Podcast: The Academic Minute
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Amity Noltemeyer, Miami University – Student and Staff Wellness Needs in the Pandemic Context
Schools have had a tough time dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. Amity Noltemeyer, professor of school psychology at Miami University, examines the impacts. Dr. Amity Noltemeyer is a Professor of School Psychology and Associate Dean of the Graduate School at Miami University. She serves as one of six-co leads on the Ohio School Wellness Initiative…
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Evan Larson, University of Wisconsin Platteville – Bringing People into the Wilderness
How we think of certain spaces may need to be reimagined. Evan Larson, professor of environmental sciences & society at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, looks at one example. Evan Larson (he/him/his) is a Professor of Environmental Sciences & Society at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, a primarily undergraduate institution in the beautiful rolling hills of the…
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Joe Laycock, Texas State University – Why Exorcism Won’t Go Away
Most beliefs from the Dark Ages have fallen into history, but not all. Joe Laycock, associate professor of religious studies at Texas State University, determines why one is staying with us. Joseph P. Laycock is the author of several books on religious history including The Penguin Book of Exorcisms. Why Exorcism Won’t Go Away We…
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Daniel Walczyk, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute – A Sustainable Approach to Manufacturing Advanced Composite Materials as Part of a Renewable Resource Economy
On Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Week: Renewable resources will continue to be of great importance in the near future. Daniel Walczyk, professor of mechanical engineering, discusses one. Daniel Walczyk is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Director of the Manufacturing Innovation Center at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York, and a registered Professional Engineer in…
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Shan Yu, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute – Are Money-Back Guarantee Programs by IVF Clinics Marketing Gimmicks?
On Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Week: How do you know if you’re falling for a marketing gimmick? Shan Yu, professor of marketing, has some tips. Dr. Yu’s research interests primarily focus on using empirical models to examine how marketers utilize varied marketing strategies to help consumers make more informed decisions in numerous marketing domains such as…
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Susan Smith, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute – Informed Consent of University Student Athletes
On Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Week: Consent and privacy are leading societal issues. Susan Smith, lecturer of Cognitive Science in the School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, explores them in the context of sports. Susan Smith is a philosopher who works in bioethics, research ethics, and the philosophy of race. Her current research explores the…
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Robert Karlicek, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute – Light Sculpting
On Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Week: Indoor lighting is a place we can make improvements. Robert Karlicek, Professor and Director of the Center for Lighting Enabled Systems & Applications, describes one example. Robert F. Karlicek, Jr. is a leading expert in the LED industry. Prior to joining RPI, he spent over 30 years in industrial research…
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Benjamin Weissman, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute – Emoji: Language or Communication?
On Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Week: What’s your favorite emoji? Benjamin Weissman, lecturer of cognitive science, surveys this common form of communication. Benjamin Weissman is a leading expert in the field of emoji. Weissman’s research focuses on meaning in conversation from a cognitive and linguistic perspective. With a PhD in Linguistics from the University of Illinois…
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Susan Appe, University at Albany – Does Effective Altruism Drive American International Giving
On Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy Week: Why do Americans give so much to charities overseas? Susan Appe, associate professor of public administration and policy, explores different kinds of donors. Susan Appe is Associate Professor of Public Administration and Policy at Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy at the University at Albany,…
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Ashley Fox, University at Albany – Pandemic Job Loss Increases Support for Medicare-For-All
On Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy Week: The COVID-19 pandemic could be changing attitudes on certain social safety nets. Ashley Fox, associate professor in the department of public administration and policy, explores one such instance in the health sector. Ashley Fox, PhD, MA is an interdisciplinary health policy researcher. Bridging policy studies, political…