Category: Education
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Anthony Corbeill, University of Kansas – Gender in Rome
Why are some objects described as feminine and other masculine? Anthony Corbeill, Professor of Classics at the University of Kansas, delves into this question and whether things are changing. Anthony Corbeill is a Professor of Classics at the University of Kansas. His research focuses on classical languages, Roman literature and cultural history. He has published…
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Jeff Nesteruk, Franklin & Marshall College – Humanities and Business
What do the humanities have to teach the business sector? Jeff Nesteruk, Professor of Legal Studies at Franklin & Marshall College, describes the power of stories and why businesses need to tell better ones to survive in today’s environment. Jeffrey Nesteruk is a Professor of Legal Studies at Franklin & Marshall College. A graduate of…
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Martin Krieger, University of Southern California – What Do Academics Do?
Just what do academics do when they’re not teaching? Martin Krieger, professor of planning at the University of Southern California, sheds light on the life of academics when they’re not standing at the front of the classroom. Martin H. Krieger is professor of planning at the Sol Price School of Public Policy at the University…
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Anna Sosa, Northern Arizona University – Traditional vs Electronic Toys
Should infants be learning language from electronic toys? Anna Sosa, professor of communication sciences and disorders at Northern Arizona University, examines how the quality of interaction between children and electronic toys compares with the quality of their interactions with books and more traditional toys. Anna Sosa completed her PhD in Speech and Hearing Sciences at…
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Cristine Legare, University of Texas at Austin – Imitation and Innovation
Does imitation lead to innovation? Cristine Legare, associate professor of psychology at the University of Texas at Austin, discusses these dual engines of cultural learning. Cristine Legare is an associate professor of psychology and the director of the Cognition, Culture and Development Lab at The University of Texas at Austin. As a cognitive scientist, her research…
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Melissa Wooten, University of Massachusetts Amherst – Are Black Colleges Necessary
Black colleges are doing great things for their students, so why does a negative view persist? Melissa Wooten, associate professor of sociology at UMass Amherst, explores this question. Melissa E. Wooten is an Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. She studies how the structure of race and racism influences organizational development.…
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Jeff Colgan, Brown University – Female Professors
Do female professors differ from male professors in how they assign their coursework? Jeff Colgan, assistant professor of political science and international studies at Brown University, examines if female professors assign more work from female scholars. Jeff Colgan is Richard Holbrooke Assistant Professor of Political Science and International Studies at the Watson Institute of International…
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Mega Subramaniam, UMaryland – HackHealth
Digital literacy is vitally important in today’s world of technology. Mega Subramaniam, a professor at the University of Maryland, is pioneering new mythologies aimed at increasing digital literacy. Mega Subramaniam is currently an Associate Professor at the iSchool – College of Information Studies at the University of Maryland, College Park, MD. She is the Associate Director…
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Robert Kelchen, Seton Hall University – The Price of College
College admissions can be a formidable process. Robert Kelchen, a professor of higher education at Seton Hall University, is researching ways to improve the efficiency of getting into school. Robert Kelchen‘s research interests focus on higher education finance and accountability policies, including areas such as student financial aid, college rankings, and program evaluation. His teaching…
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Dan Chambliss, Hamilton College – A Personal College Experience
How personal was your college experience? Dan Chambliss, a professor of sociology at Hamilton College, is studying the nature of college experiences. Daniel F. Chambliss is Eugene M. Tobin Distinguished Professor of Sociology at Hamilton College and co-author of How College Works ( Harvard University Press, 2014, with Chris Takacs ). Dan Chambliss earned a master’s and…