Tag: USC
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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 2016.12.19-12.23
Academic Minute from 12.19 – 12.23 Monday, December 19th Evelyn Johnson – Boise State University Reading Disorders Evelyn received her Doctor of Education degree from the University of Washington, Seattle in 1999 and holds the position of Professor of Special Education, and Executive Director of Lee Pesky Learning Center, a non-profit organization whose mission is…
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Martin Krieger, University of Southern California – Creativity and Newton
Creativity can come in many forms. Martin Krieger, professor of planning at the University of Southern California, explains the novelty of this path of thought. Martin Krieger’s current work is on defense and military policy, and on uncertainty and ambiguity. He has done social-science informed aural and photographic documentation of Los Angeles, including storefront houses…
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This Week On The Academic Minute (2016.12.19)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2016.12.19 Monday, December 19th Evelyn Johnson of Boise State University examines how to catch reading disorders earlier in children. Tuesday, December 20th Jeff Blaustein of the University of Massachusetts Amherst details difficult decisions that have to be made by breast cancer survivors on further treatment. Wednesday, December 21st Shervin…
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Martin Krieger 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 (#1369), Bob has selected…
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The Academic Minute for 2016.11.28-12.02
Academic Minute from 11.28 – 12.2 Monday, November 28th Alison Phillips – Iowa State University Exercise Routines and Intrinsic Rewards Dr. Alison Phillips is an assistant professor in the Department of Psychology at Iowa State University and is director of the Healthy Habits Lab, where she conducts research regarding medication adherence, physical activity habits and…
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Martin Krieger, University of Southern California – Academic Roadkill
No one wants to become roadkill. Martin Krieger, professor of planning at the University of Southern California, discusses how to stay out of the path of danger in the academic world. Martin Krieger’s current work is on defense and military policy, and on uncertainty and ambiguity. He has done social-science informed aural and photographic documentation…
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This Week On The Academic Minute (2016.11.28)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2016.11.28 Monday, November 28th Alison Phillips of Iowa State University discusses exercise routines and intrinsic rewards. Tuesday, November 29th Abraham Palmer of the University of California San Diego details if loneliness is an inheritable trait. Wednesday, November 30th Russel Zwanka of SUNY New Paltz explores the challenges global companies…
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The Academic Minute for 2016.09.19-09.23
Academic Minute from 9.19 – 9.23 Monday, September 19th Claire Vallotton – Michigan State University Dads Mental Health Matters Dr. Vallotton earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Simpson College, and a Ph.D. in Human Development from the University of California, Davis, mentored by Larry Harper, Linda Acredolo, and Kathy Conger. Following a year as…
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Martin Krieger, University of Southern California – Primes and Particles
What used to be simple, may now be more complex. Martin Krieger, professor of planning at the University of Southern California, explains that as we look deeper into what we thought we knew, new details emerge. Martin Krieger’s current work is on defense and military policy, and on uncertainty and ambiguity. He has done social-science…