Cassandra Burke Robertson, Case Western Reserve University – Government Information Leaks
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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…
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The Academic Minute for 2017.7.10-7.14
Academic Minute from 7.10 – 7.14 Monday, July 10th Brain Beatty – New York Institute of Technology Heart Disease Brian Beatty, Ph.D., specializes in evolutionary biology, paleontology, anatomy, and paleopathology. His research focuses on marine mammals such as whales, dolphins,…
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Jorge Pena, University of California Davis – Depression and Video Games
Could video games help fight depression? Jorge Pena, associate professor in the department of communication at the University of California Davis, explores this question among college students. Jorge Peña specializes in computer-mediated communication, new media, communication in video games and…
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Colin Camerer 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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Bryan McCann, Louisiana State University – Gangsta Rap and the War on Crime
Are we returning to the War-On-Crime era of the late 20th century? Bryan McCann, assistant professor in the Department of Communication Studies at Louisiana State University, delves into how criminality is framed through art and policy today. My work broadly…
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Sarah Schoppe-Sullivan, The Ohio State University – Facebook and New Mom Insecurity
How many baby photos have you seen today on Facebook? Sarah Schoppe-Sullivan, professor of human sciences at The Ohio State University, details why certain mothers share more than others. Sarah Schoppe-Sullivan is a professor of Human Sciences and Psychology (by…
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Mark Bartholomew, University at Buffalo – Free Speech and Advertising
Advertisements are more pervasive than ever. Mark Bartholomew, professor of law at the University at Buffalo School of Law, discusses advertisements and the First Amendment. Mark Bartholomew, professor of law at the University at Buffalo School of Law, writes and…
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Brian Beatty, New York Institute of Technology – Heart Disease
Finding an easier way to detect heart disease could be closer than you think. Brian Beatty, Associate Professor of Anatomy at the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine, looks into a surprising part of the body that…