The Academic Minute for 2021.10.04-2021.10.08
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The Academic Minute from 10.04 – 10.08 Monday, October 4th Joe Cobbs – Northern Kentucky University The Rage and Riches of Rivalry Dr. Cobbs studies interorganizational collaboration and competition in major spectator sports. His research focused on corporate sponsorship…
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Michael Kurtz, Lycoming College – Weekend Feeding Programs Can Boost Children’s Educational Outcomes
It’s hard to learn on an empty stomach. Michael Kurtz, associate professor of economics at Lycoming College, examines one way to rectify this for disadvantaged children. Michael Kurtz’s primary research interest is in education economics. Specifically, he studies how to…
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Sahar Milani, St. Lawrence University – Promoting Innovation through Policy
How much should we invest in innovation in companies? Sahar Milani, associate professor of economics at St. Lawrence University, examines this question. Dr. Sahar Milani is an Associate Professor of Economics at St. Lawrence University. She completed her Ph.D. in…
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Charlotte Alexander, Georgia State University – Sorry (Not Sorry) Decoding #MeToo Defenses
The #MeToo Movement has made a dent, but there is still work to do in our culture. Charlotte Alexander, associate professor of legal analytics at Georgia State University, delves into what the next steps should be. Charlotte S. Alexander is an associate…
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Mike Piero, Cuyahoga Community College – Studying Video Games as Culture
Video games are ingrained in our culture. Today on The Academic Minute: Mike Piero, professor of English at Cuyahoga Community College, examines how to study them in a cultural fashion. Mike Piero, Ph.D. is a Professor of English at Cuyahoga…
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Joe Cobbs, Northern Kentucky University – The Rage and Riches of Rivalry
Rivalries are important for the business of sports. Joe Cobbs, professor of sports business and event management at Northern Kentucky University, determines why some teams bring out fans’ passion, but others do not. Dr. Cobbs studies interorganizational collaboration and competition…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2021.10.04)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2021.10.04 Monday, October 4th Joe Cobbs, professor of sports business and event management at Northern Kentucky University, determines why some teams bring out fans’ passion, but others do not. Tuesday, October 5th Mike…
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The Academic Minute for 2021.09.27-2021.10.01
The Academic Minute from 09.27 – 10.01 Monday, September 27th Amy Lueck – Santa Clara University English Professors Study More Than Books Amy J. Lueck is Associate Professor of English at Santa Clara University, where her research and teaching…
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Catherine Golden, Skidmore College – The Victorian Age Beyond Masterpiece Theater
The Victorian Age has a standard portrayal on TV. Catherine Golden, professor of English at Skidmore College, delves into the myths and realities. Catherine J. Golden is professor of English and the Tisch Chair in Arts and Letters at Skidmore…
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Frank Dukes, University of Virginia – Transformation at James Madison’s Montpelier
Change is coming to many historical institutions as we grapple with our nation’s past. Frank Dukes, distinguished institute fellow and lecturer at the University of Virginia, explores one such transformation. Frank Dukes, Ph.D. is a mediator and facilitator with the…