Category: Technology
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Lee Farquhar, Butler University – Tolerance on Facebook
On Butler University Week: How diverse is your Facebook feed? Lee Farquhar, associate professor of entertainment media and journalism, explains why increasing this value could do some good. Dr. Lee Farquhar is an associate professor of Journalism and Sports Media. Prior to arriving at Butler, he worked for eight years at Samford University, teaching broadcast…
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JJ Ruscella, Shenandoah University – Virtual Reality and Job Interviews
Virtual reality isn’t just for gaming. J.J. Ruscella, associate professor of theater at Shenandoah University, logs into a new way to use this technology. An innovator in immersive learning and experience design, J.J. Ruscella leads the Shenandoah Center for Immersive Learning (SCIL) as Executive Director at Shenandoah University. Ruscella was tapped to found SCIL Labs…
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Lee Farquhar, Butler University – Happiness, Life Satisfaction, and Comparing Oneself to Others on Facebook
Social media matters in our happiness, whether we like it or not. Lee Farquhar, associate professor of entertainment media and journalism at Butler University, explores why. Dr. Lee Farquhar is an associate professor of Journalism and Sports Media. Prior to arriving at Butler, he worked for eight years at Samford University, teaching broadcast news and…
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Parisa Saboori, Manhattan College – Traumatic Brain Injuries
There is much to learn about traumatic brain injuries. Parisa Saboori, associate professor of mechanical engineering at Manhattan College, looks at one scenario associated with brain injury in a new way. Parisa Saboori, Ph.D., is an associate professor of mechanical engineering at Manhattan College, having taught there since 2011. Prior to attending The City University…
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Celia Williamson, University of Toledo – Social Media and Sex Trafficking
On University of Toledo Week: How do you keep teens safe against predators online? Celia Williamson, professor of social work, examines how healthy relationships with parents go a long way. Dr. Williamson’s research focus has been in the area of human trafficking with particular attention to domestic minor sex trafficking. She has published numerous articles…
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Jennifer Kinder, Notre Dame de Namur University – Telerehabilitation
What’s the best way to see a doctor if you can’t leave your house? Jennifer Kinder, associate professor of kinesiology at Notre Dame de Namur University, examines one concept that could be beneficial. Dr. Jennifer Kinder is an Associate Professor of Kinesiology and the Kinesiology Program Director at Notre Dame de Namur University. She is…
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Christopher LeCluyse, Westminster College – Academic Writing as Fantasy Role Playing Game
On Westminster College Week: Gaming could help in your college writing course. Christopher LeCluyse, professor of English at Westminster College, explains why. Christopher LeCluyse began his writing center career in 1999 while completing his Ph.D. in English at the University of Texas at Austin. Since 2006 he has directed the writing center at Westminster College…
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Julia Kamenetzky, Westminster College – Light Pollution
On Westminster College Week: Light pollution can have a lot of negative effects. Julia Kamenetzky, assistant professor of physics, looks into how the Park Service is documenting the effect of bright lights. Julia Kamenetzky completed a masters and Ph.D. in astrophysical and planetary sciences at the University of Colorado at Boulder. Her work focused on…
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Stephen Coulthart, University of Texas at El Paso – The Perils of Border Security Technology Megaprojects
On University of Texas at El Paso Week: Borders are becoming increasingly armored as time goes on. Stephen Coulthart, assistant professor of security, examines one costly project that so far hasn’t paid benefits. Stephen Coulthart (Ph.D. University of Pittsburgh) is an assistant professor of security studies at The University of Texas at El Paso. His…
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Scot Miller, Johns Hopkins University – China’s Methane Emissions
We should be concerned about China’s methane emissions. Scot Miller, assistant professor of environmental health at Johns Hopkins University, delves into why regulations might not be working as intended. Scot M. Miller, an assistant professor of environmental health and engineering, studies the emissions of greenhouse gases and air pollutants. His lab, the Greenhouse Gas Research…