Tag: Colgate

  • The Academic Minute for 2018.12.31-01.04

    The Academic Minute for 2018.12.31-01.04

      Academic Minute from 12.31- 01.04 Monday, December 31st Naja Ferjan Ramirez – University of Washington Building Bilingual Brains Naja Ferjan Ramirez, Ph. D., is a Research Scientist at the Institute for Learning & Brain Sciences (I-LABS) at the University of Washington. Naja earned her Bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience from Brown University and her Ph.D.…

  • Best Of Week on The Academic Minute (2018.12.31)

    Best Of Week on The Academic Minute (2018.12.31)

    Roanoke College Week on The Academic Minute 2018.12.31 Monday, December 31st For the Best Communications Segment Award, Naja Ferjan Ramirez of the University of Washington discussed building bilingual brains. Tuesday, January 1st For the Best Health Segment, Bodil Just Christensen of the University of Copenhagen delved into eating as a tool to avoid regaining weight.…

  • The Academic Minute for 2018.10.22-10.26

    The Academic Minute for 2018.10.22-10.26

      Academic Minute from 10.22 – 10.26 Monday, October 22nd Ashley Taylor – Colgate University Intellectual Disability and the Producation of Knowledge I am Assistant Professor of Educational Studies at Colgate University. I teach educational foundations courses in disability studies, inclusive education, and philosophy of education. I received my Ph.D. in Cultural Foundations of Education…

  • This Week on The Academic Minute (2018.10.22)

    This Week on The Academic Minute (2018.10.22)

    This Week on The Academic Minute 2018.10.22 Monday, October 22nd Ashley Taylor of Colgate University examines who can be a producer of knowledge. Tuesday, October 23rd Joe Erlichman of St. Lawrence University explores if a new treatment for Lou Gehrig’s disease could be on the way. Wednesday, October 24th Suman Seth of Cornell University discusses…

  • The Academic Minute for 2018.06.18-06.22

    The Academic Minute for 2018.06.18-06.22

      Academic Minute from 6.18 – 6.22 Monday, June 18th Louise Kelly – University of La Verne Entrepreneurs and Mindfulness Dr. Kelly’s research is on strategy, leadership & entrepreneurship. She was as Program Dir. – PhD in Leadership. She is an Outstanding Scholar (US gov.) with 7 books & over 20 articles – her latest…

  • This Week on The Academic Minute (2018.06.18)

    This Week on The Academic Minute (2018.06.18)

    Last Week on The Academic Minute 2018.06.18 Monday, June 18th Louise Kelly of the University of La Verne looks into the reasons why entrepreneurs should use mindfulness to stay sharp when starting their companies. Tuesday, June 19th Taryn Morrissey of American University discusses child care costs in the United States. Wednesday, June 20th Ana Jimenez…

  • The Academic Minute for 2018.03.12-03.16

    The Academic Minute for 2018.03.12-03.16

      Academic Minute from 3.12 – 3.16 Monday, March 12th Raymond Boisvert – Siena College 200th Publication Anniversary of Frankenstein Educated in Rhode Island, Switzerland, the University of Toronto and Emory University in Atlanta, Raymond Boisvert made his academic reputation with two books on the American philosopher John Dewey. Hired at Siena in 1984, he…

  • Krista Ingram featured on The Best of Our Knowledge

    Krista Ingram 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 (#1415), Bob has selected…

  • The Academic Minute for 2017.10.9-10.13

    The Academic Minute for 2017.10.9-10.13

    Academic Minute from 10.2 – 10.6 Monday, October 9th Jill McCorkel – Villanova University Effects of Parental Incarceration on Children Dr. McCorkel is Associate Professor of Sociology and Criminology and a Faculty Associate of the Africana Studies Program at Villanova University.  She received her Ph.D. in Sociology at the University of Delaware.  While there, she…

  • This Week on The Academic Minute (2017.10.09)

    This Week on The Academic Minute (2017.10.09)

    This Week on The Academic Minute 2017.10.09 Monday, October 9th Jill McCorkel of Villanova University examines how the incarceration of a parent affects their children. Tuesday, October 10th Krista Ingram of Colgate University explores how decision making differs in morning birds and night owls. Wednesday, October 11th Stacie Bosley of Hamline University discusses pyramid schemes. Thursday,…