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Lauren Dula, Binghamton University – Checkout Charity...

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2024/05/06

On Binghamton University Week: Do you give to charitable causes at the register? Lauren Dula, assistant professor of public administration, explores this phenomenon. Dr. Dula is currently an assistant professor in the Department of Public Administration and Policy at the College of Community and Public Affairs. Her research focuses on gender, equity, and diversity in […]

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Sarah Marzen, Scripps College – Testing Interventions...

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2024/04/19

On Scripps College Week: How do you combat confirmation bias and polarization? Sarah Marzen, assistant professor of physics, has a suggestion. Sarah Marzen started in nonequilibrium statistical mechanics but quickly went over to theoretical biophysics and has been researching that ever since. She started as an undergraduate in physics at Caltech, winning the Haren Lee […]

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Patrick Ferree, Scripps College – Unexpected Conflict...

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2024/04/17

On Scripps College Week: Why do some chromosomes act selfishly? Patrick Ferree, professor in the W. M. Keck Science Department, finds out. Patrick Ferree, a developmental geneticist at the Claremont Colleges, is studying how certain chromosomes selfishly hijack reproductive development to gain a transmission advantage. Dr. Patrick Ferree is a professor in the W. M. […]

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Sandra Woien, Arizona State University – Stoicism and...

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2024/03/14

Ancient philosophies can still ring true today. Sandra Woien, associate teaching professor in the school of historical, philosophical, and religious studies at Arizona State University, determines why. Sandra Woien is an Associate Teaching Professor in the School of Historical, Philosophical, and Religious Studies at Arizona State University. She currently teaches a variety of courses dealing […]

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Cynthia Standley, University of Arizona College of...

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2024/03/13

Artists and researchers could have a lot to collaborate on. Cynthia Standley, professor in the department of bioethics and medical humanism at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix, explores why these two groups coming together could have real benefits for society. Cynthia A. Standley, Ph.D. is a professor in the Department of […]

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Jay Zagorsky, Boston University – Living Without a...

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2024/03/01

Living without a bank account is becoming harder and harder in today’s society. Jay Zagorsky, clinical associate professor of markets, public policy, and law at the Questrom School of Business at Boston University, tells us why. Jay Zagorsky is an economist who teaches at Boston University’s Questrom School of Business. This summer he taught his […]

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Lee Ann Rawlins Williams, University of North Dakota...

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2024/02/28

Students aren’t the only ones struggling with their mental health. Lee Ann Rawlins Williams, clinical assistant professor in the education, health, and behavior studies department at the University of North Dakota, takes a look at the people standing in front of them. Lee Ann Rawlins Williams, PhD, CRC, CFLE is a Clinical Assistant Professor in […]

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Charles Russo, University of Dayton – State Action,...

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2024/02/27

Social media platforms face the Supreme Court in a big decision for public officials. Charles Russo, research professor of law at the University of Dayton, explains the importance of this case. Charles Russo is the Joseph Panzer Chair in Education in the UD School of Education and Health Sciences, Director of its Ph.D. Program, and […]

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Greeshma Gadikota, Cornell University – Lowering the...

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2024/02/26

Any way we can lower carbon footprints is worth pursuing. Greeshma Gadikota, associate professor and Croll Sesquicentennial Fellow at Cornell University, looks into one. Dr. Greeshma Gadikota is an Associate Professor and Croll Sesquicentennial Fellow in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering with a field appointment in the Smith School of Chemical and Biomolecular […]

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Barret Michalec, Arizona State University – The Role...

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2024/02/23

Humility could be key to the future of health care. Barret Michalec, associate professor in the Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation at Arizona State University, examines why. Barret Michalec is the director of the Center for Advancing Interprofessional Practice, Education and Research (CAIPER), and an associate professor in the Edson College of Nursing […]

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Yingjie Hu, University at Buffalo – Can ChatGPT Help...

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2024/02/22

How do we cut through the noise of social media posts during a disaster to find those who are desperate for help? Yingjie Hu, associate professor of geography at the University at Buffalo, says the answer might be artificial. Yingjie Hu is an associate professor of geography at the University at Buffalo. His research interests […]

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Ilan Kelman, University College London – Preventing...

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2024/02/21

Disasters seem to be becoming more and more common, so what can be done? Ilan Kelman, professor of disasters and health at University College London, examines some options. Ilan Kelman is Professor of Disasters and Health at University College London, England and a Professor II at the University of Agder, Kristiansand, Norway. His overall research […]

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Robert Thorson, University of Connecticut – Stone...

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2024/02/20

Stone walls are an important landmark in the Northeastern U.S. But what can they tell us? Robert Thorson, professor of earth sciences at the University of Connecticut, explores the history. Robert M. Thorson is Professor of Earth Sciences at the University of Connecticut, where he juggles teaching, writing, mentoring, committee work, and community engagement. He’s […]

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Ken Jones, Northern Kentucky University – A Forgotten...

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2024/02/19

The arts can bring forgotten voices to the forefront. Ken Jones, professor of theatre at Northern Kentucky University, shows how. Ken Jones has had original plays and musicals produced throughout the US, Canada, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. His play, DARKSIDE, was chosen as TIME Magazine’s Critic Choice and was also recognized as one of […]

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Andrei Cimpian, New York University – Parents and...

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2024/02/16

Women still face discrimination in certain competitive games today. Andrei Cimpian, professor of psychology at New York University, looks into one. Dr. Andrei Cimpian is Professor of Psychology at New York University. His research investigates motivation and academic achievement, with a particular focus on how educational outcomes are shaped by gender and racial/ethnic stereotypes. Dr. […]

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Daniel Ernst, Texas Woman’s University –...

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2024/02/15

What does a platypus have to do with artificial intelligence? Daniel Ernst, assistant professor of English at Texas Woman’s University, explains. Daniel Ernst is an Assistant Professor of English at Texas Woman’s University in Denton, TX. He researches and teaches courses in rhetoric, writing, grammar, and generative AI, and holds a PhD in English from […]

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Rebecca Krause-Galoni, University of Iowa – Can Bad...

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2024/02/14

How do we view our shadow self without worrying about what it shows us? Rebecca Krause-Galoni, assistant professor of marketing at the University of Iowa, says fiction can play a helpful role. Rebecca Krause-Galoni is an Assistant Professor of Marketing at the Tippie College of Business at the University of Iowa. Her research focuses mainly […]

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Laura Doering, University of Toronto – Sexism and...

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2024/02/13

Gender discrimination isn’t always black and white. Laura Doering, associate professor of strategic management and sociology at the University of Toronto, examines why some experiences may lead to ambiguity – and what to do about it. Laura Doering is an Associate Professor of Strategic Management and is cross-appointed in the Department of Sociology. As an […]

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Anne Pezalla, Macalester College – Gentle Parenting...

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2024/02/12

Some parenting styles aren’t for everyone. Annie Pezalla, visiting assistant professor at Macalester College, looks into one. Dr. Pezalla’s expertise is in adolescent risk and resilience, social identities, family relationships, and narratives in health. Gentle Parenting is Not-So-Gentle on Parents There’s a parenting approach right now receiving widescale popularity, and it’s called “gentle parenting.” Yet […]

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Niusha Jones, Boise State University – The Secret...

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2024/02/09

The Super Bowl is the one time everyone watches the commercials. Niusha Jones, assistant professor of marketing at Boise State University, discusses the qualities behind the ones that become our favorites. Dr. Niusha Jones is an Assistant Professor of Marketing at the College of Business and Economics at Boise State University. Niusha’s academic research focuses […]

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