The Academic Minute
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nohigher,education,professor,higher,ed,research,phdFrom the serious to the light-hearted, The Academic Minute keeps listeners abreast of what's new and exciting in the academyInside Higher Ed is pleased to bring you The Academic Minute. The brainchild of Albany's WAMC and its president, Alan Chartock, The Academic Minute features professors from top institutions around the country, delving into topics from the serious to the light-hearted, keeping listeners abreast of what's new and exciting in the academy with topics ranging from updates on groundbreaking scientific research to an explanation of how the board game Monopoly can help explain the economic recession.
The Academic Minute features a different professor every day, drawing experts from institutions within WAMC's listening area and across the country. Each segment is introduced by Lynn Pasquerella, president of Mount Holyoke College. Pasquerella is also a professor of philosophy at Mount Holyoke, specializing in medical and legal ethics.
Are you a professor who would like to record an Academic Minute? Let us know about your latest research at academicminute@wamc.org.
The Politics of the Headscarf
https://www.insidehighered.com/audio/2019/06/28/politics-headscarf
The headscarf worn by some Muslim women is becoming a tool of civic engagement. In today's Academic Minute, part of Wheaton College (Mass.) Week, Aubrey Westfall explains why wearing a religious symbol freely is an important step in self-expression. Westfall is an assistant professor of political science at Wheaton. A transcript of this podcast can be found here.
Fri, 28 Jun 2019 07:00:00 +0000
Doug Lederman
298216 at https://www.insidehighered.com
no The headscarf worn by some Muslim women is becoming a tool of civic engagement. In today's Academic Minute, part of Wheaton College (Mass.) Week, Aubrey Westfall explains why wearing a religious symbol freely is an important step in self-expression. West The headscarf worn by some Muslim women is becoming a tool of civic engagement. In today's Academic Minute, part of Wheaton College (Mass.) Week, Aubrey Westfall explains why wearing a religious symbol freely is an important step in self-expression. Westfall is an assistant professor of political science at Wheaton. A transcript of this podcast can be found here. Section: Academic MinuteFile: 06-28-19 Wheaton - The Politics of the Headscarf.mp3Event's date: Thursday, June 27, 2019 - 9:45pmhigher,education,professor,higher,ed,research,phd
Citizen Scientists
https://www.insidehighered.com/audio/2019/06/27/citizen-scientists
If you want to get involved in science, look to astronomy. In today's Academic Minute, part of Wheaton College (Mass.) Week, Dipanker Maitra explores how amateur astronomers can advance the field. Maitra is an associate professor of physics at Wheaton. A transcript of this podcast can be found here.
Thu, 27 Jun 2019 07:51:38 +0000
Doug Lederman
298046 at https://www.insidehighered.com
no If you want to get involved in science, look to astronomy. In today's Academic Minute, part of Wheaton College (Mass.) Week, Dipanker Maitra explores how amateur astronomers can advance the field. Maitra is an associate professor of physics at Wheaton. A If you want to get involved in science, look to astronomy. In today's Academic Minute, part of Wheaton College (Mass.) Week, Dipanker Maitra explores how amateur astronomers can advance the field. Maitra is an associate professor of physics at Wheaton. A transcript of this podcast can be found here. Section: Academic MinuteFile: 06-27-19 Wheaton - Citizen Scientists.mp3Event's date: Thursday, June 27, 2019 - 3:45amhigher,education,professor,higher,ed,research,phd
Unequal relationship between Russia and China
https://www.insidehighered.com/audio/2019/06/26/unequal-relationship-between-russia-and-china
The Russian-Chinese relationship is becoming a one-sided affair. In today's Academic Minute, part of Wheaton College (Mass.) Week, Jeanne Wilson details why China's growing influence could be a concern. Wilson is a professor of political science at Wheaton. A transcript of this podcast can be found here.
Wed, 26 Jun 2019 07:00:00 +0000
Doug Lederman
297896 at https://www.insidehighered.com
no The Russian-Chinese relationship is becoming a one-sided affair. In today's Academic Minute, part of Wheaton College (Mass.) Week, Jeanne Wilson details why China's growing influence could be a concern. Wilson is a professor of political science at Wheat The Russian-Chinese relationship is becoming a one-sided affair. In today's Academic Minute, part of Wheaton College (Mass.) Week, Jeanne Wilson details why China's growing influence could be a concern. Wilson is a professor of political science at Wheaton. A transcript of this podcast can be found here. Section: Academic MinuteFile: 06-26-19 Wheaton - Unequal Relationship Between Russia and China.mp3Event's date: Tuesday, June 25, 2019 - 9:15pmhigher,education,professor,higher,ed,research,phd
Cause, Effect, Solution
https://www.insidehighered.com/audio/2019/06/25/cause-effect-solution