Author: Academic Minute
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The Academic Minute for 2024.09.23-2024.09.27
The Academic Minute from 9.23 – 9.27 Monday Matt Knutson – University of North Dakota Arcade Games and Accessible Sport Matt Knutson (he/him) is an assistant professor at the University of North Dakota, where he directs the academic program in esports. His research focuses on the temporality of competitive gaming and the pre-history of esports.…
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Timothy Keiningham, St. John’s University – Social Profit Orientation
What if businesses could make a profit while also doing good for society? Timothy Keiningham, professor of marketing at the Tobin College of Business at St. John’s University, examines how to do so. Timothy Keiningham, Ph.D., is the J. Donald Kennedy Endowed Chair in E-Commerce at St. John’s University’s Tobin College of Business. He is…
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C. Michael White, University of Connecticut – Ketamine and Electroconvulsive Therapy
Depression sufferers may have a new choice for treatment. C. Michael White, distinguished professor and chair of pharmacy practice at the University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy, explains. Michael White, Pharm.D., FCP, FCCP, FASHP has ~500 publications resulting in 18288 citations with an H-index of 70; placing him within an elite group of researchers. Dr.…
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Charles Silver, University of Texas School of Law – Put Consumers in Charge of Health Care
There are many nightmare stories about dealing with the healthcare system in the U.S.; so how do we change it? Charles Silver, Roy W. and Eugenia C. McDonald endowed chair in civil procedure at the University of Texas School of Law, suggests a solution. Charles Silver teaches courses on civil procedure, health law, and professional responsibility.…
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Anthony James, Miami University – Chronic Absenteeism
The pandemic has brought many challenges to the fore in K-12 schools. Anthony James, professor and interim chair of family science and social work at Miami University, details how to fight back against one of these. Dr. Anthony G. James Jr. is a professor in the Department of Family Science and Social Work at Miami University. He earned…
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Matt Knutson, University of North Dakota – Arcade Games and Accessible Sport
Accessible competitive gaming is a growing industry with a long history. Matt Knutson, assistant professor at the University of North Dakota, fires up the games to find out more. Matt Knutson (he/him) is an assistant professor at the University of North Dakota, where he directs the academic program in esports. His research focuses on the…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2024.09.23)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2024.09.23 Monday Matt Knutson, assistant professor at the University of North Dakota, looks into how accessible competitive gaming is a growing industry. Tuesday Anthony James, professor and interim chair of family science and social work at Miami University, details how to fight back against chronic absenteeism in…
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The Academic Minute for 2024.09.16-2024.09.20
The Academic Minute from 9.16 – 9.20 Monday Ray Brescia – Albany Law School Lawyers and the Rule of Law in the United States Professor Brescia is the author of “The Future of Change: How Technology Shapes Social Revolutions” (Cornell University Press, 2020), which examines the intersection of technology and social movements, from the American…
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Lydia Kruse, Purdue University – The Science Behind Ariana Grande’s Vocal Metamorphosis
What is vocal placement and why do some people use it when talking? Lydia Kruse, clinical assistant professor at Purdue University, explores this. Lydia Kruse is a Speech-Language Pathologist and Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences at Purdue University. She teaches in the MS-SLP program and provides clinical practicum…
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Andrea Luangrath, University of Iowa – Silver Medalists Appear Less Happy Than Bronze Medalists
Would you rather finish second or third in a competition? Andrea Luangrath, associate professor of marketing in the Tippie College of Business at the University of Iowa, says the answer may be surprising for athletes. Andrea Luangrath is an Associate Professor and the Director of Graduate Studies in Marketing in the Tippie College of Business…