Author: Academic Minute
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2024.02.26)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2024.02.26 Monday Greeshma Gadikota, associate professor and Croll Sesquicentennial Fellow at Cornell University, looks into how to lower the carbon footprint of cement and the construction industry. Tuesday Charles Russo, research professor of law at the University of Dayton, explains the importance of the case before the…
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The Academic Minute for 2024.02.19-2024.02.23
The Academic Minute from 2.19 – 2.23 Monday Ken Jones – Northern Kentucky University A Forgotten Voice is Heard Ken Jones has had original plays and musicals produced throughout the US, Canada, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. His play, DARKSIDE, was chosen as TIME Magazine’s Critic Choice and was also recognized as one of the…
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Barret Michalec, Arizona State University – The Role of Humility in Health Care
Humility could be key to the future of health care. Barret Michalec, associate professor in the Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation at Arizona State University, examines why. Barret Michalec is the director of the Center for Advancing Interprofessional Practice, Education and Research (CAIPER), and an associate professor in the Edson College of Nursing…
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Yingjie Hu, University at Buffalo – Can ChatGPT Help First Responders During Disasters
How do we cut through the noise of social media posts during a disaster to find those who are desperate for help? Yingjie Hu, associate professor of geography at the University at Buffalo, says the answer might be artificial. Yingjie Hu is an associate professor of geography at the University at Buffalo. His research interests…
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Ilan Kelman, University College London – Preventing Disasters
Disasters seem to be becoming more and more common, so what can be done? Ilan Kelman, professor of disasters and health at University College London, examines some options. Ilan Kelman is Professor of Disasters and Health at University College London, England and a Professor II at the University of Agder, Kristiansand, Norway. His overall research…
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Robert Thorson, University of Connecticut – Stone Wall Science
Stone walls are an important landmark in the Northeastern U.S. But what can they tell us? Robert Thorson, professor of earth sciences at the University of Connecticut, explores the history. Robert M. Thorson is Professor of Earth Sciences at the University of Connecticut, where he juggles teaching, writing, mentoring, committee work, and community engagement. He’s…
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Ken Jones, Northern Kentucky University – A Forgotten Voice is Heard
The arts can bring forgotten voices to the forefront. Ken Jones, professor of theatre at Northern Kentucky University, shows how. Ken Jones has had original plays and musicals produced throughout the US, Canada, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. His play, DARKSIDE, was chosen as TIME Magazine’s Critic Choice and was also recognized as one of…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2024.02.19)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2024.02.19 Monday Ken Jones, professor of theatre at Northern Kentucky University, hears a forgotten voice this President’s Day. Tuesday Robert Thorson, professor of earth sciences at the University of Connecticut, explores the history of the stone walls that crisscross New England. Wednesday Ilan Kelman, professor of…
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The Academic Minute for 2024.02.12-2024.02.16
The Academic Minute from 2.12 – 2.16 Monday Anne Pezalla – Macalester College Gentle Parenting is Not-So-Gentle on Parents Dr. Pezalla’s expertise is in adolescent risk and resilience, social identities, family relationships, and narratives in health. Tuesday Laura Doering – University of Toronto Sexism and Ambiguity Laura Doering is an Associate Professor of Strategic Management…
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Andrei Cimpian, New York University – Parents and Mentors Perceive Less Chess Potential in Girls
Women still face discrimination in certain competitive games today. Andrei Cimpian, professor of psychology at New York University, looks into one. Dr. Andrei Cimpian is Professor of Psychology at New York University. His research investigates motivation and academic achievement, with a particular focus on how educational outcomes are shaped by gender and racial/ethnic stereotypes. Dr.…