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  • The Academic Minute for 2017.7.31-8.4

    The Academic Minute for 2017.7.31-8.4

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    Academic Minute from 7.31 – 8.4 Monday, July 31st Justin Couchman – Albright College Uncertainty Justin Couchman is a cognitive psychologist who researches uncertainty. His work focuses on a mental ability called metacognition, which is often described as “thinking about thinking”. This interdisciplinary topic exists at the intersection between psychology, philosophy, economics, morality, and evolution.…

  • Steven Stahler, University of California Berkeley – Our Sun Has A Twin

    Steven Stahler, University of California Berkeley – Our Sun Has A Twin

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    Our sun might have a twin. Steven Stahler, associate research astronomer at the University of California Berkeley, examines binary stars and whether our sun’s twin is still out there in the universe. 1992-             Associate Research Astronomer; U. C. Berkeley 1991               Visiting Professor; Osservatorio di Arcetri, Florence 1990-1991     Associate Professor of Physics; MIT 1985-1990     Assistant Professor…

  • This Week on The Academic Minute (2017.7.31)

    This Week on The Academic Minute (2017.7.31)

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    This Week on The Academic Minute 2017.7.31 Monday, July 31st Justin Couchman of Albright College discusses embracing uncertainty during our formative years. Tuesday, August 1st Ray Raymond of SUNY Ulster explores balanced internationalism for the U.S. Wednesday, August 2nd Steven Stahler of the University of California Berkeley delves into whether our sun has a twin. Thursday, August…