Tag: NYIT
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The Academic Minute for 2019.02.18-02.22
Academic Minute from 02.18 – 02.22 Monday, February 18th Alicia Simmons – Colgate University Politicians and Dissent I’m a social psychologist focused on the intersections of media, race, and politics. I study how the American news media shapes audience members’ racial attitudes and public policy preferences, and how public opinion ultimately shapes the direction of…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2019.02.18)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2019.02.18 Monday, February 18th Alicia Simmons of Colgate University explores how hard it is to ask a politician a tough question today. Tuesday, February 19th Kurt Amsler of the New York Institute of Technology discusses preventing the imminent physician-scientist shortage. Wednesday, February 20th Jennifer Harman of Colorado State University…
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The Academic Minute for 2019.01.28-02.01 – New York Institute of Technology Week
Academic Minute from 01.28 – 02.01 Monday, January 28th Pamela Treister – New York Institute of Technology Uncompensated ER Care As a nurse for more than 30 years, Pamela Treister has had the opportunity to have worked in many specialty areas: Trauma/Emergency Room, Neurosurgical ICU, Respiratory ICU, Nursing Education and Staff Development, School Nursing, Adjunct…
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Hallie Zwibel, New York Institute of Technology – eSports Health Care
On New York Institute of Technology Week: eSports athletes also need medical care. Hallie Zwibel, assistant professor of family medicine, explores the injuries associated with video games and how to treat them. Hallie Zwibel specializes in family practice. He is the team physician for NYIT, the director of its Center for Sports Medicine, and one…
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Ziqian Cecilia Dong, New York Institute of Technology – Cities and the Environment
On New York Institute of Technology Week: Cities need to prepare for the challenges of the future. Ziqian Dong, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering, discusses how best to manage resources in the face of disaster. Ziqian (Cecilia) Dong, Ph.D., is an associate professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at New…
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Bryan Gibb, New York Institute of Technology – Antibiotic Resistance
On New York Institute of Technology Week: Antibiotic superbugs are becoming more and more deadly. Bryan Gibb, assistant professor of life sciences, looks into how to fight back. Bryan Gibb completed his Ph.D. at the University of Pennsylvania in the laboratory of Gregory D. Van Duyne and studied the molecular mechanisms of DNA recombination enzymes…
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Dongsei Kim, New York Institute of Technology – DMZ Border and Architecture
On New York Institute of Technology Week: How does architecture affect us? Dongsei Kim, assistant professor of architecture, looks to the Korean Demilitarized Zone to find out. Dongsei Kim is an architect, urbanist, and educator. His current research, focusing on architecture and urbanism’s relationship to nation-state borders across multiple scales, examines the notions of “inclusion”…
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Pamela Treister, New York Institute of Technology – Uncompensated ER Care
On New York Institute of Technology Week: Uninsured E.R. visits are costly for hospitals. Pamela Treister, clinical assistant professor of nursing, determines preventive care can help alleviate this cost. As a nurse for more than 30 years, Pamela Treister has had the opportunity to have worked in many specialty areas: Trauma/Emergency Room, Neurosurgical ICU, Respiratory…
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New York Institute of Technology Week on The Academic Minute (2019.01.28)
NYIT Week on The Academic Minute 2019.01.28 Monday, January 28th Pamela Treister discusses how to reduce the cost of the hospital during uncompensated ER care. Tuesday, January 29th Dongsei Kim delves into the architecture of the DMZ. Wednesday, January 30th Bryan Gibb examines phage therapy to help fight antibiotic resistant superbugs. Thursday, January 31st Ziqian…
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Melanie Austin, New York Institute of Technology – Social Media and Satisfaction Among Students
On New York Institute of Technology Week: To understand the use of social media by students, look at the motivation behind it. Melanie Austin, assistant professor of occupational therapy at the New York Institute of Technology, explains why some use can have a positive benefit. Melanie Austin, specializes in Health Promotion and Behavioral Health for…