Sahana Mukherjee, Gettysburg College – History and National Identity
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We like taking pictures of moments that reflect the best of our shared history. Sahana Mukherjee, assistant professor of psychology at Gettysburg College, examines why this can lead to denying injustices of the past. Sahana Mukherjee, assistant professor of psychology…
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Mark Canada, Indiana University Kokomo – The Danger of “Fake News”
Can you handle the truth? Mark Canada, professor of English at Indiana University Kokomo, examines whether the claims of “fake news” can have a real effect on the population. Mark Canada, Professor of English and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2017.8.28)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2017.8.28 Monday, August 28th Mark Canada of Indiana University Kokomo discusses the lure and danger of ‘fake news.’ Tuesday, August 29th Sahana Mukherjee of Gettysburg College explores how photos of the past can influence our…
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The Academic Minute for 2017.8.21-8.25
Academic Minute from 8.21- 8.25 Monday, August 21st Jay Pasachoff – Williams College Total Solar Eclipse Jay Pasachoff is Field Memorial Professor of Astronomy at Williams College, Williamstown, Massachusetts, and Chair of the International Astronomical Union Working Group on Solar…
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Stefan Al, University of Pennsylvania – The Future of the Mall
Is the era of the shopping mall comes to a close? Stefan Al, associate professor of city and regional planning at the University of Pennsylvania, determines whether the mall is really dying, or just needs a shake-up. Stefan Al is…
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Bruce Y. Lee 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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Steven Pressman, Colorado State University – Struggling US Middle Class
The middle class is shrinking. Steven Pressman, professor of economics at Colorado State University, delves into what defines the middle class and how it has been affected in recent years. Steven Pressman is Professor of Economics at Colorado State University,…
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Susan Fraiman, University of Virginia – How the Homeless Create Homes
Just because you are homeless doesn’t mean you can’t have a home. Susan Fraiman, professor in the department of English at the University of Virginia, says the less fortunate find a way to make a home however they can. As…
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Jessica Fish, University of Texas at Austin – Mischievous Teens
Can teens be trusted to report truthfully on a scientific study? Jessica Fish, postdoctoral fellow at the University of Texas at Austin, examines whether the stigma of mischievous teens is true – or false. Jessica Fish is a human development…
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Jay Pasachoff, Williams College – Total Solar Eclipse
A total solar eclipse is coming this summer to the U.S. Jay Pasachoff, professor of astronomy at Williams College, discusses this rare astronomical event. Jay Pasachoff is Field Memorial Professor of Astronomy at Williams College, Williamstown, Massachusetts, and Chair of…