The Academic Minute

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 paren...

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 […] This is a public episode....

Whether there’s an afterlife is one of the “big questions” for humanity. Alexander Englert, research associate at the Institute for Advanced Study, explores what one great logician thought. Alexander Englert is a philosopher and research associate at the Institute for Advanced Study (IAS) in Princeton, New Jersey. He is interested in ethics, epistemology, and philosophy […] This is a public...

Flawed research can be easily accessible nowadays and can cause a lot of damage. Jeremy Blackburn, associate professor of computer science at Binghamton University, explores the perils of today’s dissemination of knowledge. Dr. Blackburn is currently an associate professor at the Binghamton University Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science. His research is […] This is a...

Men face gender stereotypes while posting on social media. Andrew Edelblum, assistant professor of marketing at the University of Dayton, explains why. Dr. Andrew Edelblum is an assistant professor of marketing at the University of Dayton. His research examines how consumers and brands adapt to cultural, technological, and political change. Gender Stereotypes and Social Media […] This is a p...

What is cultural othering? Julia Khrebtan Hörhager, associate professor of communication studies at Colorado State University, discusses the paradox of this way of thinking. Julia Khrebtan-Hörhager is an Associate Professor of Communication at Colorado State University and a Director of Education Abroad programs in Europe. She is a holder of three International Communication Association Top [&#823...

No one likes waiting at a red light; enter the roundabout. Deogratias Eustace, professor and director of graduate studies at the University of Dayton, looks around to find out how traffic circles can make a big difference for drivers. Professor of transportation engineering in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Engineering Mechanics at […] This is a public episode. If...

There are still groups of individuals who feel left out and under researched. Alexandra Brozowski, research associate at Michigan State University, delves into one such group. Alexandra is a 2019 graduate of Michigan State University’s Honors College with a Bachelor of Science focused on Psychology. She has had several diverse academic and clinical experiences in […] This is a public e...

College athletes face lots of pressures to compete. Robert Romano, assistant professor in the division of sports management at St. John’s University, details the importance of looking after their mental health. Professor Robert J. Romano is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Sport Management at St. John’s University. After attending Springfield College, Professor Romano […] This is a...

Do you stop and think about what you’re sharing on social media? Ian Anderson, Ph. D. candidate at the University of Southern California, looks into why people share mindlessly online. Ian Axel Anderson (Ian A. Anderson) is from Ann Arbor, Michigan. He currently holds a BA in Economics and Political Science from Swarthmore College (2013), an […] This is a public episode. If you would like to...

Some locales known for their pristine weather may be in for rude awakenings in the future. Henry Knight Lozano, senior lecturer in American History at the University of Exeter, examines a couple such places. Dr Henry Knight Lozano is senior lecturer in American History and Director of Liberal Arts at the University of Exeter. His […] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss thi...

On Northern Kentucky University Week: The opioid crisis is hitting mothers and infants too. Brittany Smith, assistant professor in psychological sciences, examines ways to help. Brittany Smith joined the Department of Psychological Science in 2022. She was previously at the University of Cincinnati for 11 years, where she completed her Ph. D. in neuroscience in 2016 […] This is a public epis...

On Northern Kentucky University Week: Black holes continue to fascinate us. Dirk Grupe, associate professor and chair of the department of physics, geology and engineering technology, explains why. Dr. Dirk Grupe (“Group-ah”), Northern Kentucky University associate professor and chair of the Department of Physics, Geology and Engineering Technology. Prior to this position he has also […] Thi...

On Northern Kentucky University Week: There’s a glass ceiling in college athletics. Tan Boston, assistant professor at the Salmon P. Chase College of Law, discusses. Tan Boston is an assistant professor at Northern Kentucky University Salmon P. Chase College of Law, where she teaches Sports Law, Property and Sales & Secured Transactions. In addition to […] This is a public episode. If yo...

On Northern Kentucky University Week: How do we build a better book? Tamara O’Callaghan, professor in the department of English, uses many different creative tools to find out. My current research focuses on medieval manuscript design and reading practices as well as on AR (augmented reality) and VR (virtual reality) texts and narratives. I am […] This is a public episode. If you would like...

On Northern Kentucky University Week:  Kids with ADHD could be at risk as they grow older. Justin Yates, professor of psychological sciences, discusses medication and addiction issues. Dr. Yates first taught at Northern Kentucky University in 2012 and during the 2013-2014 academic year as an instructor before being hired as an Assistant Professor in 2014. […] This is a public episode. If you...

Despite our vast knowledge as a species, there are questions about our planet that are still puzzling researchers. Megan Holycross, assistant professor in the department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at Cornell University, delves into one. Dr. Megan Holycross is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at Cornell University. She […] This is a public epis...

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder causes many issues for those afflicted. C. Michael White, distinguished professor and chair of pharmacy practice at the University of Connecticut, details one avenue of treatment. Dr. White’s ~500 peer reviewed publications about drug therapy and safety have resulted in 17,353 citations, H-index of 67, and i10 index of 258; placing him […] This is a public epis...

What do you call the people you work with? Christian Kiewitz, professor of management at the University of Dayton, says there’s more to a name than you might think. Christian Kiewitz is a Professor of Management at the University of Dayton, Ohio. His research interests center around problematic behaviors in the workplace, such as micromanagement, […] This is a public episode. If you would li...

How long does it take to restore state spending on higher education? Jennifer Delaney, professor of higher education in the department of education policy, organization and leadership at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, examines the history. Jennifer A. Delaney is a Professor of Higher Education in the Department of Education Policy, Organization and Leadership at […] This is a p...

The field of Black Studies has a lot more to teach us. Eric Jackson, professor of history and associate dean of the college of arts and sciences at Northern Kentucky University, considers the history. Dr. Eric Jackson, professor of history and associate dean of the College of Arts & Sciences, Northern Kentucky University.  He earned […] This is a public episode. If you would like to disc...

How do we help domestic violence survivors? Durant Frantzen, department chair and professor of criminology and criminal justice at Texas A&M San Antonio, has some suggestions. Durant Frantzen is a professor of criminology and criminal justice in the Department of Criminology and Political Science at Texas A&M-San Antonio. He studies issues related to domestic violence, […] This is a...

U.S. foreign policy and military actions are usually under the microscope, but not always. Jason C. Mueller, assistant professor of sociology at Kennesaw State University, looks into a more covert “war on terror.” Jason C. Mueller is an Assistant Professor of Sociology at Kennesaw State University. Mueller received his Ph. D. in the Department of Sociology […] This is a public episode. If yo...

Do you like the way you look when you’re on Zoom calls? Emily Hemendinger, assistant professor with the department of psychiatry at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, says if not, you’re not alone. Emily Hemendinger is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Assistant Professor with the Department of Psychiatry, and Clinical Director and Deep […] This is a public episode. If you...

Rising costs are everywhere. Melissa Wasserman, Charles Tilford McCormick professor of law and Associate Dean for Research at the University of Texas School of Law, looks into a novel way to reduce them for one sector. Melissa Wasserman’s research focuses on the institutional design of innovation policy, with a particular emphasis on patent law and […] This is a public episode. If you would...