Tag: Iowa State University
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This Week On The Academic Minute (2016.10.10)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2016.10.10 Monday, October 10th Natasha Rajah of McGill University explores when memory decline starts to occur during natural aging. Tuesday, October 11th Auriel Willette of Iowa State University discusses how the immune system has a role to play to fight Alzheimer’s disease. Wednesday, October 12th Daniel Tennant of the…
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The Academic Minute for 2016.09.19-09.23
Academic Minute from 9.19 – 9.23 Monday, September 19th Claire Vallotton – Michigan State University Dads Mental Health Matters Dr. Vallotton earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Simpson College, and a Ph.D. in Human Development from the University of California, Davis, mentored by Larry Harper, Linda Acredolo, and Kathy Conger. Following a year as…
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Andrew VanLoocke, Iowa State University – Perennials
The loss of perennial plants hurts an environment. Andrew VanLoocke, assistant professor in the department of agronomy at Iowa State University, explores strategies involving annuals and perennials to improve soil. Andy VanLoocke is an Agricultural Meteorologist in the department of Agronomy at Iowa State University. He conducted his doctoral studies including significant portions of this…
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The Academic Minute for 2016.08.08-08.12
Academic Minute from 8.8 – 8.12 Monday, August 8th Heather Reid – Morningside College Commercialism of the Olympics Heather Reid is a scholar of the philosophy of sport at Morningside College in Iowa https://www.morningside.edu/ and is the author of six books related to sports philosophy and the Olympics. Reid, who was recently voted distinguished scholar…
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Marcus Crede, Iowa State University – Is Grit Overrated?
Is grit overrated? Marcus Crede, assistant professor of psychology at Iowa State University, explains why this secret of success may not be all it’s cracked up to be. Marcus Crede is an assistant professor of psychology at Iowa State University. His research focuses on a variety of non-cognitive influences on performance in work and educational…
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This Week On The Academic Minute (2016.08.08)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2016.8.8 Monday, August 8th Heather Reid of Morningside College examines the commercialization of the Olympic Games. Tuesday, August 9th Marcus Crede of Iowa State University explores if grit is overrated. Wednesday, August 10th Victoria Vieira-Potter of University of Missouri delves into the gut to see what exercise does for…
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The Academic Minute for 2015.12.28-1.1
Academic Minute from 12.28 – 1.1 Monday, December 28 Mitch Grayson – Medical College of Wisconsin Asthma Research Congratulations to Mitchell Grayson of The Medical College of Wisconsin for winning our 2015 President’s Choice Senior Superlative award. Dr. Grayson’s segment discussed a new treatment for the common affliction of asthma. This segment aired on September…
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Stacy Tye-Williams, Iowa State – Workplace Bullies
Bullying has never been limited to the schoolyard. Stacy Tye-Williams, professor of communication studies and English at Iowa State University, sheds some light on bullying as it occurs in the professional arena. Stacy Tye-Williams is an assistant professor of communication studies and English at Iowa State University. Her research focuses on workplace bullying, narratives, incivility,…
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2014 Listener’s Choice Award
It’s that time of year again – vote for The Academic Minute Senior Superlatives Listener’s Choice Award! Have a listen to some of the top segments from this year and cast your vote for your favorite one. May 16th, 2014 Dr. Muhammad Khalifa – Michigan State University Hip Hop Identities As hip hop culture…