Tag: University of North Florida
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Julie Merten, University of North Florida – Sunscreen
Do you make your own sunscreen? Julie Merten, associate professor of public health at the University of North Florida, explains why Pinterest might be not your best health care provider. Dr. Julie Merten is an Associate Professor of Public Health at the University of North Florida. She is the Editor-in-Chief of the Florida Public Health…
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Jennifer Lieberman, University of North Florida – STEM and the Humanities
Do the humanities factor into STEM education’s future? Jennifer Lieberman, assistant professor of English at the University of North Florida, examines the role humanities play in technologic fields. Jennifer L. Lieberman is an assistant professor of English at the University of North Florida (UNF), and author of Power Lines: Electricity in American Life and Letters, 1882-1952, which…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2017.11.13)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2017.11.13 Monday, November 13th Adam Gaffey of Winona State University explores rhetorical agency in the classroom. Tuesday, November 14th Jennifer Sheridan Moss of Wayne State University discusses why seniors should go back to school. Wednesday, November 15th Jennifer Lieberman of the University of North Florida delves into why STEM and…
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David Courtwright 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 (#1377), Bob has selected…
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Nathan Kunz, University of North Florida – Fast Disaster Response
Disasters are unpredictable and our response time needs improving. Nathan Kunz, assistant professor of operations management in the Coggin College of Business at the University of North Florida, discusses a way to distribute relief faster to those who need it. Nathan Kunz is an Assistant Professor of Operations Management in the Coggin College of Business.…
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This Week On The Academic Minute (2017.1.30)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2017.1.30 Monday, January 30th Rob Blair of Brown University discusses trust in government and how it relates to a population’s health during a crisis. Tuesday, January 31st Matt Fotis of Albright College delves into the past and future of political satire. Wednesday, February 1st Michelle Ouellette of SUNY Plattsburgh…
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The Academic Minute for 2017.1.16-1.20
Academic Minute from 1.16 – 1.20 Monday, January 16th Ruth Thompson-Miller – University of Dayton Jim Crow’s Lasting Impact Ruth Thompson-Miller is assistant professor of sociology at the University of Dayton. She is an author of Jim Crow’s Legacy: The Lasting Impact of Segregation, which uses the phrase segregation stress syndrome to describe the long-term…
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This Week On The Academic Minute (2017.1.16)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2017.1.16 Monday, January 16th Ruth Thompson-Miller of the University of Dayton explores the lasting impact of Jim Crow. Tuesday, January 17th David Courtwright of the University of North Florida discusses the opioid crises gripping parts of the nation. Wednesday, January 18th Paul Graham of St. Lawrence University examines celiac…
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The Academic Minute for 2016.07.18-07.22
Academic Minute from 7.18 – 7.22 Monday, July 18th Gary Lewandowski – Monmouth University Should I Stay or Should I Go? Dr. Lewandowski’s research focuses on self and intimate relationships. He has published over 20 journal articles, over a dozen book chapters, received 12 grants, and given over 80 conference presentations (the vast majority of…
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Tracy Alloway, University of North Florida – Running Barefoot
Next time you go for a run, think about leaving your shoes at home. Tracy Alloway, professor of psychology at the University of North Florida, examines if running barefoot is better for your memory. Dr. Tracy Alloway is a professor of psychology and the Graduate Program Director at the University of North Florida. She has…