Author: Academic Minute
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Dirk Grupe, Northern Kentucky University – New Discoveries About A Familiar Black Hole
On Northern Kentucky University Week: Black holes continue to fascinate us. Dirk Grupe, associate professor and chair of the department of physics, geology and engineering technology, explains why. Dr. Dirk Grupe (“Group-ah”), Northern Kentucky University associate professor and chair of the Department of Physics, Geology and Engineering Technology. Prior to this position he has also…
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Tan Boston, Northern Kentucky University – The NIL Glass Ceiling
On Northern Kentucky University Week: There’s a glass ceiling in college athletics. Tan Boston, assistant professor at the Salmon P. Chase College of Law, discusses. Tan Boston is an assistant professor at Northern Kentucky University Salmon P. Chase College of Law, where she teaches Sports Law, Property and Sales & Secured Transactions. In addition to…
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Tamara O’Callaghan, Northern Kentucky University – Building a Better Book
On Northern Kentucky University Week: How do we build a better book? Tamara O’Callaghan, professor in the department of English, uses many different creative tools to find out. My current research focuses on medieval manuscript design and reading practices as well as on AR (augmented reality) and VR (virtual reality) texts and narratives. I am…
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Justin Yates, Northern Kentucky University – ADHD and Substance Abuse
On Northern Kentucky University Week: Kids with ADHD could be at risk as they grow older. Justin Yates, professor of psychological sciences, discusses medication and addiction issues. 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.…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2024.01.22)
Northern Kentucky Week on The Academic Minute 2024.01.22 Monday Justin Yates, professor of psychological sciences, discusses medication and addiction issues later in life for children with ADHD. Tuesday Tamara O’Callaghan, professor in the department of English, uses many different creative tools to build a better book. Wednesday Tan Boston, assistant professor at…
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The Academic Minute for 2024.01.15-2024.01.19
The Academic Minute from 1.15 – 1.19 Monday Eric Jackson – Northern Kentucky University A History of Black History Dr. Eric Jackson, professor of history and associate dean of the College of Arts & Sciences, Northern Kentucky University. He earned his doctorate at the University of Cincinnati (Ed.D., History, 199), and he has taught history…
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Megan Holycross, Cornell University – Earth’s Unique Continents and Atmosphere
Despite our vast knowledge as a species, there are questions about our planet that are still puzzling researchers. Megan Holycross, assistant professor in the department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at Cornell University, delves into one. Dr. Megan Holycross is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at Cornell University. She…
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C. Michael White, University of Connecticut – Ketamine Can Rapidly Reduce Symptoms in Patients with Severe PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder causes many issues for those afflicted. C. Michael White, distinguished professor and chair of pharmacy practice at the University of Connecticut, details one avenue of treatment. Dr. White’s ~500 peer reviewed publications about drug therapy and safety have resulted in 17,353 citations, H-index of 67, and i10 index of 258; placing him…
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Christian Kiewitz, University of Dayton – Who is Your Co-Worker?
What do you call the people you work with? Christian Kiewitz, professor of management at the University of Dayton, says there’s more to a name than you might think. Christian Kiewitz is a Professor of Management at the University of Dayton, Ohio. His research interests center around problematic behaviors in the workplace, such as micromanagement,…
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Jennifer Delaney, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign – State Spending for Higher Education and Cuts
How long does it take to restore state spending on higher education? Jennifer Delaney, professor of higher education in the department of education policy, organization and leadership at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, examines the history. Jennifer A. Delaney is a Professor of Higher Education in the Department of Education Policy, Organization and Leadership at…