Tag: Roanoke College
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G. Samantha Rosenthal, Roanoke College – Transgender History in Forgotten Places
Trans rights are becoming more mainstream in cities, but what about rural areas? G. Samantha Rosenthal, associate professor of history at Roanoke College, finds out. Gregory Samantha Rosenthal (she/they) is Associate Professor of History and Coordinator of the Public History Concentration at Roanoke College in Salem, Virginia. She is the author of two books, Living…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2022.02.07)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2022.02.07 Monday, February 7th John Lefebvre, professor of psychology at Wofford College, explores how bringing students together to talk, helps them heal. Tuesday, February 8th Frederick Becker, associate professor in the hospitality management department at York College of Pennsylvania, determines what potential restaurant employees are looking for…
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Darcey Powell, Roanoke College – Prenatal Expectations
On Roanoke College Week: Soon-to-be parents’ expectations are usually out of touch with reality. Darcey Powell, assistant professor of psychology, discusses how pre and post-natal experiences can differ. Dr. Darcey Powell, assistant professor of psychology, teaches child development and developmental psychology. Her research interests include the perceptions of adaptation after changes in family structure and…
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Brooks Crozier, Roanoke College – Tracking Bacteria in Water Sources
On Roanoke College Week: Microorganisms can cause big problems in a water source. Brooks Crozier, professor of biology, explores how to pinpoint where contamination comes from and how to stop it. Dr. Brooks Crozier, biology professor, teaches microbiology, mycology and phycology. He and his students perform research in the area of microbial source tracking, which…
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Steven Hughes, Roanoke College – Improving LED Technology
On Roanoke College Week: LED bulbs reduce energy consumption; but can they get better? Steven Hughes, assistant professor of chemistry, examines this question. Dr. Steven Hughes, assistant professor of chemistry, teaches general and physical chemistry. He has a strong research interest in finding new materials systems for LED lighting that exhibit sufficient light shifting properties…
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Lindsey Osterman, Roanoke College – Perceptions of Actors after #MeToo
On Roanoke College Week: In the wake of the MeToo movement, many have had to rethink their favorite celebrities. Lindsey Osterman, assistant professor of psychology, determines that not everyone has turned away from the accused. Dr. Lindsey Osterman, assistant professor of psychology, teaches classes ranging from social and evolutionary psychology to quantitative methods as they…
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Chris Lassiter, Roanoke College – Estrogen
On Roanoke College Week: How do our organs end up in the right places? Chris Lassiter, associate professor of biology, explores the role estrogen plays in putting us together. Dr. Chris Lassiter is an associate professor of biology and Roanoke College’s director of undergraduate research. His research interests lie in the field of developmental biology;…