Tag: Texas A&M University
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Ximena Garcia-Rada, Texas A&M University – Consumers Value Effort Over Ease When Caring for Close Others
Caregiving is never easy. Ximena Garcia-Rada, assistant professor of marketing at Texas A&M University, determines that products to ease the burden aren’t always welcomed. I am an assistant professor of marketing at Mays Business School, Texas A&M University researching consumer behavior and well-being with an emphasis on close, personal relationships. I use a wide range of tools—laboratory…
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Jennifer Wollock, Texas A&M University – Wars of Chivalry
They say chivalry is dead. Is that a good thing? Jennifer Wollock, professor of English at Texas A&M University, discusses why it may not be. Jennifer Goodman Wollock, literary historian, daughter of a World War II Navy veteran who served on the Missouri, studies the intrepid men and women of the Middle Ages who reimagined…
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George Cunningham, Texas A&M University – Physical Activity and Climate Change Attitudes
On Texas A&M Center for Sports Management Research & Education Week: Changing attitudes toward global warming is hard. George Cunningham, professor of graduate and professional studies, details one surprising way to do so. George B. Cunningham (Ph.D., The Ohio State University) is a Professor and Sr. Assistant Provost for Graduate and Professional Studies at Texas…
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Alison Pittman, Texas A&M University – LGBTQIA+ Medical Care
On Texas A&M Center for Sports Management Research & Education Week: LGBTQIA+ patients still face challenges at their doctor’s office. Alison Pittman, clinical assistant professor in the college of nursing, explores why. Alison Pittman, PhD, MSN, CPN, RN, CNE is a clinical assistant professor at the Texas A&M College of Nursing. Her research interests include…
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Traver Wright, Texas A&M University – Traumatic Brain Injuries
On Texas A&M Center for Sports Management Research & Education Week: We are still learning a lot about traumatic brain injuries. Traver Wright, research assistant professor in the department of health & kinesiology, discusses a treatment option that is showing results for some. Dr. Traver Wright is a Research Assistant Professor at Texas A&M University…
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Marlene A. Dixon, Texas A&M University – Effects of Sports Programming on Girls in Underserved Communities
On Texas A&M Center for Sports Management Research & Education Week: Sports programs can have a lasting impact for girls in some communities. Marlene A. Dixon, professor in the department of health and kinesiology, explores one community that needs a change. Dr. Marlene Dixon is a Professor and Chair of Graduate Studies in Sport Management…
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Amir Behzadan, Texas A&M University – Artificial Intelligence Helping Communities in Floods
Floods are devastating to communities, but help could be on the way. Amir H. Behzadan, associate professor in the department of construction science at Texas A&M University, discusses how A.I. could play a role in flood management. Since Fall 2017, I have been an Associate Professor of Construction Science at Texas A&M University (TAMU). Prior…
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Gabriel Neal, Texas A&M University – Paper Cuts
Why do paper cuts hurt so much? Gabe Neal, clinical assistant professor at Texas A&M University, discusses why small slices cause such a big fuss. I am board-certified Family Medicine physician and Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians. My love for patients and students is what brought me from private practice to academic…
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Christine Blackburn, Texas A&M University – Weaknesses in the Global Supply Chain
We must never break the chain. Christine Blackburn, postdoctoral research fellow at Texas A&M University, examines how easy it is for a small break in a supply chain to have lasting effects on many industries. Dr. Blackburn received her PhD in 2015 from Washington State University as part of the Individual Interdisciplinary Doctoral Program. This…