Tag: unc asheville
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The Academic Minute for 2022.05.30-2022.06.03
The Academic Minute from 05.30 – 06.03 Monday, May 30th Birol Yesilada – Portland State University Securing the Smart Grid Birol A. YeΕilada is the Director of the Mark O. Hatfield School of Government and is a professor of Political Science and International Studies at Portland State University (PSU). He also holds the holder…
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Graham Reynolds, University of North Carolina Asheville β Uncovering Hidden Biodiversity in the Tropics
Have we discovered everything in the animal kingdom already? Graham Reynolds, associate professor of biology at the University of North Carolina Asheville, explores Hispaniola to find out. Dr. R. Graham Reynolds is an Associate Professor of Biology at the University of North Carolina Asheville. His research is focused on characterizing vertebrate biodiversity, particularly in the…
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The Academic Minute for 2022.04.18-2022.04.22
The Academic Minute from 04.18 – 04.22 Monday, April 18th Jeff Miller – SUNY New Paltz Lessons on Democracy from Ancient Athens Jeff Miller is a professor in the Department of Political Science and International Relations at the State University of New York at New Paltz where he teaches political theory. He publishes mostly…
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Deena Burris, University of North Carolina Asheville β Funding Global COVID-19 Vaccines Through Bond Issuances
Itβs easy to get a COVID vaccine in the U.S., but how about elsewhere? Deena Burris, associate professor of management at the University of North Carolina Asheville, examines the process who gets access. Dr. Deena Burris is a tenured Associate Professor at the University of North Carolina at Asheville. She received a Ph.D. in International…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2022.04.18)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2022.04.11 Monday, April 18th Jeff Miller, professor in the department of political science and international relations at SUNY New Paltz, explores where should we look for lessons on sustaining democracy. Tuesday, April 19th Deena Burris, associate professor of management at the University of North Carolina Asheville, looks…
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Leah Greden Mathews, University of North Carolina Asheville β Springsteen-omics: Understanding Economics Through the Songs of the Boss
On University of North Carolina Asheville Week: What can Bruce Springsteen teach is about economics? Leah Greden Mathews, professor and chair of economics, listens in to find out. As an applied environmental economist, Dr. Mathews’ research focuses on estimating the value of those things you can’t buy on grocery store shelves like water quality, scenic…
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Tiece Ruffin, University of North Carolina Asheville β Radical Enactment of Equity for Educational Justice
On University of North Carolina Asheville Week:Β How do disrupt the education gaps that exist in public schools? Tiece Ruffin, professor of Africana Studies and Education, looks into a few ways to do so. Tiece Ruffin received her Ph.D. from Ohio University in Curriculum and Instruction with a specialization in Special Education and cognate in…
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Patrick Bahls, University of North Carolina Asheville β The Dollar-A-Lot Program
On University of North Carolina Asheville Week:Β Programs for helping low-income residents get a home of their own is a crucial course of action. Patrick Bahls, professor of mathematics, looks at a failed program to see what we can learn for the future. Patrick Bahls was born and raised in Helena, Montana. He stayed in…
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Trey Adcock, University of North Carolina Asheville β Support for Indigenous Students Through Land Acknowledgements
On University of North Carolina Asheville Week:Β Formal land agreements with Indigenous communities can lead to some healing. Trey Adcock, associate professor of interdisciplinary studies, explores how they are viewed in these populations. Trey Adcock (α£α³α©α― α α°α΅, enrolled Cherokee Nation), PhD, is an Associate Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies and the Director of American Indian &…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2022.03.07)
University of North Carolina Asheville Week on The Academic Minute 2022.03.07 Monday, March 7th Mark Gibney, Belk distinguished professor of humanities, analyzes the gap between human rights protections and reality. Tuesday, March 8th Trey Adcock, associate professor of interdisciplinary studies, explores how land acknowledgments are viewed in Indigenous populations. Wednesday, March 9th…