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This Week on The Academic Minute (2025.01.12)

The Academic Minute ·

2026/01/11

This Week on The Academic Minute 2026.01.12 Monday Daniel Robinson, professor at the University of Texas at Arlington, delves into whether tests are a fair way to predict individual performance. Tuesday Jason DeFreitas, professor and department chair in exercise science at Syracuse University, explores how strength training may have additional benefits for slowing […]The post This Week on The Academic Minute (2025.01.12) appeared first on The Academic Minute.

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The Academic Minute for 2026.01.05-2026.01.09

The Academic Minute ·

2026/01/10

Monday Jaclyn Tanenbaum – Florida International University This Academic Minute Isn’t For Everyone Jaclyn Tanenbaum earned her Bachelor of Science in Business and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Central Florida and her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Marketing from Florida International University. Before FIU, Jaclyn worked at advertising and branding agencies […] The post The Academic Minute for 2026.01.05-2026.01.09 appeared first on The Academic

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Tana Carson, Florida International University –...

The Academic Minute ·

2026/01/07

On Florida International University Week: How do we improve access to swimming and water safety for children with disabilities? Tana Carson, assistant professor of occupational therapy, explores this issue. Dr. Tana Bleser Carson earned her master’s in occupational therapy and a PhD in behavioral and cognitive neuroscience from the University of Florida. Dr. Carson has […]The post Tana Carson, Florida International University – Improving Access to Swimming and Water Safety for Children

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Amanda Thomas, Florida International University –...

The Academic Minute ·

2026/01/06

On Florida International University Week: How do we transform the lives of children with upper-limb deficiencies? Amanda Thomas, clinical assistant professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, examines this challenge. Dr. Amanda Thomas has been a full-time Clinical Assistant Professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program at Florida International University (FIU) for […] The post Amanda Thomas, Florida International University – Transforming Children’s Lives With

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This Week on The Academic Minute (2025.12.29)

The Academic Minute ·

2025/12/28

This Week on The Academic Minute 2025.12.29 Best Of The Academic Minute for 2025 Monday Pamela Prickett, associate professor of sociology at Pomona College, examines the rise of unclaimed deaths in the United States. Tuesday Deborah Finkel, research professor at the center for economic and social research and department of psychology at the […]The post This Week on The Academic Minute (2025.12.29) appeared first on The Academic Minute.

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The Academic Minute for 2025.12.22-2025.12.26

The Academic Minute ·

2025/12/27

Monday Jared Del Rosso – University of Denver Waiting for Whip-poor-wills Jared Del Rosso is a cultural sociologist in the Department of Sociology & Criminology at the University of Denver. He is currently writing a book, tentatively titled The Lonesome Whip-poor-will: Untold Stories of America’s Most Iconic Bird, for NYU Press’s “Animals in Context” series. He has written […] The post The Academic Minute for 2025.12.22-2025.12.26 appeared first on The Academic Minute.

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Best-Of The Academic Minute in 2025 – Jennifer...

The Academic Minute ·

2025/12/26

Do you know a co-worker with a side hustle? Jennifer Nahrgang, professor and Henry B. Tippie Excellence Chair of Management and Entrepreneurship at the University of Iowa, discusses how it might affect them at work. Jennifer D. Nahrgang is Professor and Henry B. Tippie Excellence Chair of Management and Entrepreneurship in the Tippie College of […] The post Best-Of The Academic Minute in 2025 – Jennifer Nahrgang, University of Iowa – Successful Side Hustle? Don’t Be a Jerk at Your

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Best-Of The Academic Minute in 2025 – Patrick Barry,...

The Academic Minute ·

2025/12/25

Being an advocate is important; so, what’s the most effective process for becoming one? Patrick Barry, clinical assistant professor at the University of Michigan Law School, takes a trip to find the answer. Patrick Barry is a clinical assistant professor and the director of digital academic initiatives at the University of Michigan Law School, as […]The post Best-Of The Academic Minute in 2025 – Patrick Barry, University of Michigan Law School – Art and Advocacy appeared first on

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Best-Of The Academic Minute in 2025 – Brandon...

The Academic Minute ·

2025/12/24

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but is it also in science? Brandon Vaidyanathan, professor of sociology at the Catholic University of America, takes a closer look. Dr. Brandon Vaidyanathan is Professor of Sociology and Director of the Institutional Flourishing Lab at The Catholic University of America. He holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees […]The post Best-Of The Academic Minute in 2025 – Brandon Vaidyanathan, Catholic University of America – Science is a Quest for Beauty

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Best-Of The Academic Minute in 2025 – Grace Moore,...

The Academic Minute ·

2025/12/23

Fire can prepare soil for new growth, but also leave beyond trauma for those afflicted. Grace Moore, associate professor of English at the University of Otago, considers the literary context. Grace Moore is an Associate Professor of English at the University of Otago. Her research spans Victorian studies, Australian studies, and the Environmental Humanities. Grace […] The post Best-Of The Academic Minute in 2025 – Grace Moore, University of Otago – Literature and Hope in a Time of

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Best-Of The Academic Minute in 2025 – Jared Del...

The Academic Minute ·

2025/12/22

What is behind the disappearance of the Whip-poor-wills? Jared Del Rosso, associate professor and chair of sociology and criminology at the University of Denver, examines this loss and the meanings behind it. Jared Del Rosso is a cultural sociologist in the Department of Sociology & Criminology at the University of Denver. He is currently writing […] The post Best-Of The Academic Minute in 2025 – Jared Del Rosso, University of Denver – Waiting For Whip-poor-wills appeared first

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This Week on The Academic Minute (2025.12.22)

The Academic Minute ·

2025/12/21

This Week on The Academic Minute 2025.12.22 Best Of The Academic Minute for 2025 Monday Jared Del Rosso, associate professor and chair of sociology and criminology at the University of Denver, examines this loss and the meanings behind waiting for the whip-poor-wills. Tuesday Grace Moore, associate professor of English at the University of […]The post This Week on The Academic Minute (2025.12.22) appeared first on The Academic Minute.

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The Academic Minute for 2025.12.15-2025.12.19

The Academic Minute ·

2025/12/20

Monday Ethan Yackulic – Northern Arizona University Restoring Functional Fire in the West Ethan Yackulic is a PhD student in the School of Informatics, Computing and Cyber Systems at Northern Arizona University. His work leverages remote sensing products to measure changes in forest carbon inventories across the western United States. He is deeply passionate about playing […] The post The Academic Minute for 2025.12.15-2025.12.19 appeared first on The Academic Minute.

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This Week on The Academic Minute (2025.12.15)

The Academic Minute ·

2025/12/14

This Week on The Academic Minute 2025.12.15 Monday Ethan Yackulic, PhD student in the school of informatics, computer and cyber systems at Northern Arizona University, looks at functional fire management in the West. Tuesday Rebecca Brociek, Final year PhD Student in the School of Veterinary Medicine and Science at the University of Nottingham, […]The post This Week on The Academic Minute (2025.12.15) appeared first on The Academic Minute.

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The Academic Minute for 2025.12.08-2025.12.12

The Academic Minute ·

2025/12/13

Monday Andrew Edelblum – University of Dayton Does Sex Sell? Not Always Andrew Edelblum is a University of Dayton assistant professor of management and marketing whose work explores identity, ethics, branding and consumer culture. A member of the American Marketing Association and the Association for Consumer Research, he teaches or has taught courses in buyer […] The post The Academic Minute for 2025.12.08-2025.12.12 appeared first on The Academic Minute.

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Joel Leja, Penn State University – Mysterious ‘Red...

The Academic Minute ·

2025/12/12

What are the mysterious ‘red dots’ seen by the James Webb telescope? Joel Leja, associate professor of astronomy and astrophysics and Dr. Keiko Miwa Ross Mid-Career Endowed Chair at Penn State University, examines their origin. Joel Leja is the Dr. Keiko Miwa Ross Mid Career Endowed Faculty Chair and an Associate Professor of astronomy and […] The post Joel Leja, Penn State University – Mysterious ‘Red Dots’ in Early Universe May Be ‘Black Hole Star’ Atmospheres appeared first on The

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Shruti Sharma, Tufts University – Brain Inflammation...

The Academic Minute ·

2025/12/11

Inflammation in the brain is bad, right? Shruti Sharma, assistant professor of immunology at the Tufts University School of Medicine, suggests that may not always be the case. Shruti Sharma, assistant professor of immunology, studies how the immune system knows when to fight—and when to heal. Shruti Sharma is an assistant professor of immunology at […]The post Shruti Sharma, Tufts University – Brain Inflammation May Not Always Be a Villain appeared first on The Academic Minute.

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James Ritchie-Dunham, University of Texas at Austin –...

The Academic Minute ·

2025/12/10

An employee’s well-being is critical to their performance. James Ritchie-Dunham, clinical associate professor in the Rosenthal Department of Management in the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin, discusses how to foster it. James L. Ritchie-Dunham is a clinical associate professor of strategy in The University of Texas at Austin’s McCombs […]The post James Ritchie-Dunham, University of Texas at Austin – Well-Being is Critical to How a Work Team Performs

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Erik Lie, University of Iowa – Catching Cheats

The Academic Minute ·

2025/12/09

Catching cheats in finance is a big deal. Erik Lie, Amelia Tippie Chair and professor in finance at the Tippie College of Business at the University of Iowa, explores one way to do so. Erik Lie is a professor of finance at the University of Iowa and author of Catching Cheats: Everyday Forensics to Unmask […] The post Erik Lie, University of Iowa – Catching Cheats appeared first on The Academic Minute.

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The Academic Minute for 2025.08.18-2025.08.22

The Academic Minute ·

2025/08/23

Monday Resh Gupta – Washington University in St. Louis Anxiety, Mindfulness, and Cognitive Control Resh Gupta is a postdoctoral research associate with the Mindfulness Science & Practice Cluster and the Cognitive Control & Psychopathology Laboratory at Washington University in St. Louis. She received her Ph.D. in Neuroscience from Vanderbilt University where she examined the effect […]The post The Academic Minute for 2025.08.18-2025.08.22 appeared first on The Academic

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