Author: Academic Minute
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Karinna Rodriguez, Florida International University – Building STEM Skills Through Play
On Florida International University Week: Is play critical for STEM education too? Karinna Rodriguez, doctoral student in the department of psychology and developmental science program, discusses. Karinna Rodríguez is a doctoral student in the Developmental Science program in the Department of Psychology at Florida International University. Her research explores how young children perceive and understand…
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Tana Carson, Florida International University – Improving Access to Swimming and Water Safety for Children with Disabilities
On Florida International University Week: How do we improve access to swimming and water safety for children with disabilities? Tana Carson, assistant professor of occupational therapy, explores this issue. Dr. Tana Bleser Carson earned her master’s in occupational therapy and a PhD in behavioral and cognitive neuroscience from the University of Florida. Dr. Carson has…
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Amanda Thomas, Florida International University – Transforming Children’s Lives With 3D-Printed Prosthetics
On Florida International University Week: How do we transform the lives of children with upper-limb deficiencies? Amanda Thomas, clinical assistant professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, examines this challenge. Dr. Amanda Thomas has been a full-time Clinical Assistant Professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program at Florida International University (FIU) for…
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Jaclyn Tanenbaum, Florida International University – This Academic Minute Isn’t For Everyone
On Florida International University Week: Ads want you to believe their product is for you, but what if they told you the opposite? Jaclyn Tanenbaum, faculty director at the Master of Science in Marketing program and associate teaching professor, examines what happens. Jaclyn Tanenbaum earned her Bachelor of Science in Business and a Master of…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2025.01.05)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2026.01.05 Florida International University Week Monday Jaclyn Tanenbaum, faculty director at the Master of Science in Marketing program and associate teaching professor, examines how ads want you to believe their product is for you, but what if they told you the opposite? Tuesday Amanda Thomas, clinical assistant…
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The Academic Minute for 2025.12.29-2026.01.02
Monday Pamela Prickett – Pomona College America’s Rising Number of Unclaimed Deaths Pamela Prickett is an associate professor of sociology at Pomona College and former journalist. She is the author of two books about Los Angeles, including The Unclaimed: Abandonment and Hope in the City of Angels and Believing in South Central: Everyday Islam in the City of Angels. Tuesday Deborah…
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Best-Of The Academic Minute in 2025 – Johanna Smith, California State University San Bernardino – Finding the Courage to Demand Delight
How can we bring joy into education? Johanna Smith, professor of theater education and entrepreneurship at California State University, San Bernardino, finds a way to incorporate it. Johanna Smith is a Professor of Theatre Education and Entrepreneurship at California State University, San Bernardino. She has served as an artist and educator for professional theatres, museums,…
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Best-Of The Academic Minute in 2025 – Daile Zhang, University of North Dakota – Lightning Strikes Make Collecting Parasitic Fungus A Deadly Pursuit
What do lightning storms on a remote mountain plateau have to do with fungus? Daile Zhang, assistant professor of atmospheric sciences at the University of North Dakota, explores the connection. Daile Zhang is an Assistant Professor at University of North Dakota. Her research focuses on atmospheric electricity and remote sensing. Daile received her PhD degree…
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Best-Of The Academic Minute in 2025 – Christopher Baldassano, Columbia University – The Brain Organizes Narratives Into Meaningful Event Memories
How we experience an event may change how we remember it. Christopher Baldassano, associate professor of psychology at Columbia University, looks into our past experiences for clues. Christopher Baldassano is an Associate Professor in the Psychology Department at Columbia University. He was an undergraduate in Electrical Engineering at Princeton University, received his PhD in Computer…
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Best-Of The Academic Minute in 2025 – Deborah Finkel, University of Southern California Dornsife – Childhood Money Stress Can Leave a Lasting Mark
On University of Southern California Dornsife Week: What happens in childhood has an impact – especially when it comes to money. Deborah Finkel, research professor at the center for economic and social research and department of psychology, examines why. Deborah Finkel is a research professor (50%) at CESR. She earned her PhD in behavior genetics from the…