Tag: James Shepperd

  • The Academic Minute for 2018.06.11-06.15

    The Academic Minute for 2018.06.11-06.15

      Academic Minute from 6.11 – 6.15 Monday, June 11th Amir Hirsa – Renseelaer Polytechnic Institute Research Aboard the International Space Station Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; 2005 – present Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering; 1996 – 2005 Associate Professor; 1990 – 1996 Assistant Professor, also, Associate Head for Graduate Studies (2007 – present) Rensselaer Polytechnic…

  • James Shepperd, University of Florida – Understanding the Gun Divide in America

    James Shepperd, University of Florida – Understanding the Gun Divide in America

    Why is the gun divide so sharp in our country? James Shepperd, professor of psychology at the University of Florida, looks at one of the dividing lines and how both sides are actually concerned with the same thing. ​​My research expertise is in the area of Self and Self-processes. I am particularly interested in people’s…

  • This Week on The Academic Minute (2018.06.11)

    This Week on The Academic Minute (2018.06.11)

    Last Week on The Academic Minute 2018.06.11 Monday, June 11th Amir Hirsa of the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute examines how to advance the field of biology in space. Tuesday, June 12th James Shepperd of the University of Florida discusses how to better understand the gun divide in America. Wednesday, June 13th Brian Krupp of Baldwin Wallace…