Ann Gordon featured on The Best of Our Knowledge
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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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Dwight DeWerth-Pallmeyer, Widener University – Smartphones in the Classroom
Students don’t like putting away their cellphones – even in class. Dwight DeWerth-Pallmeyer, associate professor of communication studies at Widener University, details one way to get students thinking about how much they use their devices and how this could help…
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Russell Zwanka, SUNY New Paltz – Global Companies and Social Media
Global companies face a lot of challenges. Russell Zwanka, professor of marketing at SUNY New Paltz, discusses how social media can cause problems when one practice is accepted in one place, but not in another. Dr. Russell J. Zwanka is…
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Abraham Palmer, University of California San Diego – Do These Genes Make Me Lonely?
Loneliness might be passed on from one generation to another. Abraham Palmer, professor of psychiatry at the University of California San Diego, examines if a tendency for loneliness can be found in your genes. My research examines the influence of…
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Alison Phillips, Iowa State University – Exercise Routines and Intrinsic Rewards
How is your exercise routine? Alison Phillips, assistant professor of psychology at Iowa State University, examines a way to make a new habit stick. Dr. Alison Phillips is an assistant professor in the Department of Psychology at Iowa State University…
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This Week On The Academic Minute (2016.11.28)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2016.11.28 Monday, November 28th Alison Phillips of Iowa State University discusses exercise routines and intrinsic rewards. Tuesday, November 29th Abraham Palmer of the University of California San Diego details if loneliness is an inheritable…
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The Academic Minute for 2016.11.21-11.25
Academic Minute from 11.21 – 11.25 Monday, November 21st Laura Russell – Denison University Reading Reality Through The Lens of Gratitude Dr. Laura Russell is an Assistant Professor of Communication at Denison University. Drawn to issues concerning individual and collective…
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Mitch Prinstein 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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Philip Watkins, Eastern Washington University – Gratitude Exercises
How to be happier? Do some exercises. Philip Watkins, professor in the college of social sciences at Eastern Washington University, explores how gratitude exercises can help strength your sense of well-being. Philip Watkins received his BS in psychology from the…
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Ashli Stokes, University of North Carolina Charlotte – Thanksgiving Food and Gratitude
Food is the main event of most Thanksgivings. Ashli Stokes, associate professor in the department of communication studies at the University of North Carolina Charlotte, discusses the importance of preparing something tasty for your family to enjoy this holiday. Ashli…