Tag: University of Maryland
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Ashwini Tambe, University of Maryland – What Is Sexual Coercion?
** As a warning, this segment includes a frank discussion about sexual misconduct some listeners may find upsetting ** Sexual harassment can have many forms. Ashwini Tambe, associate professor in the department of women’s studies at the University at Maryland, examines why we should not lump everything together into one category. Dr. Ashwini Tambe is…
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Trevor Foulk 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 (#1417), Bob has selected…
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Trevor Foulk, University of Maryland – Abusive Bosses
Powerful people who abuse subordinates may be hurting themselves as well. Trevor Foulk, assistant professor in the school of business at the University of Maryland, examines whether the abuse affects both parties. Trevor is a management professor at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business. He holds a bachelor’s of Business Administration…
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Gary LaFree, University of Maryland – Preventing Terrorist Attacks
Why have we failed to stop recent terrorist attacks around the world? Gary LaFree, professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of Maryland, examines this question. Gary LaFree is Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice and Director of the National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START) at the…
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Ali Haghani 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 (#1394), Bob has selected…
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Ali Haghani, University of Maryland – School Bus Route Efficiency
We all hate waiting behind a school bus on the way to work. Ali Haghani, professor in the department of civil and environmental engineering at the University of Maryland, determines if school bus routes could be made more efficient. Dr. Haghani is Professor and Chairman of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the…
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This Week On The Academic Minute (2017.5.15)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2017.5.15 Monday, May 15th Benjamin Blencowe of the University of Toronto examines a breakthrough in the fight against autism. Tuesday, May 16th Scott Solomon of Rice University discusses why the future is mixed race. Wednesday, May 17th Lorie Vanchena of the University of Kansas explores the poetry of WWI. Thursday, May 18th Ali Haghani of the University of Maryland…
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Jonathan Dinman, University of Maryland – VEEV
Is there a vaccine on the way for a weaponized virus from the Cold War? Jonathan Dinman, professor of cell biology and molecular genetics at the University of Maryland, explores a breakthrough against a dangerous pathogen. Jonathan Dinman received his A.B. in Philosophy from Oberlin College in 1980, and his Ph.D. in Immunology and Infectious…
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This Week On The Academic Minute (2017.2.6)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2017.2.6 Monday, February 6th Indranil Goswami of the University at Buffalo discusses how an organization can increase charitable donations. Tuesday, February 7th Elizabeth Bryda of the University of Missouri delves into how probiotics can help us lessen our stress levels and anxiety. Wednesday, February 8th Xiaosi Gu of the…
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The Academic Minute for 2017.1.23-1.27
Academic Minute from 1.23 – 1.27 Monday, January 23rd Arie Kruglanski – University of Maryland The Psychology of Radicalization Arie W. Kruglanski is a Distinguished University Professor, a recipient of numerous awards, and is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association and the American Psychological Society. He has served as editor of the Journal of…