Tag: University of Kansas
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Mazhar Arikan, University of Kansas – Baggage Fees
Everyone hates bag fees at the airport. Mazhar Arikan, assistant professor in the school of business at the University of Kansas, discusses whether bag fees may have some benefits as well. Research Interests Supply chain management Stochastic Modeling of Service Systems Empirical Research in Operations Management Applied Econometrics Airline Operations/Scheduling/Economics Analytical and Empirical Study of…
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This Week On The Academic Minute (2016.12.05)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2016.12.05 Monday, December 5th Craig Thorley of the University of Liverpool examines if working in a group can harm your memory recall. Tuesday, December 6th William Chopik of Michigan State University explains how a happy spouse can mean a happier life. Wednesday, December 7th Joshua Reiss of Queen Mary…
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The Academic Minute for 2016.07.11-07.15
Academic Minute from 7.11 – 7.15 Monday, July 11th John Henderson – University of California Davis Your Brain on Reading Dr. John M. Henderson is a professor of psychology and core research member of the Center for Mind and Brain at the University of California, Davis. He studies visual cognition, with a focus on reading…
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Anthony Corbeill, University of Kansas – Gender in Rome
Why are some objects described as feminine and other masculine? Anthony Corbeill, Professor of Classics at the University of Kansas, delves into this question and whether things are changing. Anthony Corbeill is a Professor of Classics at the University of Kansas. His research focuses on classical languages, Roman literature and cultural history. He has published…
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This Week On The Academic Minute (2016.07.11)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2016.7.11 Monday, July 11 John Henderson of the University of California Davis discusses what’s going on in your brain while you’re reading. Tuesday, July 12 Anthony Corbeill of the University of Kansas delves into why certain objects have male names or female names. Wednesday, July 13 Susan Loeb of…
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Amber Watts 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 (#1306), Bob has selected Amber…
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The Academic Minute for 2015.9.14 – 9.18
Catch up with The Academic Minute from 9.14 – 9.18 Monday, September 14 Michelle Mondoux – Holy Cross Sugar, Sex and Aging Michelle A. Mondoux, Ph.D. is an assistant professor in the department of Biology at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, MA. Dr. Mondoux earned her bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences at…
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Amber Watts, University of Kansas – Walkable Neighborhoods
Living in a walkable neighborhood can have some great health benefits. Amber Watts, assistant professor at the University of Kansas, shows us how brain cognition can be enhanced by getting outside. Amber Watts is an assistant professor of psychology at the University of Kansas. She studies the effect of physical activity on health and cognitive function…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2015.9.14)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2015.9.14 Monday, September 14 Michelle Mondoux of the College of the Holy Cross discusses her work studying sex, sugar, and aging. Tuesday, September 15 Nabil Grace of Lawrence Technological University explores the construction of superior bridges. Wednesday, September 16 Valerio Scarani of The National University of Singapore explains…
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Paul Selden, University of Kansas – Studying Spider Fossils
Many people are scared of spiders. But, Paul Selden, professor of invertebrate paleontology at the University of Kansas, has a different opinion of our multi-legged arachnid friends. Through a survey of spider fossils, Dr. Selden is helping piece together ancient ecosystems to better understand the world at present. Paul Selden is a Distinguished Professor in…