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  • This Week on The Academic Minute (2015.12.21)

    This Week on The Academic Minute (2015.12.21)

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    This Week on The Academic Minute 2015.12.28 Monday, December 28 Mitchell Grayson of the Medical College of Wisconsin won our President’s Choice Senior Superlative Award for his research into treating asthma. Tuesday, December 29 Stacy Tye-Williams of Iowa State University won our Listener’s Choice Senior Superlative Award for her segment on workplace bullies. Wednesday, December 30 Ron Mallett of the University of Connecticut won…

  • The Academic Minute for 2015.9.21 – 9.25

    The Academic Minute for 2015.9.21 – 9.25

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      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…

  • Ann Collier, Northern Arizona State University – Art as Therapy

    Ann Collier, Northern Arizona State University – Art as Therapy

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    Making textiles provides a therapeutic benefit. Today on the Academic Minute, Dr. Ann Collier, assistant professor of Clinical Psychology at Northern Arizona University, describes the merits of creating something to escape stress. Dr. Ann Collier is a clinical psychologist with specialties in both health psychology and cross-cultural psychology. For her cross-cultural work, Dr. Collier uses…

  • This Week on The Academic Minute (2015.9.21)

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    This Week on The Academic Minute 2015.9.21 Monday, September 21 Heather O’Connell of Rice University examines the effects of slavery we can still observe today. Tuesday, September 22 James Coyle of Miami University explains how advertisers can benefit the most from sharing on social media. Wednesday, September 23 Robyn Rosen of Marist College tells us about the complex…

  • Abe Springer, NAU – Springs and Sustainability

    Abe Springer, NAU – Springs and Sustainability

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    Springs are a vital piece of our ecosystem. Abe Springer, professor at Northern Arizona University, studies springs and their integral place in our environment. Dr. Abe Springer is a professor of hydrogeology and ecohydrology at the School of Earth Sciences and Environmental Sustainability at Northern Arizona University. For the past 20 years, he has studied local…

  • Michelle Miller, Northern Arizona University – Memory Encoding

    Michelle Miller, Northern Arizona University – Memory Encoding

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    The human brain is exceptionally complex. Michelle Miller, a professor of psychological sciences at Northern Arizona University, is working to decode how our brains encode information. Michelle D. Miller is Director of the First Year Learning Initiative and Professor of Psychological Sciences at Northern Arizona University. She is the author of the book Minds Online:…

  • This Week on The Academic Minute (2015.4.20)

    This Week on The Academic Minute (2015.4.20)

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    Monday, April 20 Sandee McClowry of New York University profiles her work customizing early education. Tuesday, April 21 Elizabeth Thomas of The Scripps Research Institute explores the genetic factors of Huntington’s Disease. Wednesday, April 22 West Virginia University’s John Christian discusses the highly complex concept of space rendezvous. Thursday, April 23 Michelle Miller of Northern…

  • Steven Barger, Northern Arizona University – Relationships & Depression

    Steven Barger, Northern Arizona University – Relationships & Depression

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    Do the people who surround you have sizable impact on your mental health? Dr. Steven Barger, a psychologist at Northern Arizona University, details the connection between depression and personal relationships. Dr. Steven Barger is a professor of psychological sciences at Northern Arizona University. His research shows that higher-quality relationships and more frequent social contact with…