Tag: University of Florida
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Sylvia Chan-Olmsted, University of Florida – Smartphone Dependency
Everyone has a smartphone these days, but the media is still looking for the best way to reach them. Sylvia Chan-Olmsted, professor in the department of telecommunication at the University of Florida, determines that bite-size amounts of information may be the best way to hook readers. Sylvia Chan-Olmsted teaches brand management, consumer and audience analytics,…
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This Week On The Academic Minute (2016.06.06)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2016.6.6 Monday, June 6 Trevor Douglas of Indiana University discusses an enzyme that may help us power our cars on water and sunlight. Tuesday, June 7 Deepak Shukla of the University of Illinois at Chicago explores how nano-particles could be the answer to riding ourselves of the herpes virus. Wednesday, June…
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Food Week On The Academic Minute 2016.5.9-5.13
Academic Minute from 5.9 – 5.13 Monday, May 9 Doug Archer – University of Florida Total Sensory Foods Dr. Archer was appointed Professor and Chair, Food Science and Human Nutrition Department, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida, on January 1, 1994. He stepped down as Chair on January 1, 2001 to return…
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Jeff Brecht, University of Florida – Reducing Food Waste
The amount of food that is wasted in the United States is startling. Jeff Brecht, Research Foundation Professor in the Horticultural Sciences Department at the University of Florida, examines how getting over our fascination with perfect looking food could help us save a bundle at the grocery store. My primary responsibilities involve instruction, research and…
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Doug Archer, University of Florida – Total Sensory Foods
The taste of food might come from more than just your taste buds. Douglas Archer, professor in the institute of food and agricultural sciences at the University of Florida, examines how all of our senses are responsible for appreciating the flavors of our next meal. Dr. Archer was appointed Professor and Chair, Food Science and…
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Food Week On The Academic Minute (2016.5.9)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2016.5.9 Monday, May 9 Doug Archer of the University of Florida discusses how all our senses combine to help us taste the flavor of our food. Tuesday, May 10 Erin Hanlon of the University of Chicago explores if getting less sleep can lead to overeating during the daytime. Wednesday,…
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The Academic Minute for 2016.4.18-4.22
Academic Minute from 4.18 – 4.22 Monday, April 18 Krista Jenkins – Farileigh Dickinson University Political Differences Between Mothers and Daughters Krista Jenkins (PhD, Rutgers University) is Director of PublicMind and associate professor of political science. She specializes in youth politics and the politics of gender and is the co-author of several books, includingA New…
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Lu Zheng, University of Florida – Narrative Advertising
Ads that use storytelling can be the most persuasive in getting you to pony up your dollars. Lu Zheng, Assistant Professor in the Department of Advertising, College of Journalism and Communications at the University of Florida, examines one’s psychological transportation in advergaming. Dr. Lu Zheng is an Assistant Professor of Advertising at the University of…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2016.4.18)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2016.4.18 Monday, April 18 Krista Jenkins of Fairleigh Dickinson University discusses political differences between mothers and daughters this election season. Tuesday, April 19 Jon Hawkings of the University of Bristol details the melting of Greenland’s ice sheet. Wednesday, April 20 Lu Zheng of the University of Florida delves into…
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The Academic Minute for 2016.3.21-3.25
Academic Minute from 3.21 – 3.25 Monday, March 21 Edward Alessi – Rutgers University LGBT Migrants Dr. Edward J. Alessi is Assistant Professor at the School of Social Work at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. His scholarship investigates the effects of trauma and stress on the mental health of sexual and gender minorities; examines mental…