Shlomi Dinar, Florida International University – Water as a Weapon
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On Florida International University Week: Terrorists target more than buildings and people. Shlomi Dinar, professor in the department of politics and international relations, explores a natural resource often in the crosshairs. Shlomi Dinar is the dean in the Steven J.…
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Phillip Carter, Florida International University – Miami English
On Florida International University Week: In certain places, two languages can blend together to form something new. Phillip Carter, associate professor of linguistics and English, explores how. Phillip M. Carter is a sociolinguist and scholar of language and culture, focusing…
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Elisa Trucco, Florida International University – The Impact of Social Isolation and Past Trauma on Mental Health
On Florida International University Week: Teenagers dealing with COVID-19 lockdowns had a tough go. Today on The Academic Minute: Elisa Trucco, associate professor of psychology and director of clinical training, keeps an eye on past trauma for pre-pandemic experiences. Dr.…
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Min Chen, Florida International University – Algorithms Detecting Strokes
On Florida International University Week: Can an algorithm save your life? Min Chen, The Endowed SunTrust Bank Professorship Holder & Associate Professor, Department of Information Systems and Business Analytics, explores how this might be the case. Dr. Min Chen’s research…
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Daniel Bagner, Florida International University – Telehealth Programs Benefit Young Children with Developmental Delay
On Florida International University Week: Telehealth has brought a new option to families who need it. Daniel Bagner, professor of psychology and director of clinical training, explores the benefit for those whose children need an extra hand. Dr. Daniel Bagner…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2023.08.07)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2023.08.07 Monday Daniel Bagner, professor of psychology and director of clinical training, explores the benefits of telehealth for those whose children need an extra hand. Tuesday Min Chen, The Endowed SunTrust Bank…
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The Academic Minute for 2023.07.31-2023.08.04
The Academic Minute from 7.31 – 8.04 Monday Einav Hart – George Mason University Why Should We Ask More Questions? Einav Hart is an assistant professor of management at the George Mason University School of Business. Her research interests include…
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Laura Bronstein, Binghamton University – Community Schools and Reducing Summer Learning Loss
Summer programs can be key for certain students to continue their learning. Laura Bronstein, professor of social work at Binghamton University, examines how community schools can help. Laura’s research revolves around interdisciplinary and interprofessional collaboration as well as community schools.…
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Jim Hutchins, Weber State University – The Brain is Maintained by Chance the Gardener
What is the best way to wire a brain? Jim Hutchins, professor of health sciences at Weber State University, delves into the synapses to find out. Jim Hutchins was born in Texas and raised in Colorado. He has attended the…
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Amber Reed, Spelman College – Nostalgia After Apartheid in South Africa
Nostalgia may not be telling us the truth of the past. Amber Reed, assistant professor of international studies at Spelman College, examines why this is. Amber R. Reed is an anthropologist and assistant professor of International Studies at Spelman College…