Indranil Goswami, University at Buffalo – How to Boost Charitable Giving
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How much did you give in your last charitable donation? Indranil Goswami, assistant professor of marketing in the University at Buffalo School of Management, explains why upping the default option could lead to higher donations for charities and non-profits. Indranil…
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This Week On The Academic Minute (2017.2.6)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2017.2.6 Monday, February 6th Indranil Goswami of the University at Buffalo discusses how an organization can increase charitable donations. Tuesday, February 7th Elizabeth Bryda of the University of Missouri delves into how probiotics can…
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The Academic Minute for 2017.1.30-2.3
Academic Minute from 1.30 – 2.3 Monday, January 30th Rob Blair – Brown University Trust in Government and Health Robert Blair is an Assistant Professor of Political Science and International and Public Affairs at Brown University. His research focuses on…
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Aris Karagiorgakis, Black Hills State University – Coloring Books and Art as Therapy
Stressed out? Try a coloring book. Aris Karagiorgakis, Associate Professor of Psychology at Black Hills State University, examines the adult coloring book fad. Dr. Aris Karagiorgakis is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Black Hills State University who conducts research…
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Ruth Thompson-Miller 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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Nathan Kunz, University of North Florida – Fast Disaster Response
Disasters are unpredictable and our response time needs improving. Nathan Kunz, assistant professor of operations management in the Coggin College of Business at the University of North Florida, discusses a way to distribute relief faster to those who need it.…
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Michelle Ouellette, SUNY Plattsburgh – Fake News, Zika and the Power of Awe
By now everyone has heard of fake news. How do we avoid it? Michelle Ouellette, assistant professor of journalism and public relations at SUNY Plattsburgh, explores how to get the real news out there and in front of readers eyes.…
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Matt Fotis, Albright College – Political Satire in the Age of Post-Truth
Are we entering a golden age of political satire? Matt Fotis, Assistant Professor and Co-Chair of the Theatre Department at Albright College, discusses this art form in the age of post-truth. Matt Fotis is an Assistant Professor and Co-Chair of…
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Rob Blair, Brown University – Trust in Government and Health
What exacerbated the Ebola crisis in Liberia? Rob Blair, Assistant Professor of Political Science and International and Public Affairs at Brown University, examines what trust in the government had to do with the spread of this deadly disease. Robert Blair…
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This Week On The Academic Minute (2017.1.30)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2017.1.30 Monday, January 30th Rob Blair of Brown University discusses trust in government and how it relates to a population’s health during a crisis. Tuesday, January 31st Matt Fotis of Albright College delves into…