Author: Academic Minute
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Zachary Neal, Michigan State University – Do Weak Social Ties Matter?
We all want strong ties and bonds with other people, but do weak or casual ties also help us? Zachary Neal, professor of psychology at Michigan State University, takes a look. Zachary Neal is a professor of psychology at Michigan State University. He is the author of over 100 peer-reviewed articles and four books, and…
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Kevin Antshel, Syracuse University – Examining the Surge of ADHD in U.S. Youth Post-Pandemic
ADHD diagnoses are becoming more and more common. Kevin Antshel, professor of psychology at Syracuse University, explains why. Kevin Antshel is a Professor of Psychology and Director of the ADHD Lifespan Treatment, Education and Research (ALTER) program at Syracuse University. Dr. Antshel is a licensed psychologist and board certified in clinical child and adolescent psychology.…
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Andrew Gaudes, Brock University – Beyond the Bottom Line: How Business Schools are Shaping a Better World
Can business program graduates be a force for good in the world? Andrew Gaudes, professor of entrepreneurship at the Goodman School of Business at Brock University, says yes. Andrew Gaudes is an academic professional with extensive experience in various leadership roles in the field of business education. He has held positions as Dean of the…
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Sophie Zaaijer, University of California, Riverside – How Your Skin Tone Could Affect Your Meds
Your skin tone could affect the medications you take. Sophie Zaaijer, scientific consultant and researcher at the University of California, Riverside, explores why. Dr. Sophie Zaaijer is a multifaceted innovator at the intersection of science, entrepreneurship, and the arts. She is a consultant and researcher affiliated with the University of California, Riverside. Dr. Zaaijer’s current focus…
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David S. Oderberg, University of Reading – To Err Is Not Only Human
Mistakes are a part of life. David S. Oderberg, professor of philosophy at the University of Reading, says all creatures follow this mantra. David S. Oderberg is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Reading in the UK. His latest book is The Metaphysics of Good and Evil (2020). He is currently writing a book…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2024.12.02)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2024.12.02 Monday David S. Oderberg, professor of philosophy at the University of Reading, says making a mistake is not just a part of being human. Tuesday Sophie Zaaijer, scientific consultant and researcher at the University of California, Riverside, explores why your skin tone could affect how your…
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Fernanda Gallo, University of Cambridge – Italy and the United States of Europe
An earlier version of the European Union was imagined by secret societies centuries ago. Fernanda Gallo, associate professor in history and politics at the University of Cambridge, delves into this history. Fernanda Gallo is an historian of political thought of the long nineteenth century. She is Associate Professor in History and Politics at the University…
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Zach Kowaleski, University of Texas at Austin – Regulation Can Have Benefits Along with Burdens
Regulation can have benefits and burdens for businesses. Zach Kowaleski, assistant professor of accounting at the University of Texas at Austin, delves into both. Zach studies the effect of institutional settings on behavior using the audit and broker-dealer professions. Zach was formerly on faculty at the University of Notre Dame, an Economic Research Fellow at…
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Matthew Powers, University of Washington – Why Would Anyone Still Want To Be A Journalist?
Not all careers are what they used to be. Matthew Powers, associate professor in the Department of Communication at the University of Washington in Seattle, explores one vocation and why some are still called to do it. Matthew Powers is associate professor in the Department of Communication at the University of Washington in Seattle, where…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2024.11.25)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2024.11.25 Monday Matthew Powers, associate professor in the Department of Communication at the University of Washington in Seattle, explores one vocation under constant pressure and why some are still called to do it. Tuesday Zach Kowaleski, assistant professor of accounting at the University of Texas at Austin,…