Tag: LSU

  • The Academic Minute for 2020.07.13-2020.07.17

    The Academic Minute for 2020.07.13-2020.07.17

      The Academic Minute from 07.13 – 07.17 Monday, July 13th Suzanne Marchand – Louisiana State University Porcelain Suzanne Marchand received her BA from UC Berkeley in 1984 and her PHD from the University of Chicago in 1992.  She was assistant and associate professor at Princeton University between 1992 and 1999, at which time she…

  • Suzanne Marchand, Louisiana State University – Porcelain

    Suzanne Marchand, Louisiana State University – Porcelain

    Some of our possessions have more history than we realize. Suzanne Marchand, professor of history at Louisiana State University, looks into one such object. Suzanne Marchand received her BA from UC Berkeley in 1984 and her PHD from the University of Chicago in 1992.  She was assistant and associate professor at Princeton University between 1992…

  • This Week on The Academic Minute (2020.07.13)

    This Week on The Academic Minute (2020.07.13)

    This Week on The Academic Minute 2019.07.13 Monday, July 13th Suzanne Marchand, professor of history at Louisiana State University, looks into possessions which have more history than we realize. Tuesday, July 14th Leah Wasburn-Moses, professor of educational psychology at Miami University, examines how other students can be used to fill in gaps where teachers cannot. Wednesday,…

  • The Academic Minute for 2017.7.10-7.14

    The Academic Minute for 2017.7.10-7.14

    Academic Minute from 7.10 – 7.14 Monday, July 10th Brain Beatty – New York Institute of Technology Heart Disease Brian Beatty, Ph.D., specializes in evolutionary biology, paleontology, anatomy, and paleopathology. His research focuses on marine mammals such as whales, dolphins, and manatees, as well as hoofed mammals such as camels, deer, and extinct forms.  In…

  • This Week On The Academic Minute (2017.7.10)

    This Week On The Academic Minute (2017.7.10)

    This Week on The Academic Minute 2017.7.10 Monday, July 10th Brian Beatty of the New York Institute of Technology discusses heart disease. Tuesday, July 11th Mark Bartholomew at the University at Buffalo explores free speech and advertising. Wednesday, July 12th Sarah Schoppe-Sullivan of The Ohio State University delves into whether news mom should avoid Facebook. Thursday, July 13th…

  • The Academic Minute for 2017.3.27-3.31

    The Academic Minute for 2017.3.27-3.31

    Academic Minute from 3.27 – 3.31 Monday, March 27th Alexei Morozov – Virginia Tech University Fear in Others The Morozov Laboratory researchers are interested in neuronal substrates of social behaviors. Empathy is an evolutional hallmark that has shaped human civilization by influencing social behaviors. Animals can also express empathy, so the goal of the research…

  • This Week On The Academic Minute (2017.3.27)

    This Week On The Academic Minute (2017.3.27)

    This Week on The Academic Minute 2017.3.27 Monday, March 27th Alexei Morozov of Virginia Tech University discusses if observing fear in others has an effect on you as well. Tuesday, March 28th Kimberly Bigelow of the University of Dayton looks into the use of biomechanics. Wednesday, March 29th Wayne Campbell of Purdue University examines if…

  • The Academic Minute for 2017.1.23-1.27

    The Academic Minute for 2017.1.23-1.27

    Academic Minute from 1.23 – 1.27 Monday, January 23rd Arie Kruglanski – University of Maryland The Psychology of Radicalization Arie W. Kruglanski is a Distinguished University Professor, a recipient of numerous awards, and is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association and the American Psychological Society. He has served as editor of the Journal of…

  • This Week On The Academic Minute (2017.1.23)

    This Week On The Academic Minute (2017.1.23)

    This Week on The Academic Minute 2017.1.23 Monday, January 23rd Arie Kruglanski of the University of Maryland discusses the psychology of radicalization. Tuesday, January 24th Martin Krieger of the University of Southern California delves into the life of academic professors. Wednesday, January 25th Yong-Hui Zheng of Michigan State University examines a natural defense for HIV.…

  • The Academic Minute for 2017.1.2-1.6

    The Academic Minute for 2017.1.2-1.6

    Academic Minute from 1.2 – 1.6 Monday, January 2nd Andrew Wood – San Jose State University Twilight of the Roadside Motel Dr. Wood has authored or co-authored books on internet communication, reality television, roadside Americana, and the 1939-40 New York World’s Fair. His 2009 book City Ubiquitous: Place, Communication, and the Rise of Omnitopia received…