Jordan Hyatt, Drexel University – Looking to Scandinavia for American Prison Reform
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On Drexel University Week: There is often a better way to do things, if you know where to find it. Jordan Hyatt, associate professor of criminology and justice studies, discusses what we can learn from another country in prison reform.…
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Kara Spiller, Drexel University – Harnessing the Body’s Immune System for Better Wound Healing
On Drexel University Week: How can we harness the body’s immune system to help with healing? Kara Spiller, associate professor in the school of biomedical engineering, science and health systems, looks into this approach. Dr. Kara Spiller is an Associate…
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Rogelio Minana, Drexel University – Global Engagement in the Post-Pandemic Era
On Drexel University Week: COVID-19 has disrupted many spaces, including cultural activism. Rogelio Miñana, professor of Spanish and global studies, explores how we can foster partnerships in a post-pandemic world. Rogelio Miñana is Professor of Spanish and Global Studies and…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2022.03.14)
Drexel University Week on The Academic Minute 2022.03.14 Monday, March 14th Rogelio Miñana, professor of Spanish and global studies, explores how we can foster partnerships in a post-pandemic world. Tuesday, March 15th Kara Spiller, associate professor in the…
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The Academic Minute for 2022.03.07-2022.03.11
The Academic Minute from 03.07 – 03.11 Monday, March 7th Mark Gibney – University of North Carolina Asheville The Gap Between the Promise of Human Rights Mark Gibney is the Belk Distinguished Professor at the University of North Carolina-Asheville…
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Leah Greden Mathews, University of North Carolina Asheville – Springsteen-omics: Understanding Economics Through the Songs of the Boss
On University of North Carolina Asheville Week: What can Bruce Springsteen teach is about economics? Leah Greden Mathews, professor and chair of economics, listens in to find out. As an applied environmental economist, Dr. Mathews’ research focuses on estimating the…
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Tiece Ruffin, University of North Carolina Asheville – Radical Enactment of Equity for Educational Justice
On University of North Carolina Asheville Week: How do disrupt the education gaps that exist in public schools? Tiece Ruffin, professor of Africana Studies and Education, looks into a few ways to do so. Tiece Ruffin received her Ph.D. from…
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Patrick Bahls, University of North Carolina Asheville – The Dollar-A-Lot Program
On University of North Carolina Asheville Week: Programs for helping low-income residents get a home of their own is a crucial course of action. Patrick Bahls, professor of mathematics, looks at a failed program to see what we can learn…
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Trey Adcock, University of North Carolina Asheville – Support for Indigenous Students Through Land Acknowledgements
On University of North Carolina Asheville Week: Formal land agreements with Indigenous communities can lead to some healing. Trey Adcock, associate professor of interdisciplinary studies, explores how they are viewed in these populations. Trey Adcock (ᏣᎳᎩᎯ ᎠᏰᎵ, enrolled Cherokee Nation),…
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Mark Gibney, University of North Carolina Asheville – The Gap Between the Promise of Human Rights
On University of North Carolina Asheville Week: Human rights protections are a good step, but are not always followed around the world. Mark Gibney, Belk distinguished professor of humanities, analyzes this gap. Mark Gibney is the Belk Distinguished Professor at…