Tag: Bryant University
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Brian Blais, Bryant University – Zombies, Influenza and other diseases
Zombies have bitten into popular culture over the last decade. Brian Blais, professor of science and technology at Bryant University, examines where the fiction ends and the reality of disease epidemics begins. Dr. Brian Blais received his Bachelor’s in Physics at Wesleyan University and his PhD in Physics at Brown University studying mathematical models of…
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This Week On The Academic Minute (2017.3.13)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2017.3.13 Monday, March 13th Jennifer Mueller of the University of San Diego discusses business leaders rejecting creativity even when it could benefit them. Tuesday, March 14th Kishwar Rizvi of Yale University looks at art from Iran in the time of kings and queens. Wednesday, March 15th Yanmei Zheng of…
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The Academic Minute for 2016.10.31-11.4
Academic Minute from 10.31 – 11.4 Monday, October 31st Charles Sohaskey – Chapman University Vampires and Tuberculosis Charles Sohaskey is the biological safety officer at Chapman University. He also does work at the Veterans Affairs hospital in Long Beach, California. His principle area of study is the lung disease tuberculosis. While his lab focuses on…
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Richard Holtzman, Bryant University – Political Narratives
Political narratives are an important part of an election cycle. Richard Holtzman, associate professor of political science at Bryant University, explores the importance of narrative to political candidates. Rich Holtzman is an Associate Professor of Political Science and the Coordinator of the Political Science Program at Bryant University in Smithfield, RI. He received his Ph.D.…
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This Week On The Academic Minute (2016.10.31)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2016.10.31 Monday, October 31st Charles Sohaskey of Chapman University explores the link between vampires and tuberculosis. Tuesday, November 1st Cynthia Botteron of Shippensburg University discusses what makes a candidate qualified for political office. Wednesday, November 2nd Whitney Manzo of Meredith College examines civil discourse in politics. Thursday, November 3rd…