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Laura Link, University of North Dakota – Holding Kids...

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2024/12/16

Holding kids back does more harm than good, but what can be done to help? Laura Link, associate professor of teaching & leadership at the University of North Dakota, says alternative strategies can bring positive change. Dr. Laura Link is the co-author of Cornerstones of Strong Schools: Practices for Purposeful Leadership and author of several […]

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Angela Murolo, St. Francis College – Community...

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2024/12/13

What happens to older inmates when they are released from prison? Angela Murolo, assistant professor in the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice at St. Francis College, takes a look at who is willing to help this population. Angela S. Murolo, PhD is an Assistant Professor at St. Francis College in Brooklyn, NY. She has […]

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Vincent Farallo, University of Scranton – How Does...

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2024/12/12

Certain animals will feel climate change earlier than others. Vincent Farallo, assistant professor at the University of Scranton, looks into one of these species. Vincent Farallo Ph.D. is from Buffalo, NY where he grew up developing an interest in reptiles and amphibians. He received his B.Sc. from John Carroll University in 2006, followed by a […]

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Mary Helen Immordino-Yang, University of Southern...

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2024/12/11

What is transcendent thinking and how does it impact teenagers? Mary Helen Immordino-Yang, Fahmy and Donna Atallah Chair in Humanistic Psychology and Professor of education, psychology and neuroscience at the University of Southern California, has an answer. Mary Helen Immordino-Yang is a professor of education, psychology, and neuroscience at the University of Southern California Rossier […]

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Soazig Le Bihan, University of Montana – How Science...

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2024/12/10

We understand how science works, right? Soazig Le Bihan, professor of philosophy and pre-law program director at the University of Montana, says our knowledge may need an update. Soazig Le Bihan is Professor of Philosophy and Director of the Pre-Law Program at the University of Montana. She has been conducting research in the philosophy of […]

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Emma McClendon, St. John’s University – Jeans:...

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2024/12/09

Jeans are a popular fashion item, but at what cost to the planet? Emma McClendon, assistant professor of fashion studies at St. John’s University, delves into this. Emma McClendon is Assistant Professor of Fashion Studies at St. John’s University in New York. While Associate Curator at The Museum at FIT from 2011-2020, she curated numerous critically […]

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Zachary Neal, Michigan State University – Do Weak...

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2024/12/06

We all want strong ties and bonds with other people, but do weak or casual ties also help us? Zachary Neal, professor of psychology at Michigan State University, takes a look. Zachary Neal is a professor of psychology at Michigan State University. He is the author of over 100 peer-reviewed articles and four books, and […]

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Irina Troconis, Cornell University – Living with Hugo...

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2024/11/05

Not all who die are gone forever. Irina Troconis, assistant professor of Latin American Studies at Cornell University, examines those who remain in one way or another. Irina R. Troconis is Assistant Professor of Latin American Studies in the Romance Studies Department at Cornell University. Her research explores the relationship between memory, politics, and cultural […]

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Simon Blanchard, Georgetown University – Mindfulness...

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2024/11/04

Can mindfulness be used in all areas of our lives? Simon Blanchard, provost’s distinguished associate professor and dean’s professor at the McDonagh School of Business at Georgetown University, determines one area where it can particularly useful. Simon Blanchard is a Provost’s Distinguished Associate Professor and a Dean’s Professor at the McDonough School of Business, Georgetown […]

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Katherine Compitus, New York University – “Cow...

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2024/10/02

On New York University Week: Dogs aren’t the only animals that help out with therapy. Katherine Compitus, clinical assistant professor at the Silver School of Social Work, examines another. Katherine Compitus is a Clinical Assistant Professor at NYU Silver School of Social Work and the Coordinator of the School’s Westchester and Rockland County, New York […]

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Andrew Chang, New York University – Is It a Sound of...

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2024/10/01

On New York University Week: What is music and what is speech? Andrew Chang, Leon Levy postdoctoral fellow, asks our brains to listen in. Andrew Chang is postdoctoral fellow at New York University, supported by National Institute of Health and Leon Levy Scholarship in Neuroscience. He studies the neural mechanisms of auditory perception, and how […]

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Radu Iovita, New York University – Did Neanderthals...

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2024/09/30

On New York University Week: New discoveries by archaeologists are changing our view of Neanderthals. Radu Iovita, associate professor of anthropology, glues it all together. Radu Iovita is an archaeologist researching how ancient humans used technology to disperse through diverse environments and adapt to the harsh climatic changes of the last Ice Age. He has […]

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Melissa Beck Wells, Empire State University –...

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2024/08/23

What determines whether teachers stay or go? Melissa Beck Wells, assistant professor and interim director of teaching, learning and faculty development at Empire State University, finds out. Melissa Beck Wells is a lifelong educator, formally a special educator in the New York City public schools. She holds her doctoral degree in Special Education, and is […]

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Brian Grodsky, University of Maryland Baltimore...

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2024/08/15

Populism can function differently when it’s not paired with democracies. Brian Grodsky, chair and professor in the department of political science at the University of Maryland Baltimore County, explains the benefits. Brian Grodsky is a Professor of Comparative Politics at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. His research interests include democratization, human rights, disaster management, […]

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Douglas Wolf, Syracuse University – COVID-19 Physical...

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2024/07/31

Social distancing was key in reducing COVID deaths, but it came with consequences. Douglas Wolf, professor of public administration and international affairs at Syracuse University, looks at why. Douglas Wolf is a demographer, policy analyst, program evaluator and gerontological researcher with many years of experience studying the economic, demographic and social aspects of aging, disability […]

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Jon Rosales, St. Lawrence University – Indigenous...

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2024/07/30

Are scientists the only ones who can do science work? Jon Rosales, professor of environmental studies at St. Lawrence University, says no. St. Lawrence University Professor of Environmental Studies Jon Rosales is a climate change scientist focused on the impacts of climate change on native peoples in the Arctic. His expertise and scholarly focus are […]

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Micki Olson, University at Albany – Understanding the...

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2024/07/29

Not everyone understands the heat index on a summer day, which can lead to medical issues. Micki Olson, senior research scientist in the college of emergency preparedness, homeland security and cybersecurity at the University at Albany, explores how to simplify this language to keep people safe. Micki Olson is a risk communication expert who specializes […]

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Raul Navarro, Occidental College – Organic Chemistry...

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2024/07/19

On Occidental College Week: Nature can give us the compounds to treat afflictions, but are we taking advantage? Raul Navarro, assistant professor of chemistry, looks at one avenue to do so. Raul Navarro was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA. He obtained his bachelor’s degree in chemistry at Yale University, then traveled back to California […]

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Jeffrey Heath, Centre College – A Division III Sports...

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2024/07/12

On Centre College Week: Data have made a big splash in sports recently. Jeffrey Heath, David and Marlene Grissom Professor of Mathematics and Data Science, details why. Jeffrey Heath is the David and Marlene Grissom Professor of Mathematics and Data Science at Centre College. His scholarly work focuses on sports analytics, and he leads the […]

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Daniel Scott, Centre College – Novel Point-of-Care...

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2024/07/11

On Centre College Week: Improving health care access can improve healthcare outcomes, but how do we do it? Daniel Scott, associate professor of chemistry, examines a path forward. Daniel Scott joined the Centre College faculty as an assistant professor of chemistry in 2017. Prior to joining Centre, he was an assistant professor of chemistry and biochemistry […]

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