Category: Technology
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Marshall Jones, Winthrop University – The Digital Divide
Programs that bring computers into the classroom are helping to eliminate the digital divide. Marshall Jones, Professor and Senior Director of Learning Technologies and Graduate Studies at Winthrop University, examines the positives and negatives of such programs. Dr. Jones received an undergraduate degree in English Literature from Furman University. After graduation he taught English as…
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Susan Snyder, Georgia State University – Problematic Internet Usage Among College Students
The internet makes college easier; but can it be too much of a good thing? Susan Snyder, assistant professor in the school of social work at Georgia State University, determines that problematic use of the internet can have adverse effects on key areas of a college student’s life. Dr. Susan M. Snyder is an Assistant…
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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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Timothy Amukele, Johns Hopkins University – Drones Improving Medical Access
How do you get medical samples from one place to another in places without roads? Timothy Amukele, assistant professor of pathology at Johns Hopkins University, explores the use of drones to help alleviate this problem. Dr. Timothy Amukele is an assistant professor of pathology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He is also…
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Sandra Gonzalez-Bailon, University of Pennsylvania – Slacktivism
Are you a slacktivist? Sandra Gonzalez-Bailon, assistant professor of communication at the University of Pennsylvania, explores the rise of slacktivism online and whether it affects the real world. Sandra González-Bailón is an Assistant Professor at the Annenberg School for Communication, affiliated faculty at the Warren Center for Network and Data Sciences, and research associate at…
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Pierre McDonagh, University of Bath – Electric Cars
The electric car has yet to hit the mainstream. Pierre McDonagh, professor of marketing at the University of Bath, delves into the steps to get electric vehicles in more driveways. Pierre’s research primarily focuses on the (im)possibility of sustainability within the prevailing order and oppositional counter culture. He has published widely on the interactions among…
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Peter Polos, Seton Hall University – Teen Smartphone Use At Night
Do you check Twitter in bed when you should be sleeping? Peter Polos, Clinical Associate Professor in the department of Neuroscience at Seton Hall University, explores how using a smartphone in bed can lead to harmful effects during the daytime. Dr. Peter Polos, MD, PhD, FCCP, FAASM, is a graduate of Louisiana State University School…
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John Christian, West Virginia University – Space Optical Navigation
How do you get home from deep space if your communication systems fail? John Christian, assistant professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering at West Virginia University, explores his research into helping astronauts with this problem. Dr. John Christian is an aerospace engineer with expertise in spacecraft navigation and space systems. He is presently an assistant…
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Justin Dressel, Chapman University – Grainy Digital Photographs
Why are your digital pictures so grainy? Justin Dressel, Assistant Professor of Physics at Chapman University, explains how quantum physics has a lot to do with what shows up on your screen. Dr. Dressel researches the foundations of quantum physics, which is a natural intersection point between physics, mathematics, and computer science. His recent research…
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Dave Strayer, University of Utah – Driver Distraction
Keep your eyes on the road! David Strayer, professor of psychology at the University of Utah, explores the rise of infotainment systems in our cars and their potential consequences on our driving. My work examines how attention functions within multiple research domains, from assessing the limits of human multitasking ability while performing complex tasks such…