Tag: American Public University
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Michelle Watts, American Public University – The Great Broadband Divide
Not everyone is online in our connected world. Michelle Watts, faculty director and assistant professor in the school of security and global studies at American Public University, examines why some Native Americans still have limited access and how to fix it. Michelle Watts has a degree in International Studies from American University in Washington, D.C.,…
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Elise Carlson-Rainer, American Public University – Role of Bureaucrats in Foreign Policy and LGBTI Rights
Bureaucrats might not be all bad. Elise Carlson-Rainer, assistant professor of International Relations at American Public University, discusses how public perception of these government workers might need an update. Dr. Carlson-Rainer serves as doctoral faculty in international relations at American Public University System, and is a former American diplomat who worked under three secretaries of…
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Marie Gould Harper, American Public University – Family Leave Policies
Is a new family leave policy on the way? Marie Gould Harper, professor of management in the American Public University School of Business, examines President Trump’s plan and whether we should look to other sources for this benefit. Dr. Marie Harper holds a master’s in instructional systems from Pennsylvania State University, and a doctorate of business…
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The Academic Minute for 2016.10.17-10.21
Academic Minute from 10.17 – 10.21 Monday, October 17th Matthew Feinberg – University of Toronto Persuading Political Opponents Matthew Feinberg is an Assistant Professor of Organizational Behaviour at Rotman. He earned his PhD in Social Psychology from the University of California, Berkeley. His research explores the underlying psychological processes that lead individuals to join together…
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Stephen Schwalbe, American Public University – Should The Electoral College Be Abolished?
Should the Electoral College be abolished? Stephen Schwalbe, Program Director of Political Science at American Public University, details why that might not be the best course of action. Dr. Schwalbe, Program Director of Political Science at American Public University, retired from the Air Force in 2007 as a colonel after 30 years of active duty…
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This Week On The Academic Minute (2016.10.17)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2016.10.17 Monday, October 17th Matthew Feinberg of the University of Toronto explores why its hard to persuade your political opponents to take your viewpoint. Tuesday, October 18th Scott Selisker of the University of Arizona discusses brainwashing in the past and present. Wednesday, October 19th Curtis Dozier of Vassar College details…
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The Academic Minute for 2016.2.8-2.12
Academic Minute from 2.8 – 2.12 Monday, February 8 Tierney Lorenz – Indiana University Sex and the Immune System Tierney Lorenz is a visiting research scientist at the Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender, and Reproduction at Indiana University, where she studies the relationship between sexual behavior and symptoms of mood disorders. As a…
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Michelle Watts, American Public University – Indigenous People of Costa Rica
Indigenous people in Costa Rica are looking to have their history preserved. Michelle Watts, faculty director and assistant professor in the school of security and global studies at American Public University, explores the uncertain future of many of these groups and their sacred sites in their Central American homeland. Michelle Watts has a degree in…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2016.2.8)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2016.2.8 Monday, February 8 Tierney Lorenz of Indiana University explains that an active sex life might be a positive for your immune system. Tuesday, February 9 John Turri of the University of Waterloo delves into moral obligations. Wednesday, February 10 Pierre McDonagh of the University of Bath details the history and future of…
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Jennifer Cramer featured on The Best of Our Knowledge
As always, host Bob Barrett selects an Academic Minute to air during The Best of Our Knowledge. Each week this program examines some of the issues unique to college campuses, looks at the latest research, and invites commentary from experts and administrators from all levels of education. For this week‘s edition (#1286), Bob has selected…