Author: Academic Minute
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Jonathan Purtle, New York University – Implementing the 988 Lifeline
On New York University Week: There’s a lifeline for those in psychological distress, but how many people know about it? Jonathan Purtle, Associate Professor of Public Health Policy and Management at the School of Global Public Health and Director of Policy Research at the Global Center for Implementation Science, examines this. Dr. Purtle’s research focuses…
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Vito Adriaensens, New York University – Haxan and Witchcraft through the Ages
On New York University Week: Witches have been fodder for horror movies for decades, but what started this trend? Vito Adriaensens, assistant professor of experimental film and media at the Tisch School of the Arts, watched to find out. Vito Adriaensens is a Belgian filmmaker and scholar, and an Assistant Professor of Experimental Film and…
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Kelly Daly, New York University – Overcoming Dental Fear
On New York University Week: Does anyone like going to the dentist? Kelly Daly, assistant research scientist at the Family Translational Research Group at the College of Dentistry, delves into how to get over your fear of going to get your teeth cleaned. Kelly Daly, PhD, is an assistant research scientist at the Family Translational…
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Daphna Harel, New York University – Depression Assessments Reliable Across Technology, Setting, and Type
On New York University Week: Receiving a diagnosis can be done from behind a computer screen, but is it as reliable as an in-person visit? Daphna Harel, associate professor of applied statistics, explores this question. Daphna Harel is an Associate Professor of Applied Statistics at the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development at…
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Klint Kanopka, New York University – Social-Emotional Skills in Education
On New York University Week: Not all learning in schools comes from the curriculum. Klint Kanopka, assistant professor of applied statistics, delves into social emotion learning. Klint Kanopka is an applied statistician who uses computational models to solve problems in educational and psychological measurement. His recent work includes the development of a mixture item response…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2024.10.28)
New York University Week on The Academic Minute 2024.10.28 Monday Klint Kanopka, assistant professor of applied statistics, delves into social emotion learning in schools. Tuesday Daphna Harel, associate professor of applied statistics, explores whether receiving a diagnosis can be done from behind a computer screen can be as reliable as an in-person visit.…
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The Academic Minute for 2024.10.21-2024.10.25
The Academic Minute from 10.21 – 10.25 Monday Ian Afflerbach – University of North Georgia The “Scab” as a Metaphor in American Labor Politics Ian Afflerbach is an Associate Professor at the University of North Georgia. He teaches courses on Modern American Fiction, African American Literature, and Popular Genres like Science Fiction. He’s currently working…
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Saurabh Chatterjee, University of California, Irvine – Extreme heat is damaging our vital organs
Extreme heat stress can have many negative effects on our bodies. Saurabh Chatterjee, professor of environmental & occupational health at the at the Joe C. Wen School of Population & Public Health at the University of California, Irvine, determines how to protect ourselves. Dr. Saurabh Chatterjee is a human physiologist with specialized training in immunology. He…
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Sarah Stitzlein, University of Cincinatti – How Do We Encourage Honesty in our Political World Today
Truth and honesty in politics can seem fleeting or nonexistent. Sarah Stitzlein, professor of education and philosophy at the University of Cincinnati, gets us working to change this. Sarah M. Stitzlein is Professor of Education and Philosophy at the University of Cincinnati. She is editor of the journal Democracy & Education, President of the Ohio Valley…
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Brad Greenwood, George Mason University – Efficacy of Breach Notifications Laws
Data breaches are putting our data at risk, so what is being done? Brad Greenwood, professor of information systems and operations management and the Maximus Corporate Partner Professor of Business at George Mason University, explores if current laws are keeping us safe. Brad N. Greenwood is a professor of information systems and operations management and…