Tag: Hartwick College
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Stephanie Carr, Hartwick College – Microbes
Microbes are a rich area of study. Stephanie Carr, assistant professor of biology at Hartwick College, discusses thinking small to find big answers. Dr. Stephanie Carr is an assistant professor of biology at Hartwick College. As a microbiologist and a geochemist, Stephanie aims to understand how microorganisms impact our environment. Stephanie focuses on discovering how…
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Ryan Ceresola, Hartwick College – The Curious Case of Correcting Corruption
On Hartwick College Week: Getting rid of corruption can be a difficult proposition. Ryan Ceresola, assistant professor of sociology, examines the reasons why. Ryan Ceresola is an assistant professor at Hartwick College in Oneonta, New York who researches white-collar crime, political corruption, and the sociology of the environment. His work has been published by Crime,…
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Steff Rocknak, Hartwick College – The Cult of the New
On Hartwick College Week: Why is one piece of art “better” than another? Steff Rocknak, professor of philosophy, discusses how a human touch could make the difference. Dr. Steff Rocknak is Chair and Professor of Philosophy at Hartwick College. She received her Ph.D. in Philosophy from Boston University in 1998. She specializes in David Hume…
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Stanley K. Sessions, Hartwick College – Heart Disease
On Hartwick College Week: Regenerating lost heart tissue would be a boon to our health. Stanley K. Sessions, professor of biology, looks to the salamander to find out how. For the last 30 years, Dr. Stanley K. Sessions has worked in the Department of Biology at Hartwick College where he teaches Animal Development, Vertebrate Zoology,…
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Laurel Elder, Hartwick College – Public Opinion and Presidential Candidate Spouses
On Hartwick College Week: The public prefers a First Lady who doesn’t influence politics. Laurel Elder, professor of political science, explores how a spouse can affect a candidate. Laurel Elder is Professor of Political Science and Coordinator of Women’s & Gender Studies at Hartwick College where she teaches a range of courses about American government…
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Diane Paige, Hartwick College – On the Power of Play
On Hartwick College Week: Play isn’t just for children. Diane Paige, professor of music, explores how young adults can get in on the fun as well. Diane M. Paige received her B.M. in Music Education from Colorado State University where she minored in Slavic Studies. Her master’s degree in Musicology was awarded by Iowa State…
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Vicki Howard, Hartwick College – Evolution of the Department Store
Everything evolves over time. That includes how we do our shopping. Vicki Howard, history professor at Hartwick College, examines the 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…