Tag: APU
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Jon Mikolashek 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 (#1289), Bob has selected…
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The Academic Minute for 2015.05.25 – 05.29
Catch up with The Academic Minute from 5.25- 5.29 Monday, May 25 Jon Mikolashek – American Public University False Historical Narratives Jon Mikolashek is currently an Associate Professor of History at the United States Army Command and General Staff College and American Military University. Previously, he worked as a historian for the United States Army…
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Jon Mikolashek, APU – False Historical Narratives
Is the history we’re presented actually accurate? Jon Mikolashek, associate professor for the department of history and military studies at American Public University, critiques false historical narratives. Jon Mikolashek is currently an Associate Professor of History at the United States Army Command and General Staff College and American Military University. Previously, he worked as a historian…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2015.05.25)
Monday, May 25 Jon Mikolashek of American Public University discusses the accuracy of historical narratives. Tuesday, May 26 Michael Rawlins of UMass Amherst details climate change in the context of today. Wednesday, May 27 Florida State University’s Sarah Johnson touts the benefits of eating blueberries. Thursday, May 28 Park Williams of Columbia University explores mega-droughts.…
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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…
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Jennifer Cramer, American Public University – Colorful Monkeys
Male vervet monkeys have a colorful genital and perineal area and engage in red-white-and-blue displays to show off their colors. Jennifer Cramer, assistant professor at American Public University, studies monkey coloration to learn more about what colorful skin may communicate to other monkeys. Jennifer Cramer earned a BS from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2015.4.20)
Monday, April 20 Sandee McClowry of New York University profiles her work customizing early education. Tuesday, April 21 Elizabeth Thomas of The Scripps Research Institute explores the genetic factors of Huntington’s Disease. Wednesday, April 22 West Virginia University’s John Christian discusses the highly complex concept of space rendezvous. Thursday, April 23 Michelle Miller of Northern…
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Valorie Titus, APU – Eastern Tiger Salamander
In short, the eastern tiger salamander is in danger. However, Dr. Valorie Titus, a professor of environmental science at American Public University, is studying these little amphibians and working to conserve their species. Dr. Valorie Titus currently teaches wildlife, conservation, and ecology courses in the Environmental Science program within the American Public University School of…