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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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Megs Gendreau, Centre College – Are Athletes Really...

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2024/07/10

On Centre College Week: Why are we interested in the lives of athletes? Megs Gendreau, associate professor of philosophy and environmental studies, explains why. Megs Gendreau’s main research focuses on how we understand human selves and human values in the face of radical climate change, but she enjoys sports and periodically gets to write about […]

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Ravi Radhakrishnan, Centre College – Rent-Seeking...

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2024/07/09

On Centre College Week: Why is more money going to lobbying in politics than before? Ravi Radhakrishnan, associate professor of economics and business, says it’s a pressing issue. Ravi Radhakrishnan joined Centre College in 2012 as an Assistant Professor of Economics. His area of specialization is growth theory with a focus on the role of […]

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Stacey Peebles, Centre College – What Are Our Newest...

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2024/07/08

On Centre College Week: We’ve heard the war stories of the past, but what about today? Stacey Peebles, H. W. Stodghill, Jr. and Adele H. Stodghill Associate Professor and Chair of English, looks for some. Stacey Peebles is H. W. Stodghill, Jr. and Adele H. Stodghill Associate Professor, Chair of English, and Chair of Film […]

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Michael Zalot, Cedar Crest College – Historic Legacy...

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2024/07/04

The digital world is quickly bringing to an end to a lot of physicals items and tokens, but at what cost? Michael Zalot, assistant professor of business and director of the MBA program in the department of Business, Management and Economics at Cedar Crest College, discusses one such token. Michael Zalot is an assistant professor […]

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Rachel Noorda, Portland State University – Reading...

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2024/07/03

Do you consider yourself a reader? Rachel Noorda, associate professor and director of book publishing at Portland State University, says many don’t when they should. Rachel Noorda is associate professor of English and director of book publishing at Portland State University. She and her colleague Kathi Inman Berens study crossmedia consumption and identity behaviors. Reading […]

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Kylie King, SUNY Plattsburgh – The Role of Informal...

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2024/07/02

How do we solve the patriarch problem when it comes to networking for business owners? Kylie King, director of institutional effectiveness and research faculty at SUNY Plattsburgh, says we must support those who might be blocked from having the social capital needed to move forward. Dr. Kylie King is the Director of Institutional Effectiveness at […]

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Lawson Wulsin, University of Cincinnati – What Is...

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2024/07/01

Being stressed is common today. Lawson Wulsin, professor of psychiatry and family medicine at the University of Cincinnati, examines why and what to do about it. Lawson Wulsin, MD, is professor of psychiatry and family medicine at the University of Cincinnati. His subspecialty is psychosomatic medicine, and he has focused his research and teaching on […]

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