Karen Winterich, Penn State University – Taking A Photo Can Help You De-clutter and Donate
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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…
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Charles P. Hoy-Ellis, University of Utah – Transgender Older Adults and the Military
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…