Tag: American
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2019.09.30)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2019.09.30 Monday, September 30th Jillian Peterson of Hamline University discusses creating a mass shooter database to find ways to reduce violence. Tuesday, October 1st Brian Houston of the University of Missouri delves into how media coverage of natural disasters can affect children. Wednesday, October 2nd Parisa Saboori of Manhattan…
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The Academic Minute for 2019.08.05-08.09
The Academic Minute from 08.05 – 08.09 Monday, August 5th Sarah Finley – Christopher Newport University Hearing Voices of Women Past Dr. Sarah Finley is an assistant professor of Spanish at Christopher Newport University, where she also serves as director of the Latin American Studies Program. She holds a Bachelor’s of Music in Vocal Performance…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2019.08.05)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2019.08.05 Monday, August 5th Sarah Finley of Christopher Newport University examines women of the past who made their voices heard without speaking. Tuesday, August 6th Jessica Trisko Darden of American University looks into women in rebel groups and how they factor into a group’s success. Wednesday, August 7th Helen…
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The Academic Minute for 2019.07.22-07.26
The Academic Minute from 07.22 – 07.26 Monday, July 22nd Scot Miller – Johns Hopkins University Methane Emissions Scot M. Miller, an assistant professor of environmental health and engineering, studies the emissions of greenhouse gases and air pollutants. His lab, the Greenhouse Gas Research Group, uses observations of greenhouse gases collected from airplanes, towers and…
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Timely Topics Week on The Academic Minute (2019.07.22)
Timely Topics Week on The Academic Minute 2019.07.22 Monday, July 22nd Scot Miller of Johns Hopkins University examines the concern over China’s methane emissions. Tuesday, July 23rd Mariana Sanchez of Florida International University looks into whether Latinos drink more or less after immigrating to the U.S. Wednesday, July 24th Sarah Stitzlein of the University of…
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The Academic Minute for 2019.07.01-07.05
The Academic Minute from 07.01 – 07.05 Monday, July 1st Garrett Broad – Fordham University What Is Meat? Garrett M. Broad is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication and Media Studies at Fordham University in New York City. His research investigates the role of storytelling and communication technology in promoting networked movements for…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2019.07.01)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2019.07.01 Monday, July 1st Garrett Broad of Fordham University examines the debate over high-tech meat substitutes. Tuesday, July 2nd Arthur Glenberg of Arizona State University looks into embodied cognition. Wednesday, July 3rd Anna Amirkhanyan of American University explores food insecurity close to home. Thursday, July 4th Jay Zagorsky of…
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The Academic Minute for 2018.06.18-06.22
Academic Minute from 6.18 – 6.22 Monday, June 18th Louise Kelly – University of La Verne Entrepreneurs and Mindfulness Dr. Kelly’s research is on strategy, leadership & entrepreneurship. She was as Program Dir. – PhD in Leadership. She is an Outstanding Scholar (US gov.) with 7 books & over 20 articles – her latest…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2018.06.18)
Last Week on The Academic Minute 2018.06.18 Monday, June 18th Louise Kelly of the University of La Verne looks into the reasons why entrepreneurs should use mindfulness to stay sharp when starting their companies. Tuesday, June 19th Taryn Morrissey of American University discusses child care costs in the United States. Wednesday, June 20th Ana Jimenez…
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The Academic Minute for 2018.03.26-03.30
Academic Minute from 3.26 – 3.30 Monday, March 26th Joseph Fins – Cornell University Secret Memo Shows Bipartisanship during Watergate Crisis Dr. Joseph J. Fins is The E. William Davis, Jr. M.D. Professor of Medical Ethics and Chief of the Division of Medical Ethics at Weill Cornell Medical College where he also serves as…