Mindy Brummett, University of North Texas Health Science Center – Social Media: The Benefits, Risks, and Accuracy of Information
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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…
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Paul Hanstedt, Washington and Lee University – Wicked Students for a Wicked World
Living with uncertainty has become the norm. Paul Hanstedt, professor of education studies at Washington and Lee University, describes a new way to think about solving problems. Paul Hanstedt has been thinking and writing about general education for the last…
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Trudi Jacobson, University at Albany – Renewable Assignments, Wikipedia, and Metaliteracy
Wikipedia shouldn’t be used in higher ed classes, right? Trudi Jacobson, distinguished librarian at the University at Albany, discusses one way it can be beneficial to students. Trudi Jacobson holds the rank of Distinguished Librarian at the University at Albany.…
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Pascale Joassart-Marcelli, San Diego State University – How Food Transforms Neighborhoods
Wonderful ethnic food can be a blessing and a curse for a developing neighborhood. Pascale Joassart-Marcelli, professor of geography at San Diego State University, looks into why. Pascale Joassart-Marcelli is Professor of Geography and Director of the interdisciplinary Food Studies…
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Arnold Glass, Rutgers University – Percent of Students Benefiting from Homework Assignments
Homework has never been popular with most students. Arnold Glass, professor of psychology at Rutgers University, examines whether students benefit from it. BA, Psychology, University of Buffalo, 1971; PhD, Psychology, Stanford University, 1975; faculty position, Rutgers University, 1975 – present.…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2021.12.13)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2021.12.13 Monday, December 13th Arnold Glass, professor of psychology at Rutgers University, examines whether students benefit from homework assignments. Tuesday, December 14th Pascale Joassart-Marcelli, professor of geography at San Diego State University, looks…
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The Academic Minute for 2021.12.06-2021.12.10
The Academic Minute from 12.06 – 12.10 Monday, December 6th Amanda McKinney – Doane University Pandemics, Ancient and Modern: Causes, Effects, Differences and Parallels Amanda E. McKinney, MD, CPE, FACLM, FACOG: Dr. McKinney is the Executive Director of Doane…
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Mariusz Kozak, Columbia University – Music as a Structure of our Movements and Emotions
Music could be one way to heal after the pandemic. Mariusz Kozak, associate professor of music at Columbia University, discusses why it brings us together. Mariusz Kozak is an Associate Professor of Music at Columbia University, and the author of…
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Orlaith Heymann, University of Cincinnati – Understanding Abortion Clinic Selection
Choosing an abortion clinic is getting harder, and it is also a painful process. Orlaith Heymann, PhD candidate in Sociology at the University of Cincinnati, examines how this decision is made. Orlaith Heymann, MA, is a PhD candidate in Sociology…
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Joshua Rothman, University of Alabama – America’s Forgotten Domestic Slave Trade
We are still working to understand slavery in American history. Joshua Rothman, professor of history at the University of Alabama, discusses one often overlooked part of this history. Joshua D. Rothman is professor of history and chair of the Department…