Tag: North Florida
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Dominik Guess, University of North Florida – Patience Across Cultures
The meaning of patience is not consistent across cultures. C. Dominik Guess, professor of psychology at the University of North Florida, discusses how different European countries vary in this regard. Dr. Dominik Güss is a psychology professor at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville. He earned a doctorate of philosophy in psychology from the Otto-Friedrich-Universität…
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The Academic Minute for 2019.08.19-08.23
The Academic Minute from 08.19 – 08.23 Monday, August 19th Julie Merten – University of North Florida Sunscreen Dr. Julie Merten is an Associate Professor of Public Health at the University of North Florida. She is the Editor-in-Chief of the Florida Public Health Review and chairs the Skin Cancer Prevention Task Force for the Northeast…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2019.08.19)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2019.08.19 Monday, August 19th Julie Merten of the University of North Florida examines the dangers of homemade sunscreen. Tuesday, August 20th Peter Filkins of Bard College at Simon’s Rock looks into the life of H.G. Adler and his time in Theresienstadt during the Holocaust. Wednesday, August 21st Vaughn Scribner…
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The Academic Minute for 2018.08.20-08.24
Academic Minute from 8.20 – 8.24 Monday, August 20th Bodil Christensen – University of Copenhagen Eating as a Tool to Avoid Re-gaining Weight Postdoctoral fellow at the University of Copenhagen Tuesday, August 21st John Kominoski – Florida International University Dams Drive Risk of Fish Extinction in U.S. I am an Associate Professor in the Department…
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Dominik Guss, University of North Florida – Patience Across Cultures
The meaning of patience is not consistent across cultures. C. Dominik Guss, professor of psychology at the University of North Florida, discusses how different European countries vary in this regard. Dr. Dominik Güss is a psychology professor at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville. He earned a doctorate of philosophy in psychology from the…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2018.08.20)
Washington College Week on The Academic Minute 2018.08.20 Monday, August 20th Bodil Christensen of the University of Copenhagen explores eating as a tool to avoid re-gaining weight. Tuesday, August 21st John Kominoski of Florida International University discusses how dams can lead to trouble for fish populations. Wednesday, August 22nd Keely Heuer of SUNY New Paltz…
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The Academic Minute for 2017.11.13-11.17
Academic Minute from 11.13 – 11.17 Monday, November 13th Adam Gaffey – Winona State University Rhetorical Agency I joined the faculty at Winona State University in fall 2016. Professional and educational prospects led me to New York, Texas, and South Dakota, but I’m very glad to once again call Minnesota home. When not teaching classes…
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The Academic Minute for 2017.1.30-2.3
Academic Minute from 1.30 – 2.3 Monday, January 30th Rob Blair – Brown University Trust in Government and Health Robert Blair is an Assistant Professor of Political Science and International and Public Affairs at Brown University. His research focuses on international intervention and the consolidation of state authority after civil war, with an emphasis on…
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David Courtwright, University of North Florida – Opioid Crisis
We’re in the middle of an opioid crisis. David Courtwright, professor of history at the University of North Florida, discusses an earlier epidemic and what we can learn from it. David Courtwright, Presidential Professor in the University of North Florida History Department, is best known for his histories of drug use and drug policy in…
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Cliff Ross 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 (#1277), Bob has selected…