Tag: kennesaw state university
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Jason C. Mueller, Kennesaw State University – Unveiling Silent Suffering: The Covert U.S. “War on Terror” in Somalia
U.S. foreign policy and military actions are usually under the microscope, but not always. Jason C. Mueller, assistant professor of sociology at Kennesaw State University, looks into a more covert “war on terror.” Jason C. Mueller is an Assistant Professor of Sociology at Kennesaw State University. Mueller received his Ph.D. in the Department of Sociology…
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Stephen Collins, Kennesaw State University – Presidents, Twitter, and U.S. Soft Power
Words matter, especially in the political sphere. Stephen Collins, professor of government and international affairs at Kennesaw State University, examines this through the lens of social media. Dr. Stephen D. Collins is Professor of Government and International Affairs at Kennesaw State University (Ph.D., Political Science, Johns Hopkins University, 2004). His past publications have examined diplomacy,…
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Stephen McNeill, Kennesaw State University – Mobile Skin Care
How do you know if you’re getting too much sun exposure? Stephen McNeill, senior lecturer of communication at Kennesaw State University, examines one technology that can help. Before embarking on a career in academics, McNeill worked as an on-air personality for multiple radio stations in the U.S. and the U.K. and appeared on television shows…
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Zaya Rustamova, Kennesaw State University – Resilience of No Longer Others’ in Series The Other Gaze
The fight against gender inequality goes on. Zaya Rustamova, associate professor of Spanish at Kennesaw State University, examines the role art can play. Dr. Rustámova is an Associate Professor of Spanish at Kennesaw State University. Her interdisciplinary research interests encompass Contemporary Spanish Peninsular Cultural Studies, with an emphasis on film and media studies. She specializes…
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Amber Hutchins, Kennesaw State University – Brand Fans
On Kennesaw State University Week: Are people “fans” of certain brands? Amber Hutchins, associate professor of digital and new technologies, discusses this new ground and how companies are reacting. Amber Hutchins, Ph.D., is the Assistant Director for Digital and New Technologies Education and Associate Professor of Communication. She teaches a variety of graduate and undergraduate…
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William Thomas Okie, Kennesaw State University – Georgia Peaches
On Kennesaw State University Week: How can something rare become a lasting symbol for a state? William Thomas Okie, associate professor of history, determines one symbol that has stood this test despite not being plentiful. William Thomas Okie, Ph.D., Associate Professor of History Education and History, researches the history of agriculture and the environment, especially…
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Jack Labriola, Kennesaw State University – Taking Control of Autonomous Vehicles
On Kennesaw State University Week: Driverless cars are already on our roads, whether we realize it or not. Jack Labriola, assistant professor of technical communication, explores the need for human drivers to still be paying attention. The professional mission of Jack Labriola, Ph.D., is to design and create better experiences for users in their day-to-day…
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Robert Simon, Kennesaw State University – Fado
On Kennesaw State University Week: Messages of protest can be hidden in seemingly innocuous places. Robert Simon, professor of Spanish and Portuguese, examines one such instance from another culture. Robert Simon, Ph.D., is Professor of Spanish and Portuguese at Kennesaw State University. His publications include: From Post-Mortem to Post-Mystic: Blanca Andreu, Galicia, and the New…
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Allison L. Martin, Kennesaw State University – Captive Animals
On Kennesaw State University Week: Improvements to zoos can improve life for the animals that live there. Allison L. Martin, assistant professor of psychology, looks into developing better practices for captive animals. Dr. Allison Martin is an assistant professor of psychology at Kennesaw State University. She teaches courses in learning and behavior and research methodology,…