The Academic Minute for 2016.09.19-09.23
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Academic Minute from 9.19 – 9.23 Monday, September 19th Claire Vallotton – Michigan State University Dads Mental Health Matters Dr. Vallotton earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Simpson College, and a Ph.D. in Human Development from the University of…
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Martin Krieger, University of Southern California – Primes and Particles
What used to be simple, may now be more complex. Martin Krieger, professor of planning at the University of Southern California, explains that as we look deeper into what we thought we knew, new details emerge. Martin Krieger’s current work…
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Scott Campbell 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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Kelly Purtell, The Ohio State University – Mixed-Age Children in Pre-School
Learning with younger classmates may not be helping some preschool children. Kelly Purtell, assistant professor in the Department of Human Sciences at The Ohio State University, explores whether mixed age groups can hinder older children. Purtell’s research focuses on understanding…
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Andrew VanLoocke, Iowa State University – Perennials
The loss of perennial plants hurts an environment. Andrew VanLoocke, assistant professor in the department of agronomy at Iowa State University, explores strategies involving annuals and perennials to improve soil. Andy VanLoocke is an Agricultural Meteorologist in the department of…
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Lorraine Maxwell, Cornell University – Schools Falling Apart
The condition of a school’s building could resemble the learning done within it. Lorraine Maxwell, associate professor in the department of design & environmental analysis at Cornell University, explores if a rundown school could doom a child’s education from the…
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Claire Vallotton, Michigan State University – Dad’s Mental Health Matters
How important are fathers to a child’s wellbeing? Claire Vallotton, associate professor in the department of Human Development and Family Studies at Michigan State University, examines what effect being a good dad can have on your kids. Dr. Vallotton earned…
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This Week On The Academic Minute (2016.09.19)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2016.9.19 Monday, September 19th Claire Vallotton of Michigan State University discusses the importance of fathers on a baby’s well being. Tuesday, September 20th Lorraine Maxwell of Cornell University examines if the condition of a…
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The Academic Minute for 2016.09.12-09.16
Academic Minute from 9.12 – 9.16 Monday, September 12th Scott Campbell – University of Michigan Solitude Scott W. Campbell, PhD is Pohs Professor of Telecommunications and Associate Professor of Communication Studies at the University of Michigan. His research helps explain…
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Julianna Jenkins, University of Missouri – Songbirds Face Risks Leaving The Nest
Not all birds face the same risks when leaving the nest. Julianna Jenkins, post-doctoral research fellow at the University of Missouri, explores the survival rates of two types of birds as they venture on their own. My dissertation work focused…