Steven Stahler, University of California Berkeley – Our Sun Has A Twin
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Our sun might have a twin. Steven Stahler, associate research astronomer at the University of California Berkeley, examines binary stars and whether our sun’s twin is still out there in the universe. 1992- Associate Research Astronomer; U. C. Berkeley 1991 …
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Ray Raymond, SUNY Ulster – Balanced Internationalism
Navigating the world is becoming more complicated for the U.S. Ray Raymond, professor of government and history at the State University of New York Ulster, has four lessons for the country to heed. Dr. Ray Raymond is a former British…
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Justin Couchman, Albright College – Uncertainty
You can’t always give students what they want. Justin Couchman, associate professor of psychology at Albright College, discusses why giving them what they need can be hard, but useful. Justin Couchman is a cognitive psychologist who researches uncertainty. His work…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2017.7.31)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2017.7.31 Monday, July 31st Justin Couchman of Albright College discusses embracing uncertainty during our formative years. Tuesday, August 1st Ray Raymond of SUNY Ulster explores balanced internationalism for the U.S. Wednesday, August 2nd Steven Stahler…
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The Academic Minute for 2017.7.24-7.28
Academic Minute from 7.24 – 7.28 Monday, July 24th Charles P. Hoy-Ellis – University of Utah Transgender Older Adults and the Military Charles P. Hoy-Ellis earned his PhD in Social Welfare at the University of Washington, Seattle. He is interested…
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Christopher Brown 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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Karen Winterich, Penn State University – Taking A Photo Can Help You De-clutter and Donate
We all need to de-clutter our homes. Karen Winterich, associate professor of marketing at Penn State University, discusses a new trick to get people to give away more of the stuff they have trouble parting with. Professor Karen Page Winterich…
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Megan Squire, Elon University – Password Security
Your password might not be as secure as you think. Megan Squire, professor of computing sciences at Elon University, delves into how to make the strongest password to keep your information safe. Dr. Squire joined Elon’s faculty in 2003 after…
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Kate Sweeny, University of California Riverside – Mindfulness and the Stress of Waiting
Does waiting make you stressed? Kate Sweeny, associate professor in the department of psychology at the University of California Riverside, looks into how to chill out while waiting for potential bad news. Kate Sweeny is an Associate Professor of Psychology…
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Virginia Ramseyer Winter, University of Missouri – Teen Body Image Perception
Body image can be a troubling topic for teens. Virginia Ramseyer Winter, assistant professor in the school of social work at the University of Missouri, explores how bad body image can lead to unhealthy behaviors. Dr. Ramseyer Winter’s primary research…