Category: This Week
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2024.03.18)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2024.03.18 Monday Elisa Sobo, professor of anthropology at San Diego State University, discusses sound baths and how to get a good one. Tuesday Shuang-Ye Wu, professor and chair of the Department of Geology and Environmental Geosciences at the University of Dayton, breaks down why global warming has…
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The Academic Minute for 2024.03.11-2024.03.15
The Academic Minute from 3.11 – 3.15 Monday Daniel Newton – University of Iowa How to Make “Jeopardy!” Work for Your Career Daniel Newton is an assistant professor of management and entrepreneurship in the Tippie College of Business at the University of Iowa. His research focuses on the causes and consequences of speaking up at…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2024.03.11)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2024.03.11 Monday Daniel Newton, assistant professor of management and entrepreneurship at the University of Iowa, says the game show “Jeopardy!” might help your career. Tuesday Larry M. Silverberg, professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering at North Carolina State University, discusses modern mechanics. Wednesday Cynthia Standley, professor…
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The Academic Minute for 2024.03.04-2024.03.08
The Academic Minute from 3.04 – 3.08 Monday Erin Tuttle – Assumption University Sunlight: An Aid in Removing Plastic Pollution Erin Tuttle is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological and Physical Sciences at Assumption University. Her primary area of research focuses on environmental processes involving anthropogenic materials. Specifically, her ongoing studies examine sunlight-mediated…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2024.03.04)
Assumption University Week on The Academic Minute 2024.03.04 Monday Erin Tuttle, assistant professor in the department of biological and physical sciences, explores how removing plastic pollution can be key for out future. Tuesday Karolina Fucikova, associate professor of biology, tells us there are still discoveries to be made in deserts. Wednesday Samantha…
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The Academic Minute for 2024.02.26-2024.03.01
The Academic Minute from 2.26 – 3.01 Monday Greeshma Gadikota – Cornell University Lowering the Carbon Footprint of Cement Dr. Greeshma Gadikota is an Associate Professor and Croll Sesquicentennial Fellow in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering with a field appointment in the Smith School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Cornell University. Dr.…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2024.02.26)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2024.02.26 Monday Greeshma Gadikota, associate professor and Croll Sesquicentennial Fellow at Cornell University, looks into how to lower the carbon footprint of cement and the construction industry. Tuesday Charles Russo, research professor of law at the University of Dayton, explains the importance of the case before the…
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The Academic Minute for 2024.02.19-2024.02.23
The Academic Minute from 2.19 – 2.23 Monday Ken Jones – Northern Kentucky University A Forgotten Voice is Heard Ken Jones has had original plays and musicals produced throughout the US, Canada, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. His play, DARKSIDE, was chosen as TIME Magazine’s Critic Choice and was also recognized as one of the…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2024.02.19)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2024.02.19 Monday Ken Jones, professor of theatre at Northern Kentucky University, hears a forgotten voice this President’s Day. Tuesday Robert Thorson, professor of earth sciences at the University of Connecticut, explores the history of the stone walls that crisscross New England. Wednesday Ilan Kelman, professor of…
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The Academic Minute for 2024.02.12-2024.02.16
The Academic Minute from 2.12 – 2.16 Monday Anne Pezalla – Macalester College Gentle Parenting is Not-So-Gentle on Parents Dr. Pezalla’s expertise is in adolescent risk and resilience, social identities, family relationships, and narratives in health. Tuesday Laura Doering – University of Toronto Sexism and Ambiguity Laura Doering is an Associate Professor of Strategic Management…