Tag: University of the Pacific

  • Academic Minute Best-Of for 2016!

    Academic Minute Best-Of for 2016!

    Enjoy some of our best segments from September 2015 – August 2016 right here!   Florin Dolcos of the University of Illinois had a very popular segment last January on anxiety disorders and optimism. Anxiety Disorders and Optimism Prof. Florin Dolcos is a Faculty Member in the Department of Psychology, a member of the Beckman Institute’s…

  • The Academic Minute for 2015.11.30-12.4

    The Academic Minute for 2015.11.30-12.4

    Catch up with The Academic Minute from 11.30 – 12.4 Monday, November 30 Montserrat Rabago-Smith – Kettering University Antioxidants Dr. Montserrat Rabago-Smith is an Associate Professor of Organic Chemistry at Kettering University in Flint, Michigan. She is currently collaborating with Dr. Lihua Wang and Dr. Veronica Moorman in an attempt to specify the potential preventative relationship between…

  • John Mayberry, University of the Pacific – Math & Sports

    John Mayberry, University of the Pacific – Math & Sports

    Math and sports are starting a new relationship. John Mayberry, assistant professor in the department of mathematics at the University of the Pacific, explains how math is doing wonders for his school’s water polo team. The work by John Mayberry, an associate professor of mathematics at University of the Pacific, and Pacific’s water polo coach,…

  • This Week on The Academic Minute (2015.11.30)

    This Week on The Academic Minute (2015.11.30)

    This Week on The Academic Minute 2015.11.30 Monday, November 30 Montserrat Rabago-Smith of Kettering University informs us of the benefits of antioxidants. Tuesday, December 1 Alvin Shirer of McGill University discusses a new research into cardiac arrythmia. Wednesday, December 2 Lewis Davis of Union College examines racial solidarity and social status. Thursday, December 3 Claudia Hilton of the University of Texas Medical Branch explains…

  • This Week on The Academic Minute (2015.5.4)

    This Week on The Academic Minute (2015.5.4)

    Monday, May 4 Marina D’Angelo of The Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine discusses canine osteoarthritis. Tuesday, May 5 Elizabeth Basha of The University of the Pacific profiles the utility of drones in a non-military context. Wednesday, May 6 Monmouth University’s Lisa Dinella explores the gendered constructs inherent in children’s toys. Thursday, May 7 Mary Kate…

  • University of The Pacific shows their WAMC pride

    University of The Pacific shows their WAMC pride

    From left to right: Claudia Morain, director of communications for University of the Pacific, Prof. Jeffrey Crawford, who teaches in the music management program and runs the university’s recording studio; and Keith Michaud, media relations coordinator for University of the Pacific Recent winners of a 2014 Senior Superlative Award, the University of The Pacific media…

  • Keith Hatschek, University of the Pacific – Jazz and Civil Rights

    Keith Hatschek, University of the Pacific – Jazz and Civil Rights

    Jazz legend Dave Brubeck is noted for his incredible music skill as a pianist and bandleader. But, his work as a civil rights activist doesn’t get nearly the attention it deserves. Keith Hatschek, a professor of music at The University of The Pacific, is working to to change that. Keith Hatschek, director of the Music…

  • Feilin Hsiao, The University of Pacific – Cochlear Implants and Music

    Feilin Hsiao, The University of Pacific – Cochlear Implants and Music

    Advances in technology are allowing some people to hear and even create music for the first time. Dr. Feilin Hsiao, assistant professor of music at The University of The Pacific, is working with Cochlear Implants to engage the hearing impaired musically. Dr. Feilin Hsiao directs University of the Pacific’s Music Therapy Program, established 75 years…