Author: Academic Minute
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The Academic Minute for 2024.03.11-2024.03.15
The Academic Minute from 3.11 – 3.15 Monday Daniel Newton – University of Iowa How to Make “Jeopardy!” Work for Your Career Daniel Newton is an assistant professor of management and entrepreneurship in the Tippie College of Business at the University of Iowa. His research focuses on the causes and consequences of speaking up at…
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Jane Gifkins, Griffith University – Switching Off From Work
Switching off after work has a lot of benefits, but it’s easier said than done. Jane Gifkins, Research fellow at Griffith University, examines the benefits. Jane Gifkins is a research fellow with the Centre for Work, Organisation and Wellbeing with the Griffith Business School at Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia. Jane completed her Ph.D investigating fatigue…
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Sandra Woien, Arizona State University – Stoicism and Spirituality
Ancient philosophies can still ring true today. Sandra Woien, associate teaching professor in the school of historical, philosophical, and religious studies at Arizona State University, determines why. Sandra Woien is an Associate Teaching Professor in the School of Historical, Philosophical, and Religious Studies at Arizona State University. She currently teaches a variety of courses dealing…
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Cynthia Standley, University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix – Interpreting Research Through an Artist’s Eyes
Artists and researchers could have a lot to collaborate on. Cynthia Standley, professor in the department of bioethics and medical humanism at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix, explores why these two groups coming together could have real benefits for society. Cynthia A. Standley, Ph.D. is a professor in the Department of…
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Larry M. Silverberg, North Carolina State University – Why Does the Field Concept in Modern Mechanics Make Sense?
We’re still learning how to understand certain aspects of science and mechanics. Larry M. Silverberg, professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering at North Carolina State University, discusses one such area of study. Larry M. Silverberg, born November 5, 1957, is a dynamicist. He writes for The Conversation about basic concepts relating to physical reality that…
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Daniel Newton, University of Iowa – How to make ‘Jeopardy!’ work for your career
This quiz show could help you in your career. Daniel Newton, assistant professor of management and entrepreneurship at the University of Iowa, says “What is Jeopardy?” Daniel Newton is an assistant professor of management and entrepreneurship in the Tippie College of Business at the University of Iowa. His research focuses on the causes and consequences…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2024.03.11)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2024.03.11 Monday Daniel Newton, assistant professor of management and entrepreneurship at the University of Iowa, says the game show “Jeopardy!” might help your career. Tuesday Larry M. Silverberg, professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering at North Carolina State University, discusses modern mechanics. Wednesday Cynthia Standley, professor…
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The Academic Minute for 2024.03.04-2024.03.08
The Academic Minute from 3.04 – 3.08 Monday Erin Tuttle – Assumption University Sunlight: An Aid in Removing Plastic Pollution Erin Tuttle is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological and Physical Sciences at Assumption University. Her primary area of research focuses on environmental processes involving anthropogenic materials. Specifically, her ongoing studies examine sunlight-mediated…
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Karen Lionello-DeNolf, Assumption University – Tempting Choices and Outcome Devaluation
On Assumption University Week: Every day we face many choices; how do we make the best ones for long-term benefits? Karen Lionello-DeNolf, associate professor of psychology and director of the applied behavior analysis programs, delves into this type of decision making. Dr. Lionello-DeNolf is an Associate Professor of Psychology and Director of the Applied Behavior…
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Maria Kalpidou, Assumption University – Simple Secrets to Happier, More Successful Children
On Assumption University Week: How do we give our children the best chance to be successful? Maria Kalpidou, associate professor of psychology, answers this question. Maria Kalpidou is a psychology professor at Assumption University in Massachusetts with 25 years of teaching experience in child development, a parent of three, and an advocate of equal opportunities…