Tag: Winthrop University
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Marshall Jones, Winthrop University – Why Teaching is Harder Than You Think
The pandemic has made certain jobs even harder. Marshall Jones, professor and graduate program director in learning design and technology at Winthrop University, explores one occupation that was already difficult. Dr. Marshall G. Jones is a scholar and teacher with nearly 30 years of experience in preparing teachers in K-12 schools, higher education, and other…
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Karen Kedrowski, Winthrop University – Pink Ribbons and Breast Cancer Awareness
How did pink ribbons come to symbolize breast cancer awareness? Karen Kedrowski, professor of political science at Winthrop University, looks into this question. Dr. Kedrowski has been a member of the Winthrop faculty since 1994. She received her Ph.D. from the University of Oklahoma in 1992, and her B.A. from the University of Minnesota in…
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Amanda Hiner, Winthrop University – Teaching Critical Thinking
Teaching critical thinking could be key to our students’ futures. Amanda Hiner, Assistant Professor of English at Winthrop University, examines a few ways to get students thinking differently. Dr. Amanda Hiner, Assistant Professor of English at Winthrop University, has taught graduate- and undergraduate-level courses in critical thinking, academic writing, and literature for over twenty years. …
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The Academic Minute for 2017.1.9-1.13
Academic Minute from 1.9 – 1.13 Monday, January 9th Christina Frohock – University of Miami School of Law Guantanamo Professor Frohock earned her B.A. with Honors in Philosophy from the University of North Carolina and her M.A. in Philosophy from the University of Michigan. She earned her J.D. magna cum laude from New York University…
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William Rogers, Winthrop University – Dolphins
Do dolphins speak in different dialects? William Rogers, professor of biology at Winthrop University, examines river dolphins in Peru to answer this question. Dr. Rogers has taught biology at various levels since he was in high school in San Francisco, Calif. He has been at Winthrop for more than 20 years and before that taught…
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This Week On The Academic Minute (2017.1.9)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2017.1.9 Monday, January 9th Christina Frohock of University of Miami School of Law explores the base at Guantanamo Bay from a legal perspective. Tuesday, January 10th Shannon Hinsa-Leasure of Grinnell College discusses using copper to reduce infections in hospitals. Wednesday, January 11th Christopher von Rueden of the University of…
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The Academic Minute for 2016.07.04-07.08
Academic Minute from 7.04 – 7.08 Monday, July 4th Jeff Nesteruk – Franklin & Marshall College Humanities and Business Jeffrey Nesteruk is a Professor of Legal Studies at Franklin & Marshall College. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania Law School, he has written widely on corporate law, business ethics, and liberal education. He has…
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Janice Chism, Winthrop University – Saki Monkeys
How do you study monkeys that you can’t see? Janice Chism, professor of biology and anthropology at Winthrop University, describes looking for meaning in Saki monkey calls to observe this bashful breed. Dr. Chism has carried out research on wild primate populations throughout the world including a four-year National Science Foundation Fellowship which supported a…
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This Week On The Academic Minute (2016.07.04)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2016.7.04 Monday, July 4 Jeff Nesteruk of Franklin & Marshall College discusses how businesses can benefit from the humanities. Tuesday, July 5 Eric Taylor of the University of Toronto delves into human perception. Wednesday, July 6 James Waller of Keene State College explores how to stop genocide. Thursday, July…
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The Academic Minute for 2016.4.4-4.8
Academic Minute from 4.4 – 4.8 Monday, April 4 Thomas Amidon – SUNY-ESF New Forest Economy Professor and Chair, Department of Paper and Bioprocess Engineering, SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry 6/2000-Present International Paper, 1976-6/2000 Laboratory Manager, Corporate Research Center, Tuxedo, NY, 1994-6/2000 Manager, Primary Process Development, Corporate Research Center, Tuxedo, NY 1989-1994 Quality Improvement Process Facilitator,…