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David Spence, University of Texas at Austin – The...

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2024/06/26

Who is to blame for slowing the transition to a low carbon energy future? David Spence, Rex G. Baker Chair in Natural Resources Law at the University of Texas School of Law, and Professor of Business, Government & Society at the University of Texas at Austin’s McCombs School of Business, has some ideas. David Spence […]The post David Spence, University of Texas at Austin – The Misunderstood Politics of the Energy Transition appeared first on The Academic Minute.

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Francis Galan, Texas A&M University–San Antonio – A...

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2024/06/25

There’s still a lot to learn and understand about early settlements in Texas. Francis Galan, associate professor of history at Texas A&M University-San Antonio, sheds some light on the complexities of Spanish settlements in the state. Francis Galán is an Associate Professor of History at Texas A&M University-San Antonio, where he teaches in the College […] The post Francis Galan, Texas A&M University–San Antonio – A Better Understanding of the Interactions Between and Kinship

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Daniel Jaffee, Portland State University – Dependence...

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2024/06/24

Bottled water can be a panacea during a crisis, but it can also worsen inequality afterwards. Daniel Jaffee, associate professor of sociology at Portland State University, explores why. Daniel Jaffee is an environmental and rural sociologist and Associate Professor of Sociology at Portland State University. His research examines conflicts over water privatization and commodification; the […] The post Daniel Jaffee, Portland State University – Dependence on Bottled Water Worsens Social

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This Week on The Academic Minute (2024.06.24)

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2024/06/23

This Week on The Academic Minute 2024.06.24 Monday Daniel Jaffee, associate professor of sociology at Portland State University, explores why bottled water can be a panacea during a crisis, but it can also worsen inequality afterwards. Tuesday Francis Galan, associate professor of history at Texas A&M University-San Antonio, sheds some light on the […] The post This Week on The Academic Minute (2024.06.24) appeared first on The Academic Minute.

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The Academic Minute for 2024.06.17-2024.06.21

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2024/06/22

The Academic Minute from 6.17 – 6.21 Monday Anne Melissa Campbell – University of Iowa Making Delivery Driver Parking More Efficient Ann Melissa Campbell’s research focuses on freight transportation, especially on problems related to new and emerging business models, as well as the logistics of disaster preparation and relief. She is a recipient of the NSF CAREER Award and serves as an […] The post The Academic Minute for 2024.06.17-2024.06.21 appeared first on The Academic

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Kyle Atkins, Oklahoma State University – What a New...

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2024/06/21

On this Student Spotlight: The extinction of the dinosaurs is still being studied. Kyle Atkins, PhD student in ecology at Oklahoma State University, explores a new finding that can change our understanding of the event. I am a PhD student interested in the ecology of terrestrial environments at the very end of the age of […] The post Kyle Atkins, Oklahoma State University – What a New “Hell Chicken” Can Tell Us About Dinosaur Extinction appeared first on The Academic Minute.

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Jane Kuehne, University of Auburn – Why Do People...

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2024/06/20

Some love a song; others can’t stand it. But why? Jane Kuehne, assistant professor of music education at Auburn University, has this music theory. Dr. Jane M. Kuehne is Associate Professor of Music Education and Graduate Program Officer in the Department of Curriculum and Teaching in the College of Education at Auburn University (in Alabama). […]The post Jane Kuehne, University of Auburn – Why Do People Have Different Musical Preferences? appeared first on The Academic Minute.

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Amit Kumar, University of Texas at Austin – Conceal...

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2024/06/11

What secrets are you keeping? Amit Kumar, assistant professor of marketing and psychology at the University of Texas at Austin, says maybe it’s better to conceal less and reveal more. Amit Kumar is currently an Asst. Professor of Marketing and Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin. Prior to joining the McCombs faculty, he […]The post Amit Kumar, University of Texas at Austin – Conceal Less, Reveal More appeared first on The Academic Minute.

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Bruce Johnson, Centre College – Benefits of Public...

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2024/06/10

Taxpayers are told to ante up to keep sports teams in their cities, but is it worth it? Bruce Johnson, James Graham Brown professor of economics at Centre College, examines this question. Bruce K. Johnson is the James Graham Brown Professor of Economics at Centre College, where he has taught since 1987. He became interested […]The post Bruce Johnson, Centre College – Benefits of Public Goods Do Not Justify Stadium Subsidies appeared first on The Academic Minute.

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This Week on The Academic Minute (2024.06.10)

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2024/06/09

This Week on The Academic Minute 2024.06.10 Monday Bruce Johnson, James Graham Brown professor of economics at Centre College, asks whether it’s worth it when taxpayers are told to ante up to keep sports teams in their cities. Tuesday Amit Kumar, assistant professor of marketing and psychology at the University of Texas at […] The post This Week on The Academic Minute (2024.06.10) appeared first on The Academic Minute.

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The Academic Minute for 2024.06.03-2024.06.07

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2024/06/08

The Academic Minute from 6.03 – 6.07 Monday Kris Wobbe – Worcester Polytechnic Institute Maximizing Learning through High-Impact Practices Kris Wobbe is the Director of WPI’s Center for Project-Based Learning. Most recently she directed the Great Problems Seminar program, WPI’s first-year project’s program. Her teaching awards include the Moruzzi Prize for Innovation in Undergraduate Education, […] The post The Academic Minute for 2024.06.03-2024.06.07 appeared first on The

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Lindsey Davis, Worcester Polytechnic Institute –...

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2024/06/07

Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s Benefits of Project-Based Learning Week: Narrowing self-efficacy gaps for women is crucial. Lindsey Davis, assistant professor of teaching in the humanities and arts department, looks into how projects can do so for female students. I am a broadly trained interdisciplinary scholar of 19th and 20th American history and critical feminist studies. Along […] The post Lindsey Davis, Worcester Polytechnic Institute – Projects Narrow Self-Efficacy Gaps for Women

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Diego Luis, Tufts University – Catarina de San Juan

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2024/05/30

The story of Asian peoples in the Americas goes back longer than expected. Diego Luis, assistant professor of Latin American history at Tufts University, examines this history through one individual. Diego Javier Luis is an assistant professor of Latin American history at Tufts University. He is the author of The First Asians in the Americas: […]The post Diego Luis, Tufts University – Catarina de San Juan appeared first on The Academic Minute.

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Gerard Dumancas, University of Scranton – Inexpensive...

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2024/05/29

The honey imported into the U.S. might not be what we think it is. Gerard Dumancas, associate professor of chemistry at the University of Scranton, determines how to tell if it’s pure, or altered. Gerard G. Dumancas is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry and the Director of the NSF Robert Noyce Teacher […] The post Gerard Dumancas, University of Scranton – Inexpensive Method to Detect Honey Authenticity appeared first on The Academic Minute.

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Sophia Tintori, New York University – What...

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2024/05/28

What can worms teach us about carcinogen exposure or chemotherapy? Sophia Tintori, postdoctoral associate in the biology department at New York University, heads to Chornobyl to find out. Sophia Tintori is a postdoctoral associate in the Biology Department at New York University. She was trained in developmental biology, cell biology, and genetics at Brown University […] The post Sophia Tintori, New York University – What Chornobyl’s Worms Teach Us About DNA Damage appeared first on The

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Ernesto Sagas, Colorado State University – The...

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2024/05/27

Haiti is in crisis and foreign security forces are coming to help stabilize the country, but will their help be welcomed? Ernesto Sagas, professor of ethnic studies at Colorado State University, looks at the complexities of the political situation. Dr. Ernesto Sagás is Professor of Ethnic Studies at Colorado State University. He has a Ph.D. […] The post Ernesto Sagas, Colorado State University – The Haitian Crisis and Foreign Intervention appeared first on The Academic Minute.

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This Week on The Academic Minute (2024.05.27)

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2024/05/26

This Week on The Academic Minute 2024.05.27 Monday Ernesto Sagas, professor of ethnic studies at Colorado State University, looks at the complexities of the political situation in Haiti amidst the current crisis. Tuesday Sophia Tintori, postdoctoral associate in the biology department at New York University, heads to Chornobyl to find out what worms […]The post This Week on The Academic Minute (2024.05.27) appeared first on The Academic Minute.

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The Academic Minute for 2024.05.20-2024.05.24

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2024/05/25

The Academic Minute from 5.20 – 5.24 Monday Matthew Cronin – George Mason University Why Current Approaches to Workplace Mental Health Aren’t Working Matthew A. Cronin is a professor of management at George Mason University. He received his PhD in organizational behavior from Carnegie Mellon University. Special thanks to Jeanette Patrick and James Patrick Ambuske […] The post The Academic Minute for 2024.05.20-2024.05.24 appeared first on The Academic Minute.

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This Week on The Academic Minute (2024.05.20)

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2024/05/20

This Week on The Academic Minute 2024.05.20 Monday Matthew Cronin, professor of management at George Mason University, explores why current approaches to workplace mental health aren’t working. Tuesday Scott Malia, associate professor and chair in the department of theatre & dance at the College of the Holy Cross, explores what makes a film […] The post This Week on The Academic Minute (2024.05.20) appeared first on The Academic Minute.

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The Academic Minute for 2024.05.13-2024.05.17

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2024/05/19

The Academic Minute from 5.03 – 5.17 Monday Seth Ketron – University of St. Thomas The Marketing Power of VR Dr. Seth Ketron’s research interests encompass information processing, sensory marketing, virtual/mixed reality, and retailing, and his industry experience has been in corporate and store-side retailing (Gap Inc., Belk, the TJX Companies, and JCPenney). His research […] The post The Academic Minute for 2024.05.13-2024.05.17 appeared first on The Academic Minute.

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