Tag: Widener University
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Yufeng Mao, Widener University – A Muslim vision of the Chinese Nation
On Widener University Week: Muslims have had an active history in China’s nation-building. Yufeng Mao, associate professor in the history department, looks at this often overlooked population. Yufeng Mao is an associate professor in Widener University’s History Department. She received a BA in Arabic from Beijing Foreign Studies University, MA in Arab Studies from Georgetown…
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Luke Ayers, Widener University – What Drives Our Food Choices?
On Widener University Week: Is it harder to avoid the temptation of food when you’re hungry? Luke Ayers, assistant professor of psychology, explores this seemingly simple question. Luke Ayers has been an assistant professor in Widener University’s Psychology Department since 2013. His research career has focused on the biological basis of learning and memory, fear…
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Kenn Tacchino, Widener University – Rethinking The 4% Retirement Rule
On Widener University Week: The 4% rule of retirement withdrawal might need a re-write. Kenn Tacchino, professor of taxation and financial planning, explains why it may not work for all situations. Kenn Tacchino is a professor of taxation and financial planning and chair of the department of economics, finance and taxation at Widener University. He…
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Donna McCloskey, Widener University – How to Set Boundaries between Work and Home
Work is always with you in the digital age. Donna McCloskey, associate professor in the School of Business Administration at Widener University, explores how to set boundaries between work and home. Donna Weaver McCloskey is an associate professor in Widener University’s School of Business Administration. She holds a bachelor of science in finance and management…
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Michael Rosko, Widener University – Making U.S. Hospitals More Affordable
How do we make health care more affordable? Michael Rosko, a professor in the Widener University School of Business Administration, discusses more efficient hospitals as an avenue to lower costs. Michael D. Rosko, a professor in the Widener University School of Business Administration, has done extensive research on the performance of health care organizations. He…
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Chelsea Good Abbas, Widener University – What Happens in Latin American when the U.S. Tightens its Borders
What happens in Latin America when the U.S. tightens its borders? Chelsea Good Abbas, instructor of anthropology at Widener University, examines this question. Chelsea Good Abbas, an anthropology instructor at Widener University, received a Bachelor of Arts in anthropology and Bachelor of Science in international area studies from Drexel University in December 2008. She received…
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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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Dwight DeWerth-Pallmeyer, Widener University – Smartphones in the Classroom
Students don’t like putting away their cellphones – even in class. Dwight DeWerth-Pallmeyer, associate professor of communication studies at Widener University, details one way to get students thinking about how much they use their devices and how this could help the classroom overall. Dwight DeWerth-Pallmeyer is an Associate Professor of Communication Studies at Widener University. …
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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…