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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.
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Thursday, June 27, 2019 - 9:45pm
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.
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Thursday, June 27, 2019 - 3:45am
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.
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Tuesday, June 25, 2019 - 9:15pm
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
If you want to change someone's mind, talk about the cause of the problem. In today's Academic Minute, part of Wheaton College Week, Gail Sahar explains why. Sahar is a professor of psychology at Wheaton, in Massachusetts. A transcript of this podcast can be found here.
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Monday, June 24, 2019 - 7:15pm
Tue, 25 Jun 2019 07:00:00 +0000
Doug Lederman
297776 at https://www.insidehighered.com
no If you want to change someone's mind, talk about the cause of the problem. In today's Academic Minute, part of Wheaton College Week, Gail Sahar explains why. Sahar is a professor of psychology at Wheaton, in Massachusetts. A transcript of this podcast ca If you want to change someone's mind, talk about the cause of the problem. In today's Academic Minute, part of Wheaton College Week, Gail Sahar explains why. Sahar is a professor of psychology at Wheaton, in Massachusetts. A transcript of this podcast can be found here. Section: Academic MinuteFile: 06-25-19 Wheaton - Cause, Effect, Solution.mp3Event's date: Monday, June 24, 2019 - 7:15pmhigher,education,professor,higher,ed,research,phd
Farmers' Markets
https://www.insidehighered.com/audio/2019/06/24/farmers-markets
Are farmers' markets achieving their goals? In today's Academic Minute, part of Wheaton College Week: Justin Schupp looks into whether they are getting healthy food to those who need it. Schupp is an assistant professor of sociology at Wheaton, in Massachusetts. A transcript of this podcast can be found here.
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Sunday, June 23, 2019 - 2:00pm
Mon, 24 Jun 2019 07:00:00 +0000
Doug Lederman
297636 at https://www.insidehighered.com
no Are farmers' markets achieving their goals? In today's Academic Minute, part of Wheaton College Week: Justin Schupp looks into whether they are getting healthy food to those who need it. Schupp is an assistant professor of sociology at Wheaton, in Massac Are farmers' markets achieving their goals? In today's Academic Minute, part of Wheaton College Week: Justin Schupp looks into whether they are getting healthy food to those who need it. Schupp is an assistant professor of sociology at Wheaton, in Massachusetts. A transcript of this podcast can be found here. Section: Academic MinuteFile: 06-24-19 Wheaton - Farmers Markets.mp3Event's date: Sunday, June 23, 2019 - 2:00pmhigher,education,professor,higher,ed,research,phd
The Lottery Industry
https://www.insidehighered.com/audio/2019/06/21/lottery-industry
Have you bought your lottery ticket? In today's Academic Minute, part of Grand Valley State University Week, Jeff Lowenstein says, win or lose, it could do more harm than good. Lowenstein is an assistant professor of multimedia journalism at Grand Valley State. A transcript of this podcast can be found here.
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Thursday, June 20, 2019 - 6:15pm
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Fri, 21 Jun 2019 07:00:00 +0000
Doug Lederman
297416 at https://www.insidehighered.com
no Have you bought your lottery ticket? In today's Academic Minute, part of Grand Valley State University Week, Jeff Lowenstein says, win or lose, it could do more harm than good. Lowenstein is an assistant professor of multimedia journalism at Grand Valley Have you bought your lottery ticket? In today's Academic Minute, part of Grand Valley State University Week, Jeff Lowenstein says, win or lose, it could do more harm than good. Lowenstein is an assistant professor of multimedia journalism at Grand Valley State. A transcript of this podcast can be found here. Section: Academic MinuteFile: 06-21-19 Grand Valley State - The Lottery Industry.mp3Event's date: Thursday, June 20, 2019 - 6:15pmSchool: Grand Valley State Universityhigher,education,professor,higher,ed,research,phd
Producing Better Elementary School Science Teachers
https://www.insidehighered.com/audio/2019/06/20/producing-better-elementary-school-science-teachers
Elementary school should be a place for science. In today's Academic Minute, part of Grand Valley State University Week, Ellen Schiller discusses why we need to start teaching this subject early. Schiller is a department chair and professor of education. A transcript of this podcast can be found here.
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Wednesday, June 19, 2019 - 6:00pm
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Thu, 20 Jun 2019 07:00:00 +0000
Doug Lederman
297291 at https://www.insidehighered.com
no Elementary school should be a place for science. In today's Academic Minute, part of Grand Valley State University Week, Ellen Schiller discusses why we need to start teaching this subject early. Schiller is a department chair and professor of education. Elementary school should be a place for science. In today's Academic Minute, part of Grand Valley State University Week, Ellen Schiller discusses why we need to start teaching this subject early. Schiller is a department chair and professor of education. A transcript of this podcast can be found here. Section: Academic MinuteFile: 06-20-19 Grand Valley State - Nurturing Elementary Teachers as They Strive to Become Better Science Teachers.mp3Event's date: Wednesday, June 19, 2019 - 6:00pmSchool: Grand Valley State Universityhigher,education,professor,higher,ed,research,phd
Phosphorus and Aquatic Ecosystems
https://www.insidehighered.com/audio/2019/06/19/phosphorus-and-aquatic-ecosystems
The problem with a water source could be in the soil below it. In today's Academic Minute, part of Grand Valley State University Week, Alan D. Steinman digs in. Steinman is Allen and Helen Hunting Director and Professor at Grand Valley State. A transcript of this podcast can be found here.
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Tuesday, June 18, 2019 - 4:45pm
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Wed, 19 Jun 2019 07:00:00 +0000
Doug Lederman
297156 at https://www.insidehighered.com
no The problem with a water source could be in the soil below it. In today's Academic Minute, part of Grand Valley State University Week, Alan D. Steinman digs in. Steinman is Allen and Helen Hunting Director and Professor at Grand Valley State. A transcrip The problem with a water source could be in the soil below it. In today's Academic Minute, part of Grand Valley State University Week, Alan D. Steinman digs in. Steinman is Allen and Helen Hunting Director and Professor at Grand Valley State. A transcript of this podcast can be found here. Section: Academic MinuteFile: 06-19-19 Grand Valley State - Phosphorus And Aquatic Ecosystems.mp3Event's date: Tuesday, June 18, 2019 - 4:45pmSchool: Grand Valley State Universityhigher,education,professor,higher,ed,research,phd
Water Treatment in Haiti
https://www.insidehighered.com/audio/2019/06/18/water-treatment-haiti
Safe drinking water is a big issue in Haiti. In today's Academic Minute, part of Grand Valley State University Week, Peter Wampler explores how to make it safer. Wampler is an associate professor of geology at Grand Valley State. A transcript of this podcast can be found here.
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Monday, June 17, 2019 - 6:00pm
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Tue, 18 Jun 2019 07:00:00 +0000
Doug Lederman
297026 at https://www.insidehighered.com
no Safe drinking water is a big issue in Haiti. In today's Academic Minute, part of Grand Valley State University Week, Peter Wampler explores how to make it safer. Wampler is an associate professor of geology at Grand Valley State. A transcript of this pod Safe drinking water is a big issue in Haiti. In today's Academic Minute, part of Grand Valley State University Week, Peter Wampler explores how to make it safer. Wampler is an associate professor of geology at Grand Valley State. A transcript of this podcast can be found here. Section: Academic MinuteFile: 06-18-19 Grand Valley State - Water Treatment in Haiti.mp3Event's date: Monday, June 17, 2019 - 6:00pmSchool: Grand Valley State Universityhigher,education,professor,higher,ed,research,phd
Menstrual Activism
https://www.insidehighered.com/audio/2019/06/17/menstrual-activism
Menstruation is still a taboo subject. In today's Academic Minute, part of Grand Valley State University Week, Karen Zivi looks into how this affects women in daily life. Zivi is an associate professor of political science at Grand Valley State. A transcript of this podcast can be found here.
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Friday, June 14, 2019 - 3:30pm
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Mon, 17 Jun 2019 07:00:00 +0000
Doug Lederman
296761 at https://www.insidehighered.com
no Menstruation is still a taboo subject. In today's Academic Minute, part of Grand Valley State University Week, Karen Zivi looks into how this affects women in daily life. Zivi is an associate professor of political science at Grand Valley State. A transc Menstruation is still a taboo subject. In today's Academic Minute, part of Grand Valley State University Week, Karen Zivi looks into how this affects women in daily life. Zivi is an associate professor of political science at Grand Valley State. A transcript of this podcast can be found here. Section: Academic MinuteFile: 06-17-19 Grand Valley State - Menstrual Activism.mp3Event's date: Friday, June 14, 2019 - 3:30pmSchool: Grand Valley State Universityhigher,education,professor,higher,ed,research,phd
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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 - 9:45pm
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 - 3:45am
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 - 9:15pm
1If you want to change someone's mind, talk about the cause of the problem. In today's Academic Minute, part of Wheaton College Week, Gail Sahar explains why. Sahar is a professor of psychology at Wheaton, in Massachusetts. A transcript of this podcast can be found here.
Section: Academic MinuteFile: 06-25-19 Wheaton - Cause, Effect, Solution.mp3Event's date: Monday, June 24, 2019 - 7:15pm
Are farmers' markets achieving their goals? In today's Academic Minute, part of Wheaton College Week: Justin Schupp looks into whether they are getting healthy food to those who need it. Schupp is an assistant professor of sociology at Wheaton, in Massachusetts. A transcript of this podcast can be found here.
Section: Academic MinuteFile: 06-24-19 Wheaton - Farmers Markets.mp3Event's date: Sunday, June 23, 2019 - 2:00pm
Have you bought your lottery ticket? In today's Academic Minute, part of Grand Valley State University Week, Jeff Lowenstein says, win or lose, it could do more harm than good. Lowenstein is an assistant professor of multimedia journalism at Grand Valley State. A transcript of this podcast can be found here.
Section: Academic MinuteFile: 06-21-19 Grand Valley State - The Lottery Industry.mp3Event's date: Thursday, June 20, 2019 - 6:15pmSchool: Grand Valley State University
Elementary school should be a place for science. In today's Academic Minute, part of Grand Valley State University Week, Ellen Schiller discusses why we need to start teaching this subject early. Schiller is a department chair and professor of education. A transcript of this podcast can be found here.
Section: Academic MinuteFile: 06-20-19 Grand Valley State - Nurturing Elementary Teachers as They Strive to Become Better Science Teachers.mp3Event's date: Wednesday, June 19, 2019 - 6:00pmSchool: Grand Valley State University
The problem with a water source could be in the soil below it. In today's Academic Minute, part of Grand Valley State University Week, Alan D. Steinman digs in. Steinman is Allen and Helen Hunting Director and Professor at Grand Valley State. A transcript of this podcast can be found here.
Section: Academic MinuteFile: 06-19-19 Grand Valley State - Phosphorus And Aquatic Ecosystems.mp3Event's date: Tuesday, June 18, 2019 - 4:45pmSchool: Grand Valley State University
Safe drinking water is a big issue in Haiti. In today's Academic Minute, part of Grand Valley State University Week, Peter Wampler explores how to make it safer. Wampler is an associate professor of geology at Grand Valley State. A transcript of this podcast can be found here.
Section: Academic MinuteFile: 06-18-19 Grand Valley State - Water Treatment in Haiti.mp3Event's date: Monday, June 17, 2019 - 6:00pmSchool: Grand Valley State University
Menstruation is still a taboo subject. In today's Academic Minute, part of Grand Valley State University Week, Karen Zivi looks into how this affects women in daily life. Zivi is an associate professor of political science at Grand Valley State. A transcript of this podcast can be found here.
Section: Academic MinuteFile: 06-17-19 Grand Valley State - Menstrual Activism.mp3Event's date: Friday, June 14, 2019 - 3:30pmSchool: Grand Valley State University
We might need to rethink our treatment of men in psychological settings. In today's Academic Minute, the University of Redlands' Fred Rabinowitz explores the basis for these new guidelines. Rabinowitz is a professor of psychology at Redlands. A transcript of this podcast can be found here.
Section: Academic MinuteFile: 06-14-19 Redlands - The Guidelines for Psychological Practice with Boys and Men.mp3Event's date: Thursday, June 13, 2019 - 3:30pmSchool: University of Redlands
Do children and adults think of religion in the same way? In today's Academic Minute, Columbia University's Larisa Heiphetz looks into this question. Heiphetz is an assistant professor of psychology at Columbia. A transcript of this podcast can be found here.
Section: Academic MinuteFile: 06-13-19 Columbia - How Children and Adults Think About Religion.mp3Event's date: Wednesday, June 12, 2019 - 5:15pmSchool: Columbia University in the City of New York
The effects of the Dust Bowl are still present in California. In today's Academic Minute, NYU Abu Dhabi's Adam Ramey explores how today’s generation is being influenced by the politics of the travelers who settled there. Ramey is an associate professor of political science at NYU Abu Dhabi. A transcript of this podcast can be found here.
Section: Academic MinuteFile: 06-12-19 NYU Abu Dhabi - Politics of the Dust Bowl Settlers.mp3Event's date: Tuesday, June 11, 2019 - 6:00pm
Taking a walk in the woods can be good for brain health. In today's Academic Minute, Trinity College's Susan Masino explores why forests are important to our health. Masino is the Vernon Roosa Professor of Applied Science at Trinity. A transcript of this podcast can be found here.
Section: Academic MinuteFile: 06-11-19 Trintiy - Forests.mp3Event's date: Monday, June 10, 2019 - 5:00pmSchool: Trinity College
Does your city have entrepreneurship potential? In today's Academic Minute, the University of Virginia's Michael Lenox explores the factors that could help potential businesses. Lenox is a professor of business at Virginia's Darden School of Business. A transcript of this podcast can be found here.
Section: Academic MinuteFile: 06-10-19 Virgnia - Entrepreneurial Ecosystem.mp3Event's date: Sunday, June 9, 2019 - 12:00pmSchool: University of Virginia
Sometimes an online community is what you need to get through a tough time. In today's Academic Minute, part of University at Albany Week, InduShobha Chengalur-Smith explores how relationships can help during these periods. Chengalur-Smith is an associate professor of information systems and business analytics at Albany, part of the State University of New York system. A transcript of this podcast can be found here.
Section: Academic MinuteFile: 06-07-19 Albany - The Reciprocity of Empathy in Online, Health-Based Communities.mp3Event's date: Thursday, June 6, 2019 - 4:15pmSchool: SUNY at Albany
Nothing lights up the internet like a big storm. In today's Academic Minute, part of University at Albany Week, Amber Silver examines how this information can be used for research. Silver is an assistant professor in the college of emergency preparedness at Albany, part of the State University of New York system. A transcript of this podcast can be found here.
Section: Academic MinuteFile: 06-06-19 Albany - Improving Communication of Weather Information During Natural Disasters.mp3Event's date: Wednesday, June 5, 2019 - 6:30pmSchool: SUNY at Albany
How do criminals get their guns? In today's Academic Minute, part of University at Albany Week, David Hureau delves into the illegal gun market in Boston to find out. Hureau is an assistant professor in the school of criminal justice at Albany, part of the State University of New York system. A transcript of this podcast can be found here.
Section: Academic MinuteFile: 06-05-19 Albany - Battling the Underground Gun Market.mp3Event's date: Tuesday, June 4, 2019 - 4:30pmSchool: SUNY at Albany
How do we end the HIV epidemic? In today's Academic Minute, part of University at Albany Week, David Holtgrave discusses the latest effort. Holtgrave is professor of health policy and behavior and dean of the School of Public Health at Albany, part of the State University of New York system. A transcript of this podcast can be found here.
Section: Academic MinuteFile: 06-04-19 Albany - Reducing New HIV Infections.mp3Event's date: Monday, June 3, 2019 - 5:45pmSchool: SUNY at Albany
Kids who are prosecuted as adults have a hard road ahead. In today's Academic Minute, part of University at Albany Week, Megan Kurlychek details the issues with charging youths as adults. Kurlychek is an associate professor in the school of criminal justice at Albany, part of the State University of New York system. A transcript of this podcast can be found here.
Section: Academic MinuteFile: 06-03-19 Albany - Improving Responses to Juvenile Delinquency to Reduce Recidivism.mp3Event's date: Sunday, June 2, 2019 - 2:15pmSchool: SUNY at Albany
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