Tag: University of Maryland
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Arie Kruglanski, University of Maryland – The Psychology of Radicalization
What unmet needs lead to radicalization? Arie Kruglanski, professor of in the department of psychology at the University of Maryland, explores these needs and why they are met by radical groups. Arie W. Kruglanski is a Distinguished University Professor, a recipient of numerous awards, and is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association and the…
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This Week On The Academic Minute (2017.1.23)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2017.1.23 Monday, January 23rd Arie Kruglanski of the University of Maryland discusses the psychology of radicalization. Tuesday, January 24th Martin Krieger of the University of Southern California delves into the life of academic professors. Wednesday, January 25th Yong-Hui Zheng of Michigan State University examines a natural defense for HIV.…
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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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This Week on The Academic Minute (2015.4.13)
Monday, April 13 Nancy Gallagher of the University of Maryland analyzes the public perception of the recent nuclear deal with Iran. Tuesday, April 14 John Lurz of Tufts University discusses physical media through a close reading of Proust. Wednesday, April 15 The University of Konstanz’s Thomas Goetz defines a new type of boredom. Thursday, April…
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Michele Gelfand, University of Maryland – American Regionalism
It’s Election Day in the US and all across the country, voters will be casting ballots for their preferred candidate. In today’s segment, Dr. Michele Gelfand, a professor of psychology at The University of Maryland, discusses American regionalism. Dr. Gelfand will present a superior way to help categorize the political direction that states vote. She…
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Jayanth Banavar, University of Maryland – Geometry of Life
The constraints of physical shape have helped guide life’s evolutionary path. Jayanth Banavar, dean of the College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences (CMNS) at the University of Maryland, discusses how geometry plays a significant role in development and evolution. Jayanth Banavar is the dean of the College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences (CMNS)…