Tag: Iowa State University
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Lingyao Yuan, Iowa State University – Working with Digital Humans
Would you be comfortable interacting with a digital human? Lingyao Yuan, assistant professor in the department of information system and business analytics at Iowa State University, looks into this question. LINGYAO (IVY) YUAN is an Assistant Professor of the Department of Information Systems and Business Analytics at the Debbie and Jerry Ivy College of Business…
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Kate Padgett-Walsh, Iowa State University – The Ethics of Debt
How much debt are you carrying? Kate Padgett-Walsh, associate professor of philosophy at Iowa State University, takes a humanistic approach to something most of us share. Kate Padgett Walsh’s research is a philosopher whose research focuses on ethics. She brings the history of philosophy to bear on debates over contemporary issues, especially the ethics of…
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Katherine Rafferty, Iowa State University – Doctor Parent Communication
Having a chronically ill child is a stressful situation for parents. Katherine Rafferty, lecturer at Iowa State University, discusses how parents can become advocates to ensure their child gets the best care possible. Katherine Rafferty is a lecturer at Iowa State University and teaches a variety of communication courses to undergraduate students. Katherine is the…
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Matthew DeLisi, Iowa State University – Homicidal Ideation
To understand why some commit crimes, get inside their head. Matthew DeLisi, professor in the department of sociology at Iowa State University, determines if homicidal ideation is a factor in whether some criminals commit more serious crimes. Matt DeLisi is Coordinator of Criminal Justice Studies, Professor in the Department of Sociology, and Faculty Affiliate of…
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The Academic Minute for 2016.11.28-12.02
Academic Minute from 11.28 – 12.2 Monday, November 28th Alison Phillips – Iowa State University Exercise Routines and Intrinsic Rewards Dr. Alison Phillips is an assistant professor in the Department of Psychology at Iowa State University and is director of the Healthy Habits Lab, where she conducts research regarding medication adherence, physical activity habits and…
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Alison Phillips, Iowa State University – Exercise Routines and Intrinsic Rewards
How is your exercise routine? Alison Phillips, assistant professor of psychology at Iowa State University, examines a way to make a new habit stick. Dr. Alison Phillips is an assistant professor in the Department of Psychology at Iowa State University and is director of the Healthy Habits Lab, where she conducts research regarding medication adherence,…
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This Week On The Academic Minute (2016.11.28)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2016.11.28 Monday, November 28th Alison Phillips of Iowa State University discusses exercise routines and intrinsic rewards. Tuesday, November 29th Abraham Palmer of the University of California San Diego details if loneliness is an inheritable trait. Wednesday, November 30th Russel Zwanka of SUNY New Paltz explores the challenges global companies…
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Andrew VanLoocke 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 (#1365), Bob has selected…
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The Academic Minute for 2016.10.10-10.14
Academic Minute from 10.10 – 10.14 Monday, October 10th Natasha Rajah – McGill University Middle-Aged Memory Decline Natasha Rajah received her PhD at the University of Toronto and received her postdoctoral training at the University Berkeley. She began working at the Douglas Institute in 2005 as assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry. In 2007, she…
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Auriel Willette, Iowa State University – Alzheimer’s Disease and the Immune System
There’s a new area in the body to focus on in Alzheimer’s research. Auriel Willette, assistant professor of food science and human nutrition at Iowa State University, says the immune system has a role to play beyond fighting off illnesses. Dr. Willette’s laboratory examines the impact of obesity on the structure and function of the…