Author: Academic Minute
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Julia Khrebtan Hörhager, Colorado State University – The Paradox of Cultural Othering
What is cultural othering? Julia Khrebtan Hörhager, associate professor of communication studies at Colorado State University, discusses the paradox of this way of thinking. Julia Khrebtan-Hörhager is an Associate Professor of Communication at Colorado State University and a Director of Education Abroad programs in Europe. She is a holder of three International Communication Association Top…
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The Academic Minute for 2024.01.29-2024.02.02
The Academic Minute from 1.29 – 2.02 Monday Henry Knight Lozano – University of Exeter California and Florida: From Climate Paradise to Crisis Dr Henry Knight Lozano is senior lecturer in American History and Director of Liberal Arts at the University of Exeter. His research explores histories of U.S. expansion, regional development, and place promotion,…
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Deogratias Eustace, University of Dayton – Why Roundabouts? Known Benefits of these Circular Intersections Explained
No one likes waiting at a red light; enter the roundabout. Deogratias Eustace, professor and director of graduate studies at the University of Dayton, looks around to find out how traffic circles can make a big difference for drivers. Professor of transportation engineering in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Engineering Mechanics at…
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Alexandra Brozowski, Michigan State University – How Asexuals Navigate Romantic Relationships
There are still groups of individuals who feel left out and under researched. Alexandra Brozowski, research associate at Michigan State University, delves into one such group. Alexandra is a 2019 graduate of Michigan State University’s Honors College with a Bachelor of Science focused on Psychology. She has had several diverse academic and clinical experiences in…
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Robert Romano, St. John’s University – Student-Athlete Mental Health
College athletes face lots of pressures to compete. Robert Romano, assistant professor in the division of sports management at St. John’s University, details the importance of looking after their mental health. Professor Robert J. Romano is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Sport Management at St. John’s University. After attending Springfield College, Professor Romano…
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Ian Anderson, University of Southern California – Social Media’s Captivating Loop Compels Users to Share Mindlessly
Do you stop and think about what you’re sharing on social media? Ian Anderson, Ph. D. candidate at the University of Southern California, looks into why people share mindlessly online. Ian Axel Anderson (Ian A. Anderson) is from Ann Arbor, Michigan. He currently holds a BA in Economics and Political Science from Swarthmore College (2013), an…
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Henry Knight Lozano, University of Exeter – California and Florida: From Climate Paradise to Crisis
Some locales known for their pristine weather may be in for rude awakenings in the future. Henry Knight Lozano, senior lecturer in American History at the University of Exeter, examines a couple such places. Dr Henry Knight Lozano is senior lecturer in American History and Director of Liberal Arts at the University of Exeter. His…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2024.01.29)
Northern Kentucky Week on The Academic Minute 2024.01.29 Monday Henry Knight Lozano, senior lecturer in American History at the University of Exeter, examines some locales known for their pristine weather which may be in for rude awakenings in the future. Tuesday Ian Anderson, Ph. D. candidate at the University of Southern California, looks…
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The Academic Minute for 2024.01.22-2024.01.26
The Academic Minute from 1.22 – 1.26 Monday Justin Yates – Northern Kentucky University ADHD and Substance Abuse Dr. Yates first taught at Northern Kentucky University in 2012 and during the 2013-2014 academic year as an instructor before being hired as an Assistant Professor in 2014. He has published over 30 journal articles on addiction…
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Brittany Smith, Northern Kentucky University – Saving Moms and Babies From the Opioid Crisis
On Northern Kentucky University Week: The opioid crisis is hitting mothers and infants too. Brittany Smith, assistant professor in psychological sciences, examines ways to help. Brittany Smith joined the Department of Psychological Science in 2022. She was previously at the University of Cincinnati for 11 years, where she completed her Ph.D. in neuroscience in 2016…