The Academic Minute for 2022.03.21-2022.03.25
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The Academic Minute from 03.21 – 03.25 Monday, March 21st Maurizio Valsania – University of Turin First Among Men: George Washington and the Myth of American Masculinity Maurizio Valsania is professor of American history at the University of Turin,…
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Timothy Abraham, Utica College – Brain-Based Teaching to Improve Student Learning
There are different ways to teach students in higher ed, but which is best? Tim Abraham, assistant professor of physical education, exercise and wellness studies at Utica College, examines different approaches. Tim Abraham is an Assistant Professor of Physical Education,…
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Julie Boland, University of Michigan – Your Brainwaves on Zoom
Are you tired of being on Zoom calls? Julie Boland, professor of psychology, linguistics, and cognitive science at the University of Michigan, explains why. Julie E Boland, PhD is a Professor in Psychology, Linguistics, and Cognitive Science at the University…
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Lewis Eliot, University of Oklahoma – Checking Privilege: Competing Anti-Slavery Thought in the British Empire
Banning slavery doesn’t end all of its vices. Lewis Eliot, assistant professor of history at the University of Oklahoma, explores the history of slavery in the British Empire and how it relates to today. Lewis Eliot is a historian of…
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Christoph Strobel, University of Massachusetts Lowell – A State Flag and the Violent History of Colonization
Symbols of the past that reflect negative historical traits are found beyond the South. Christoph Strobel, professor of history at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, examines one close to home in the Northeast. Christoph Strobel has published numerous books, most…
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Maurizio Valsania, University of Turin – First Among Men: George Washington and the Myth of American Masculinity
We hold the Founding Fathers in high esteem, but what does history say? Maurizio Valsania, professor of American history at the University of Turin, looks into the past to reveal one important figure. Maurizio Valsania is professor of American history…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2022.03.21)
Drexel University Week on The Academic Minute 2022.03.21 Monday, March 21st Maurizio Valsania, professor of American history at the University of Turin, looks into the past to reveal new insights on one important American figure. Tuesday, March 22nd…
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The Academic Minute for 2022.03.14-2022.03.18
The Academic Minute from 03.14 – 03.18 Monday, March 14th Rogelio Minana – Drexel University Global Engagement in the Post-Pandemic Era Rogelio Miñana is Professor of Spanish and Global Studies and Vice Provost for Global Engagement at Drexel University…
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Franco Montalto, Drexel University – Building Urban Climate Resilience through Integrated Research, Teaching, and Engagement
On Drexel University Week: Climate change will lead to numerous challenges. Franco Montalto, professor in the department of civil, architectural, and environmental engineering, looks into finding ways to mitigate problems through educational practices. Dr. Montalto is a civil engineer interested…
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Sharrelle Barber, Drexel University – Ubuntu: A Human-Centered Approach to Advancing Antiracism and Population Health Equity
On Drexel University Week: Racism has many effects on those who suffer from its consequences. Sharrelle Barber, assistant professor of epidemiology, discusses a new approach to fighting it. Dr. Sharrelle Barber is a social epidemiologist and scholar-activist whose empirical research…