within the Department of Chemistry, Biosciences, and Bioengineering…
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Jill Barton, University of Miami School of Law – The U.S. Supreme Court’s casual writing style
The U.S. Supreme Court’s writing style has become more conversational recently, but does it matter? Jill Barton, professor and director of legal writing at the University of Miami School of Law, explores the changes. Jill Barton is the author of three books on legal writing. Her latest, The Supreme Guide to Writing (Oxford University Press…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2025.02.03)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2025.02.03 Monday Jill Barton, professor and director of legal writing at the University of Miami School of Law, explores the changes to the writing styles of Supreme Court justices. Tuesday Han Xiao, director of SynthX Center and associate professor within the department of chemistry at Rice University,…
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The Academic Minute for 2025.01.27-2025.01.31
The Academic Minute from 1.27 – 1.31 Monday Ivy Bourgeault – University of Ottawa The Mental Well-Being of Professional Workers Dr. Ivy Bourgeault is a Professor in the School of Sociological and Anthropological Studies at the University of Ottawa and the University Research Chair in Gender, Diversity and the Professions. She has garnered an international reputation…
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Yu Chen, Binghamton University – Exposing A.I. – Using Tools to Detect Fake Media
Deepfakes are seemingly getting better by the day, so how do we detect what is real and what is fake? Yu Chen, electrical and computer engineering professor at the Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science at Binghamton University, takes a look. Yu Chen is a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at…
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Josh Lens, University of Iowa – NIL Participation Provides Collegiate Athletes With Additional Protections
College athletics is changing rapidly for athletes. Josh Lens, associate professor of instruction of sport and recreation management at the University of Iowa, explains how. A former attorney and college athletics administrator, Lens’s scholarship focuses on legal issues in sports, particularly within college athletics. Media outlets including The New York Times, USA Today, the Associated…
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Dennis Wilson Wise, University of Arizona – Discovering the Modern Alliterative Revival
A form of poetry that’s been out of style for centuries may be making a comeback. Dennis Wilson Wise, professor of practice at the University of Arizona, explains why. Dennis Wilson Wise is a professor of practice at the University of Arizona, and he has published dozens of research articles on fantasy, science fiction, and…