Author: Academic Minute
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2024.10.28)
New York University Week on The Academic Minute 2024.10.28 Monday Klint Kanopka, assistant professor of applied statistics, delves into social emotion learning in schools. Tuesday Daphna Harel, associate professor of applied statistics, explores whether receiving a diagnosis can be done from behind a computer screen can be as reliable as an in-person visit.…
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The Academic Minute for 2024.10.21-2024.10.25
The Academic Minute from 10.21 – 10.25 Monday Ian Afflerbach – University of North Georgia The “Scab” as a Metaphor in American Labor Politics Ian Afflerbach is an Associate Professor at the University of North Georgia. He teaches courses on Modern American Fiction, African American Literature, and Popular Genres like Science Fiction. He’s currently working…
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Saurabh Chatterjee, University of California, Irvine – Extreme heat is damaging our vital organs
Extreme heat stress can have many negative effects on our bodies. Saurabh Chatterjee, professor of environmental & occupational health at the at the Joe C. Wen School of Population & Public Health at the University of California, Irvine, determines how to protect ourselves. Dr. Saurabh Chatterjee is a human physiologist with specialized training in immunology. He…
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Sarah Stitzlein, University of Cincinatti – How Do We Encourage Honesty in our Political World Today
Truth and honesty in politics can seem fleeting or nonexistent. Sarah Stitzlein, professor of education and philosophy at the University of Cincinnati, gets us working to change this. Sarah M. Stitzlein is Professor of Education and Philosophy at the University of Cincinnati. She is editor of the journal Democracy & Education, President of the Ohio Valley…
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Brad Greenwood, George Mason University – Efficacy of Breach Notifications Laws
Data breaches are putting our data at risk, so what is being done? Brad Greenwood, professor of information systems and operations management and the Maximus Corporate Partner Professor of Business at George Mason University, explores if current laws are keeping us safe. Brad N. Greenwood is a professor of information systems and operations management and…
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Amie Rapaport, University of Southern California – School Absences, Grades, and Mental Health
Schools have been prioritizing students’ mental health, but it hasn’t been enough. Amie Rapaport, research scientist at the Center for Social and Economic Research at the University of Southern California, looks at what still needs to be done. Amie Rapaport has a PhD in Social Psychology and is a Research Scientist at the University of…
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Ian Afflerbach, University of North Georgia – The “Scab” as a Metaphor in American Labor Politics
Some insults end up forgotten to history, and some remain. What makes the difference? Ian Afflerbach, associate professor of American literature at the University of North Georgia, looks into this with current events on the mind. Ian Afflerbach is an Associate Professor at the University of North Georgia. He teaches courses on Modern American Fiction,…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2024.10.21)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2024.10.21 Monday Ian Afflerbach, associate professor of American literature at the University of North Georgia, looks into the word “scab” as it applies to American labor politics. Tuesday Amie Rapaport, research scientist at the Center for Social and Economic Research at the University of Southern California, says…
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The Academic Minute for 2024.10.14-2024.10.18
The Academic Minute from 10.14 – 10.18 Monday Matthew Szydagis – University at Albany Lithium and Clean Energy University at Albany Associate Professor of Physics Matthew Szydagis received his B.A., M.S., and Ph.D. from the University of Chicago in 2005, 2006, and 2011, respectively, then continued his work in physics as a postdoctoral scholar at the University…
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Ursula Lauper, University at Albany – Rise in Legionnaires’ Disease
On University at Albany Week: Why is legionnaire’s disease on the rise? Ursula Lauper, clinical assistant professor in the School of Public Health, explores the data to provide an answer. Ursula Lauper is Chief of the Water Systems Control and Analysis section within the NYS Department of Health Bureau of Water Supply Protection. In this…