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This Week on The Academic Minute (2024.11.11)

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2024/11/10

This Week on The Academic Minute 2024.11.11 Monday Ian Afflerbach, associate professor of American literature at the University of North Georgia, examines the origins of the term sell-out. Tuesday Michael T. Bertrand, professor of history at Tennessee State University, examines why the music of the Southern United States is important. Wednesday Laura […] The post This Week on The Academic Minute (2024.11.11) appeared first on The Academic Minute.

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The Academic Minute for 2024.11.04-2024.11.08

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2024/11/09

The Academic Minute from 11.04 – 11.08 Monday Simon Blanchard – Georgetown University Mindfulness and Money Simon Blanchard is a Provost’s Distinguished Associate Professor and a Dean’s Professor at the McDonough School of Business, Georgetown University. His research focuses on developing tools and methodologies to help managers understand consumer decision-making processes. Substantively, he often focuses […] The post The Academic Minute for 2024.11.04-2024.11.08 appeared first

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John Vidale, University of Southern California...

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2024/11/08

The Earth’s core is slowing down; but will it affect us? John Vidale, Dean’s professor of Earth Sciences at the University of Southern California Dornsife, delves into the matter. Prof. Vidale’s research focuses on earthquakes, Earth structure, volcanoes, and the hazards of strong shaking. His work has elements of numerical modeling, basic science, and earthquake […] The post John Vidale, University of Southern California Dornsife – Delving Into the Earth’s Core appeared first on

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Daniel Sparks, University of Pennsylvania – An...

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2024/11/07

Are tuition-free eligible academic programs working as intended or do they need updates? Daniel Sparks, postdoctoral fellow in economics and education at the University of Pennsylvania, leads this exploration. Daniel Sparks is a postdoctoral fellow in economics and education at the University of Pennsylvania. His research focuses on higher education finance and policy. An Exploration […] The post Daniel Sparks, University of Pennsylvania – An Exploration of State Free College Policies

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Michele Williams, University of Iowa – Does Your...

The Academic Minute ·

2024/11/06

Adding new leadership can be challenging for organizations. Michele Williams, associate professor of management and entrepreneurship at the University of Iowa, explores one reason why this might be. Michele Williams, associate professor of management and entrepreneurship at the University of Iowa’s Tippie College of Business, conducts interdisciplinary research on the micro-foundations of collaboration and innovation […] The post Michele Williams, University of Iowa – Does Your

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The Academic Minute for 2024.10.28-2024.11.01

The Academic Minute ·

2024/11/02

The Academic Minute from 10.28 – 11.01 Monday Klint Kanopka – New York University Social-Emotional Skills in Education Klint Kanopka is an applied statistician who uses computational models to solve problems in educational and psychological measurement. His recent work includes the development of a mixture item response model that accounts for effects caused by variation […]The post The Academic Minute for 2024.10.28-2024.11.01 appeared first on The Academic Minute.

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Jonathan Purtle, New York University – Implementing...

The Academic Minute ·

2024/11/01

On New York University Week: There’s a lifeline for those in psychological distress, but how many people know about it? Jonathan Purtle, Associate Professor of Public Health Policy and Management at the School of Global Public Health and Director of Policy Research at the Global Center for Implementation Science, examines this. Dr. Purtle’s research focuses […] The post Jonathan Purtle, New York University – Implementing the 988 Lifeline appeared first on The Academic Minute.

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Sarah Domoff, University at Albany – Problematic...

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2024/10/16

On University at Albany Week: What happens when kids watch too much media at a young age? Sarah Domoff, assistant professor in the department of psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences, looks into this. Assistant Professor Sarah Domoff is a leading expert on problematic media use during childhood. Her research and clinical work […]The post Sarah Domoff, University at Albany – Problematic Media Use and Children appeared first on The Academic Minute.

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Zoe Fowler, University at Albany – The Science of...

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2024/10/15

On this Student Spotlight during University at Albany Week: Imagining a future together can have big benefits for a relationship. Zoe Fowler, PhD candidate in the Gaesser Lab, explains what brings about this connection. Zoë Fowler is a cognitive scientist and scholar of imagination. She is a PhD candidate in the Department of Psychology at […] The post Zoe Fowler, University at Albany – The Science of Co-Imagination and Relationships appeared first on The Academic Minute.

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Matthew Szydagis, University at Albany – Lithium and...

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2024/10/14

On University at Albany Week: Generating safe and clean electricity can lead to a brighter future. Matthews Syzdagis, associate professor in the department of physics, determines how to do so. University at Albany Associate Professor of Physics Matthew Szydagis received his B.A., M.S., and Ph.D. from the University of Chicago in 2005, 2006, and 2011, respectively, then […] The post Matthew Szydagis, University at Albany – Lithium and Clean Energy appeared first on The Academic

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This Week on The Academic Minute (2024.10.14)

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2024/10/13

University at Albany Week on The Academic Minute 2024.10.14 Monday Matthews Syzdagis, associate professor in the department of physics, determines how generating safe and clean electricity can lead to a brighter future. Tuesday Zoe Fowler, PhD candidate in the Gaesser Lab, explains why imagining a future together can have big benefits for a […] The post This Week on The Academic Minute (2024.10.14) appeared first on The Academic Minute.

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The Academic Minute for 2024.10.07-2024.10.11

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2024/10/12

The Academic Minute from 10.07 – 10.11 Monday Julie Cederbaum – University of Southern California Supportive Adults Make the Difference in the Lives of Foster Youth Julie Cederbaum is an associate professor in the Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work. Her work focuses on the impact of childhood adversity and family processes on the well-being of youth. […] The post The Academic Minute for 2024.10.07-2024.10.11 appeared first on The Academic Minute.

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Matthew Landry, University of California, Irvine –...

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2024/10/11

Not enough doctors are trained in plant-based nutrition. Matthew Landry, assistant professor of population health & disease prevention at the Joe C. Wen School of Population & Public Health at the University of California, Irvine, looks at how to close the gap. Matthew Landry’s current research focuses on identifying the optimal diet (or diets) for […] The post Matthew Landry, University of California, Irvine – Misconceptions and Gaps in OB/GYN Training on Plant-Based Nutrition

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Michael Wolfson, University of Ottawa – Where You...

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2024/10/10

Choosing where to live can be a big decision and can even impact your life expectancy. Michael Wolfson, former assistant chief statistician at Statistics Canada and current member of the University of Ottawa’s Centre for Health Law, Policy and Ethics, discusses why. Michael Wolfson is a former assistant chief statistician at Statistics Canada and current […] The post Michael Wolfson, University of Ottawa – Where You Live May Determine how Long You Live appeared first on The Academic

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Zaid Zada, Princeton University – Brains and Machines...

The Academic Minute ·

2024/10/09

On this Student Spotlight: Understanding language is key to being human…or a chat bot. Zaid Zada, Ph.D. candidate at Princeton University, examines language and language models. Zaid is a Ph.D. candidate at Princeton University studying how the brain processes language, how multiple brains synchronize to share information with each other, and what language models can […] The post Zaid Zada, Princeton University – Brains and Machines Navigate a Common Language Space for Communication

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Charlotte Blease, Uppsala University – Empowering...

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2024/10/08

What do patients bring to healthcare? More than you might think. Charlotte Blease, associate professor at Uppsala University, tells us. Dr Charlotte Blease is a health informaticist and philosopher. She works in Uppsala University, Sweden, and before this was based at Harvard Medical School for five years where she is still a research affiliate. She […] The post Charlotte Blease, Uppsala University – Empowering Patient Research appeared first on The Academic Minute.

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Julie Cederbaum, University of Southern California –...

The Academic Minute ·

2024/10/07

The lives of foster children can be hard, but adults can help. Julie Cederbaum, associate professor in the Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work at the University of Southern California, explores how to make a difference. Julie Cederbaum is an associate professor in the Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work. Her work focuses on the impact […] The post Julie Cederbaum, University of Southern California – Supportive Adults Make the Difference in the Lives of Foster Youth appeared

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The Academic Minute for 2024.09.23-2024.09.27

The Academic Minute ·

2024/09/28

The Academic Minute from 9.23 – 9.27 Monday Matt Knutson – University of North Dakota Arcade Games and Accessible Sport Matt Knutson (he/him) is an assistant professor at the University of North Dakota, where he directs the academic program in esports. His research focuses on the temporality of competitive gaming and the pre-history of esports. […]The post The Academic Minute for 2024.09.23-2024.09.27 appeared first on The Academic Minute.

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Timothy Keiningham, St. John’s University – Social...

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2024/09/27

What if businesses could make a profit while also doing good for society? Timothy Keiningham, professor of marketing at the Tobin College of Business at St. John’s University, examines how to do so. Timothy Keiningham, Ph.D., is the J. Donald Kennedy Endowed Chair in E-Commerce at St. John’s University’s Tobin College of Business. He is […] The post Timothy Keiningham, St. John’s University – Social Profit Orientation appeared first on The Academic Minute.

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The Academic Minute for 2024.09.02-2024.09.06

The Academic Minute ·

2024/09/07

The Academic Minute from 9.02 – 9.06 Monday Kenneth G. Furton – Florida International University The Scent You Leave Behind Dr. Kenneth G. Furton is the executive director of the Global Forensic and Justice Center and the chief scientific officer of Florida International University. He is a distinguished university professor in the Department of Chemistry and […]The post The Academic Minute for 2024.09.02-2024.09.06 appeared first on The Academic Minute.

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