Thomas Mennella, Western New England University – Student Perceptions of ChatGPT
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ChatGPT is here, so how do students feel about it? Thomas Mennella, associate professor of biology at Western New England University, finds out the answer. An instructor and professor in higher education for over fifteen years, Tom was an early-adopter…
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Michael Zalot, Cedar Crest College – Historic Legacy of Once-Popular Arcade Redemption Tokens
The digital world is quickly bringing to an end to a lot of physicals items and tokens, but at what cost? Michael Zalot, assistant professor of business and director of the MBA program in the department of Business, Management and…
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Gail Sahar, Wheaton College – The Psychology of Blame
Politicians can do better when it comes to interacting with the public. Gail Sahar, Jane Oxford Keiter professor of psychology at Wheaton College, examines how. Gail Sahar is the Jane Oxford Keiter Professor of Psychology at Wheaton College in Norton,…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2023.07.03)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2023.07.03 Monday Gail Sahar, Jane Oxfor Keiter professor of psychology at Wheaton College, examines how politicians can do better when it comes to interacting with the public. Tuesday Michael Zalot, assistant professor…
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The Academic Minute for 2023.06.26-2023.06.30
The Academic Minute from 6.26 – 6.30 Monday Sophie Chao – University of Sydney Why Mourning Matters in the Anthropocene Sophie Chao is an anthropologist interested in the intersections of Indigeneity, ecology, capitalism, health, and justice in the Pacific. She…
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C. Michael White, University of Connecticut – Psychedelic Medication Reduces Anxiety and Depression in Cancer Patients
Is there a better way to treat anxiety and depression for patients with cancer? C. Michael White, distinguished professor and chair of pharmacy practice at the University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy, considers the question. Michael White, Pharm.D., FCP, FCCP,…
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Moti Mizrahi, Florida Institute of Technology – “Scientism” as an Anti-Science of Doubt and Disbelief
The terms people use to stoke disbelief and doubt in science can be costly. Moti Mizrahi, associate professor of philosophy in the school of arts and communication at Florida Institute of Technology, details how. Moti Mizrahi is Associate Professor of…
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Dan Laufer, Victoria University of Wellington – Consequences of Journalists Violating their Code of Ethics
Break the journalism code of ethics at your own risk. Dan Laufer, associate professor of marketing at Victoria University of Wellington, examines one instance where harm was done by crossing a line. Dr Daniel Laufer, PhD, MBA (The University of…
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Joanne Dickson, Edith Cowan University – Are You Chasing Your Dreams or Running from Your Fears?
How you approach your goals can be key to attaining them. Joanne Dickson, professor of psychology and mental health at Edith Cowan University, determines the best way to look at where you want to go. Joanne M. Dickson is a…
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Sophie Chao, University of Sydney – Why Mourning Matters in the Anthropocene
How humans react to environmental change can take many forms. Sophie Chao, Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA) Fellow and Lecturer in the Discipline of Anthropology at the University of Sydney, explores one. Sophie Chao is an anthropologist interested in…