Tag: University of Cincinnati
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Sarah Stitzlein, University of Cincinatti – How Do We Encourage Honesty in our Political World Today
Truth and honesty in politics can seem fleeting or nonexistent. Sarah Stitzlein, professor of education and philosophy at the University of Cincinnati, gets us working to change this. Sarah M. Stitzlein is Professor of Education and Philosophy at the University of Cincinnati. She is editor of the journal Democracy & Education, President of the Ohio Valley…
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Lawson Wulsin, University of Cincinnati – What Is Toxic Stress?
Being stressed is common today. Lawson Wulsin, professor of psychiatry and family medicine at the University of Cincinnati, examines why and what to do about it. Lawson Wulsin, MD, is professor of psychiatry and family medicine at the University of Cincinnati. His subspecialty is psychosomatic medicine, and he has focused his research and teaching on…
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Orlaith Heymann, University of Cincinnati â Understanding Abortion Clinic Selection
Choosing an abortion clinic is getting harder, and it is also a painful process. Orlaith Heymann, PhD candidate in Sociology at the University of Cincinnati, examines how this decision is made. Orlaith Heymann, MA, is a PhD candidate in Sociology at the University of Cincinnati and a contributing member of the Ohio Policy Evaluation Network…
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Sarah Stitzlein, University of Cincinnati â Hope and the 2020 Presidential Election
Hope isnât just for campaign slogans. Sarah Stitzlein, professor of education at the University of Cincinnati, discusses how to put hope into action. I am a Professor of Education and Affiliate Faculty in Philosophy at the University of Cincinnati. As a philosopher of education, I explore and clarify key concepts within and purposes of education…
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The Academic Minute for 2015.11.16-11.20
Catch up with The Academic Minute from 11.16 – 11.20 Monday, November 16 Russell Ciochon – University of Iowa Early Humans In Island Southeast Asia Russell L. Ciochon is a professor of Anthropology at the University of Iowa in Iowa City, IA. As a paleoanthropologist, he studies Homo erectus from a variety of perspectives and has…
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Ken Tankersley, University of Cincinnati – Migratory Patterns
Fossils are helping us uncover our ancestorsâ migratory patterns. Ken Tankersley, associate professor of anthropology and geology at the University of Cincinnati, discusses his work discovering ancient specimens. UCâs Ken Tankersley is a leading Quaternary scientist focusing on archaeological problems associated with human migration, adaptation and natural resource use during periods of climatic, environmental and catastrophic change.…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2015.11.16)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2015.11.16 Monday, November 16 Russel Ciochon of the University of Iowa explores early humans in Southwest Asia. Tuesday, November 17 Charles Courtemanche of Georgia State University delves into cheap food and it’s effect on obesity. Wednesday, November 18 Blaine Pfeifer of the University at Buffalo examines the positive side of E. coli. Thursday, November 19 Ken…
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The Academic Minute for 2015.10.26-10.30
Catch up with The Academic Minute from 10.26 – 10.30 Monday, October 26 Llewellyn Padayachy – University of Cape Town Brain Function Dr Llewellyn Padayachy is a paediatric neurosurgeon. Having encountered a vast number of devastating conditions affecting little children, and having performed many complex surgical procedures on the tiniest of little beings, found himself developing a…
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George Uetz, University of Cincinnati – Purring Spiders
Do spiders sing for love? George Uetz, professor of biological sciences and head of the University of Cincinnatiâs Department of Biological Sciences, explains how one spider makes sounds to attract a mate. George Uetz is a behavioral ecologist and is interested in questions about both the proximate and ultimate mechanisms involved in animal communication and social…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2015.10.26)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2015.10.26 Monday, October 26 Llewelyn Padayachy of the University of Cape Town delves into a new way to look at our brains. Tuesday, October 27 Darcia Narvaez of the University of Notre Dame explores the affects of companionship care for infants. Wednesday, October 28 Rachel Mayo of Clemson University tells us about witnessing to save lives…