Tag: Chapman University

  • The Academic Minute for 2016.10.31-11.4

    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…

  • Charles Sohaskey, Chapman University – Vampires and Tuberculosis

    Charles Sohaskey, Chapman University – Vampires and Tuberculosis

    This Halloween, be on the lookout for vampires – and tuberculosis. Charles Sohaskey, post-doctoral research faculty at Chapman University, explores if this disease could play a part in the origin of vampire mythology. Charles Sohaskey is the biological safety officer at Chapman University.  He also does work at the Veterans Affairs hospital in Long Beach,…

  • This Week On The Academic Minute (2016.10.31)

    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…

  • The Academic Minute for 2016.5.23-5.27

    The Academic Minute for 2016.5.23-5.27

    Academic Minute from 5.23 – 5.27 Monday, May 23 Christopher Wrede – Michigan State University Pre-Solar Grains Prof. Wrede in an experimental nuclear astrophysicist who received a Ph.D. in Physics from Yale University in 2008. From 2008-2011, he was a Research Associate at the University of Washington’s Center for Experimental Nuclear Physics and Astrophysics. Since…

  • David Frederick, Chapman University – Obesity Framing in the Media

    David Frederick, Chapman University – Obesity Framing in the Media

    Does the mass media’s coverage of obesity affect how we perceive others? David Frederick, assistant professor in the department of psychology at Chapman University, says how we frame the national discussion of obesity can have a big influence on those suffering from it. Dr. David Frederick is an Assistant Professor of Psychology.  He began teaching…

  • This Week On The Academic Minute (2016.5.23)

    This Week On The Academic Minute (2016.5.23)

    This Week on The Academic Minute 2016.5.23 Monday, May 23 Chris Wrede of Michigan State University discusses pre-solar grains and the origins of the universe. Tuesday, May 24 Lori Poloni-Staudinger of Northern Arizona University examines why terrorist organizations use females as operatives. Wednesday, May 25 Molly Cummings of the University of Texas at Austin delves…

  • The Academic Minute for 2016.4.11-4.15

    The Academic Minute for 2016.4.11-4.15

    Academic Minute from 4.11 – 4.15 Monday, April 11 Scott Glassman – Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Shared Medical Appointments Scott Glassman, PsyD, is a clinical assistant professor of psychology and is associate director of the MS program in Mental Health Counseling and a consultant for the Department of Family Medicine at PCOM. He specializes…

  • David Frederick, Chapman University – Attractiveness and Mating

    David Frederick, Chapman University – Attractiveness and Mating

    Men and women have notable differences in what they look for in a long-term mate. David Frederick, assistant professor in the department of psychology at Chapman University, discusses the differences between the sexes when it comes to matching up. Dr. David Frederick is an Assistant Professor of Psychology.  He began teaching at Chapman in 2012. …

  • This Week on The Academic Minute (2016.4.11)

    This Week on The Academic Minute (2016.4.11)

    This Week on The Academic Minute 2016.4.11 Monday, April 11 Scott Glassman of PCOM discusses shared medical appointments. Tuesday, April 12 Daniel Sznycer of the Arizona State University explores the feeling of shame. Wednesday, April 13 Angela Bahns of Wellesley College delves into similarity in relationships. Thursday, April 14 Robert Rosenberger of Georgia Tech University explains phantom vibration…

  • The Academic Minute for 2016.1.11-01.15

    The Academic Minute for 2016.1.11-01.15

    Academic Minute from 1.11 – 1.15 Monday, January 11 Franco Pestilli – Indiana University Re-discovering A Lost Part of the Brain Franco Pestilli is an assistant professor in the Indiana University Bloomington College of Arts and Sciences’ Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences. He is also associated with the IU Network Science Institute and the Programs…