Tag: Dickinson College
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Shamma Alam, Dickinson College – The Hidden Cost of Lockdowns: Implications for Healthcare Access
Lockdowns had hidden costs for those needing healthcare access. Shamma Alam, associate professor of economics and chairperson of the department of international studies at Dickinson College, explores this. Shamma A. Alam is Associate Professor of Economics and Chairperson of the Department of International Studies at Dickinson College. He is an expert on economic shocks and…
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John MacCormick, Dickinson College – Fairness First in Artificial Intelligence
A.I. is not without bias. John MacCormick, professor of computer science at Dickinson College, discovers the thriving research field of fairness in A.I. John MacCormick is the author of three books, including Nine Algorithms That Changed the Future: The Ingenious Ideas That Drive Today’s Computers and What Can Be Computed?: A Practical Guide to the…
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Shamma Alam, Dickinson College – Job Losses and Physical Activity of Young Adults in a Recession
How might job loss affect physical wellness? Shamma Alam, associate professor of international studies at Dickinson College, examines this question. Shamma Alam is Associate Professor on International Studies at Dickinson College. He is an expert on economic shocks and understanding their impacts on individual and household decision-making. Alam is an economist by training, and his…
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Marie Helweg-Larsen 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 (#1453), Bob has selected…
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Marie Helweg-Larsen, Dickinson College – Hygge
As the gross national product rises, the rate of happiness in the U.S. is declining. Marie Helweg-Larsen, professor of psychology at Dickinson College, examines why Danish people are so happy and how we can emulate them. Professor Helweg-Larsen’s research is in the areas of social psychology, health psychology and cross-cultural psychology – specifically why smart…
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Lynn Helding, Dickinson College – A Science of the Voice
Vocology is an emerging field focusing on the voice. Lynn Helding, a professor at Dickinson College, discusses the importance of a science of the voice. Lynn Helding is an associate professor of music (Voice) at Dickinson College, who finds inspiration in the nexus between art and science. As a singing artist, she has performed around…