The Academic Minute for 2024.02.19-2024.02.23
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The Academic Minute from 2.19 – 2.23 Monday Ken Jones – Northern Kentucky University A Forgotten Voice is Heard Ken Jones has had original plays and musicals produced throughout the US, Canada, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. His play, DARKSIDE,…
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Barret Michalec, Arizona State University – The Role of Humility in Health Care
Humility could be key to the future of health care. Barret Michalec, associate professor in the Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation at Arizona State University, examines why. Barret Michalec is the director of the Center for Advancing Interprofessional…
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Yingjie Hu, University at Buffalo – Can ChatGPT Help First Responders During Disasters
How do we cut through the noise of social media posts during a disaster to find those who are desperate for help? Yingjie Hu, associate professor of geography at the University at Buffalo, says the answer might be artificial. Yingjie…
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Ilan Kelman, University College London – Preventing Disasters
Disasters seem to be becoming more and more common, so what can be done? Ilan Kelman, professor of disasters and health at University College London, examines some options. Ilan Kelman is Professor of Disasters and Health at University College London,…
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Robert Thorson, University of Connecticut – Stone Wall Science
Stone walls are an important landmark in the Northeastern U.S. But what can they tell us? Robert Thorson, professor of earth sciences at the University of Connecticut, explores the history. Robert M. Thorson is Professor of Earth Sciences at the…
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Ken Jones, Northern Kentucky University – A Forgotten Voice is Heard
The arts can bring forgotten voices to the forefront. Ken Jones, professor of theatre at Northern Kentucky University, shows how. Ken Jones has had original plays and musicals produced throughout the US, Canada, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. His play,…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2024.02.19)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2024.02.19 Monday Ken Jones, professor of theatre at Northern Kentucky University, hears a forgotten voice this President’s Day. Tuesday Robert Thorson, professor of earth sciences at the University of Connecticut, explores the…
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The Academic Minute for 2024.02.12-2024.02.16
The Academic Minute from 2.12 – 2.16 Monday Anne Pezalla – Macalester College Gentle Parenting is Not-So-Gentle on Parents Dr. Pezalla’s expertise is in adolescent risk and resilience, social identities, family relationships, and narratives in health. Tuesday Laura Doering –…
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Andrei Cimpian, New York University – Parents and Mentors Perceive Less Chess Potential in Girls
Women still face discrimination in certain competitive games today. Andrei Cimpian, professor of psychology at New York University, looks into one. Dr. Andrei Cimpian is Professor of Psychology at New York University. His research investigates motivation and academic achievement, with…
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Daniel Ernst, Texas Woman’s University – Understanding Artificial Versus Human Intelligence
What does a platypus have to do with artificial intelligence? Daniel Ernst, assistant professor of English at Texas Woman’s University, explains. Daniel Ernst is an Assistant Professor of English at Texas Woman’s University in Denton, TX. He researches and teaches…