Jessica Cox, Franklin & Marshall College – Online English Classes for Adults During and Beyond the COVID-19 Pandemic
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On Franklin and Marshall College Week: 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…
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Wei-Teng Yen, Franklin & Marshall College – Does Economic Insecurity Increase People’s Support for More Social Transfers
On Franklin and Marshall College Week: Messaging is key when discussing social programs. Wei-Teng Yen, assistant professor of government, explains why support can hinge on the words used to describe the program. Wei-Ting Yen is currently Assistant Professor of Government…
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Harriet Okatch, Franklin & Marshall College – Factors Associated With Perceived Stress During the COVID-19 Pandemic
On Franklin and Marshall College Week: Everyone is stressed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Harriet Okatch, assistant professor in the department of biology, examines our stress levels. Harriet Okatch is an Assistant Professor of Public Health at Franklin and Marshall College…
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Emily Marshall, Franklin & Marshall College – Parents’ Worry About School Health Risks During COVID-19
On Franklin and Marshall College Week: Parents have an extra set of worries when sending kids off to school. Emily Marshall, assistant professor in the department of sociology, discusses which parents worry the most. Emily A. Marshall is a sociologist…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2022.02.21)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2022.02.21 Monday, February 21st Emily Marshall, assistant professor in the department of sociology, discusses which parents worry the most about their kids health in schools. Tuesday, February 22nd Harriet Okatch, assistant professor…
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The Academic Minute for 2022.02.14-2022.02.18
The Academic Minute from 02.14 – 02.18 Monday, February 14th Lisa Bitel – University of Southern California Dornsife St. Valentine I am a first-generation college student. My parents came from a very small midwestern town and never considered university.…
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Staci Zavattaro, University of Central Florida – Deathcare
We’ve all heard a lot about death tolls in recent months. Staci Zavattaro, professor of public administration at the University of Central Florida, says people who work in this area are feeling the strain. Staci M. Zavattaro, Ph.D., is a…
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Katie Paulich, University of Colorado Boulder – 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. I’m a third-year PhD student at the University of Colorado Boulder. I obtained my undergraduate degree at the…
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Brandy Schwarz, University of North Texas Health Science Center – Workplace Bullying in Higher Education
Bullying isn’t just for children. Brandy Schwarz, associate professor in the department of physical therapy at the University of North Texas Health Science Center, discusses the effects of workplace bullying in higher education. Dr. Schwarz graduated from the University of Portland…
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Kathryn Boucher, University of Indianapolis – Faculty’s Key Role in Student Success
Faculty have a large role to play in student success, but not just in the classroom. Kathryn Boucher, associate professor of psychology at the University of Indianapolis, explores how to make students feel included. Kathryn Boucher, PhD is an Associate…