Alex Burmester, New York University – Working Memory
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If you’re listening to this right now you’re using working memory. Alex Burmester, research associate in perception and memory at New York University, explores this type of memory. Alex is a postdoctoral researcher in the Fougnie lab at NYU Abu…
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Matthew Loveless, Center For Research and Social Progress – Misperceptions of Inequality
How much do you know about the economy’s progress? Matthew Loveless, Senior Research Fellow at the Center for Research and Social Progress, explores whether we actually know as much as we think we do. Matthew Loveless has a Ph.D. in…
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Trevor Foulk, University of Maryland – Abusive Bosses
Powerful people who abuse subordinates may be hurting themselves as well. Trevor Foulk, assistant professor in the school of business at the University of Maryland, examines whether the abuse affects both parties. Trevor is a management professor at the University…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2017.10.23)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2017.10.23 Monday, October 23rd Trevor Foulk of the University at Maryland explores whether abusive superiors also harm themselves while berating their subordinates. Tuesday, October 24th Matthew Loveless of the Center for Research and Social Progress…
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The Academic Minute for 2017.10.16-10.20
Academic Minute from 10.16 – 10.20 Monday, October 16th Omer Gokcumen – University at Buffalo The Ghost Species of Ancient Humans Omer Gokcumen is an expert in evolutionary anthropology — the study of how humans evolved and how they differ…
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Robert Garland featured on The Best of Our Knowledge
As always, host Bob Barrett selects an Academic Minute to air during The Best of Our Knowledge. Each week this program examines some of the issues unique to college campuses, looks at the latest research, and invites commentary from experts…
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Dan Cinotti, New York Institute of Technology – LGBTQ Bullying
LGBTQ students are at high risk for bullying. Dan Cinotti, assistant professor in the department of school counseling at the New York Institute of Technology, discusses how schools can foster a different mindset among students. Daniel Cinotti, Ph.D. specializes in…
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Justin Tosi, Georgetown University – Moral Grandstanding
How does moral grandstanding affect the opinions of others? Justin Tosi, junior faculty fellow at the McDonagh Business School at Georgetown University, discusses how people can change their beliefs while hearing this type of talk. I am a Junior Faculty…
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David Coogan, Virginia Commonwealth University – Changing the Narrative in Jail
What should you do with your time while in jail? David Coogan, professor in the department of English at Virginia Commonwealth University, examines a writing exercise that could change your course once you are released. Since 2006 David Coogan has…
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Brian Moon, University of Arizona – Music, Data & Algorithms
Can raw data change how we listen to music? Brian Moon, assistant professor of music at the University of Arizona, discusses how the industry is using numbers and algorithms to shape the songs of the future. Brian Moon is a…