Tag: northern kentucky university
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Zeel Maheshwari, Northern Kentucky University – Smart Integrated Renewable Energy Systems for Remote Communities
On Northern Kentucky University Week: Rural areas face novel problems for their basic needs. Zeel Maheshwari, assistant professor of electrical engineering, examines meeting these needs. Dr. Zeel Maheshwari received her Masters and PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Oklahoma State University in Dec 2013 and Dec 2017 respectively. She has been working as an…
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Jonathan Cullick, Northern Kentucky University – Teaching To Kill A Mockingbird
On Northern Kentucky University Week: Can we learn new things from old texts? Jonathan Cullick, professor of English, says one classic example in the classroom being taught in a new light. Northern Kentucky University’s Dr. Jonathan S. Cullick is a professor of English and former chair of the department (2009-2013). His teaching and research interests…
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Michael Mannheimer, Northern Kentucky University – The Original Understandings of the Fourth Amendment
On Northern Kentucky University Week: How well do you know your Constitutional Amendments? Michael Mannheimer, professor of law, looks into an interpretation of two in the U.S. 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…
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Joe Cobbs, Northern Kentucky University – The Rage and Riches of Rivalry
Rivalries are important for the business of sports. Joe Cobbs, professor of sports business and event management at Northern Kentucky University, determines why some teams bring out fans’ passion, but others do not. Dr. Cobbs studies interorganizational collaboration and competition in major spectator sports. His research focused on corporate sponsorship in Formula One (F1) racing…
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Megan Downing, Northern Kentucky University – Philanthropy and Benefits to Students
Giving back is a powerful way to help a community. Megan Downing, associate professor of organizational leadership at Northern Kentucky University, discusses how to get students into the act. Dr. Megan Downing has been with Northern Kentucky University since 2001. She joined the program as an Assistant Professor in 2015 after serving five years as…
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Rachael Clark, Northern Kentucky University – Hope in Poverty
On Northern Kentucky University Week: Engaged students can help a community thrive. Rachael Clark, professor in the department of psychological sciences, describes one instance where it made a difference. Rachael Clark, Lecturer at Northern Kentucky University investigates human strengths within challenging contexts. Dr. Clark’s research focuses on integrating multiple sources of data to understand research…
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Zachary Hart, Northern Kentucky University – Sensemaking by Parents of Children with Disabilities
On Northern Kentucky University Week: Making sense of information is crucial for parenting a special needs child. Zachary P. Hart, professor in the department of communication, explores how to do so effectively. I joined the NKU faculty in 2003. I earned my PhD in Communication from Michigan State University. I previously taught at the University…
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Chris Curran, Northern Kentucky University – Watch out for the TRAP
On Northern Kentucky University Week: Air pollution is still a killer all over the world. Christine Curran, associate professor of biological sciences, examines how it affects more than just the lungs. Dr. Curran’s research is in understanding how environmental toxicants affect the brain, leading to deficits in learning and memory and altered behavior. Understanding how…