Tag: clemson university
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Rhondda Thomas, Clemson University – Convict Labor and Clemson
Clemson University was built by those who could never attend the college. Rhondda Thomas, associate professor of African American Literature at Clemson, sheds light on the slaves who labored to build the institution and why it’s necessary to paint the full picture of a school’s history. Rhondda Robinson Thomas is an associate professor of English…
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The Academic Minute for 2015.10.26-10.30
Catch up with The Academic Minute from 10.26 – 10.30 Monday, October 26 Llewellyn Padayachy – University of Cape Town Brain Function Dr Llewellyn Padayachy is a paediatric neurosurgeon. Having encountered a vast number of devastating conditions affecting little children, and having performed many complex surgical procedures on the tiniest of little beings, found himself developing a…
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Rachel Mayo, Clemson University – Breast Cancer Awareness
A under served community of women need more witnesses. Rachael Mayo, professor of public health sciences at Clemson University, explores how the Witness Project is helping awareness of breast cancer amongst African-American women. Dr. Rachel Mayo is a Professor in the Department of Public Health Sciences at Clemson University. Her research interests include cancer prevention…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2015.10.26)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2015.10.26 Monday, October 26 Llewelyn Padayachy of the University of Cape Town delves into a new way to look at our brains. Tuesday, October 27 Darcia Narvaez of the University of Notre Dame explores the affects of companionship care for infants. Wednesday, October 28 Rachel Mayo of Clemson University tells us about witnessing to save lives…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2015.10.5)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2015.10.5 Monday, October 5 Jonathan Willner of Oklahoma City University talks about the economics of sports. Tuesday, October 6 Richard Pak of Clemson University explains how we may be putting too much trust in technology. Wednesday, October 7 Brianna Mount of the Black Hills State University tells us about dark matter. Thursday, October 8 Jos Lelieveld of the…
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The Academic Minute for 2015.9.7 – 9.11
Catch up with The Academic Minute from 9.7 – 9.11 Monday, September 7 Vicki Howard – Hartwick College Evolution of the Department Store Vicki Howard is Associate Professor of History at Hartwick College in Oneonta, New York. She is the author of From Main Street to Mall: The Rise and Fall of the American Department…
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John DesJardins, Clemson University – Football Helmet Research
Football players can have as many as 2,000 brain-jarring hits per year. John DesJardins, Assistant Professor of Bio-engineering, explores the ways scientists are fighting back against head injuries in sports. Dr. John DesJardins is an Assistant Professor of Bio-engineering at Clemson University. He received his Ph.D. in Bioengineering from Clemson University in December 2006, and has…