This Week on The Academic Minute (2024.12.09)
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This Week on The Academic Minute 2024.12.09 Monday Emma McClendon, assistant professor of fashion studies at St. John’s University, delves into why jeans are so popular but also unsustainable. Tuesday Soazig Le Bihan, professor of philosophy and pre-law…
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The Academic Minute for 2024.12.02-2024.12.06
The Academic Minute from 12.02 – 12.06 Monday David S. Oderberg – University of Reading To Err Is Not Only Human David S. Oderberg is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Reading in the UK. His latest book is The…
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Zachary Neal, Michigan State University – Do Weak Social Ties Matter?
We all want strong ties and bonds with other people, but do weak or casual ties also help us? Zachary Neal, professor of psychology at Michigan State University, takes a look. Zachary Neal is a professor of psychology at Michigan…
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Kevin Antshel, Syracuse University – Examining the Surge of ADHD in U.S. Youth Post-Pandemic
ADHD diagnoses are becoming more and more common. Kevin Antshel, professor of psychology at Syracuse University, explains why. Kevin Antshel is a Professor of Psychology and Director of the ADHD Lifespan Treatment, Education and Research (ALTER) program at Syracuse University.…
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Andrew Gaudes, Brock University – Beyond the Bottom Line: How Business Schools are Shaping a Better World
Can business program graduates be a force for good in the world? Andrew Gaudes, professor of entrepreneurship at the Goodman School of Business at Brock University, says yes. Andrew Gaudes is an academic professional with extensive experience in various leadership…
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Sophie Zaaijer, University of California, Riverside – How Your Skin Tone Could Affect Your Meds
Your skin tone could affect the medications you take. Sophie Zaaijer, scientific consultant and researcher at the University of California, Riverside, explores why. Dr. Sophie Zaaijer is a multifaceted innovator at the intersection of science, entrepreneurship, and the arts. She is…
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David S. Oderberg, University of Reading – To Err Is Not Only Human
Mistakes are a part of life. David S. Oderberg, professor of philosophy at the University of Reading, says all creatures follow this mantra. David S. Oderberg is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Reading in the UK. His latest…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2024.12.02)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2024.12.02 Monday David S. Oderberg, professor of philosophy at the University of Reading, says making a mistake is not just a part of being human. Tuesday Sophie Zaaijer, scientific consultant and researcher…
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The Academic Minute for 2024.11.25-2024.11.29
The Academic Minute from 11.25 – 11.29 Monday Matthew Powers – University of Washington Why Would Anyone Still Want to be a Journalist? Matthew Powers is associate professor in the Department of Communication at the University of Washington in Seattle,…
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Colleen Kirk, New York Institute of Technology – Psychological Ownership and Shopping
How can companies avoid offending shoppers who are psychologically invested in their products? Colleen Kirk, assistant professor of marketing at New York Institute of Technology, examines the territorial behavior shoppers display when a product or place feels special to them. Colleen…