Podcast: The Academic Minute
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Roger Kreuz, University of Memphis – Language and Identity
Your identity is tied up in how you speak and write more than you might think. Roger Kreuz, associate dean and professor of psychology at the University of Memphis, explains why. Roger Kreuz is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Memphis, where he also serves as the Director of Graduate Studies for the…
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Christine A. Mair, University of Maryland Baltimore County – Caring for Kinless Older Adults
The aging boom is coming, and not everyone will have family to care for them. Christine A. Mair, associate professor of sociology and gerontology at the University of Maryland Baltimore County, explores how to prepare for this hurdle. Christine A. Mair is an Associate Professor of Sociology and Gerontology and Director of the Center for…
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Brandon del Pozo, Brown University – Gun Violence at Home and War
Just how dangerous is gun violence in some cities for young men? Brandon del Pozo, assistant professor of medicine and public health at Brown University, says going to war may be safer than staying home. Brandon del Pozo an assistant professor at Brown University, conducts NIH-funded research at the intersection of public health, public safety,…
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Donald Lamkin, University of California Los Angeles – The Debate on Exercise for Weight Loss
If you want to lose weight, hit the gym, right? Donald Lamkin, assistant professor of psychiatry & biobehavioral sciences at the University of California Los Angeles, explores why it might not be that simple. Donald M. Lamkin, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor in the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine and a Research Scientist at…
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Kerry Dean Carso, SUNY New Paltz – Follies in America
Everyone loves a room with a view. Kerry Dean Carso, professor of art history at SUNY New Paltz, delves into the history of one time of structure that is built around this principle. Kerry Dean Carso is professor of art history at the State University of New York at New Paltz, where she teaches courses…
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Adam McLain, SUNY Polytechnic Institute – Nosy Hara Dwarf Lemurs
On SUNY Polytechnic Institute Week: The natural world still holds many secrets. Adam McLain, associate professor of biology, travels to Africa to observe one. Dr. Adam T. McLain is an Associate Professor of Biology in the Department of Biology and Chemistry at SUNY Polytechnic Institute in Utica, New York. He joined the faculty at SUNY…
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Abolfazl Karimpour, SUNY Polytechnic Institute – Red-Light Running Behavior at Signalized Intersections
On SUNY Polytechnic Institute Week: Why do people run red lights? Abolfazl Karimpour, assistant professor in the engineering department, examines the data. Dr. Karimpour is an Assistant Professor at the State University of New York Polytechnic Institute. Previously, he held positions as Manager and Assistant Research Professor at the University of Arizona’s Center for Applied…
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Ryan Lizardi, SUNY Polytechnic Institute – Millennials, Your Nostalgia Window is Now!
On SUNY Polytechnic Institute Week: Nostalgia can be big business. Ryan Lizardi, associate professor of digital media and humanities, says the window is now wide open for millennials. Ryan Lizardi is Associate Professor of digital media and humanities at SUNY Polytechnic Institute. He focuses his research on media encouraged nostalgia, including his books Mediated Nostalgia (2014), Nostalgic Generations…
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Robert Edgell, SUNY Polytechnic Institute – Creative Challenges and the University Reimagined
On SUNY Polytechnic Institute Week: Is it time to reimagine our educational institutions? Robert Edgell, professor of technology management, suggests a creative approach. Dr. Edgell is a Professor of Technology Management in the College of Business at SUNY Polytechnic Institute where he received the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching. He has been a Visiting…
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Andrew Russell, SUNY Polytechnic Institute – The Heroes of the Digital Age
On SUNY Polytechnic Institute Week: Those behind the scenes don’t usually get their time in the limelight. Andrew Russell, officer-in-charge and professor of history, explores this in a digital context. Andrew Russell is Officer-in-Charge at SUNY Polytechnic Institute, on leave from his position as Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences at SUNY Poly.…