Henna-Riikka Peltola, University of Jyvaskyla – Sadness in Music
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Sadness might not be a negative emotion when it comes to music. Henna-Riikka Peltola, university teacher in the department of music at University of Jyväskylä, discusses how emotions are never as simple as sad or happy. Henna-Riikka Peltola graduated from…
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Jonathan Wynn, University of Massachusetts Amherst – Festivals
Bringing people together for a weekend can be better for a city than building a museum. Jonathan Wynn, assistant professor of sociology at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, discusses how more performances and less concrete can lead to fewer problems…
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This Week On The Academic Minute (2016.07.25)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2016.7.25 Monday, July 25 Jonathan Wynn of the University of Massachusetts Amherst discusses why festivals are better for cities than building more concrete buildings. Tuesday, July 26 Henna-Riikka Peltola of the University of Jyvaskyla…
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The Academic Minute for 2016.07.18-07.22
Academic Minute from 7.18 – 7.22 Monday, July 18th Gary Lewandowski – Monmouth University Should I Stay or Should I Go? Dr. Lewandowski’s research focuses on self and intimate relationships. He has published over 20 journal articles, over a dozen…
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Helen Kim, Whitman College – Intermarriage
Retaining your cultural identity can be important for couples in an intercultural union. Helen Kim, associate professor of sociology at Whitman College, examines if combining cultures, races or religious backgrounds can make both stronger in the long run. Helen Kim…
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Robert Josephs 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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Valerie Trouet, University of Arizona – Shipwrecks, Tree Rings and Hurricanes
How can tree rings and shipwrecks help us predict where hurricanes will hit in the future? Valerie Trouet, Associate Professor of Dendrochronology at the University of Arizona, explains how studying the past can help us protect ourselves in the 21st…
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Tracy Alloway, University of North Florida – Running Barefoot
Next time you go for a run, think about leaving your shoes at home. Tracy Alloway, professor of psychology at the University of North Florida, examines if running barefoot is better for your memory. Dr. Tracy Alloway is a professor…
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Dylan Gee, Weill Medical College at Cornell University – Anxiety Peaks in Adolescence
Why do anxiety disorders peak in adolescence? Dylan Gee, Assistant Professor of Psychology at Yale University with research conducted at Weill Cornell Medical College, delves into this question. Dr. Gee is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at…
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Gary Lewandowski, Monmouth University – Should I Stay or Should I Go?
How do you know if your partner is the one? Gary Lewandowski, professor and department chair of psychology at Monmouth University, explores the science behind this question. Dr. Lewandowski’s research focuses on self and intimate relationships. He has published over…