Tag: safety
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Jay Zagorsky, The Ohio State University – Fireworks
Be careful with your fireworks this year. Jay Zagorsky, research scientist and economist at The Ohio State University, says more fireworks are shot off each year and injuries are increasing. Since 1995 I have held the position of Research Scientist at The Ohio State University, where I collect data as part of the National Longitudinal…
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Susan Dicklitch-Nelson, Franklin & Marshall College – Safety of Sexual Minorities
The world is becoming more tolerant for LGBTQ individuals, but we have a long way to go. Susan Dicklitch-Nelson, professor of government at Franklin and Marshall College, examines where tolerance stands now. Dr. Dicklitch-Nelson is Professor of Government and Chair of the Government Department.. Her area of expertise is human rights, specifically LGBTI human rights…
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Jodie Plumert, University of Iowa – Understanding Safety
How a child learns about the concept of safety depends greatly on the conversations they have with their parents. Jodie Plumert, professor and chair in the Department of Psychology at the University of Iowa, conducted an experiment in order to understand how safety and danger are perceived. Jodie M. Plumert is Professor and Chair in…