Charles P. Hoy-Ellis, University of Utah – Transgender Older Adults and the Military
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Does military service negatively affect transgender adults? Charles P. Hoy-Ellis, assistant professor in the college of social work at the University of Utah, has a surprising answer. Charles P. Hoy-Ellis earned his PhD in Social Welfare at the University of…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2017.7.24)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2017.7.24 Monday, July 24th Charles P. Hoy-Ellis of the University of Utah discusses the military service of transgender adults. Tuesday, July 25th Virginia Ramseyer Winter of the University of Missouri explores body image among teens.…
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The Academic Minute for 2017.7.17-7.21
Academic Minute from 7.17 – 7.21 Monday, July 17th Billie Murray – Villanova University Hate Speech A rhetorical activist scholar, Dr. Murray’s research explores the timely territory of community responses to hate speech. In conducting her research she observes, and…
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Aaron Kivisto, University of Indianapolis – States and Gun Laws
Do strong gun laws lead to lower gun violence? Aaron Kivisto, assistant professor in the college of applied behavioral sciences at the University of Indianapolis, discusses this question. Aaron J. Kivisto, Ph.D., HSPP is a forensic and clinical psychologist who…
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Mark Bartholomew 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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Stephen Cheskiewicz, Mount Saint Mary College – Social Network Policing
Should Facebook and Twitter do more to police their networks? Stephen Cheskiewicz, assistant professor of information technology at Mount Saint Mary College, examines this question in light of recent terror attacks. Stephen Cheskiewicz, EdD is an Assistant Professor of…
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Thaddeus Hoffmeister, University of Dayton – Social Media and the Courtroom
Social media has infiltrated the courtroom. Thaddeus Hoffmeister, professor of law at the University of Dayton, examines the problem with having loose thumbs in the jury box. As a professor of law, Thaddeus Hoffmeister teaches courses related to criminal law,…
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Cassandra Burke Robertson, Case Western Reserve University – Government Information Leaks
There might be a better way to combat government leakers before the information is spread. Cassandra Burke Robertson, professor of law at Case Western Reserve University, looks into how to fight the dumping of confidential information from the inside. Cassandra…
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Billie Murray, Villanova University – Hate Speech
Should the U.S. reconsider its stance on hate speech? Billie Murray, associate professor in the department of communication at Villanova University, discusses whether limits should be placed. A rhetorical activist scholar, Dr. Murray’s research explores the timely territory of community…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2017.7.17)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2017.7.17 Monday, July 17th Billie Murray of Villanova University discusses if the U.S. should change its policy on hate speech. Tuesday, July 18th Cassandra Burke Robertson of Case Western Reserve University explores how to stop…