The Academic Minute for 2015.7.20 – 7.24
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Catch up with The Academic Minute from 7.20- 7.24 Monday, July 20 Jean M. Twenge – San Diego State University Millennial Religiosity Jean M. Twenge, Professor of psychology at San Diego State University, is the author of more than 100…
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Douglas Bruster, UT Austin – Shakespeare’s Brand
We’re still making discoveries about Shakespeare! Douglas Bruster, a professor of American and English literature at The University of Texas at Austin, presents his research into Shakespeare’s brand. Douglas Bruster’s research centers on Shakespeare, drama, and literary history. His…
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Jeffrey Kappen, Drake University – Middle East Economics
The next big economic power might not be where you’d expect it. Jeffrey Kappen, international business professor at Drake University, profiles the burgeoning market places of the Middle East. Dr. Jeffrey A. Kappen is an Assistant Professor of International Business…
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Dan Chambliss 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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Robert Kelchen, Seton Hall University – The Price of College
College admissions can be a formidable process. Robert Kelchen, a professor of higher education at Seton Hall University, is researching ways to improve the efficiency of getting into school. Robert Kelchen‘s research interests focus on higher education finance and accountability…
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William Parker, Duke University – Historical Stress
Are we more or less stressed than our ancestors? William Parker, association professor in the Department of Surgery at Duke University Medical Center, examines this question – and the results are pretty surprising! William Parker has worked at Duke University Medical…
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Jean M. Twenge, SDSU – Millennial Religiosity
Are Millennials losing their religion? Jean M. Twenge, San Diego State psychologist, is delving into the religious practices of the age group she calls Generation Me. Jean M. Twenge, Professor of psychology at San Diego State University, is the author of more…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2015.07.20)
Monday, July 20 Jean M. Twenge of San Diego State University explores the religiosity of the Millennial generation. Tuesday, July 21 William Parker of Duke University examines stress in a historic context. Wednesday, July 22 Robert Kelchen of Seton Hall…
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The Academic Minute for 2015.7.13 – 7.17
Catch up with The Academic Minute from 7.13- 7.17 Monday, July 13 Scott McGraw – The Ohio State University Bitter Side of Cocoa W. Scott McGraw is a professor in the Department of Evolution, Ecology and Organismal Biology at The…
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Martin Krieger, USC – Creativity, Innovation, and Entreprenuers
Who fosters the best entrepreneurs? Martin Krieger, professor of planning at the University of Southern California, provides a close look at the nature of innovation, creativity, and the creation of entrepreneurs. Martin H. Krieger is professor of planning at the…