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  • The Academic Minute for 2016.06.20-06.24

    The Academic Minute for 2016.06.20-06.24

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    Academic Minute from 6.20 – 6.24 Monday, June 20 Samuel Sober – Emory University Learning From Mistakes I attended Wesleyan University, where I received a BA in Neuroscience & Behavior. I did my doctoral research as an NSF Graduate Research Fellow with Philip N.  Sabes at UCSF and was a Helen Hay Whitney Postdoctoral Fellow…

  • Stephanie Seguino, University of Vermont – Better Quality Jobs for Women

    Stephanie Seguino, University of Vermont – Better Quality Jobs for Women

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    Economic equality between the sexes is improving, but we’re still not where we need to be. Stephanie Seguino, professor in the department of economics at the University of Vermont, says as more women are becoming employed, they also need more quality jobs. Dr. Seguino’s research explores the impact of globalization on income distribution and well-being,…

  • This Week On The Academic Minute (2016.06.20)

    This Week On The Academic Minute (2016.06.20)

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    This Week on The Academic Minute 2016.6.20 Monday, June 20 Samuel Sober of Emory University discusses how dopamine in our brains helps us learn from our mistakes. Tuesday, June 21 Douglas Massey of Princeton University examines our border patrol policy. Wednesday, June 22 Stephanie Seguino of the University of Vermont explores if women are getting equal…