Tag: Amherst College
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Catherine Sanderson, Amherst College – Group Loyalty and Problematic Behavior on Campuses
Social norms are shifting, but we have more work to do to curb problematic behavior on campuses. Catherine Sanderson, Poler Family professor of psychology at Amherst College, looks into ways to do so. Catherine Sanderson is the Poler Family Professor of Psychology at Amherst College. Her most recent book, Why We Act: Turning Bystanders Into…
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Austin Sarat, Amherst College – Alabama and Lethal Injection Issues
Today on The Academic Minute: Austin Sarat, William Nelson Cromwell professor of jurisprudence and political science at Amherst College, explains the stakes for states. Austin Sarat is William Nelson Cromwell Professor of Jurisprudence and Political Science and Chair of Political Science at Amherst College. He is the author of Gruesome Spectacles: Botched Executions and America’s…
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Ingrid Nelson, Amherst College – We’ve Always Done Nothing
Not doing much during the pandemic? Don’t sweat it. Ingrid Nelson, associate professor of English at Amherst College, says this isn’t the only time we’ve done nothing. Ingrid Nelson is an Associate Professor of English at Amherst College. She studies medieval literature and poetry, with a focus on the premodern history of ideas. We’ve Always…
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Pawan Dhingra, Amherst College – After-School Academics in an Era of Remote Learning
After-school education is taking hold during online learning at schools. Pawan Dhingra, professor of American studies at Amherst College, wonders if it helps or hinders children. Dr. Pawan Dhingra (Ph.D. sociology) is Professor of American Studies and Faculty Diversity and Inclusion Officer at Amherst College. He is Former Curator and Senior Advisor to the Smithsonian…
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Kate Sims, Amherst College – Land Conservation
Money may be the root of all evil, but it can also be used for good. Katharine Sims, associate professor of economics and environmental studies at Amherst College, looks into paying landowners to help with environmental management. Katharine Sims is an Associate Professor of Economics and Environmental Studies at Amherst College. Her research examines how…
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The Academic Minute for 2018.10.15-10.19
Academic Minute from 10.15 – 10.19 Monday, October 15th David Jones – Amherst College Vulcanism and Mass Extinctions I am a geologist with interests in surface Earth history. I use stratigraphy and geochemistry to address questions about the co-evolution of life and Earth’s surface environments in deep time. Most of the rocks I study…
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Carrie Palmquist, Amherst College – Differences in Snap Judgments Between Children and Adults
On Amherst College Week: Do kids react differently to faces than adults? Carrie Palmquist, assistant professor of psychology, explores this question. Carrie Palmquist is an assistant professor of psychology at Amherst College. She received her BA in psychology and linguistics from the College of William and Mary and her PhD in developmental psychology from the…
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Catherine Sanderson, Amherst College – Bystander Effect
On Amherst College Week: Why is the bystander effect so prevalent? Catherine Sanderson, professor of psychology, explains it all starts in the deep within the brain. Catherine Sanderson is the Manwell Family Professor of Life Sciences (Psychology) at Amherst College. She received a bachelor’s degree in psychology, with a specialization in Health and Development, from…
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Josef Trapani, Amherst College – Hair Cells
On Amherst College Week: Little hair cells in our ears play big roles in hearing and balance. Josef Trapani, associate professor of biology, says understanding hair cells can help us fix them in the future. Joe Trapani is an Associate Professor of Biology at Amherst College and is a faculty member in the Neuroscience Program.…
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Sheila Jaswal, Amherst College – Retention of Women and Underrepresented Minorities in STEM
On Amherst College Week: How do we increase STEM enrollment for women and underrepresented minorities? Sheila Jaswal, associate professor of chemistry, answers this question. Sheila Jaswal is an associate professor of chemistry and member of the biophysics and biochemistry program at Amherst College. She attended Mills College in Oakland, Calif., where she graduated with a…