Tag: rhode island college week
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David Abrahamson, Rhode Island College – Mathematical Modeling
On Rhode Island College Week: Mathematical models help with predicating the future. David Abrahamson, professor of mathematical sciences, discusses this exciting part of mathematical study. Dave grew up in suburban Los Angeles and was a mathematics major at Harvey Mudd College. He came to Brown University to earn a doctorate in differential equations in their…
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Katherine Lacasse, Rhode Island College – Why We Need to Include Human Behavior in Climate Models
On Rhode Island College Week: What are climate models missing? Katherine Lacasse, associate professor in the department of psychology, delves into this question. Katherine Lacasse, Ph. D. is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at Rhode Island College. She is a social psychologist broadly interested in understanding the motivations behind people’s concern and…
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Frederic Reamer, Rhode Island College – Research Matters
On Rhode Island College Week: People commit crimes for a number of reasons. Frederic Reamer, professor in the school of social work, untangles the data from the stories to learn the why. Frederic Reamer is professor in the graduate program, School of Social Work, Rhode Island College, where he has been on the faculty since…
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Mikaila Mariel Lemonik Arthur, Rhode Island College – Where Do Students Go After College Graduation?
On Rhode Island College Week: Where do students go after graduation? Mikaila Mariel Lemonik Arthur, professor of sociology, takes a look. Dr. Mikaila Mariel Lemonik Arthur is Chair and Professor of Sociology at Rhode Island College. Her research focuses on organizational change in higher education and policy issues surrounding regional comprehensive colleges and universities. She…
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Amy Barlow, Rhode Island College – Student Power and Meaning-Making in Library Collections
On Rhode Island College Week: How much do you use the library for your studies? Amy Barlow, associate professor and librarian, examines how to get students back into the stacks. Amy Barlow is an Associate Professor and Reference Librarian in the James P. Adams Library at Rhode Island College. She has more than a decade…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2021.06.21)
Rhode Island College Week on The Academic Minute 2021.06.21 Monday, June 21st Amy Barlow, associate professor and librarian, examines how to get students back into the stacks.. Tuesday, June 22nd Mikaila Mariel Lemonik Arthur, professor of sociology, takes a look at where students go after graduation. Wednesday, June 23rd Frederic Reamer, professor in the…