Category: Technology
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Linda Charmaraman, Wellesley College β For LGBTQ Youth, Social Media Can Have Unexpected Benefits
Social mediaβs drawbacks are well documented, but there are positives too. Linda Charmaraman, senior research scientist at the Wellesley Center for Women at Wellesley College, examines one. Linda Charmaraman, Ph.D., is a senior research scientist at the Wellesley Centers for Women at Wellesley College and director of the Youth, Media & Wellbeing Research Lab. Her…
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Jinglu Jiang, Binghamton University β Designing Better Human-A.I. Collaboration
Designing better human and A.I. connections will be crucial in the future. Jinglu Jiang, assistant research professor in the school of management at Binghamton University, explores how well weβre working together. Jinglu Jiang is an assistant professor of Management Information Systems at Binghamton University, School of Management. Her research focuses on emerging technologies, human-AI interactions,…
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Birol Yesilada, Portland State University β Securing the Smart Grid
The smart grid is an important part of our infrastructure. Birol Yesilada, professor of political science and international studies at Portland State University, discusses how to protect it from attack. Birol A. YeΕilada is the Director of the Mark O. Hatfield School of Government and is a professor of Political Science and International Studies at…
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Jessica Cox, Franklin & Marshall College β Online English Classes for Adults During and Beyond the COVID-19 Pandemic
On Franklin and Marshall College Week:Β Online classes can be a boon to those trying to learn a new language. Jessica Cox, associate professor of Spanish and linguistics, discusses the barriers some have to logging in virtually. Jessica Cox researches relationships between language and cognition in multilinguals, including older adult language learners, aptitude for learning…
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Katie Paulich, University of Colorado Boulder β The ABCs of Screen Time
Is too much screen time bad for children? Katie Paulich, PhD student at the University of Colorado Boulder, looks into the research. Iβm a third-year PhD student at the University of Colorado Boulder. I obtained my undergraduate degree at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Some of my research interests include mental health topics such as…
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Gary Giumetti, Quinnipiac University β How Can We Stop Victims of Cyberbullying From Becoming Future Perpetrators?
Cyberbullying can cause a vicious cycle. Gary Giumetti, professor of psychology at Quinnipiac University, examines how to break this pattern. Gary Giumetti is a professor of psychology at Quinnipiac University. He teaches courses in industrial-organizational psychology, statistics, senior seminar/capstone, and research methods courses in the psychology department. His research interests include interpersonal mistreatment in the…
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Billi Bromer, Brenau University β The Importance of Social Presence in Online Instruction
Online instruction is a part of college life, but how can we make it better? Billi Bromer, associate professor in the college of education at Brenau University, has three ideas to do so. Dr. Billi L. Bromer, is an Associate Professor in the College of Education at Brenau University in Gainesville, Georgia. She teaches a…
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Sal Agnihothri, Binghamton University β Harnessing the Power of Healthcare Apps Through Provider Integration
Should you share the health data your device collects? Sal Agnihothri, professor of supply chain and business analytics at Binghamton University, considers the risks. Sal Agnihothri is a professor of Supply Chain and Business Analytics in the School of Management, Binghamton University. He holds B.Sc. in Mathematics and M.Sc. in Statistics from Karnatak University, Dharwad,…
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Mindy Brummett, University of North Texas Health Science Center β Social Media: The Benefits, Risks, and Accuracy of Information
Social media is an important tool for healthcare workers. Mindy Brummett, assistant professor of physical therapy at the University of North Texas Health Science Center, explores how to use it wisely. Dr. Mindy Brummett teaches at The University of North Texas Health Science Center. Course responsibilities include Applied Anatomy and Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology, Evidence Based…
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Heather Houser, University of Texas at Austin β Infowhelm
Listening to the news can be overwhelming at times. Heather Houser, associate professor of English at the University of Texas at Austin, explores how art can help bring renewal to our senses. I’m an associate professor of English at The University of Texas at Austin and hold affiliations with American Studies, Center for Women’s and…