Sarah Kollat, Penn State University – Why Do We Like to Scare Ourselves in an Already Scary World
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What’s the benefit of frightening ourselves with horror movies and other scary adventures? Sarah Kollat, teaching professor of psychology at Penn State University, looks into why we enjoy being afraid. Sarah Kollat, teaching professor of Psychology at Penn State University.…
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Emily Smith-Greenaway, University of Southern California – The Growing Impact of Overdose Deaths on U.S. Children
Overdose deaths don’t just affect other adults; the children are hurt too. Emily Smith-Greenaway, Dean’s professor of sociology and professor of sociology and spatial sciences at the University of Southern California Dornsife, details this growing impact. Professor Smith-Greenaway’s research areas…
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Laura Link, University of North Dakota – Holding Kids Back Does More Harm Than Good
Holding kids back does more harm than good, but what can be done to help? Laura Link, associate professor of teaching & leadership at the University of North Dakota, says alternative strategies can bring positive change. Dr. Laura Link is…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2024.12.16)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2024.12.16 Monday Laura Link, associate professor of teaching & leadership at the University of North Dakota, says holding kids back does more harm than good. Tuesday Emily Smith-Greenaway, Dean’s professor of sociology…
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The Academic Minute for 2024.12.09-2024.12.13
The Academic Minute from 12.09 – 12.13 Monday Emma McClendon – St. John’s University Jeans: Universal and Unsustainable Emma McClendon is Assistant Professor of Fashion Studies at St. John’s University in New York. While Associate Curator at The Museum at FIT…
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Angela Murolo, St. Francis College – Community Support for Older People Leaving Prison
What happens to older inmates when they are released from prison? Angela Murolo, assistant professor in the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice at St. Francis College, takes a look at who is willing to help this population. Angela S.…
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Vincent Farallo, University of Scranton – How Does Becoming Poisonous Impact A Frog’s Physiology
Certain animals will feel climate change earlier than others. Vincent Farallo, assistant professor at the University of Scranton, looks into one of these species. Vincent Farallo Ph.D. is from Buffalo, NY where he grew up developing an interest in reptiles…
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Mary Helen Immordino-Yang, University of Southern California – Transcendent Thinking and Teens
What is transcendent thinking and how does it impact teenagers? Mary Helen Immordino-Yang, Fahmy and Donna Atallah Chair in Humanistic Psychology and Professor of education, psychology and neuroscience at the University of Southern California, has an answer. Mary Helen Immordino-Yang…
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Soazig Le Bihan, University of Montana – How Science Really Works
We understand how science works, right? Soazig Le Bihan, professor of philosophy and pre-law program director at the University of Montana, says our knowledge may need an update. Soazig Le Bihan is Professor of Philosophy and Director of the Pre-Law…
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Emma McClendon, St. John’s University – Jeans: Universal and Unsustainable
Jeans are a popular fashion item, but at what cost to the planet? Emma McClendon, assistant professor of fashion studies at St. John’s University, delves into this. Emma McClendon is Assistant Professor of Fashion Studies at St. John’s University in New…