Author: Academic Minute
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Samantha Goldman, Assumption University – The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Special Educators
On Assumption University Week: COVID-19 hit educators hard, especially those who teach special education students. Samantha Goldman, associate professor of special education and chair of the education department, explains why. Samantha Goldman, PhD, BCBA, is an associate professor of special education and chair of the education department at Assumption University. Her scholarly work focuses on…
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Karolina Fucikova, Assumption University – A Genetically Unique Green Alga Discovered in the California Desert
On Assumption University Week: Deserts aren’t dead and there are still discoveries to be made in them. Karolina Fucikova, associate professor of biology, tells us of one. Karolina Fučíková is a biologist interested in the biodiversity, ecology and evolution of microscopic algae. She obtained her PhD at the University of Connecticut in 2011 and has…
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Erin Tuttle, Assumption University – Sunlight: An Aid in Removing Plastic Pollution
On Assumption University Week: Removing plastic pollution could be critical to our future. Erin Tuttle, assistant professor in the department of biological and physical sciences, explores how. 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…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2024.03.04)
Assumption University Week on The Academic Minute 2024.03.04 Monday Erin Tuttle, assistant professor in the department of biological and physical sciences, explores how removing plastic pollution can be key for out future. Tuesday Karolina Fucikova, associate professor of biology, tells us there are still discoveries to be made in deserts. Wednesday Samantha…
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The Academic Minute for 2024.02.26-2024.03.01
The Academic Minute from 2.26 – 3.01 Monday Greeshma Gadikota – Cornell University Lowering the Carbon Footprint of Cement Dr. Greeshma Gadikota is an Associate Professor and Croll Sesquicentennial Fellow in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering with a field appointment in the Smith School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Cornell University. Dr.…
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Jay Zagorsky, Boston University – Living Without a Bank Account
Living without a bank account is becoming harder and harder in today’s society. Jay Zagorsky, clinical associate professor of markets, public policy, and law at the Questrom School of Business at Boston University, tells us why. Jay Zagorsky is an economist who teaches at Boston University’s Questrom School of Business. This summer he taught his…
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Steven Barnett, Rutgers University – COVID’s Effects on Preschool Children’s Learning
The pandemic has had long-term negative effects on pre-school students. Steven Barnett, Board of Governors professor of education at Rutgers University, discusses. Board of Governors Professor of Education at Rutgers, Dr Steven Barnett is co-Director of the US National Institute for Early Education. His work focuses on public policies to support early learning and child…
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Lee Ann Rawlins Williams, University of North Dakota – Teachers Have Feelings Too: Fostering Mental Health Support in Education
Students aren’t the only ones struggling with their mental health. Lee Ann Rawlins Williams, clinical assistant professor in the education, health, and behavior studies department at the University of North Dakota, takes a look at the people standing in front of them. Lee Ann Rawlins Williams, PhD, CRC, CFLE is a Clinical Assistant Professor in…
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Charles Russo, University of Dayton – State Action, Social Media and the Supreme Court
Social media platforms face the Supreme Court in a big decision for public officials. Charles Russo, research professor of law at the University of Dayton, explains the importance of this case. Charles Russo is the Joseph Panzer Chair in Education in the UD School of Education and Health Sciences, Director of its Ph.D. Program, and…
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Greeshma Gadikota, Cornell University – Lowering the Carbon Footprint of Cement
Any way we can lower carbon footprints is worth pursuing. Greeshma Gadikota, associate professor and Croll Sesquicentennial Fellow at Cornell University, looks into one. Dr. Greeshma Gadikota is an Associate Professor and Croll Sesquicentennial Fellow in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering with a field appointment in the Smith School of Chemical and Biomolecular…