Tag: SUNY New Paltz
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2018.08.20)
Washington College Week on The Academic Minute 2018.08.20 Monday, August 20th Bodil Christensen of the University of Copenhagen explores eating as a tool to avoid re-gaining weight. Tuesday, August 21st John Kominoski of Florida International University discusses how dams can lead to trouble for fish populations. Wednesday, August 22nd Keely Heuer of SUNY New Paltz…
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The Academic Minute for 2018.06.18-06.22
Academic Minute from 6.18 – 6.22 Monday, June 18th Louise Kelly – University of La Verne Entrepreneurs and Mindfulness Dr. Kelly’s research is on strategy, leadership & entrepreneurship. She was as Program Dir. – PhD in Leadership. She is an Outstanding Scholar (US gov.) with 7 books & over 20 articles – her latest…
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Lou Roper, SUNY New Paltz – Slavery and the British Empire
Slavery was profitable for many enslavers. Lou Roper, professor of history at SUNY New Paltz, delves into how the British Empire used slavery to fuel its expansion in the 17th century. I have taught full time at New Paltz since the Fall term of 1994 I am interested primarily in the creation and development of…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2018.06.18)
Last Week on The Academic Minute 2018.06.18 Monday, June 18th Louise Kelly of the University of La Verne looks into the reasons why entrepreneurs should use mindfulness to stay sharp when starting their companies. Tuesday, June 19th Taryn Morrissey of American University discusses child care costs in the United States. Wednesday, June 20th Ana Jimenez…
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The Academic Minute for 2018.02.12-02.16
Academic Minute from 2.12 – 2.16 Monday, February 12th David Richardson – SUNY New Paltz Warming Lakes David Richardson is an Associate Professor of Biology at SUNY New Paltz. David Richardson conducts research on the ecology of aquatic ecosystems including lakes, rivers, and streams. Broadly speaking, Richardson seeks to understand how aquatic ecosystems function…
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David Richardson, SUNY New Paltz – Warming Lakes
A clue to a changing climate could be in your nearest lake. David C. Richardson, associate professor in the biology department at the State University of New York at New Paltz, discusses how lakes can show signs of a warmer planet. David Richardson is an Associate Professor of Biology at SUNY New Paltz. David Richardson…
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Kevin Caskey featured on The Best of Our Knowledge
As always, host Bob Barrett selects an Academic Minute to air during The Best of Our Knowledge. Each week this program examines some of the issues unique to college campuses, looks at the latest research, and invites commentary from experts and administrators from all levels of education. For this week‘s edition (#1382), Bob has selected…
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The Academic Minute for 2017.2.13-2.17
Academic Minute from 2.13 – 2.17 Monday, February 13th Akira O’Connor – University of St. Andrews Deja Vu I am interested in how contextual information and our expectations help (and hinder) the judgements we make about our memories. My research employs laboratory, online and neuroscientific experiments. In my spare time I enjoy running – I…
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Kevin Caskey, SUNY New Paltz – Manufacturing and Skiing
How do smaller firms compete with the big boys? Kevin Caskey, professor of Operations Management at SUNY New Paltz, explores avenues that smaller downhill ski manufacturers use to get their products on the slopes. Dr. Kevin R. Caskey is Professor at SUNY New Paltz teaching Operations Management, Statistics, and Project Management, and a ski patroller…
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This Week On The Academic Minute (2017.2.13)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2017.2.13 Monday, February 13th Akira O’Connor of the University of St. Andrews discusses deja vu. Tuesday, February 14th Ryan Kelly of the University of Washington talks on how telling a good story is a good idea even in a science research paper. Wednesday, February 15th Kevin Caskey of SUNY…