Lorrie George-Paschal, University of Central Arkansas – Occupational Therapy Mentoring Program for Adolescents
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On University of Central Arkansas Week: Occupational therapy can be a benefit to those in juvenile drug courts. Lorrie George-Paschal, professor of occupational therapy, details progress achieved by those involved. Dr. Paschal is an Associate Professor who has taught at…
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Jennifer Saxton, University of Central Arkansas – The Intersections Between Cross-Sector Collaboration and Social Justice Leadership in Juvenile Court Procedures
On this Student Spotlight during University of Central Arkansas Week: How do we lower the recidivism rate of juvenile offenders? Jennifer Saxton, PhD student in leadership studies, examines the success of one program that broke the mold. Jennifer Saxton is…
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Denise Demers, University of Central Arkansas – Health Profession Students Interprofessional Collaboration Competencies
On University of Central Arkansas Week: Healthcare care workers can be exposed to many different things during their work. Denise Demers, associate professor in the department of health sciences, finds ways to make the best workers for the future. Dr.…
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University of Central Arkansas Week on The Academic Minute (2020.08.17)
University of Central Arkansas Week on The Academic Minute 2019.08.17 Monday, August 17th Denise Demers, associate professor in the department of health sciences, finds ways to make the best healthcare workers for the future. Tuesday, August 18th Jennifer Saxton, PhD…
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The Academic Minute for 2020.08.10-2020.08.14
The Academic Minute from 08.10 – 08.14 Monday, August 10th Michael Vargas – SUNY New Paltz COVID-19 and the Black Death Employed at SUNY New Paltz since 2006, Michael Vargas advanced to Associate Professor rank in 2013 and Professor…
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Amir Behzadan, Texas A&M University – Artificial Intelligence Helping Communities in Floods
Floods are devastating to communities, but help could be on the way. Amir H. Behzadan, associate professor in the department of construction science at Texas A&M University, discusses how A.I. could play a role in flood management. Since Fall 2017,…
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Falk Huettmann, University of Alaska Fairbanks – Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence and machine learning can teach us about the future. Falk Huettmann, associate professor of wildlife biology at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, explores the benefit to the public good from these technologies. Falk’s research interests include wildlife ecology,…
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Paula Saravia, University of California San Diego – Patagonia Sadness
Communities are very vulnerable to environmental changes. Paula Saravia, researcher at the University of California San Diego, explores how health can be intertwined with the environment. I studied social anthropology at Universidad de Chile (1995-2000), where I specialized in medical…
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Tamie Jovanelly, Berry College – Water Quality
Water is a powerful tool and an important resource. Tamie Jovanelly, associate professor of geology at Berry College, determines how experiences can change people’s relationship with this life-giving force. Dr. Tamie Jovanelly is an Associate Professor of Geology at a…
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Michael Vargas, SUNY New Paltz – COVID-19 and the Black Death
Where do we look for historical insight on the current pandemic? Michael Vargas, professor of medieval history at SUNY New Paltz, compares COVID-19 to the period of the Black Death. Employed at SUNY New Paltz since 2006, Michael Vargas advanced…