Tag: psychology
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Robin Zebrowski, Beloit College – Intercorporeality
Many of us are missing shared spaces right now. Robin Zebrowski, associate professor of cognitive science at Beloit College, explores why. Robin Zebrowski’s research focuses on embodied cognition and many of its implications, from how humanoid bodies affect the possibility of general artificial intelligence in robotics to the ways that embodiment influences the felt experience…
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Kristin Jacobson, Stockton College – American Adrenaline Narrative
What is the American adrenaline narrative? Kristin J. Jacobson, professor of American literature at Stockton University, explains this term and how it relates to nature. Kristin J. Jacobson is a professor of American Literature, American Studies, and Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies at Stockton University in New Jersey. She completed her Ph.D. at Penn State,…
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Ashley O’Connor, University of Alaska Anchorage – Veterans and Service Dogs
Pets can play a huge role in getting through a stressful situation. Ashley O’Connor, assistant professor of social work at the University of Alaska Anchorage, discusses why. Ashley O’Connor is an assistant professor in the School of Social Work at the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA). She teaches research and trauma interventions in the BSW…
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Matthew Boedy, University of North Georgia – Student Reactions to Kent State and COVID-19
Higher education will look different after COVID-19. Matthew Boedy, assistant professor of rhetoric and composition at the University of North Georgia, looks to a past example of change to draw parallels to today. Matthew Boedy is an associate professor of English at the University of North Georgia in Gainesville, Georgia. His longform article on the…
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Cinzia Pica-Smith, Assumption University – Interracial Friendships
The flow of migrants into southern Europe has made classrooms more diverse. Cinzia Pica-Smith, associate professor in the department of human services and rehabilitation studies at Assumption University, examines the relationships between Italian children and non-Italians. Cinzia is an Associate Professor at Assumption University in Worcester, MA in both the Education Department and the Department…
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Riana Anderson, University of Michigan – Stressors and the Black Community
On University of Michigan Week: Black communities are facing a stronger threat during the pandemic. Riana Anderson, assistant professor in the school of public health, explores the reasons why. Riana Elyse Anderson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Behavior and Health Education at the University of Michigan’s School of Public Health. She…
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Melissa Borja, University of Michigan – Anti-Asian Hate Incidents and COVID-19
On University of Michigan Week: Asian Americans have faced hate incidents in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Melissa Borja, assistant professor in the department of American culture, builds a system to gather information and raise awareness. Melissa Borja is currently an assistant professor in the Department of American Culture at the University of Michigan,…
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James Petrick, Texas A&M University – The Effects of Travel
On Texas A&M Center for Sports Management Research & Education Week: How does travel affect you? James Petrick, professor in the department of parks, recreation and tourism sciences, explores cruise participants experiences to find out. Jim Petrick is a Full Professor, Research Fellow and the Associate Department Head for Graduate Studies in the Department of…
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Jeff Lating, Loyola University Maryland – Psychological First-Aid
On Loyola University Maryland Week: We could all use some psychological first-aid right now. Jeff Lating, professor of psychology, explores how this tool can reduce anxiety and stress at a crucial time. My primary research and clinical interests are in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), coronary-prone risk factors and behavioral medicine. Psychological First-Aid Psychological first aid,…
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Catherine Franssen, Longwood University – Outdoors as PTSD Therapy
On Longwood University Week: PTSD sufferers can look to re-wire their brain by getting outside. Catherine Franssen, associate professor of psychology, says nature can help restore balance in our heads. Dr. Catherine L. Franssen is the director of the NeuroStudies minor and an assistant professor in the Department of Psychology at Longwood University in Farmville,…