Podcast: The Academic Minute
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Staci Zavattaro, University of Central Florida – Deathcare
We’ve all heard a lot about death tolls in recent months. Staci Zavattaro, professor of public administration at the University of Central Florida, says people who work in this area are feeling the strain. Staci M. Zavattaro, Ph.D., is a professor of public administration at the University of Central Florida. She serves as editor-in-chief of…
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Katie Paulich, University of Colorado Boulder – The ABCs of Screen Time
Is too much screen time bad for children? Katie Paulich, PhD student at the University of Colorado Boulder, looks into the research. I’m a third-year PhD student at the University of Colorado Boulder. I obtained my undergraduate degree at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Some of my research interests include mental health topics such as…
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Brandy Schwarz, University of North Texas Health Science Center – Workplace Bullying in Higher Education
Bullying isn’t just for children. Brandy Schwarz, associate professor in the department of physical therapy at the University of North Texas Health Science Center, discusses the effects of workplace bullying in higher education. Dr. Schwarz graduated from the University of Portland in 2004 with a BS in Biology. She completed a clinical Doctorate of Physical Therapy…
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Kathryn Boucher, University of Indianapolis – Faculty’s Key Role in Student Success
Faculty have a large role to play in student success, but not just in the classroom. Kathryn Boucher, associate professor of psychology at the University of Indianapolis, explores how to make students feel included. Kathryn Boucher, PhD is an Associate Professor of Psychology and the Associate Director of the Strain Honors College at the University…
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Lisa Bitel, University of Southern California Dornsife – St. Valentine
The history of Valentine’s Day might not match up with our current incarnation. Lisa Bitel, professor of history and religion at the University of Southern California Dornsife, delves into the past to find St. Valentine’s origin story. I am a first-generation college student. My parents came from a very small midwestern town and never considered…
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Rich Pellegrin, University of Florida – Improvisation is the Future in an A.I. Dominated World
Improv is not just for comedy. Rich Pellegrin, assistant professor of music theory at the University of Florida, discusses this method in other mediums. Rich Pellegrin is Assistant Professor of Music Theory at the University of Florida and Affiliate Assistant Professor in the Center for Arts, Migration, and Entrepreneurship. His primary area of research specialization…
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Miriamne Krummel, University of Dayton – The Empire of Time
Do you have the time? Miriamne Krummel, professor of English and medieval studies at the University of Dayton, examines the history of who we count time. Miriamne Ara Krummel is a professor of English and medieval studies in the Department of English, University of Dayton. She holds a B.A. in English from University of Connecticut;…
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G. Samantha Rosenthal, Roanoke College – Transgender History in Forgotten Places
Trans rights are becoming more mainstream in cities, but what about rural areas? G. Samantha Rosenthal, associate professor of history at Roanoke College, finds out. Gregory Samantha Rosenthal (she/they) is Associate Professor of History and Coordinator of the Public History Concentration at Roanoke College in Salem, Virginia. She is the author of two books, Living…
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Frederick Becker, York College of Pennsylvania – Attracting Employees to the Restaurant Business after COVID
How do restaurants attract employees after the Great Resignation? Frederick Becker, associate professor in the hospitality management department at York College of Pennsylvania, determines what potential employees are looking for in a work environment. Frederick Becker is an associate professor and Chair of the Hospitality Management Department at York College. He holds degrees from Paul…
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John Lefebvre, Wofford College – Fostering Resilience Among College Students
Leaving people to suffer alone has negative effects. John Lefebvre, professor of psychology at Wofford College, explores how bringing students together to talk, helps them heal. John Lefebvre is a professor of psychology at Wofford College in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Trained as a clinical psychologist, his teaching and research focus on topics related to physical…