Anna Amirkhanyan, American University – State COVID-19 Restrictions Helped Contain the Virus in Nursing Homes
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Nursing homes were greatly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, so what did we learn from the pandemic? Anna Amirkhanyan, professor of public administration and policy at the School of Public Affairs at American University, digs into the data. Anna Amirkhanyan…
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Yosef Sokol, Touro University – Recovering from Attempted Suicide
Recovering from a suicide attempt can be challenging in many ways. Yosef Sokol, clinical assistant professor at the School of Health Sciences at Touro University, explores a new way to treat those who are struggling. Dr. Yosef Sokol is clinical…
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Mitchell Gallagher, Wayne State University – Influencers and China’s Countryside
Social media influencers can change perceptions about a place through their content. Mitchell Gallagher, PhD candidate in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Wayne State University, explores how. Mitchell Gallagher is a PhD candidate at Wayne State University,…
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Richard E Mattson, Binghamton University – Using Character Traits to Identify Men Likely to Commit Sexual Assault
Sexual assault perpetrators carry similar character traits, so how do we identity them? Richard E. Mattson, director of the undergraduate program and a professor of psychology at Harpur College at Binghamton University, explains. Richard E. Mattson joined the Department of…
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Idia Binitie Thurston, Northeastern University – A Roadmap for Diversifying the Nation’s Academic Health Programs
Diversifying academic health programs is still a crucial goal for higher education institutions. Idia Bintie Thurston, professor of public health & health sciences and applied psychology at Northeastern University, explores a roadmap to do so. Idia Binitie Thurston, PhD is…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2025.01.20)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2025.01.20 Monday Idia Binitie Thurston, professor of public health & health sciences and applied psychology at Northeastern University, explores a roadmap to continue to diversify the nation’s academic health programs. Tuesday Richard…
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The Academic Minute for 2025.01.13-2025.01.17
The Academic Minute from 1.13 – 1.17 Monday Cleanthis Michael – University of Michigan Parenting Influences Children’s Brain and Mental Health Differently at Different Ages Cleanthis Michael is a fourth-year doctoral candidate in clinical psychology at the University of Michigan.…
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Kory London, Thomas Jefferson University – Opioid Withdrawal in the Era of Fentanyl
The opioid crisis is still a big issue with no end in sight. Kory London, associate professor of emergency medicine at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, explores a new method for treating those afflicted. Dr. London is an emergency and…
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Sumantra Sarkar, Binghamton University – Using AI to Enhance Flexibility and Efficiency of Customer Service Centers
Customer service centers can be hit or miss for consumers. Sumantra Sarkar, associate professor at the School of Management at Binghamton University, explores whether A.I. can help. Sumantra Sarkar is a behavioral information systems (IS) researcher who employs both qualitative…
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Anna Gotlib, Brooklyn College City University of New York – Main Character Syndrome
Main Character Syndrome is taking over the lives of some in today’s society. Anna Gotlib, associate professor of philosophy at Brooklyn College City University of New York, determine why this can be dangerous. Anna Gotlib is an associate professor of…