Tag: technology
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Megan Squire, Elon University – Password Security
Your password might not be as secure as you think. Megan Squire, professor of computing sciences at Elon University, delves into how to make the strongest password to keep your information safe. Dr. Squire joined Elon’s faculty in 2003 after completing her Ph.D. in Computer Science at Nova Southeastern University. She has also worked at…
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Aly Colon, Washington and Lee University – The New Gatekeepers of News
We’re all the gatekeepers of news today. Aly Colon, Professor of Media Ethics in the Department of Journalism and Mass Communications at Washington and Lee University, examines regular people spreading fake news online. Aly Colón is the Knight Professor of Media Ethics in the Department of Journalism and Mass Communications at Washington and Lee University. …
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Joe Moran, Liverpool John Moores University – Is Technology Making Us Shy?
Is technology making us shy? Joe Moran, professor of English and cultural history at Liverpool John Moores University, determines what new technologies can tell us about how we act behind our screens. I am a cultural historian focusing on Britain in the very recent past, with a particular interest in everyday life. Alongside my academic…
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Adam Klein, Pace University – Hate Groups Go Online
Hate groups have taken their messages online. Adam Klein, assistant professor of communication studies in the Dyson College of Arts and Sciences at Pace University, discusses how these groups have spread their messages via the Internet. Dr. Klein is the recent author of Fanaticism, Racism, and Rage Online: Corrupting the Digital Sphere (Palgrave Macmillan, 2017). His work…
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Laura Sonter, University of Vermont – Nature and Selfies
Taking selfies in nature could help the outdoor space you’re visiting. Laura Sonter, Postdoctoral researcher at the University of Vermont, describes how she used uploaded photos to see where people are visiting the great outdoors and if this should be where the money goes. Laura is a post-doctoral research associate at the Gund Institute for…
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Chris Ferguson, Stetson University – Sex on TV and Teen Behavior
Does more sexual content in mass media lead to more teen sexual behavior? Chris Ferguson, associate professor of psychology at Stetson University, examines this question. Christopher Ferguson holds a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University of Central Florida. He has clinical experience particularly in working with offender and juvenile justice populations as well as…
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Anthony Vance, Brigham Young University – Security Warnings
Not everyone pays attention to security warnings on their computer. Anthony Vance, associate professor of information systems at Brigham Young University, discusses when the best time may be for people to act on these notifications. Anthony Vance is an Associate Professor of Information Systems in the Marriott School of Management of Brigham Young University. He…
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Jean Twenge, San Diego State University – Are Millennials More Sexually Active?
Are millennials more sexually active than previous generations? Jean Twenge, professor of psychology at San Diego State University, explores if social media and other factors have led to a rise in sexual exploration among youth. Jean M. Twenge, Professor of psychology at San Diego State University, is the author of more than 100 scientific publications and…
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James Roberts, Baylor University – Is Cell Phone Addiction Real?
How many times will you look at your smartphone while listening to this program? James Roberts, professor of marketing at Baylor University, examines whether smartphone addiction is real. Dr. Roberts is a well-known author with approximately 75 articles published in the academic literature. He is currently a Professor of Marketing and the W.A. Mays Professor…
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Robert Edgell, SUNY Polytechnic Institute – Health & A.I.
Artificial intelligence could help you make healthier food choices. Robert Edgell, professor of technology management at SUNY Polytechnic Institute, details how AI can help keep you on the right dietary track. Dr. Robert Edgell is an Assistant Professor of Technology Management at SUNY Polytechnic Institute and a Visiting Professor at the Swiss Business School in…