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Rachael Woldoff, West Virginia University – Digital NomadsRachael Woldoff, West Virginia University – Digital Nomads 02.11.2022 2:30

Being a nomad is possible in our digital world. Rachael Woldoff, professor of sociology at West Virginia University, delves into this statement. Rachael A. Woldoff is an urban sociologist and Professor of Sociology. She received a PhD in sociology from The Ohio State University, specializing in crime and community. Her research and publications have focused […] This is a public episode. If y...

Beauvais Lyons, University of Tennessee – Lessons From LlhurosBeauvais Lyons, University of Tennessee – Lessons From Llhuros 01.11.2022 2:30

Art can bring out many truths, even by using lies. Beauvais Lyons, chancellor’s professor at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, examines one such instance. Beauvais Lyons is a Chancellor’s Professor at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville where he has taught printmaking since 1985. Beauvais Lyons’ art involves various form of mock-documentation, fabricating and documenting imaginary [&#8230...

Frank McAndrew, Knox College – Why Do Some People See Ghosts While Others Don’t?Frank McAndrew, Knox College – Why Do Some People See Ghosts While Others Don’t? 31.10.2022 2:30

Have you ever seen a ghost? Frank McAndrew, Cornelia H. Dudley Professor of Psychology at Knox College, explores why some people do and some do not. Frank McAndrew is the Cornelia H. Dudley Professor of Psychology at Knox College, a blogger for Psychology Today Magazine, and an elected Fellow of the Association for Psychological Science […] This is a public episode. If you would like to disc...

Rebecca Rozelle-Stone, University of North Dakota – Attending to Crisis FatigueRebecca Rozelle-Stone, University of North Dakota – Attending to Crisis Fatigue 28.10.2022 2:30

How much bad news can your brain handle at a time? Rebecca Rozelle-Stone, professor of philosophy and director of the honors program at the University of North Dakota, explores why the news cycle is so tiring. Rebecca Rozelle-Stone, Ph. D. is Director of the University Honors Program and Professor of Philosophy at the University of North […] This is a public episode. If you would like to dis...

Oscar Fernandez, Portland State University – Disrupting Trauma Tourism in Diversity Workshops and Scholarship EssaysOscar Fernandez, Portland State University – Disrupting Trauma Tourism in Diversity Workshops and Scholarship Essays 27.10.2022 2:30

Sharing traumatic stories can increase awareness and charitable giving, but does it always help those afflicted? Oscar Fernandez, senior instructor in university studies at Portland State University, finds out. Dr. Óscar Fernández works at Portland State University. He is an immigrant scholar from Costa Rica. He specializes in inter-American studies, literary theory, and the intersection […]...

Andrew Mines, George Washington University – Taliban and CounterterrorismAndrew Mines, George Washington University – Taliban and Counterterrorism 26.10.2022 2:30

Problems still exist for the U.S. and the world after a long conflict in Afghanistan. Andrew Mines, research fellow at George Washington University, delves into why. Andrew Mines is a Research Fellow at the Program on Extremism at George Washington University. He studies extremist psychology, behavior, groups, movements, and ideologies across the globe. Andrew is […] This is a public episode...

Henry Tran, University of South Carolina – Improving the Attractiveness of the Teaching Profession Through Talent-Centered Education LeadershipHenry Tran, University of South Carolina – Improving the Attractiveness of the Teaching Profession Through Talen 25.10.2022 2:30

The world needs more teachers. Henry Tran, Associate Professor in Education Leadership at the University of South Carolina, examines how to develop more. Henry Tran is an Associate Professor at the University of South Carolina’s Department of Educational Leadership and Policies who studies issues related to education human resources (HR). He has published extensively on […] This is a public...

Tracy Brooks, Binghamton University – Targeting Proteins Related to CancerTracy Brooks, Binghamton University – Targeting Proteins Related to Cancer 24.10.2022 2:30

We’re still seeking new treatments for cancer patients. Tracy Brooks, associate professor and vice chair at the Binghamton University School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, explores one new approach. Dr. Brooks’ research has centered on oncology, anti-cancer therapeutics and development of new targets for drugs through a focus on DNA and the proteins that it […] This is a public epi...

Shannen Dee Williams, University of Dayton – America’s Real Sister ActShannen Dee Williams, University of Dayton – America’s Real Sister Act 21.10.2022 2:30

On University of Dayton Week: Popular films can have a positive impact on certain groups, but the real history needs to be told as well. Shannen Dee Williams, associate professor of history, explores this statement in one community. Shannen Dee Williams is a historian of the African American experience with research and teaching specializations in […] This is a public episode. If you would...

Partha Banerjee, University of Dayton – A New Dimension for Fingerprint TechnologyPartha Banerjee, University of Dayton – A New Dimension for Fingerprint Technology 20.10.2022 2:30

On University of Dayton Week: Fingerprints have been used for identification for quite a while, but do they need an update? Partha Banerjee, professor of electro-optics, explains. Partha Banerjee is a professor of electro-optics and director of the Holography and Metamaterials Laboratory at the University of Dayton. A member of the International Order of Holoknights […] This is a public epis...

Minnita Daniel-Cox, University of Dayton – Paul Laurence Dunbar’s Artist LegacyMinnita Daniel-Cox, University of Dayton – Paul Laurence Dunbar’s Artist Legacy 19.10.2022 2:30

On University of Dayton Week: Who influenced your heroes? Minnita Daniel-Cox, associate professor of music, looks into one such person. Dr. Minnita Daniel-Cox attended Bowling Green State University, where she received a Bachelor of Music in Music Performance, and the University of Michigan, where she earned both her Master of Music and her Doctorate of […] This is a public episode. If you...

Subramanian Ramakrishnan, University of Dayton – Models to Combat EpidemicsSubramanian Ramakrishnan, University of Dayton – Models to Combat Epidemics 18.10.2022 2:30

On University of Dayton Week: Learning how to combat virus spread in the future will be key. Subramanian Ramakrishnan, associate professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering, looks at how to update our models. Subramanian (Subbu) Ramakrishnan (SOOB-rah-mahn-yan RAHMA-krish-nan) obtained his B.Tech . (Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala, India), M.Sc . (University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada), M...

Jack Bauer, University of Dayton – How Stories Foster FlourishingJack Bauer, University of Dayton – How Stories Foster Flourishing 17.10.2022 2:30

On University of Dayton Week: Everyone wants to make sense of their life and time on Earth. Jack Bauer, professor of psychology, delves into one way to try to do so. Jack J. Bauer, PhD, is Professor of Psychology and past Raymond A. Roesch Endowed Chair in the Social Sciences at the University of Dayton. […] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers o...

Justin Hartnett, SUNY Oneonta – Predicting SnowfallJustin Hartnett, SUNY Oneonta – Predicting Snowfall 14.10.2022 2:30

How snow will respond to climate change is a pressing issue for some regions. Justin Hartnett, assistant professor of geography and environmental sustainability at SUNY Oneonta, explores how to predict the future. Justin Hartnett, an Assistant Professor of Geography and Environmental Sustainability at SUNY Oneonta, explores the differences in snowstorms to the lee of Lake […] This is a publi...

PJ Verrecchia, York College of Pennsylvania – Gun ControlPJ Verrecchia, York College of Pennsylvania – Gun Control 13.10.2022 2:30

We’re still in a heated debate about gun control in the U.S. PJ Verrecchia, professor of criminology and criminal justice at York College of Pennsylvania, applies logic to the problem. PJ Verrecchia is a Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice at York College of Pennsylvania. A former juvenile probation officer in Chester County, Pennsylvania, his […] This is a public episode. If you w...

Amit Kumar, University of Texas at Austin – Doing Good Feels Surprisingly GoodAmit Kumar, University of Texas at Austin – Doing Good Feels Surprisingly Good 12.10.2022 2:30

Want to feel good? Do good. Amit Kumar, assistant professor of marketing and psychology at the University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business, explores why helping others can also help you. Amit Kumar is currently an Asst. Professor of Marketing and Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business. […] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss...

Randall McGuire, Binghamton University – Walls Will Not Solve Social IssuesRandall McGuire, Binghamton University – Walls Will Not Solve Social Issues 11.10.2022 2:30

To solve a problem, get to the root of it. Randall McGuire, SUNY distinguished professor at Binghamton University’s Harpur College of Arts and Sciences, says an easy solution may not be the best one. We live in a material world that entails ceaseless and varied interactions between people, things and landscapes. People may take that […] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss...

Timothy Lindberg, University of Minnesota Morris – How Same-Sex Marriage Became BipartisanTimothy Lindberg, University of Minnesota Morris – How Same-Sex Marriage Became Bipartisan 10.10.2022 2:30

The country is polarized, but the majority of voters agree on at least one issue. Timothy Lindberg, assistant professor of political science at the University of Minnesota, Morris, delves into this issue. I am an Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of Minnesota, Morris, where I teach courses on political behavior and judicial […] This is a public episode. If you would...

Jacob Pellinen, University of Colorado – Why Seizures Are Often Hard to DiagnoseJacob Pellinen, University of Colorado – Why Seizures Are Often Hard to Diagnose 07.10.2022 2:30

Seizures can be hard to diagnose. Jacob Pellinen, assistant professor of neurology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, determines why. Dr. Pellinen is an Assistant Professor of Neurology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. He is a board-certified neurologist with additional board certification in epilepsy. He completed training in neurology at […] This is a public...

Sabine von Mering, Brandeis University – Antisemitism and Social Media AlgorithmsSabine von Mering, Brandeis University – Antisemitism and Social Media Algorithms 06.10.2022 2:30

Do social media algorithms hurt or help society? Sabine von Mering, professor of German and Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at Brandeis University, discusses one reason they may need some tweaking. Sabine von Mering, Ph. D. is Professor of German and Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies and Director of the Center for German and European Studies […] This is a public episode. If you w...

Bryan Bardine, University of Dayton – Metal Scenes Around the World Survive and Thrive in the Face of ChallengesBryan Bardine, University of Dayton – Metal Scenes Around the World Survive and Thrive in the Face of Challenges 05.10.2022 2:30

We’ve learned the power of groups after spending time alone during the pandemic. Bryan Bardine, professor of English at the University of Dayton, explores how one scene sticks together. Bryan Bardine, English professor at the University of Dayton, teaches courses on metal music and culture. He has co-edited three collections on metal: Heavy Metal Studies […] This is a public episode. If you...

Thomas Doyle, Texas State University – Nuclear Weapons and the Moral DebateThomas Doyle, Texas State University – Nuclear Weapons and the Moral Debate 04.10.2022 2:30

What is ethical about nuclear weapons? Thomas Doyle, associate professor of political science at Texas State University, explores this question. Thomas Doyle is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Texas State University. His most recent book is titled Nuclear Ethics in the Twenty-First Century: Survival, Order, and Justice (Rowman & Littlefield, 2020). He has […] This is a pub...

Daniel George, Penn State College of Medicine – The Power of Music: Effects of a Personalized Music Intervention for Persons with Dementia and their CaregiversDaniel George, Penn State College of Medicine – The Power of Music: Effects of a Personalized Mu 03.10.2022 2:30

Helping those in eldercare environments have good quality of life is important. Daniel George, associate professor in the department of humanities and public health sciences at the Penn State College of Medicine, explores one way to do so. Daniel R. George, Ph. D, M.Sc is Associate Professor in the Department of Humanities and Public Health Sciences […] This is a public episode. If you would...

David Richardson, University of California Irvine – The Effects of Lung Cancer and Radon in Uranium MinersDavid Richardson, University of California Irvine – The Effects of Lung Cancer and Radon in Uranium Miners 30.09.2022 2:30

Even low level exposure to radon gas can have harmful impacts. David Richardson, professor of environmental and occupational health at the University of California, Irvine, explores how to ensure better protection moving forward. David B. Richardson, PhD, associate dean of research and professor of environmental and occupational health at the University of California, Irvine Program […] This...

Timothy Hampton, University of California Berkeley – Cheerfulness, Then and NowTimothy Hampton, University of California Berkeley – Cheerfulness, Then and Now 29.09.2022 2:30

Have you been cheerful lately? Timothy Hampton, Aldo Scaglione and Marie M. Burns Distinguished Professor of Comparative Literature and French at the University of California Berkeley, examines this feeling. Writer, scholar, teacher, and translator Timothy Hampton teaches at the University of California at Berkeley. Primarily a student of the Romance languages and of the early […] This is a...