Tag: Miami University
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Anthony James, Miami University – Chronic Absenteeism
The pandemic has brought many challenges to the fore in K-12 schools. Anthony James, professor and interim chair of family science and social work at Miami University, details how to fight back against one of these. Dr. Anthony G. James Jr. is a professor in the Department of Family Science and Social Work at Miami University. He earned…
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Amity Noltemeyer, Miami University – Student and Staff Wellness Needs in the Pandemic Context
Schools have had a tough time dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. Amity Noltemeyer, professor of school psychology at Miami University, examines the impacts. Dr. Amity Noltemeyer is a Professor of School Psychology and Associate Dean of the Graduate School at Miami University. She serves as one of six-co leads on the Ohio School Wellness Initiative…
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Vaishali Raval, Miami University – Conversations About Race
Are white parents talking to their kids about race? Vaishali Raval, professor of psychology at Miami University, explores this question. Vaishali V. Raval, PhD is professor of psychology and affiliate of global and intercultural studies at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. Her research centers on three interrelated areas: i) cultural and contextual foundations of parenting…
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Mithun Bhowmick, Miami University – Shockwaves
Shockwaves cause big changes, but look closer. Mithun Bhowmick, assistant professor in the department of mathematical and physical sciences at Miami University, takes a look at a tabletop apparatus that can influence new technologies. Dr. Bhowmick’s research is focused on shock compression of condensed matter. Looking at materials and events closely has never been more…
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Leah Wasburn-Moses, Miami University – Campus Mentors
How do you help students without the resources to do so? Leah Wasburn-Moses, professor of educational psychology at Miami University, examines how teacher education majors can be used where teachers cannot. Leah Wasburn-Moses is Professor of Educational Psychology at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. She is the author of numerous books and articles on innovation…
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Megan Gerhardt, Miami University – Managing Generation Differences in the Workplace
Diversity in an organization doesn’t just mean race or gender. Megan Gerhardt, professor of management and leadership at Miami University, examines how a wide variety of ages can also provide benefits. Megan received her doctorate at the University of Iowa in 2003 in organizational behavior and human resource management. She is currently a Professor of…
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The Academic Minute for 2015.12.14-12.18
Academic Minute from 12.14 – 12.18 Monday, December 14 Amy Nuttall – Michigan State University Children as Caregivers Guided by a developmental psychopathology perspective, Nuttall’s program of research broadly focuses on processes of resilience and risk in the context of family stress with the broader goal of translating research into effective interventions. Nuttall is particularly interested in…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2015.12.14)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2015.12.14 Monday, December 14 Amy Nuttall of Michigan State University discusses how the dangers of overburdening children with caregiving responsibilities.. Tuesday, December 15 Andrew Stokes of Boston University will examine the obesity paradox. Wednesday, December 16 Pia Steensland of the Karolinska Institutet delves into a possible new treatment for alcohol dependence. Thursday, December 17 Tom Stace of…
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The Academic Minute for 2015.9.21 – 9.25
Catch up with The Academic Minute from 9.21 – 9.25 Monday, September 21 Heather O’Connell – Rice University Modern Segregation Heather A. O’Connell, currently a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Kinder Institute, completed her PhD in Sociology at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Her research interests revolve around issues related to racial disparities, poverty, and how…
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James Coyle, Miami University – Advertising in the Social Media Age
Sharing drives social media. Today on the Academic Minute, James Coyle, a associate professor of marketing and interactive media studies at Miami University, explains how advertisers can benefit the most from this important activity. James Coyle received his PhD (1997) in Journalism (Advertising Studies) from the University of Missouri-Columbia. He holds a joint appointment in the…