Tag: University of British Columbia
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Samantha Dodson, University of British Columbia – The Morality of Himpathy for Sexual Harassers
Women in the workplace still fight an uphill battle to report sexual harassment. Samantha Dodson, postdoctoral research fellow at the University of British Columbia, explores why. Dr. Samantha Dodson is a postdoctoral fellow in the Sauder School of Business at the University of British Columbia. Her research broadly focuses on how employees’ cognitions and emotions…
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Emily Huddart Kennedy, University of British Columbia – We Can’t Stop Climate Change by Hating Each Other
Coming together is crucial to fighting climate change. Emily Huddart Kennedy, associate professor and associate head in the department of sociology at the University of British Columbia, exposes how stereotypes keep us apart. Emily Huddart Kennedy is Associate Professor and Associate Head in the Department of Sociology at UBC and the author of the recently…
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The Academic Minute for 2016.2.1-2.5
Academic Minute from 2.1 – 2.5 Monday, February 1 Robert Josephs – University of Texas at Austin Hormones and Unethical Behavior Robert Josephs is a professor of psychology and the principal investigator in the Clinical Neuroendocrinology Laboratory at The University of Texas at Austin. He has a strong research focus on clinical neuroendocrinology and examines…
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Mads Daugaard, University of British Columbia – Malaria Vaccine and Cancer
Chemotherapy can save lives but also be debilitating. Mads Daugaard, senior research scientist and assistant professor in the department of urology at the University of British Columbia, explores how a sugar protein may be the answer to an easier method of treating cancer. Dr. Mads Daugaard is a molecular biologist specialized in tumour-associated stress signaling…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2016.2.1)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2016.2.1 Monday, February 1 Robert Josephs of the University of Texas at Austin determines if hormones are to blame for our unethical behavior. Tuesday, February 2 Joseph Chandler of Birmingham-Southern College delves into whether music can help you fall asleep, and stay asleep. Wednesday, February 3 Avery August of Cornell University will explore…