Tag: communications
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Lynsey Romo, North Carolina State University – Thin Stigma
Are your friends keeping you overweight? Lynsey Romo, Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication at North Carolina State University, discusses how wanting to fit in at mealtime could lead to gaining back all that weight you just lost. Dr. Lynsey K. Romo is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication at North Carolina…
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Jennifer Bevan, Chapman University – Romantic Jealousy in the Digital Age
How do partners communicate about jealousy in a digital age? Jennifer Bevan, professor in the department of communication studies at Chapman University, discusses whether face-to-face communication is still the norm in these interactions. Dr. Jennifer L. Bevan (B.A., M.A., University of Delaware, Ph.D.; University of Georgia) is a professor in the Department of Communication Studies…
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Uriel Cohen Priva, Brown University – Speechrate
If you listen to this program you know some people speak faster than others. Uriel Cohen Priva, assistant professor of cognitive, linguistic and psychological sciences at Brown University, determines if fast and slow talkers get the same amount of information across. One of the fascinating aspects of language is the interaction of multiple constraints of…
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Ryan Kelly, University of Washington – Influential Science and Storytelling
Science papers aren’t usually the best places to find a good story. Ryan Kelly, assistant professor in the school of marine and environmental sciences at the University of Washington, discusses why that needs to change if scientists want to get their point across. Trained as both an ecologist and a lawyer, Ryan Kelly has a…
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Nathan Kunz, University of North Florida – Fast Disaster Response
Disasters are unpredictable and our response time needs improving. Nathan Kunz, assistant professor of operations management in the Coggin College of Business at the University of North Florida, discusses a way to distribute relief faster to those who need it. Nathan Kunz is an Assistant Professor of Operations Management in the Coggin College of Business.…
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Laura Russell, Denison University – Reading Reality Through the Lens of Gratitude
How do we learn to value the things we already have? Laura Russell, assistant professor of communication at Denison University, discusses gratitude. Dr. Laura Russell is an Assistant Professor of Communication at Denison University. Drawn to issues concerning individual and collective well-being, she centers her research on understanding the communication of personal and relational health.…
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Mary Caton-Rosser, Black Hills State University – Use of Online Technologies in Higher Education
The flow of communication in classrooms is faster than ever before. Mary Caton-Rosser, Associate Professor of Mass Communication at Black Hills State University, explores what this means for students and professors as they adapt to a changing world. Mary Caton-Rosser (PhD, University of Colorado) is Associate Professor of Mass Communication at Black Hills State University…
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Barbara Looney, Black Hills State University – Re-Learning Conversation Skills
When was your last conversation with a stranger? Barbara Looney, Assistant Professor of Management, School of Business, at Black Hills State University, examines how in a more digitized world, conversation skills need to be re-strengthened through practice. Barbara Looney, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Management, School of Business, Black Hills State University, Spearfish, SD. Looney teaches Managerial Communications, a…
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Hemant Sashittal, St. John Fisher College – Reaching College Students Through Snapchat
Knowing how to use the latest social media platform can be a boon for your brand. Hemant Sashittal, professor of marketing at St. John Fisher College, details how certain brands are using Snapchat to get in touch with a younger audience. Hemant Sashittal currently serves as professor of marketing at the School of Business at…
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Chris Hopwood, Michigan State University – Women More Sensitive to Annoying Behavior
Does your sex help determine how annoying you find your co-workers? Chris Hopwood, associate professor of psychology at Michigan State University, delves into the psychology behind how both sexes perceive the actions of others. Christopher J. Hopwood, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Michigan State University where he is Principal Investigator of the…