Tag: social media
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Lee Farquhar, Butler University – Happiness, Life Satisfaction, and Comparing Oneself to Others on Facebook
Social media matters in our happiness, whether we like it or not. Lee Farquhar, associate professor of entertainment media and journalism at Butler University, explores why. Dr. Lee Farquhar is an associate professor of Journalism and Sports Media. Prior to arriving at Butler, he worked for eight years at Samford University, teaching broadcast news and…
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Parisa Saboori, Manhattan College – Traumatic Brain Injuries
There is much to learn about traumatic brain injuries. Parisa Saboori, associate professor of mechanical engineering at Manhattan College, looks at one scenario associated with brain injury in a new way. Parisa Saboori, Ph.D., is an associate professor of mechanical engineering at Manhattan College, having taught there since 2011. Prior to attending The City University…
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Celia Williamson, University of Toledo – Social Media and Sex Trafficking
On University of Toledo Week: How do you keep teens safe against predators online? Celia Williamson, professor of social work, examines how healthy relationships with parents go a long way. Dr. Williamson’s research focus has been in the area of human trafficking with particular attention to domestic minor sex trafficking. She has published numerous articles…
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Donna McCloskey, Widener University – How to Set Boundaries between Work and Home
Work is always with you in the digital age. Donna McCloskey, associate professor in the School of Business Administration at Widener University, explores how to set boundaries between work and home. Donna Weaver McCloskey is an associate professor in Widener University’s School of Business Administration. She holds a bachelor of science in finance and management…
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Pradeep Atrey, University at Albany – Battling Fake News on Social Media
How do we know our news is credible? Pradeep Atrey, associate professor of computer science at the University at Albany, examines a new way to fight fake news. Pradeep K. Atrey is an associate professor of computer science at the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences at the University at Albany, SUNY. He is also…
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Siwei Lyu, University at Albany – Detecting DeepFake Videos
On University at Albany Week: To help detect a DeepFake video, looks at the eyes. Siwei Lyu, associate professor of computer science, discusses the battle against DeepFakes. Siwei Lyu is an associate professor in the Department of Computer Science, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences at the University at Albany, State University of New York.…
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Douglas McKechnie, United States Air Force Academy – Government and Social Media
The government is now a troll on social media. Douglas McKechnie, associate professor of law at the United States Air Force Academy, examines the new way we interact with our political leaders. Professor McKechnie is an Associate Professor of Law at the United States Air Force Academy. He is an award winning teacher and scholar…
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Erin O’Mara, University of Dayton – Bragging and Modesty on Social Media
Social media gives a big opportunity to brag about yourself. But should you? Erin O’Mara, associate professor and the director of the Graduate Program in General Psychology at the University of Dayton, explains being a braggart might not be the best way to get more friends. Dr. Erin O’Mara is an associate professor and the…
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Stephen Okey, Saint Leo University – The Pope’s Use of Twitter
The president isn’t the only powerful figure to break the Twitter barrier. Stephen Okey, assistant professor of philosophy at Saint Leo University, explores how Pope Francis is using the medium in a different fashion. Stephen Okey is an Assistant Professor of Philosophy, Theology, and Religion at Saint Leo University in Saint Leo, FL, where he…
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Carla Sofka, Siena College – Thanatechnology
On Siena College Week: Grief isn’t always private in the age of social media. Carla Sofka, professor of social work at Siena College, explores how grieving has changed in a connected world. Carla J. Sofka received her Ph.D. and M.S.W. in social work from Washington University in St. Louis, and her B.S. in psychology from the…