Aaron Knochel, Penn State University – Defunding the National Endowment For the Arts
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Why is the National Endowment of the Arts on the chopping block? Aaron Knochel, assistant professor of art education at Penn State University, looks into this question. Dr. Aaron D. Knochel completed his doctorate in Art Education at the Ohio…
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Daniel Orenstein, University of California San Francisco – American Health Care Act and Smoking
The recent health care bill was much talked about in the news. Daniel Orenstein, postdoctoral scholar at the University of California San Francisco, delves into a less-covered portion of this failed legislation that might have had big consequences. Daniel Orenstein…
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Corey Brettschneider, Brown University – Travel Ban Legality
The travel ban has been a big topic in the news. Corey Brettschneider, professor of political science at Brown University, discusses whether the ban is legal. Corey Brettschneider is professor of political science at Brown University, where he teaches courses…
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This Week On The Academic Minute (2017.4.17)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2017.4.17 Monday, April 17th Corey Brettschneider of Brown University discusses the legality of the recent travel ban from majority Muslim countries. Tuesday, April 18th Daniel Orenstein of the University of California San Francisco explores a lesser known…
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The Academic Minute for 2017.4.10-4.14
Academic Minute from 4.10 – 4.14 Monday, April 10th Lisa Wade – Occidental College Mass Murder as a Form of Protest Prof. Wade’s research, found in highly-regarded academic journals, involves the relationship between social inequality and the body, especially as sexuality…
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Damayanthie Eluwawalage, Albright College – An Alteration on Fashion History
Have we been studying fashion incorrectly? Damayanthie Eluwawalage, assistant professor of fashion design at Albright College, lays out the reasons to give fashion history an alteration. Damayanthie Eluwawalage serves as assistant professor of fashion design at Albright College. Damayanthie earned…
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Colleen Heflin 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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Jason Boardman, University of Colorado Boulder – Nature or Nurture
Is it nature or nurture? Or is it both? Jason Boardman, professor of sociology at the University of Colorado Boulder, examines whether each plays a part in our development. Jason Boardman’s research focuses on the social determinants of health with…
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Ana Ines Ansaldo, University of Montreal – Benefits of Bilingualism
The benefits of bilingualism are more than once thought. Ana Inés Ansaldo, associate professor in the school of speech-language pathology and audiology at the University of Montreal, explores these benefits and how they can help us improve ourselves. Dre Ansaldo…
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Jennifer Bevan, Chapman University – Romantic Jealousy in the Digital Age
How do partners communicate about jealousy in a digital age? Jennifer Bevan, professor in the department of communication studies at Chapman University, discusses whether face-to-face communication is still the norm in these interactions. Dr. Jennifer L. Bevan (B.A., M.A., University…