The Academic Minute from 3.17 – 3.21
Monday
Andrea King – University of Chicago
Questioning the Dark Side of Addiction
Andrea King is a clinical and research psychologist with expertise in addictive disorders, including alcohol use disorder.
Tuesday
Joshua Rovner – American University
Strategy and Grand Strategy
Joshua Rovner is associate professor of international relations at American University. His most recent book is Strategy and Grand Strategy (International Institute for Strategic Studies, Adelphi Series, 2025).
Wednesday
Daile Zhang – University of North Dakota
Lightning Strikes Makes Collecting Parasitic Fungus A Deadly Pursuit
Daile Zhang is an Assistant Professor at University of North Dakota. Her research focuses on atmospheric electricity and remote sensing. Daile received her PhD degree in Atmospheric Sciences from the University of Arizona and was an Assistant Research Scientist at the University of Maryland.
Thursday
Thomas Scott – University of Oxford
Plants ‘Eavesdrop’ on Fungal Networks
Thomas Scott is a postdoctoral researcher in evolutionary theory at the University of Oxford. In his research, he uses mathematical models to tackle questions about the evolution of adaptation, especially social behaviors, and the resolution of evolutionary conflicts. His work has been recognized by an Early Career Investigator Award from the American Society of Naturalists.
Friday
Scott N. Taylor – Babson College
A Conceptual Model of Entrepreneurial Leadership
Scott N. Taylor is a professor of organizational behavior and the Arthur M. Blank Endowed Chair for Values-Based Leadership at The Blank School at Babson College. He is also a research fellow with the Coaching Research Lab at Case Western Reserve University, and a core member of the Consortium for Research on Emotional Intelligence in Organizations (CREIO).
The primary focus of his research is leader assessment and development. As a result, his research has focused on competency development (especially emotional and social competence), leader self-awareness, 360-degree feedback assessment, executive coaching, gender, and sustainable individual change.
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