Category: Communications
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Uriel Cohen Priva, Brown University – Speechrate
If you listen to this program you know some people speak faster than others. Uriel Cohen Priva, assistant professor of cognitive, linguistic and psychological sciences at Brown University, determines if fast and slow talkers get the same amount of information across. One of the fascinating aspects of language is the interaction of multiple constraints of…
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Laura Gee, Tufts University – Social Ties and Job Hunting
Networking is important in finding a new job. Laura Gee, assistant professor in the school of arts and sciences at Tufts University, determines which social ties you should tap into first when trying to land a new position. Laura K. Gee received her PhD in Economics from UC San Diego in 2013. Her research is…
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Ryan Kelly, University of Washington – Influential Science and Storytelling
Science papers aren’t usually the best places to find a good story. Ryan Kelly, assistant professor in the school of marine and environmental sciences at the University of Washington, discusses why that needs to change if scientists want to get their point across. Trained as both an ecologist and a lawyer, Ryan Kelly has a…
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Nathan Kunz, University of North Florida – Fast Disaster Response
Disasters are unpredictable and our response time needs improving. Nathan Kunz, assistant professor of operations management in the Coggin College of Business at the University of North Florida, discusses a way to distribute relief faster to those who need it. Nathan Kunz is an Assistant Professor of Operations Management in the Coggin College of Business.…
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Ashli Stokes, University of North Carolina Charlotte – Thanksgiving Food and Gratitude
Food is the main event of most Thanksgivings. Ashli Stokes, associate professor in the department of communication studies at the University of North Carolina Charlotte, discusses the importance of preparing something tasty for your family to enjoy this holiday. Ashli Quesinberry Stokes (Ph.D., University of Georgia) is an Associate Professor of Communication Studies and the…
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Laura Russell, Denison University – Reading Reality Through the Lens of Gratitude
How do we learn to value the things we already have? Laura Russell, assistant professor of communication at Denison University, discusses gratitude. Dr. Laura Russell is an Assistant Professor of Communication at Denison University. Drawn to issues concerning individual and collective well-being, she centers her research on understanding the communication of personal and relational health.…
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Scott Campbell, University of Michigan – Solitude
When was the last time you were somewhere quiet? Scott Campbell, professor of telecommuncations at the University of Michigan, discusses solitude and its benefits in a more connected world. Scott W. Campbell, PhD is Pohs Professor of Telecommunications and Associate Professor of Communication Studies at the University of Michigan. His research helps explain mobile communication…
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Mary Caton-Rosser, Black Hills State University – Use of Online Technologies in Higher Education
The flow of communication in classrooms is faster than ever before. Mary Caton-Rosser, Associate Professor of Mass Communication at Black Hills State University, explores what this means for students and professors as they adapt to a changing world. Mary Caton-Rosser (PhD, University of Colorado) is Associate Professor of Mass Communication at Black Hills State University…
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Arik Kershenbaum, University of Cambridge – Animal Communication
Do you talk to your pet? Arik Kershenbaum, research fellow in the department of zoology at the University of Cambridge, delves into whether our pets actually understand what we’re saying. Arik Kershenbaum (Ph.D. Biology, Univ. of Haifa, 2012) analyzes dolphin and whale vocalizations to identify significant syntactic trends to relate them to behavioral and environmental…
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Barbara Looney, Black Hills State University – Re-Learning Conversation Skills
When was your last conversation with a stranger? Barbara Looney, Assistant Professor of Management, School of Business, at Black Hills State University, examines how in a more digitized world, conversation skills need to be re-strengthened through practice. Barbara Looney, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Management, School of Business, Black Hills State University, Spearfish, SD. Looney teaches Managerial Communications, a…