This Week On The Academic Minute (2016.11.7)
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This Week on The Academic Minute 2016.11.7 Monday, November 7th Sherry Linkon of Georgetown University discusses working class voters in this election cycle. Tuesday, November 8th Benjamin Ho of Vassar College explores political apologies. Wednesday, November 9th Ann Gordon of Chapman University…
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Pietro Perotti, University of Bath – Political Accounting
Who the president is may change how states report their financial data. Pietro Perotti, lecturer in accounting and finance at the University of Bath, describes how states more politically aligned with the executive may change their financial tune. I am…
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The Academic Minute for 2016.10.31-11.4
Academic Minute from 10.31 – 11.4 Monday, October 31st Charles Sohaskey – Chapman University Vampires and Tuberculosis Charles Sohaskey is the biological safety officer at Chapman University. He also does work at the Veterans Affairs hospital in Long Beach, California.…
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Paul Christiansen, Seton Hall University – Campaign Songs
Political candidates are marketed to voters using the magic of music. Paul Christiansen, associate professor of music at Seton Hall University, delves into the way music is used to sway the public one way or the other. Dr. Paul Christiansen…
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Claire Vallotton 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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Richard Holtzman, Bryant University – Political Narratives
Political narratives are an important part of an election cycle. Richard Holtzman, associate professor of political science at Bryant University, explores the importance of narrative to political candidates. Rich Holtzman is an Associate Professor of Political Science and the Coordinator…
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Whitney Manzo, Meredith College – Civil Discourse
How do you promote civil discourse in our democracy? Whitney Manzo, assistant professor of political science at Meredith College, details how getting students thinking and talking about it may help turn the tide. Dr. Whitney Ross Manzo holds a BA…
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Cynthia Botteron, Shippensburg University – Qualified for Election
What makes a candidate qualified for political office? Cynthia Botteron, professor of political science at Shippensburg University, explores how other countries handle this question and whether Americans could learn a thing or two. My research interests are in comparative politics…
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Charles Sohaskey, Chapman University – Vampires and Tuberculosis
This Halloween, be on the lookout for vampires – and tuberculosis. Charles Sohaskey, post-doctoral research faculty at Chapman University, explores if this disease could play a part in the origin of vampire mythology. Charles Sohaskey is the biological safety officer…
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Jeremy Wells, Roger Williams University – Haunted Houses
Is this place haunted? Jeremy Wells, assistant professor of historic preservation at Roger Williams University, delves into our attraction to haunted and decaying places. Areas of Expertise: Historic Preservation/Heritage Conservation, World Heritage, Preservation Law, Community Planning, Place Attachment, Environmental Design…