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Beth Livingston, University of Iowa – Move on From Leaning InBeth Livingston, University of Iowa – Move on From Leaning In 23.02.2023 2:30

Women are still face divides in the workplace. Beth Livingston, Ralph L. Sheets assistant professor of industrial relations at the Tippie college of business at the University of Iowa, develops a way to combat this. Beth A. Livingston is the Ralph L. Sheets Associate Professor of Industrial Relations at the University of Iowa’s Tippie College […] This is a public episode. If you would like t...

Nir Eisikovits, UMass Boston – A.I. and Everyday LifeNir Eisikovits, UMass Boston – A.I. and Everyday Life 22.02.2023 2:30

A.I. is now a part of our daily lives. Nir Eisikovits, professor of philosophy and founding director of the Applied Ethics Center at the University of Massachusetts Boston, considers the impacts. Nir Eisikovits is professor of philosophy and founding director of the Applied Ethics Center at UMass Boston. Professor Eisikovits’ research focuses on the moral and […] This is a public episo...

Barbara Combs, Kennesaw State University – Anti-Black Racism is Not Better than It Used to Be. It Just Takes Different Forms.Barbara Combs, Kennesaw State University – Anti-Black Racism is Not Better than It Used to Be. It Just Takes Different Forms. 21.02.2023 2:30

The definition of “place” can be a complex question when it comes to the history of racism in the United States. Barbara Combs, professor of sociology and chair of the department of sociology and criminal justice at Kennesaw State University, looks into this question. Barbara Harris Combs, J.D., Ph. D. is Professor of Sociology and Chair […] This is a public episode. If you would like to dis...

Pankhuri Malhotra, University of Oklahoma – Finding Brand Alliances among Seemingly Unrelated PartnersPankhuri Malhotra, University of Oklahoma – Finding Brand Alliances among Seemingly Unrelated Partners 20.02.2023 2:30

What are those two doing together? Pankhuri Malhotra, assistant professor of marketing at the University of Oklahoma, applies this question to brands. Dr. Pankhuri is a computational social scientist with an interest in graph-based methods for improving and scaling marketing research. Her current research applies combined methods from marketing, network and data science for mining […] This i...

Cynthia Orozco, Eastern New Mexico University, Ruidoso – Alonso Perales, Mexican American Civil Rights Leader and Architect of Latino DestinyCynthia Orozco, Eastern New Mexico University, Ruidoso – Alonso Perales, Mexican American Civil Rights Leader and 17.02.2023 2:30

We remember many heroes in the United States, but some still remain to be celebrated. Cynthia Orozco, professor of history and humanities at Eastern New Mexico University, Ruidoso, examines the life of one. Author of No Mexicans, Women or Dogs Allowed: the Rise of the Mexican American Civil Rights Movement and Agent of Change: Adela […] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss...

Parichehr Kazemi, University of Oregon – The Protest Potential of Social Media ImagesParichehr Kazemi, University of Oregon – The Protest Potential of Social Media Images 14.02.2023 2:30

On this Student Spotlight: Images are everywhere in today. Parichehr Kazemi, 5th-year PhD candidate in political science at the University of Oregon, explores how they can be for protest. Parichehr Kazemi is a 5th-year PhD Candidate in political science at the University of Oregon. Her research interests fall at the intersection of social movements and […] This is a public episode. If you wo...

Heather Welch, University of California Santa Cruz – Illuminating Dark Fishing Vessels at SeaHeather Welch, University of California Santa Cruz – Illuminating Dark Fishing Vessels at Sea 13.02.2023 2:30

It’s hard to police everything that happens on the oceans. Heather Welch, project scientist at the University of California Santa Cruz, looks to help illuminate some of the issues faced in this endeavor. Heather Welch is a project scientist at the University of California Santa Cruz, and is affiliated with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric […] This is a public episode. If you would like t...

Melissa Huey, New York Institute of Technology – The Psychological Impact of Smartphones in the College ClassroomMelissa Huey, New York Institute of Technology – The Psychological Impact of Smartphones in the College Classroom 10.02.2023 2:30

Smartphones are everywhere, including the classroom. Melissa Huey, assistant professor of behavioral sciences at the New York Institute of Technology, examines how it affects students. Melissa Huey, Ph. D., is an assistant professor of behavioral sciences at New York Institute of Technology. Huey’s research interests are twofold. The first area focuses on parenting and the impact […] This is...

Christina Frohock, University of Miami School of Law – Reading Lolita as a Sentencing MemorandumChristina Frohock, University of Miami School of Law – Reading Lolita as a Sentencing Memorandum 09.02.2023 2:30

Classic novels can carry many meanings. Christina Frohock, professor of legal writing and lecturer in law at the University of Miami School of Law, explores one. Christina M. Frohock is on the faculty of the University of Miami School of Law, where she teaches Legal Communication and Research Skills. Her scholarship includes law review articles […] This is a public episode. If you would lik...

Emily Huddart Kennedy, University of British Columbia – We Can’t Stop Climate Change by Hating Each OtherEmily Huddart Kennedy, University of British Columbia – We Can’t Stop Climate Change by Hating Each Other 08.02.2023 2:30

Coming together is crucial to fighting climate change. Emily Huddart Kennedy, associate professor and associate head in the department of sociology at the University of British Columbia, exposes how stereotypes keep us apart. Emily Huddart Kennedy is Associate Professor and Associate Head in the Department of Sociology at UBC and the author of the recently […] This is a public episode. If yo...

Victor Peskin, Arizona State University – The Politics of Prosecuting PutinVictor Peskin, Arizona State University – The Politics of Prosecuting Putin 07.02.2023 2:30

What would make the U.S. government hesitant to prosecute Vladimir Putin? Victor Peskin, associate professor in the school of politics and global studies at Arizona State University, looks into this question. Victor Peskin’s teaching and scholarship lie at the intersection of international law, international relations, and comparative politics. Peskin is the author of International Justice [&#8230...

Kristen McHenry, Boise State University – Burnout and Well-Being Among Healthcare FacultyKristen McHenry, Boise State University – Burnout and Well-Being Among Healthcare Faculty 06.02.2023 2:30

It’s been a long road for those in healthcare over the last few years. Kristen McHenry, assistant professor in the department of respiratory care at Boise State University, examines this for those with other obligations as well. Dr. McHenry serves as a Respiratory Care educator with experience in both entry into practice programming and online […] This is a public episode. If you would like...

Jeff Liebert, McGill University – Get Big or Get Out: How Farm Size Affects the Use of Sustainable Management PracticesJeff Liebert, McGill University – Get Big or Get Out: How Farm Size Affects the Use of Sustainable Management Practices 03.02.2023 2:30

How does farm size affect sustainability practices? Jeff Liebert, postdoctoral researcher at McGill University, looks into this question. Jeff Liebert is a Postdoctoral Researcher jointly appointed in the Department of Natural Resource Sciences at McGill University and the Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability at the University of British Columbia. Jeff recently completed his PhD...

Morgan Shipley, Michigan State University – The Varieties of SpiritualityMorgan Shipley, Michigan State University – The Varieties of Spirituality 02.02.2023 2:30

Spirituality comes in many forms today. Morgan Shipley, Foglio Endowed Chair of Spirituality and associate professor of religious studies at Michigan State University, surveys the varieties. Morgan Shipley (Ph. D.) is the Inaugural Foglio Endowed Chair of Spirituality and Associate Chair for Undergraduate Studies for the Department of Religious Studies at Michigan State University. Author of [&#82...

Kathleen Lubey, St. John’s University – What Does Pornography Tell Us?Kathleen Lubey, St. John’s University – What Does Pornography Tell Us? 01.02.2023 2:30

What does pornography tell us? Kathleen Lubey, professor of English at St. John’s University, examines this from a historical standpoint. Kathleen Lubey is a literary scholar and writer at work on piecing together the complex history of pornography. A professor at St. John’s University and specialist in eighteenth-century literature, her teaching and research spans British […] This is a publ...

Joel Christensen, Brandeis University – Women, Witchcraft, and Greek MythJoel Christensen, Brandeis University – Women, Witchcraft, and Greek Myth 31.01.2023 2:30

Differences can lead to fear and persecution. Joel Christensen, professor of classical studies and senior associate dean for faculty affairs at Brandeis University, examines women’s stories from ancient Greece to the recent past. Joel Christensen (he/his) is Professor of Classical Studies at Brandeis University where he also serves as Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs […] This is a p...

Darby Saxbe, University of Southern California – Dad Brain? How Fatherhood Changes the BrainDarby Saxbe, University of Southern California – Dad Brain? How Fatherhood Changes the Brain 30.01.2023 2:30

We’ve heard of dad bod, but how about dad brain? Darby Saxbe, professor in the psychology department at the University of Southern California, looks at how fatherhood can change the brain. Darby Saxbe is a professor in the psychology department at the University of Southern California, where she co-directs the USC Center for the Changing […] This is a public episode. If you would like to dis...

Jeffrey Herlihy-Mera, University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez – The Puertoricanization of U.S. Higher EdJeffrey Herlihy-Mera, University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez – The Puertoricanization of U.S. Higher Ed 27.01.2023 2:30

Should Spanish be a domestic language in higher education? Jeffrey Herlihy-Mera, professor of humanities at The University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez, discusses this question. Jeffrey Herlihy-Mera is a professor of Humanities at the Universidad de Puerto Rico-Mayagüez and 2022 Obama Fellow at the Obama Institute for Transnational American Studies in Mainz, Germany. His books include, Decolonizing [&#...

Rahim Esfandyar-Pour, University of California, Irvine – A Health Monitoring Wearable Operates Without a BatteryRahim Esfandyar-Pour, University of California, Irvine – A Health Monitoring Wearable Operates Without a Battery 26.01.2023 2:30

Removing batteries from wearable tech can open it up to more people. Rahim Esfandyar-Pour, assistant professor of electrical engineering and computer science and biomedical engineering at the University of California, Irvine, explores how to do so. Rahim Esfandyar-Pour received his M.Sc . and Ph. D. in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University in 2010 and 2014. He is currently […] This...

Nancy Jecker, University of Washington School of Medicine – The Ethics of Brain Computer InterfacingNancy Jecker, University of Washington School of Medicine – The Ethics of Brain Computer Interfacing 25.01.2023 2:30

Ethics can be an important part of emerging technology. Nancy Jecker, professor in the department of bioethics and humanities at the University of Washington School of Medicine, discusses one instance where it’s vital to be careful. My research explores bioethics, moral philosophy, and global ethics. It spans a range of topics, including robots and AI […] This is a public episode. If you wou...

sam seidel, Stanford University – Creative Hustlesam seidel, Stanford University – Creative Hustle 24.01.2023 2:30

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...

Sandra Peart, University of Richmond – We Need Capable, Ethical Leaders – Now More Than EverSandra Peart, University of Richmond – We Need Capable, Ethical Leaders – Now More Than Ever 23.01.2023 2:30

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...

Ioakim Boutakidis, California State University Fullerton – Boys and Men’s Struggles in School Reveal a Systemic InequityIoakim Boutakidis, California State University Fullerton – Boys and Men’s Struggles in School Reveal a Systemic Inequity 20.01.2023 2:30

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...

Kerry Whigham, Binghamton University – How Can Genocide Be Prevented?Kerry Whigham, Binghamton University – How Can Genocide Be Prevented? 19.01.2023 2:30

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...

Filip Viskupic, South Dakota State University – Politics Drives Parental COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Among NursesFilip Viskupic, South Dakota State University – Politics Drives Parental COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Among Nurses 18.01.2023 2:30

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...