Anthony Dick, Florida International University – Disaster News Can Trigger Post-Traumatic Stress in Kids
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On Florida International University Week: Disaster news can trigger post-traumatic stress in kids thousands of miles away. Anthony Dick, professor of psychology, discusses why. Anthony Steven Dick is a Developmental Science and Cognitive Neuroscience Professor at Florida International University. He…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2022.04.25)
Florida International University Week on The Academic Minute 2022.04.25 Monday, April 25th Anthony Dick, professor of psychology, discusses why disaster news can spark PTSD in children thousands of miles away. Tuesday, April 26th Diana Azzam, assistant professor in…
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The Academic Minute for 2022.04.18-2022.04.22
The Academic Minute from 04.18 – 04.22 Monday, April 18th Jeff Miller – SUNY New Paltz Lessons on Democracy from Ancient Athens Jeff Miller is a professor in the Department of Political Science and International Relations at the State…
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Laura Martin, Williams College – Designing Wild Nature
Who is looking out for struggling species in the face of climate change? Laura Martin, assistant professor of environmental studies at Williams College, spotlights the world of restoration ecologists. Author of WILD BY DESIGN: The Rise of Ecological Restoration, Laura…
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JT Torres, Quinnipiac University – How Conversations Help Us Learn
Not all feedback is created equal. JT Torres, assistant teaching professor of English and Interdisciplinary Studies at Quinnipiac University, explains what works best. JT Torres is director of the Center for Teaching and Learning at Quinnipiac University. With Jill Flanders…
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Nathan McNeil, Portland State University – Piloting a Transportation Incentive Program to Support Residents of Affordable Housing
Transportation can be taken for granted by those able to afford it. Nathan McNeil, research associate at the Transportation Research and Education Center at Portland State University, examines how to help those who cannot. Nathan McNeil is a Research Associate…
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Deena Burris, University of North Carolina Asheville – Funding Global COVID-19 Vaccines Through Bond Issuances
It’s easy to get a COVID vaccine in the U.S., but how about elsewhere? Deena Burris, associate professor of management at the University of North Carolina Asheville, examines the process who gets access. Dr. Deena Burris is a tenured Associate…
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Jeff Miller, SUNY New Paltz – Lessons on Democracy from Ancient Athens
Where should we look for lessons on sustaining democracy? Jeff Miller, professor in the department of political science and international relations at SUNY New Paltz, turns to the past to find out. Jeff Miller is a professor in the Department…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2022.04.18)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2022.04.11 Monday, April 18th Jeff Miller, professor in the department of political science and international relations at SUNY New Paltz, explores where should we look for lessons on sustaining democracy. Tuesday, April…
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The Academic Minute for 2022.04.11-2022.04.15
The Academic Minute from 04.11 – 04.15 Monday, April 11th Khurram Afridi – Cornell University Wireless Charging of Electric Vehicles Khurram Afridi is an Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering in Cornell University’s College of Engineering. He received his…