Podcast: The Academic Minute
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Michele Meek, Bridgewater State University – How Teen Films Reveal Complexities of Sexual Consent
Teen films are changing with the times, but change isn’t always easy. Michele Meek, assistant professor in communication studies at Bridgewater State University, reveals how films treat consent is changing. Dr. Michele Meek, an Assistant Professor in Communication Studies at Bridgewater State University, delves into representations of sexual consent in teen films in her book…
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Einav Hart, George Mason University – When “Winning” a Negotiation Can Make You Worse Off
Negotiations that suit both parties can lead to the best outcomes. Einav Hart, assistant professor of management at the George Mason University School of Business, considers negotiating styles. Einav Hart is an assistant professor of management at the George Mason University School of Business. Her research interests include negotiation, trust, and ethics. Previously, Hart was…
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Thomas Mennella, Western New England University – Student Perceptions of ChatGPT
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 of the flipped classroom format and is intimately involved in active learning and innovating in…
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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 Economics at Cedar Crest College, discusses one such token. Michael Zalot is an assistant professor…
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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, Massachusetts, where she teaches courses on social psychology, political psychology, and statistics. Her research focuses…
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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, FASHP has ~500 publications resulting in 16577 citations with an H-index of 67; placing him…
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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 philosophy in the School of Arts and Communication at the Florida Institute of Technology. He…
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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 Texas at Austin, USA), is an Associate Professor of Marketing at Victoria University of Wellington…
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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 Professor of Psychology and Mental Health in the School of Arts & Humanities, at Edith…
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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 the intersections of Indigeneity, ecology, capitalism, health, and justice in the Pacific. She is author…