Tag: northern kentucky university
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Ken Jones, Northern Kentucky University – A Forgotten Voice is Heard
The arts can bring forgotten voices to the forefront. Ken Jones, professor of theatre at Northern Kentucky University, shows how. Ken Jones has had original plays and musicals produced throughout the US, Canada, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. His play, DARKSIDE, was chosen as TIME Magazine’s Critic Choice and was also recognized as one of…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2024.02.19)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2024.02.19 Monday Ken Jones, professor of theatre at Northern Kentucky University, hears a forgotten voice this President’s Day. Tuesday Robert Thorson, professor of earth sciences at the University of Connecticut, explores the history of the stone walls that crisscross New England. Wednesday Ilan Kelman, professor of…
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Dirk Grupe, Northern Kentucky University – New Discoveries About A Familiar Black Hole
On Northern Kentucky University Week: Black holes continue to fascinate us. Dirk Grupe, associate professor and chair of the department of physics, geology and engineering technology, explains why. Dr. Dirk Grupe (“Group-ah”), Northern Kentucky University associate professor and chair of the Department of Physics, Geology and Engineering Technology. Prior to this position he has also…
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Tan Boston, Northern Kentucky University – The NIL Glass Ceiling
On Northern Kentucky University Week: There’s a glass ceiling in college athletics. Tan Boston, assistant professor at the Salmon P. Chase College of Law, discusses. Tan Boston is an assistant professor at Northern Kentucky University Salmon P. Chase College of Law, where she teaches Sports Law, Property and Sales & Secured Transactions. In addition to…
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Tamara O’Callaghan, Northern Kentucky University – Building a Better Book
On Northern Kentucky University Week: How do we build a better book? Tamara O’Callaghan, professor in the department of English, uses many different creative tools to find out. My current research focuses on medieval manuscript design and reading practices as well as on AR (augmented reality) and VR (virtual reality) texts and narratives. I am…
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Justin Yates, Northern Kentucky University – ADHD and Substance Abuse
On Northern Kentucky University Week: Kids with ADHD could be at risk as they grow older. Justin Yates, professor of psychological sciences, discusses medication and addiction issues. Dr. Yates first taught at Northern Kentucky University in 2012 and during the 2013-2014 academic year as an instructor before being hired as an Assistant Professor in 2014.…
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Eric Jackson, Northern Kentucky University – A History of Black History
The field of Black Studies has a lot more to teach us. Eric Jackson, professor of history and associate dean of the college of arts and sciences at Northern Kentucky University, considers the history. Dr. Eric Jackson, professor of history and associate dean of the College of Arts & Sciences, Northern Kentucky University. He earned…
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The Academic Minute for 2022.11.07-2022.11.11
The Academic Minute from 11.07 – 11.11 Monday, November 7th Michael Mannheimer – Northern Kentucky University The Original Understandings of the Fourth Amendment Mike Mannheimer is the author of The Fourth Amendment: Original Understandings and Modern Policing (University of Michigan Press forthcoming 2023). He has been teaching at NKU-Chase College of Law since 2004.…
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Nicholas Caporusso, Northern Kentucky University – Creating Compelling Visual Representation of Literature
On Northern Kentucky University Week: Have you seen the A.I. generated art floating around the internet? Nicholas Caporusso, assistant professor of computer science, discusses this new form of artificial intelligence. Dr. Nicholas Caporusso is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Northern Kentucky University. He earned M.Sc. in Informatics (cum laude) from the University of…
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Melissa Jones, Northern Kentucky University – Building Inclusive Communities Through Peer Mentoring
On Northern Kentucky University Week: Encouraging students with disabilities to feel included leads to a better society. Melissa Jones, professor of special education, determines how campuses can foster inclusion. Dr. Jones joined Northern Kentucky in 2001 after fourteen years in the field of special education. She founded the Supported Higher Education Project at Northern Kentucky…