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Minji Kim, Flagler College – The Psychology of...

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2026/02/06

On Flagler College Week: Do you like to watch others eat? Minji Kim, assistant professor of communication, explores the psychology behind an online trend. MinJi Kim, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of Communication at Flagler College, where her teaching in courses such as Media Literacy, Social Media Management, and Health Communication is deeply informed by […]

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Ashley Ryder, Flagler College – Doing More with Less:...

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2026/02/05

On Flagler College Week: Educators often have to do more with less, so how can we still make it work? Ashley Ryder, assistant professor of sport management, examines one way. Dr. Ashley Ryder is an Assistant Professor of Sport Management at Flagler College. Her teaching and research interests focus on sport ethics, sociology, and pedagogy, […]

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Joshua Behl, Flagler College – Innocent — But Will It...

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2026/02/04

On Flagler College Week: What if you make a mistake when giving an alibi? Joshua D. Behl, associate professor of criminology, examines this scenario. Dr. Joshua Behl received his Ph.D. from the University of Florida in August of 2016 where he also received his BA and MA. Dr. Behl’s research interests are found at the […]

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Matthew Brown, Flagler College – Acidification in a...

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2026/02/03

On Flagler College Week: We’re still learning how climate changes will impact aquatic habitats. Matthew Brown, professor of natural sciences, looks into one such quandary. Preceded by an undergraduate degree in Chemistry (B.Sc.,Old Dominion University), Dr. Matthew Brown completed an M.Sc.(Oceanography) at the University of Hawaii and a Ph.D. (Ocean Sciences–Marine Chemistry) at the University […]

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Justin Forbes, Flagler College – Trauma, Theology,...

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2026/02/02

On Flagler College Week: How do we show up for children with histories of trauma and neglect? Justin Forbes, assistant professor of Religion and Director of the Center for Religion and Culture, takes a communal look. After graduating from Flagler College in 2002, Justin spent ten years in youth ministry. During that time, he was […]

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Rosie Dutt, Washington University in St. Louis –...

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2026/01/30

How we teach STEM courses could be undergoing a revolution. Rosie Dutt, instructional consultant and former adjunct lecturer at the Engineering Communication Center at the Washington University in St. Louis, gets hands-on with learning. Dr. Rosie Dutt teaches interdisciplinary computational neuroscience and engineering communication courses that integrate data science and design thinking. In this talk, […]

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Alex Chohlas-Wood, New York University – Automated...

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2026/01/29

There may be an easy solution to reducing incarceration for missed court dates. Alex Chohlas-Wood, assistant professor of computational social science at New York University, looks to his phone for answers. Alex Chohlas-Wood is an Assistant Professor of Computational Social Science. His research investigates how computational approaches can improve public policy. In recent work, he […]

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Ross Zafonte, University of Missouri – Link Between...

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2026/01/28

Suffering a traumatic brain injury may come with an additional risk besides concussion. Ross Zafonte, Executive Vice Dean of the University of Missouri School of Medicine, explores this. The University of Missouri, School of Medicine selected Dr. Ross Zafonte, DO, to serve as the Executive Vice Dean, effective October 1, 2024. In his role, Dr. […]

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Cody Dew, Binghamton University – The Hidden Bias...

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2026/01/22

On Binghamton University Week: Stuttering shouldn’t hold someone back, but people who stutter can face biases. Cody Dew, assistant professor in the division of speech and language pathology at the Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences, fights against the stereotypes. Cody Dew is a licensed speech-language pathologist and assistant professor in the Division of […]

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Jiyun Elizabeth Shin, Binghamton University – Feel...

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2026/01/21

On Binghamton University Week: If you feel like a fraud, it might be the imposter phenomenon. Jiyun Elizabeth Shin, psychology lecturer, explains. Shin’s research and teaching are transactional, mutually informing and inspiring the other. Her research explores the individual and psychosocial factors that contribute to students’ academic engagement (particularly students from underrepresented groups). This work […]

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Amber Churchill, Binghamton University – Grasslands...

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2026/01/20

On Binghamton University Week: A boost of nutrients could be what grasslands need for the future. Amber Churchill, assistant professor of ecosystem science, looks into why. Amy Churchill is a plant ecologist conducting research on the consequences of global environmental change at the interface of plant communities and ecosystem ecology, with experience in a range […]

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George Homsy, Binghamton University – African...

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2026/01/19

On Binghamton University Week: African American households are shouldering a heavier burden of energy costs; why is this? George Homsy, Director of Environmental Studies and Associate Professor in the Department of Public Administration and Policy, finds two possible reasons why. George Homsy’s research centers on sustainability and local government policymaking. He explores the drivers of […]

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Trudy G. Oliver, Duke University – Small Cell Lung...

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2026/01/15

Improving outcomes for those with the deadliest cancers is ongoing. Trudy G. Oliver, professor in the department of pharmacology and cancer biology at the Duke University School of Medicine, examines a possible new step forward. Trudy G. Oliver, PhD, is a Professor of Pharmacology & Cancer Biology at Duke University and a Duke Science & […]

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Catherine Walker, Union College – Focus On What Your...

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2026/01/14

Changing how we think about our bodies could be beneficial to our health. Catherine Walker, associate professor of psychology at Union College, determines how to do so. Catherine Walker is an associate professor of psychology at Union College, a small liberal arts college in Schenectady, NY. She is also a licensed clinical psychologist with a […]

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Jason DeFreitas, Syracuse University – Strength...

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2026/01/13

Strength training may have additional benefits for slowing the aging process. Jason DeFreitas, professor and department chair in exercise science at Syracuse University, explores. Dr. DeFreitas is a professor and department chair in exercise science at Syracuse University. His lab’s research focuses on how the brain controls the body, and how that control system changes […]

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Marcelo Bigliassi, Florida International University –...

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2026/01/09

On Florida International University Week: What if your brain could learn to like exercise? Marcelo Bigliassi, assistant professor of psychophysiology, determines if we can achieve this. Dr. Marcelo Bigliassi is an Assistant Professor of Psychophysiology and Neuroscience at Florida International University, FL (FIU). He is also the Chief Scientist at NeuroSmart, CA. With over 70 […]

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Karinna Rodriguez, Florida International University –...

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2026/01/08

On Florida International University Week: Is play critical for STEM education too? Karinna Rodriguez, doctoral student in the department of psychology and developmental science program, discusses. Karinna Rodríguez is a doctoral student in the Developmental Science program in the Department of Psychology at Florida International University. Her research explores how young children perceive and understand […]

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Jaclyn Tanenbaum, Florida International University –...

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2026/01/05

On Florida International University Week: Ads want you to believe their product is for you, but what if they told you the opposite? Jaclyn Tanenbaum, faculty director at the Master of Science in Marketing program and associate teaching professor, examines what happens. Jaclyn Tanenbaum earned her Bachelor of Science in Business and a Master of […]

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Best-Of The Academic Minute in 2025 – Daile Zhang,...

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2026/01/01

What do lightning storms on a remote mountain plateau have to do with fungus? Daile Zhang, assistant professor of atmospheric sciences at the University of North Dakota, explores the connection. 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 […]

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Best-Of The Academic Minute in 2025 – Christopher...

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2025/12/31

How we experience an event may change how we remember it. Christopher Baldassano, associate professor of psychology at Columbia University, looks into our past experiences for clues. Christopher Baldassano is an Associate Professor in the Psychology Department at Columbia University. He was an undergraduate in Electrical Engineering at Princeton University, received his PhD in Computer […]

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