Category: Psychology
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Tracy Alloway, University of North Florida – Running Barefoot
Next time you go for a run, think about leaving your shoes at home. Tracy Alloway, professor of psychology at the University of North Florida, examines if running barefoot is better for your memory. Dr. Tracy Alloway is a professor of psychology and the Graduate Program Director at the University of North Florida. She has…
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Dylan Gee, Weill Medical College at Cornell University – Anxiety Peaks in Adolescence
Why do anxiety disorders peak in adolescence? Dylan Gee, Assistant Professor of Psychology at Yale University with research conducted at Weill Cornell Medical College, delves into this question. Dr. Gee is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at Yale University. She received her B.A. in Psychological and Brain Studies from Dartmouth College in…
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Gary Lewandowski, Monmouth University – Should I Stay or Should I Go?
How do you know if your partner is the one? Gary Lewandowski, professor and department chair of psychology at Monmouth University, explores the science behind this question. Dr. Lewandowski’s research focuses on self and intimate relationships. He has published over 20 journal articles, over a dozen book chapters, received 12 grants, and given over 80…
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Suniya Luthar, Arizona State University – Mothers of Tweens
The most stressful times in a mother’s life might be later than you think. Suniya Luthar, foundation professor of psychology at Arizona State University, discusses into when a mother might most want to take a kid-less vacation. Suniya S. Luthar is Foundation Professor of Psychology at Arizona State University and Professor Emerita at Columbia University’s…
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John Henderson, University of California Davis – Your Brain on Reading
How does the brain recognize the words you read? John Henderson, professor in the department of psychology at the University of California Davis, explains how finding out the answer could help people who have difficulty reading. Dr. John M. Henderson is a professor of psychology and core research member of the Center for Mind and…
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Eric Taylor, University of Toronto – Human Perception
Selective attention is a key practice to help us process our busy world. Today on The Academic Minute: Eric Taylor, post-doctoral research fellow in the department of psychology at the University of Toronto, discusses the two modes of information selecting we use and whether they’re automatic. Eric is a post-doctoral research fellow in the department…
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Robin Kowalski, Clemson University – Cyberbullying
Cyberbullying is a giant concern in the internet age. Today on The Academic Minute: Robin Kowalski, professor of psychology at Clemson University, explores how children with disabilities are especially vulnerable to these attacks. Dr. Robin Kowalski is a professor of psychology at Clemson University. She obtained her Ph.D. in social psychology from the University of…
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Victor Sojo, University of Melbourne – The Risk of Everyday Sexism at Work
Workplace sexism isn’t always visible. Victor Sojo, post-doctoral research fellow at the University of Melbourne, discusses how frequent low-intensity events of sexism can be just as harsh as more flagrant events. Dr Victor Sojo is a Post-doctoral Research Fellow and the Research Manager of the Centre for Ethical Leadership (CEL) at the University of Melbourne,…
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Berthold Hoeckner, University of Chicago – Wisdom, Meditation and Ballet Too
Does wisdom come from the mind or does the body have a part to play as well? Berthold Hoecker, Associate Professor of Music and the Humanities at the University of Chicago, discusses how being in tune with both mind and body can make for a wiser individual. Berthold Hoeckner is a music historian specializing in…
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Corinna Loeckenhoff, Cornell University – Self-Continuity
Are you living in the past or the future? Corinna Loeckenhoff, Associate Professor of Human Development at Cornell University, delves into whether our age determines where our mind may be. Dr. Loeckenhoff received her undergraduate degree from the University of Marburg, Germany and her Ph.D. from Stanford University. She completed a post-doctoral fellowship in the…