The Academic Minute for 2016.07.11-07.15
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Academic Minute from 7.11 – 7.15 Monday, July 11th John Henderson – University of California Davis Your Brain on Reading Dr. John M. Henderson is a professor of psychology and core research member of the Center for Mind and Brain…
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Suniya Luthar, Arizona State University – Mothers of Tweens
The most stressful times in a mother’s life might be later than you think. Suniya Luthar, foundation professor of psychology at Arizona State University, discusses into when a mother might most want to take a kid-less vacation. Suniya S. Luthar…
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Heidi Newberg 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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Martha McClintock, Univesity of Chicago – Overall Health
Is age just a number or does everyone follow the path of aging? Martha McClintock, professor in the departments of comparative human development and psychology at the University of Chicago, takes a look at all the facets of health and…
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Susan Loeb, Penn State University – End of Life Care in Prisons
Health care needs don’t stop when you’re behind bars. Susan Loeb, Associate Professor of Nursing at Penn State University, examines end of life care for those in prison. Dr. Loeb’s program of research focuses on the health needs and issues…
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Anthony Corbeill, University of Kansas – Gender in Rome
Why are some objects described as feminine and other masculine? Anthony Corbeill, Professor of Classics at the University of Kansas, delves into this question and whether things are changing. Anthony Corbeill is a Professor of Classics at the University of…
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John Henderson, University of California Davis – Your Brain on Reading
How does the brain recognize the words you read? John Henderson, professor in the department of psychology at the University of California Davis, explains how finding out the answer could help people who have difficulty reading. Dr. John M. Henderson…
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This Week On The Academic Minute (2016.07.11)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2016.7.11 Monday, July 11 John Henderson of the University of California Davis discusses what’s going on in your brain while you’re reading. Tuesday, July 12 Anthony Corbeill of the University of Kansas delves into…
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The Academic Minute for 2016.07.04-07.08
Academic Minute from 7.04 – 7.08 Monday, July 4th Jeff Nesteruk – Franklin & Marshall College Humanities and Business Jeffrey Nesteruk is a Professor of Legal Studies at Franklin & Marshall College. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania Law…
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Kerry Dean Carso, SUNY New Paltz – Gothic Revival
Gothic novels and architecture have always had an appeal in the United States. Kerry Dean Carso, associate professor of art history at the State University of New York at New Paltz, examines this artform and what makes the mysterious exciting.…