Category: Psychology
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Brittany Morey, University of California, Irvine– The Central Role of Social Support in the Health of Chinese and Korean American Immigrants
On University of California, Irvine Week: Immigrants can thrive with a strong support network. Brittany Morey, assistant professor of health, society and behavior, explores why. Brittany N. Morey, PhD, MPH, is an Assistant Professor of Public Health at University of California, Irvine. Dr. Morey’s research focuses on how structural inequity shapes racial and ethnic health…
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Amal Alachkar, University of California, Irvine – Trauma-Induced Depression
On University of California, Irvine Week: Trauma from war is a painful truth. Amal Alachkar, associate professor of teaching and pharmaceutical sciences, examines ways to help mitigate the fallout. When the peaceful uprising began in Syria during the Arab Spring, Dr. Amal Alachkar was among the academics who supported the student movement demanding dignity, freedom…
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Jennifer Wegmann, Binghamton University – Stress-Enhancing Mindset
On Binghamton University Week: Stress is an everyday fact of life. Jennifer Wegmann, lecturer in Health and Wellness studies department, explores how to fight back. Dr. Jennifer Wegmann is a lecturer in the Decker School of Nursing, Department of Health and Wellness Studies at Binghamton University. She teaches various classes, including Stress Management, Contemporary Health…
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Charlotte Alexander, Georgia State University – Sorry (Not Sorry) Decoding #MeToo Defenses
The #MeToo Movement has made a dent, but there is still work to do in our culture. Charlotte Alexander, associate professor of legal analytics at Georgia State University, delves into what the next steps should be. Charlotte S. Alexander is an associate professor of legal analytics at Georgia State University’s Robinson College of Business and director of its Legal…
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Joe Cobbs, Northern Kentucky University – The Rage and Riches of Rivalry
Rivalries are important for the business of sports. Joe Cobbs, professor of sports business and event management at Northern Kentucky University, determines why some teams bring out fans’ passion, but others do not. Dr. Cobbs studies interorganizational collaboration and competition in major spectator sports. His research focused on corporate sponsorship in Formula One (F1) racing…
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Kristin Anderson, University of Houston-Downtown – How Entitlement Explains Inequality
The battle against inequality in our society is ongoing. Kristin Anderson, professor of psychology at the University of Houston-Downtown, discusses how entitlement plays a part in inequality. Kristin Anderson is a professor of psychology at the Center for Critical Race Studies at the University of Houston-Downtown. Her newest book, Enraged, Rattled, and Wronged: Entitlement’s Response…
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Tim Franz, St. John Fisher College – Making Team Projects Work
Team projects can be fraught, but are important as a learning tool. Tim Franz, professor of psychology at St. John Fisher College, examines why. Timothy M. Franz, Ph.D. Dr. Franz is an Industrial and Organizational Psychologist at St. John Fisher College. He is a Professor and Interim Chair of the Department of Psychology and past…
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Mark Miller, Hokkaido University – Warping Effects of Social Media
The ills of social media are becoming more apparent by the day. Mark Miller, assistant professor at the Center for Human Nature, Artificial Intelligence and Neuroscience at Hokkaido University, looks inside to find another. Mark Miller is a philosopher of cognition. His research explores what recent advances in neuroscience can tell us about human happiness…
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Richard Lopez, Bard College – Emotion Regulation Strategies: Know Your Toolbox
Our emotions run the gamut, and we need a toolbox of strategies to cope. Richard Lopez, assistant professor of psychology at Bard College, explains how to use these tools. Professor Richard Lopez is an assistant professor of psychology at Bard College, where he teaches courses on the science of goal pursuit, social neuroscience, and statistics.…
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Edna Chun, Columbia University – Systemic Racism
Systemic racism hasn’t always been in the news. Edna Chun, lecturer at Columbia University, explores this topic through a higher education lens. Dr. Edna B. Chun is an award-winning author and educational thought leader with more than two decades of strategic human resource and diversity leadership experience in public higher education. Dr. Chun has co-authored…