Author: Academic Minute
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Donna Nelson, University of Oklahoma – The U.S. Fentanyl Challenge
The opioid crisis has been reported, but maybe not to its full extent. Donna Nelson, professor of chemistry at the University of Oklahoma, examines into the numbers. Dr. Donna Nelson is a Professor of Chemistry at University of Oklahoma. Her research has always engaged the chemistry community and served professional societies and organizations, collectively described…
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Michael Hoberman, Fitchburg State University – Jews in the North American Wilderness
We know the name John Muir, but others came before him. Michael Hoberman, professor of English studies at Fitchburg State University, explores a few of them. Michael Hoberman is a professor of American literature at Fitchburg State University. He is the author of several books on Jewish history in the US, including New Israel/New England:…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2024.08.12)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2024.08.12 Monday Michael Hoberman, professor of English studies at Fitchburg State University, explores how we know the name John Muir, but others came before him. Tuesday Donna Nelson, professor of chemistry at the University of Oklahoma, examines how the opioid crisis has been reported, but maybe not…
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The Academic Minute for 2024.08.05-2024.08.09
The Academic Minute from 8.05 – 8.09 Monday Rogerio Pinto – University of Michigan Helping Straight Men Confront Homophobic and Sexist Beliefs Rogério M. Pinto is a University of Michigan Diversity & Social Transformation Professor, Berit Ingersoll-Dayton Collegiate Professor of Social Work, and Professor of Theater and Drama, School of Music, Theater & Dance. Pinto conducts…
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Joe Arvai, University of Southern California Dornsife – The Hidden Risk of Letting A.I. Decide
What’s the harm in letting A.I. make decisions for us? Joe Arvai, Director of USC Wrigley Institute for Environment & Sustainability and professor of psychology at the University of Southern California Dornsife, explores one. Dr. Joe Árvai is the Dana and David Dornsife Professor of Psychology in the Department of Psychology, and he is the…
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Dan Trudeau, Macalester College – Building Inclusive City Parks
Parks are for everyone, right? Daniel Trudeau, professor of geography at Macalester College, says not everyone may feel welcome. Dan Trudeau is an urban geographer. He examines the roles of city planning and public policy in shaping urban development. His work explores the interactions between the built environment and social inequality and focuses on efforts…
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April Smith, University of Auburn – Identifying Dynamic Risk Factors for Suicidal Ideation in Service Members
How do we lessen the risk of suicidal ideation among service members? April Smith, associate professor and the director of research on eating disorders and suicidality laboratory at Auburn University, asks questions to find answers. Dr. Smith is currently an Associate Professor of Psychology at Auburn University and the director of the Research on Eating…
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Michael Werner, University of Utah – Dissecting Fact and Fiction in Dune
Can we learn about the natural world from works of fiction? Michael Werner, assistant professor in the School of Biological Sciences at the University of Utah, reads up to find out. Michael Werner is an assistant professor in the School of Biological Sciences at the University of Utah. He uses worms to study developmental biology.…
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Rogerio Pinto, University of Michigan – Helping Straight Men Confront Homophobic and Sexist Beliefs
How do we get white heterosexual men to confront feelings of homophobia and sexism? Rogerio Pinto, University Diversity & Social Transformation Professor at the University of Michigan, approaches this goal. Rogério M. Pinto is a University of Michigan Diversity & Social Transformation Professor, Berit Ingersoll-Dayton Collegiate Professor of Social Work, and Professor of Theater and Drama,…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2024.08.05)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2024.08.05 Monday Rogerio Pinto, University Diversity & Social Transformation Professor at the University of Michigan, examines how we get white heterosexual men to confront feelings of homophobia and sexism. Tuesday Michael Werner, assistant professor in the School of Biological Sciences at the University of Utah, reads up…