Tag: University of Dayton
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Michelle Pautz, University of Dayton – Movies and Government Officials
Are government employees treated differently by the movies than in popular opinion? Michelle Pautz, associate professor of political science at the University of Dayton, discusses how bureaucrats are shown in a different light in the dark of the theater. Michelle Pautz, associate professor of political science and assistant provost for the Common Academic Program at…
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Christian Kiewitz, University of Dayton – Bad Bosses and Defensive Silence
Abusive bosses can have many harmful effects on a company. Christian Kiewitz, professor in management at the University of Dayton, discusses how a vicious cycle can damage the workplace. Christian Kiewitz is a professor of management at the University of Dayton. His publications and research interests involve workplace aggression, especially abusive supervision, as well as…
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Thaddeus Hoffmeister, University of Dayton – Social Media and the Courtroom
Social media has infiltrated the courtroom. Thaddeus Hoffmeister, professor of law at the University of Dayton, examines the problem with having loose thumbs in the jury box. As a professor of law, Thaddeus Hoffmeister teaches courses related to criminal law, technology, and the jury. He also directs the UDSL Criminal Law Clinic where his students…
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Susan Davies featured on The Best of Our Knowledge
As always, host Bob Barrett selects an Academic Minute to air during The Best of Our Knowledge. Each week this program examines some of the issues unique to college campuses, looks at the latest research, and invites commentary from experts and administrators from all levels of education. For this week‘s edition (#1384), Bob has selected…
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Kimberly Bigelow, University of Dayton – Biomechanics
Get up and move. Kimberly Bigelow, associate professor in the bioengineering graduate program at the University of Dayton, explains why being active can help older adults live better and avoid falls. Director, Engineering Wellness through Biomechanics Laboratory Joint faculty appointment: Bioengineering Graduate Program Research Area: Biomechanics Research Description: Biomechanical analysis of balance, gait, and mobility,…
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The Academic Minute for 2017.3.20-3.24
Academic Minute from 3.20 – 3.24 Monday, March 20th Michael Mann – George Washington University Local Weather and Belief in Climate Change Michael Mann is an Assistant Professor of Geography at The George Washington University. Here he teaches classes on GIS, Python programming, and spatial modeling. His research has focused on the application of spatial…
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Susan Davies, University of Dayton – Concussions in the Classroom
Concussions are becoming a serious medical issue in athletics. Susan Davies, associate professor of school psychology at the University of Dayton, explores these injuries off the field and in the classroom. Susan Davies is associate professor of school psychology at the University of Dayton. She is author of Managing Concussions in Schools: A Guide to…
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This Week On The Academic Minute (2017.3.20)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2017.3.20 Monday, March 20th Michael Mann of George Washington University discusses if your local weather can affect your belief in climate change. Tuesday, March 21st Melissa Armstrong of the University of Florida looks into what you’re not telling your doctor. Wednesday, March 22nd Uriel Cohen Priva of Brown University examines…
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Robert Brecha, University of Dayton – Home Energy Consumption and Solar Power
How do we make our homes more efficient? Robert Brecha, professor in the renewable and clean energy program at the University of Dayton, discusses why low-energy living doesn’t have to be uncomfortable. Dr. Robert Brecha was born and raised in Ohio and attended Wilmington High School and then Wright State University, graduating with a B.S.…
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This Week On The Academic Minute (2017.3.6)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2017.3.6 Monday, March 6th Leigh Schmidt of Washington University in St. Louis discusses atheism and non-believers in America. Tuesday, March 7th Jeffrey Hall of the University of Kansas looks into having a sense of humor in relationships. Wednesday, March 8th Laura Gee of Tufts University examines which social ties…