Tag: Michigan State University
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Claire Vallotton featured on The Best of Our Knowledge
As always, host Bob Barrett selects an Academic Minute to air during The Best of Our Knowledge. Each week this program examines some of the issues unique to college campuses, looks at the latest research, and invites commentary from experts and administrators from all levels of education. For this week‘s edition (#1363), Bob has selected…
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Claire Vallotton, Michigan State University – Dad’s Mental Health Matters
How important are fathers to a child’s wellbeing? Claire Vallotton, associate professor in the department of Human Development and Family Studies at Michigan State University, examines what effect being a good dad can have on your kids. Dr. Vallotton earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Simpson College, and a Ph.D. in Human Development from…
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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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Amber Pearson, Michigan State University – Blue and Green Spaces Reduce Stress
Take a hike. Amber Pearson, assistant professor in the department of geography at Michigan State University, examines why exposure to green and blue spaces can be beneficial for your health. I am a health geographer with a focus on social justice and understanding the unexpected tenacity, adaptability and resilience of the underprivileged. I have diverse…
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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 2016.5.23-5.27
Academic Minute from 5.23 – 5.27 Monday, May 23 Christopher Wrede – Michigan State University Pre-Solar Grains Prof. Wrede in an experimental nuclear astrophysicist who received a Ph.D. in Physics from Yale University in 2008. From 2008-2011, he was a Research Associate at the University of Washington’s Center for Experimental Nuclear Physics and Astrophysics. Since…
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Christopher Wrede, Michigan State University – Pre-Solar Grains
Are some of the earliest building blocks of the universe making their way to Earth? Chris Wrede, Assistant Professor of Physics at Michigan State University, discusses how pre-solar grains inside meteorites are giving us a rare up close look into the workings of the solar system. Prof. Wrede in an experimental nuclear astrophysicist who received…
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This Week On The Academic Minute (2016.5.23)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2016.5.23 Monday, May 23 Chris Wrede of Michigan State University discusses pre-solar grains and the origins of the universe. Tuesday, May 24 Lori Poloni-Staudinger of Northern Arizona University examines why terrorist organizations use females as operatives. Wednesday, May 25 Molly Cummings of the University of Texas at Austin delves…
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The Academic Minute for 2016.3.28-4.1
Academic Minute from 3.28 – 4.1 Monday, March 28 Chris Hopwood – Michigan State University Women More Sensitive to Annoying Behavior Christopher J. Hopwood, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Michigan State University where he is Principal Investigator of the Personality and Psychopathology lab and co-Director of the Interpersonal Problems Clinic. Dr. Hopwood is an…
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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…