Podcast: The Academic Minute
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Niels Mede, University of Zurich – Is There a Crisis of Trust in Science?
When it comes to trust in science, it depends where you look. Niels Mede, science communication researcher at the University of Zurich, delves in. Niels G. Mede is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Zurich, Switzerland, and fellow of the Digital Democracy Centre in Odense, Denmark. He studies science communication, focusing on digital media,…
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Katherine Perry, Soka University – The Mathematics of Hiding in Plain Sight
Can you hide in plain sight? Katherine Perry, assistant professor of mathematics at Soka University of America, explores if mathematics can. Katherine Perry is a mathematician specializing in graph theory, design theory, and combinatorics. She is especially interested in breaking apart graphs into smaller subgraphs with special properties. She has a BA in mathematics from…
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Adam Jussel, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee – Caring Communities and Meaning of Work
Stress is high, so how can work lower it? Adam Jussel, Dean of Students at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, looks into this. Dr. Adam Jussel serves as the Dean of Students for University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee, where he helps assist with student advocacy and engagement, support resources, including basic needs, crisis management, and campus…
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Rune Iversen, University of Copenhagen – When the Sun Darkened 5000 Years Ago
Archaeologists have solved another mystery from thousands of years ago. Rune Iversen, associate professor of archaeology at the University of Copenhagen, digs in to tell us more. Rune Iversen is Associate Professor of Archaeology at the University of Copenhagen. His research focuses on the European Neolithic, including migrations, cultural interactions, art, and iconography. He is…
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Emily Rogalski, University of Chicago – Unlocking the Secrets of SuperAgers
We all want to age well, so let’s learn from those who already have. Emily Rogalski, Rosalind Franklin professor and Director of the Healthy Aging & Alzheimer’s Research Care Center at the University of Chicago, delves into the secrets. Dr. Rogalski is the Rosalind Franklin Professor of Neurology and the Director of the Healthy Aging…
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Amanda Marcy, University of Scranton – Toward A More Civil Workplace
How do we foster a more civil tone in the workplace? Amanda Marcy, assistant professor of accounting at the University of Scranton, examines this question. Amanda S. Marcy, Ph.D., assistant professor of accounting at The University of Scranton, has twice received the Curt Verschoor Ethics Feature of the Year Award from the Institute of Management…
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Reena Aggarwal, Georgetown University – Public Sentiment and Investing
There’s more information than ever for investors, so how does the public use it? Reena Aggarwal, Robert E. McDonough professor of finance and director at the McDonough’s Psaros Center for Financial Markets and Policy at Georgetown University, examines this. Professor Aggarwal is a globally renowned expert in the field of finance. She specializes in financial…
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Sandrine Siméon, Soka University of America – The Ethics, Aesthetics and Accessibility of Live Theater on Film
On Soka University of America Week: Movie theaters can be used for more than just movies. Sandrine Siméon, assistant dean of global citizenship and associate professor of French language & culture, examines another form of entertainment that can fill the screens. Originally from Paris, Sandrine Siméon completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Paris…
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Shane Barter, Soka University of America – Partial Sovereignty – Self-Government for Minority Nations
On Soka University of America Week: Autonomous states around the world and the reasons behind them can be misunderstood. Shane Barter, professor of comparative politics, delves into why. Dr. Shane Joshua Barter is Professor of Comparative Politics at Soka University of America. He earned his PhD in 2011 at the University of British Columbia. He…
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Marie Nydam, Soka University of America – Tracking Introduced Species on Coral Reefs
On Soka University of America Week: Introduced species can be a threat to coral reefs. Marie Nydam, associate professor of biology, dives down to take a look. Marie Nydam has a BS in Evolution and Ecology from the University of California, Davis. She earned a PhD in Evolutionary Biology from Cornell University and worked as…