The Academic Minute

Sometimes simple changes can have big results. Sam Seidel, k12 lab director of strategy and research at the d. school at Stanford University, discusses the benefits of creative hustling. sam seidel, co-author, Creative Hustle: Blaze Your Own Path and Make Work That Matters. His previous books include Hip Hop Genius and Hip Hop Genius 2.0. […] This is a public episode. If you would like to di...

Good leaders can be hard to find. Sandra Peart, dean and E. Claiborne distinguished professor in the Jepson School of Leadership Studies at the University of Richmond, says it’s a society-wide problem. Sandra J. Peart is dean and E. Claiborne Robins Distinguished Professor in Leadership Studies at the University of Richmond’s Jepson School of Leadership […] This is a public episode. If you w...

The mental health of males demands closer focus. Ioakim Boutakidis, professor of child and adolescent studies at California State University, Fullerton, explores how it manifests in a school setting. Ioakim Boutakidis is a professor of Child and Adolescent Studies at California State University Fullerton, where he has also served as Faculty Fellow of Student Success, […] This is a public epi...

Genocides don’t begin overnight, so how can we stop them before they get started? Kerry Whigham, assistant professor of genocide and mass atrocity prevention at Binghamton University, explains. Kerry Whigham is Assistant Professor of Genocide and Mass Atrocity Prevention at Binghamton University and Co-Director of its Institute for Genocide and Mass Atrocity Prevention. His first […] This is...

Politics can drive vaccine hesitancy, even for nurses and children. Filip Viskupic, assistant professor of political science at South Dakota University, examines why. Dr. Filip Viskupič is an Assistant Professor of Political Science and a Research Associate at The SDSU Poll at South Dakota State University. Dr. Viskupič earned his Ph. D. from the University of […] This is a public episode. I...

Media references can be a great way to break the ice in a conversation. Sylvia Sierra, assistant professor of communication and rhetorical studies at Syracuse University, explores why. Sylvia Sierra is a discourse analyst interested in language and social interaction. She takes an interactional sociolinguistic approach to exploring knowledge management and identity construction in everyday [&#8230...

Your body may have its own way to fight tumors; we just need to trigger it. Peter Kaiser, professor and chair of biological chemistry at the University of California, Irvine, explores a new therapy to do so. Peter Kaiser, PhD, is the chair of the Department of Biological Chemistry at the UC Irvine School of […] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscriber...

Protests have dominated the news lately. Teresa Wright, professor of political science at California State University, Long Beach, looks at the dynamics in China. Teresa Wright is a professor of Political Science at California State University, Long Beach. Her research focuses on state-society relations, protest and dissent, and the relationship among capitalism, democracy and authoritarianism—par...

Today on The Academic Minute: Austin Sarat, William Nelson Cromwell professor of jurisprudence and political science at Amherst College, explains the stakes for states. Austin Sarat is William Nelson Cromwell Professor of Jurisprudence and Political Science and Chair of Political Science at Amherst College. He is the author of Gruesome Spectacles: Botched Executions and America’s […] T...

The trucking industry is modernizing rapidly, but is it for the better? Karen Levy, associate professor in the department of information science at Cornell University, has more. Karen Levy is an associate professor of Information Science at Cornell University and associated faculty at Cornell Law School. Her new book, Data Driven: Truckers, Technology, and the […] This is a public episode. I...

Saving languages from eradication is a tall task as time goes on. Mneesha Gellman, associate professor of political science in the Marlboro Institute for Liberal Arts and Interdisciplinary Studies at Emerson College, delves into the process to keep the words alive. Dr. Mneesha Gellman is associate professor of political science in the Marlboro Institute for […] This is a public episode. If y...

Can a child be a reliable eyewitness? Ben Cotterill, lecturer in forensic psychology at Clemson University, examines this question. Ben Cotterill, PhD, is a lecturer at Clemson University, where he teaches courses relating to forensic psychology. His research interests include personality development, the reliability and credibility of eyewitness testimony, and testing police procedures used with...

Making batteries for electric vehicles can come with a human cost in poorer countries. Huolin Xin, professor of physics and astronomy at the University of California, Irvine, discusses one way to change this. Huolin Xin graduated from the Physics Department of Cornell University in 2011 and joined University of California, Irvine in 2018. Prior to […] This is a public episode. If you would l...

Certain groups bear more of the brunt from disaster and epidemics. Lallen Johnson, associate professor in the school of public affairs at American University, explains. Lallen Johnson, associate professor in the School of Public Affairs at American University, explores how urban gentrification influences social control. He is specifically interested in the ways by which neighborhood […] This...

Just because someone shares something online, it doesn’t mean they’re educated on it. Susan Broniarczyk, associate dean for research and professor of marketing at the University of Texas at Austin, explores this conundrum in the social sharing economy. Susan M. Broniarczyk is associate dean for research, Susie and John L. Adams Endowed Chair in Business, […] This is a public episode. If you...

Getting asked to donate to charity in the checkout line may not produce good feelings. Na Young Lee, assistant professor of marketing at the University of Dayton, examines why. Na Young Lee is an assistant professor of marketing at the University of Dayton. She received her Ph. D. in marketing from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville […] This is a public episode. If you would like to disc...

Who is your favorite poet’s favorite poet?  On this Commissioner’s Choice Award segment to kick off 2023, Minnita Daniel-Cox, associate professor of music, looked into one such person during University of Dayton Week. Dr. Minnita Daniel-Cox attended Bowling Green State University, where she received a Bachelor of Music in Music Performance, and the University of […] This is a public episode....

It’s Best Of Week on The Academic Minute.  In our second most listened to segment of 2022, Rachael Woldoff, professor of sociology at West Virginia University, explored the world of digital nomads. Rachael A. Woldoff is an urban sociologist and Professor of Sociology. She received a PhD in sociology from The Ohio State University, specializing […] This is a public episode. If you would like...

It’s Best Of Week on The Academic Minute.  In our third most listened to segment of 2022, Joe Laycock, associate professor of religious studies at Texas State University, explained why how exorcisms are not going away anytime soon. Joseph P. Laycock is the author of several books on religious history including The Penguin Book of […] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss thi...

It’s Best Of Week on The Academic Minute.  In our fourth most listened to segment of 2022, William E. Pelham, distinguished professor of psychology at Florida International University, discussed why medications may not always be the answer for certain disorders. Pelham has authored or co-authored nearly 500 professional publications dealing with ADHD and its assessment […] This is a public e...

It’s Best Of Week on The Academic Minute.  In our fifth most listened to segment of the year, Khurram Afridi, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering at Cornell University, examined how to charge electric cars more efficiently during Cornell University College of Engineering Week. Khurram Afridi is an Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer […] This is a public epis...

On University of New England Week: How do we stir up more biodiversity in nature? Thomas Klak, professor in the school of marine and environmental programs, explores one possibility. My research and teaching efforts focus on ecological restoration. The broad questions that drive my work are: How can we help heal the Earth? How can […] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss th...

On University of New England Week: Medications doesn’t come without risks and side effects. Sydney Springer, assistant professor of pharmacy, explains why some would rather go on without them. Dr. Springer is a preceptor for Advance Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE) students in Ambulatory Care. She works in family practice at Mid Coast Medical Group – Family […] This is a public epis...

On University of New England Week: Marketing certain products to kids can have negative effects. Michele Polacsek, professor of public health, outlines why. Dr. Polacsek joined the University of New England faculty in 2009 where she is currently a professor of Public Health and Director of the Center for Excellence in Public Health. As principal […] This is a public episode. If you would lik...

On University of New England Week: Nothing can replace firsthand knowledge. Marilyn Gugliucci, professor and director of geriatrics education & research, looks into one example. Dr. Marilyn R. Gugliucci is a Professor and the Director for Geriatrics Education & Research, as well as the Director of U-ExCEL (UNE~Exercise and Conditioning for Easier Living) Fitness/Wellness Program […]...