Podcast: The Academic Minute
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Sumantra Sarkar, Binghamton University – Employees and Internet Security Policies
Digital security will only get more important in the future. Sumantra Sarkar, associate professor of management at Binghamton University, discusses how to keep your business safe. Sarkar is a behavioral information systems (IS) researcher focusing on IT security, health information technology, organizational processes, agile development, and IT governance. He employs both qualitative and quantitative methodologies…
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Rachael Woldoff, West Virginia University – Digital Nomads
Being a nomad is possible in our digital world. Rachael Woldoff, professor of sociology at West Virginia University, delves into this statement. Rachael A. Woldoff is an urban sociologist and Professor of Sociology. She received a PhD in sociology from The Ohio State University, specializing in crime and community. Her research and publications have focused…
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Beauvais Lyons, University of Tennessee – Lessons From Llhuros
Art can bring out many truths, even by using lies. Beauvais Lyons, chancellor’s professor at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, examines one such instance. Beauvais Lyons is a Chancellor’s Professor at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville where he has taught printmaking since 1985. Beauvais Lyons’ art involves various form of mock-documentation, fabricating and documenting imaginary…
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Frank McAndrew, Knox College – Why Do Some People See Ghosts While Others Don’t?
Have you ever seen a ghost? Frank McAndrew, Cornelia H. Dudley Professor of Psychology at Knox College, explores why some people do and some do not. Frank McAndrew is the Cornelia H. Dudley Professor of Psychology at Knox College, a blogger for Psychology Today Magazine, and an elected Fellow of the Association for Psychological Science…
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Rebecca Rozelle-Stone, University of North Dakota – Attending to Crisis Fatigue
How much bad news can your brain handle at a time? Rebecca Rozelle-Stone, professor of philosophy and director of the honors program at the University of North Dakota, explores why the news cycle is so tiring. Rebecca Rozelle-Stone, Ph.D. is Director of the University Honors Program and Professor of Philosophy at the University of North…
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Oscar Fernandez, Portland State University – Disrupting Trauma Tourism in Diversity Workshops and Scholarship Essays
Sharing traumatic stories can increase awareness and charitable giving, but does it always help those afflicted? Oscar Fernandez, senior instructor in university studies at Portland State University, finds out. Dr. Óscar Fernández works at Portland State University. He is an immigrant scholar from Costa Rica. He specializes in inter-American studies, literary theory, and the intersection…
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Andrew Mines, George Washington University – Taliban and Counterterrorism
Problems still exist for the U.S. and the world after a long conflict in Afghanistan. Andrew Mines, research fellow at George Washington University, delves into why. Andrew Mines is a Research Fellow at the Program on Extremism at George Washington University. He studies extremist psychology, behavior, groups, movements, and ideologies across the globe. Andrew is…
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Henry Tran, University of South Carolina – Improving the Attractiveness of the Teaching Profession Through Talent-Centered Education Leadership
The world needs more teachers. Henry Tran, Associate Professor in Education Leadership at the University of South Carolina, examines how to develop more. Henry Tran is an Associate Professor at the University of South Carolina’s Department of Educational Leadership and Policies who studies issues related to education human resources (HR). He has published extensively on…
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Tracy Brooks, Binghamton University – Targeting Proteins Related to Cancer
We’re still seeking new treatments for cancer patients. Tracy Brooks, associate professor and vice chair at the Binghamton University School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, explores one new approach. Dr. Brooks’ research has centered on oncology, anti-cancer therapeutics and development of new targets for drugs through a focus on DNA and the proteins that it…
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Shannen Dee Williams, University of Dayton – America’s Real Sister Act
On University of Dayton Week: Popular films can have a positive impact on certain groups, but the real history needs to be told as well. Shannen Dee Williams, associate professor of history, explores this statement in one community. Shannen Dee Williams is a historian of the African American experience with research and teaching specializations in…