Category: Technology
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Anthony Vance, Brigham Young University – Security Warnings
Not everyone pays attention to security warnings on their computer. Anthony Vance, associate professor of information systems at Brigham Young University, discusses when the best time may be for people to act on these notifications. Anthony Vance is an Associate Professor of Information Systems in the Marriott School of Management of Brigham Young University. He…
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Jean Twenge, San Diego State University – Are Millennials More Sexually Active?
Are millennials more sexually active than previous generations? Jean Twenge, professor of psychology at San Diego State University, explores if social media and other factors have led to a rise in sexual exploration among youth. Jean M. Twenge, Professor of psychology at San Diego State University, is the author of more than 100 scientific publications and…
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Robert Edgell, SUNY Polytechnic Institute – Health & A.I.
Artificial intelligence could help you make healthier food choices. Robert Edgell, professor of technology management at SUNY Polytechnic Institute, details how AI can help keep you on the right dietary track. Dr. Robert Edgell is an Assistant Professor of Technology Management at SUNY Polytechnic Institute and a Visiting Professor at the Swiss Business School in…
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Mary Caton-Rosser, Black Hills State University – Use of Online Technologies in Higher Education
The flow of communication in classrooms is faster than ever before. Mary Caton-Rosser, Associate Professor of Mass Communication at Black Hills State University, explores what this means for students and professors as they adapt to a changing world. Mary Caton-Rosser (PhD, University of Colorado) is Associate Professor of Mass Communication at Black Hills State University…
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Robert Edgell, SUNY Polytechnic Institute – Seeing 3D
Go with the flow. Robert Edgell, professor of technology management at SUNY Polytechnic Institute, explains that getting users in a flow-state may be the best way to get them to hand over their dollars for a wearable 3D gaming device. Dr. Robert Edgell is an Assistant Professor of Technology Management at SUNY Polytechnic Institute and…
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Don MacKenzie, University of Washington – Driverless Cars
Self-driving cars could have some positive and negative environmental factors. Don MacKenzie, assistant professor of transportation engineering at the University of Washington, explores how making transportation easier could lead to even more people getting on the road. Don MacKenzie joined the department as an Assistant Professor in 2013. His research focuses on the interactions of…
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Sylvia Chan-Olmsted, University of Florida – Smartphone Dependency
Everyone has a smartphone these days, but the media is still looking for the best way to reach them. Sylvia Chan-Olmsted, professor in the department of telecommunication at the University of Florida, determines that bite-size amounts of information may be the best way to hook readers. Sylvia Chan-Olmsted teaches brand management, consumer and audience analytics,…
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Lester Loschky, Kansas State University – Moviegoers and Eye Movements
Next time you watch a movie, try to control your eyes. Lester Loschky, associate professor in the department of psychological sciences at Kansas State University, examines how Hollywood directors have become masters at telling our eyes where to look when watching a film. Lester C. Loschky is an Associate Professor of Psychological Sciences at Kansas…
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Brian Primack, University of Pittsburgh – Social Media and Depression
Does being addicted to social media make you more depressed? Brian Primack, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Health and Society in the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences. Director of the University of Pittsburgh’s Center for Research on Media, Technology, and Health. Professor of Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, delves into…
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Robin Queen, University of Michigan – Typos & Personality
Why are some people the grammar police and others not? Robin Queen, Professor of Linguistics at the University of Michigan, delves into whether personality type may determine if you care about whether someone typed the right there or their. Robin Queen is Arthur F. Thurnau Professor and Professor of Linguistics, English Language and Literatures and…