Category: Academic Minute
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2018.07.09)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2018.07.09 Monday, July 9th Lisa Fazio of Vanderbilt University looks into why we stink at fact-checking. Tuesday, July 10th Ellen Stockstill of Penn State Harrisburg discusses African history through the lens of Marvel’s Black Panther. Wednesday, July 11th Rene Price of Florida International University examines salt water intrusion in…
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The Academic Minute for 2018.07.02-07.06
Academic Minute from 7.02 – 7.06 Monday, July 2nd Robert Edgell – SUNY Polytechnic Institute Economic Vitality and the Arts Dr. Edgell is currently an Associate Professor of Technology Management, Co-Director of the Joint Center for Creativity, Design, and Venturing, and had volunteered for one year to be the Interim Dean of the College…
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Lisa Stegall featured on The Best of our Knowledge
As always, host Bob Barrett selects an Academic Minute to air during The Best of Our Knowledge. Each week this program examines some of the issues unique to college campuses, looks at the latest research, and invites commentary from experts and administrators from all levels of education. For this week‘s edition (#1450), Bob has selected…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2018.07.02)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2018.07.02 Monday, July 2nd Robert Edgell of the SUNY Polytechnic Institute looks into the economic vitality of the arts. Tuesday, July 3rd Ray Raymond of SUNY Ulster determines how to avoid blind sports in our government’s intelligence gathering. Wednesday, July 4th Jay Zagorsky of The Ohio State University discusses…
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The Academic Minute for 2018.06.25-06.29 – UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI WEEK
Academic Minute from 6.25 – 6.29 Monday, June 25th Steve Ball – University of Missouri More Activity During Recess Dr. Steve Ball has devoted his education and career to study the prevention and treatment of obesity. His “MyActivity Pyramid for Kids” program, which helps children develop exercise habits, is currently used in 46 states.…
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Lisa Wisniewski featured on The Best of our Knowledge
As always, host Bob Barrett selects an Academic Minute to air during The Best of Our Knowledge. Each week this program examines some of the issues unique to college campuses, looks at the latest research, and invites commentary from experts and administrators from all levels of education. For this week‘s edition (#1449), Bob has selected…
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University of Missouri Week on The Academic Minute (2018.06.25)
University of Missouri on The Academic Minute 2018.06.25 Monday, June 25th Steve Ball of the University of Missouri looks into how to get kids more physical activity during recess. Tuesday, June 26th Melissa Maras of the University of Missouri discusses mental health screenings for students. Wednesday, June 27th Benton Kidd of the University of Missouri…
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The Academic Minute for 2018.06.18-06.22
Academic Minute from 6.18 – 6.22 Monday, June 18th Louise Kelly – University of La Verne Entrepreneurs and Mindfulness Dr. Kelly’s research is on strategy, leadership & entrepreneurship. She was as Program Dir. – PhD in Leadership. She is an Outstanding Scholar (US gov.) with 7 books & over 20 articles – her latest…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2018.06.18)
Last Week on The Academic Minute 2018.06.18 Monday, June 18th Louise Kelly of the University of La Verne looks into the reasons why entrepreneurs should use mindfulness to stay sharp when starting their companies. Tuesday, June 19th Taryn Morrissey of American University discusses child care costs in the United States. Wednesday, June 20th Ana Jimenez…
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The Academic Minute for 2018.06.11-06.15
Academic Minute from 6.11 – 6.15 Monday, June 11th Amir Hirsa – Renseelaer Polytechnic Institute Research Aboard the International Space Station Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; 2005 – present Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering; 1996 – 2005 Associate Professor; 1990 – 1996 Assistant Professor, also, Associate Head for Graduate Studies (2007 – present) Rensselaer Polytechnic…