Tag: Chicago
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The Academic Minute for 2020.10.12-2020.10.16
The Academic Minute from 10.12 – 10.16 Monday, October 12th Ron Mallett – University of Connecticut Theories of Time Travel Professor Ronald L. Mallett received his B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. in physics from the Pennsylvania State University. He worked for United Technologies from 1973-5, and in 1975 joined the physics faculty at the University of Connecticut…
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Jack Gilbert, University of Chicago – Diversifying Your Microbiome – 10-Year Anniversary
We’re celebrating a decade of the Academic Minute this week with one segment from each year. This segment from 2016, Jack Gilbert, professor in the department of surgery at the University of Chicago, detailed the importance of diversifying your microbiome. Jack is primarily a Professor in the Department of Surgery, as well as a Group…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2020.10.12)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2019.10.05 Monday, October 12th On this segment from 2015, Ron Mallett, research professor of physics at the University of Connecticut, inspired us by studying time travel. Tuesday, October 13th On this segment from 2016, Jack Gilbert, professor in the department of surgery at the University of Chicago, detailed the…
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Teresa Gonzales, Knox College – Play and Public Space
Are you getting enough play time? Teresa Gonzales, assistant professor of sociology at Knox College, explores how play isn’t just for kids and how it can be used to make better communities. A native of Mexican-Chicago, Teresa Irene Gonzales is an Assistant Professor of Sociology at Knox College and a regular contributor to everydaysociologyblog.com. During…
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The Academic Minute for 2017.2.20-2.24
Academic Minute from 2.20 – 2.24 Monday, February 20th Christopher Salas-Wright – University of Texas at Austin/Boston University Immigrant Mischaracterization 2016-present Assistant Professor School of Social Work, Boston University 2013-2016 Assistant Professor School of Social Work, The University of Texas at Austin 2015-2016 Faculty Research Associate Population Research Center, The University of Texas at Austin…
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This Week On The Academic Minute (2017.2.20)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2017.2.20 Monday, February 20th Christopher Salas-Wright of the University of Texas at Austin discusses immigrant mischaracterization. Tuesday, February 21st Peggy Albers of Georgia State University examines children and stories. Wednesday, February 22nd Matthew DeLisi of Iowa State University talks homicidal ideation. Thursday, February 23rd Ameae Walker of the University of…
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Academic Minute Best-Of for 2016!
Enjoy some of our best segments from September 2015 – August 2016 right here! Florin Dolcos of the University of Illinois had a very popular segment last January on anxiety disorders and optimism. Anxiety Disorders and Optimism Prof. Florin Dolcos is a Faculty Member in the Department of Psychology, a member of the Beckman Institute’s…