Best Wendi Francis Podcasts (2024)

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Beth Livingston, University of Iowa – When A Worker Is Harassed During Their Commute

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Harassment of workers doesn’t just happen at work, but also on the way in. Beth Livingston, Ralph L. Sheets Assistant Professor of Industrial Relations at the Tippie College of Business at the University of Iowa, explains more. Beth A. Livingston is the Ralph L. Sheets Associate Professor of Industrial Relations at the University of Iowa’s Tippie C…

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Michael Zalot, Cedar Crest College – Historic Legacy of Once-Popular Arcade Redemption Tokens

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The digital world is quickly bringing to an end to a lot of physicals items and tokens, but at what cost? Michael Zalot, assistant professor of business and director of the MBA program in the department of Business, Management and Economics at Cedar Crest College, discusses one such token. Michael Zalot is an assistant professor of business and dir…

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Rachel Noorda, Portland State University – Reading Behavior Versus Reading Identity for Gen Z and Millennials

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Do you consider yourself a reader? Rachel Noorda, associate professor and director of book publishing at Portland State University, says many don’t when they should. Rachel Noorda is associate professor of English and director of book publishing at Portland State University. She and her colleague Kathi Inman Berens study crossmedia consumption and …

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Kylie King, SUNY Plattsburgh – The Role of Informal Networks in Business Ownership

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How do we solve the patriarch problem when it comes to networking for business owners? Kylie King, director of institutional effectiveness and research faculty at SUNY Plattsburgh, says we must support those who might be blocked from having the social capital needed to move forward. Dr. Kylie King is the Director of Institutional Effectiveness at S…

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Lawson Wulsin, University of Cincinnati – What Is Toxic Stress?

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Being stressed is common today. Lawson Wulsin, professor of psychiatry and family medicine at the University of Cincinnati, examines why and what to do about it. Lawson Wulsin, MD, is professor of psychiatry and family medicine at the University of Cincinnati. His subspecialty is psychosomatic medicine, and he has focused his research and teaching …

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Sara Harmouch, American University – Sudan’s Civil War: A New Haven for Al-Qaida

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On this Student Spotlight: Al-Qaida may be exploiting a weakness in an African state in crisis. Sara Harmouch, doctoral candidate in justice, law and criminology at American University, explores how. Sara Harmouch is the founder and CEO of H9 Defense and a doctoral candidate at American University’s School of Public Affairs. Growing up in Lebanon, …

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Wendy Keyser, Fitchburg State University – Patterns and Gaps in Award-Winning LGBTQ Children’s Books

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CREDIT: Christopher Capozziello LGBTQ children’s books are now on the shelves, but do they tell the full story? Wendy Keyser, professor of English at Fitchburg State University, says there is more to explore. Wendy Keyser taught high school English for 21 years, primarily in Massachusetts public schools. She is a professor of English Studies in the…

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David Spence, University of Texas at Austin – The Misunderstood Politics of the Energy Transition

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Who is to blame for slowing the transition to a low carbon energy future? David Spence, Rex G. Baker Chair in Natural Resources Law at the University of Texas School of Law, and Professor of Business, Government & Society at the University of Texas at Austin’s McCombs School of Business, has some ideas. David Spence is a professor of energy law and…

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Francis Galan, Texas A&M University–San Antonio – A Better Understanding of the Interactions Between and Kinship Among Early Texas Settler Groups

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There’s still a lot to learn and understand about early settlements in Texas. Francis Galan, associate professor of history at Texas A&M University-San Antonio, sheds some light on the complexities of Spanish settlements in the state. Francis Galán is an Associate Professor of History at Texas A&M University-San Antonio, where he teaches in the Col…

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Daniel Jaffee, Portland State University – Dependence on Bottled Water Worsens Social Inequality

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Bottled water can be a panacea during a crisis, but it can also worsen inequality afterwards. Daniel Jaffee, associate professor of sociology at Portland State University, explores why. Daniel Jaffee is an environmental and rural sociologist and Associate Professor of Sociology at Portland State University. His research examines conflicts over wate…

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Kyle Atkins, Oklahoma State University – What a New “Hell Chicken” Can Tell Us About Dinosaur Extinction

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On this Student Spotlight: The extinction of the dinosaurs is still being studied. Kyle Atkins, PhD student in ecology at Oklahoma State University, explores a new finding that can change our understanding of the event. I am a PhD student interested in the ecology of terrestrial environments at the very end of the age of dinosaurs. When I’m not wor…

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Jane Kuehne, University of Auburn – Why Do People Have Different Musical Preferences?

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Some love a song; others can’t stand it. But why? Jane Kuehne, assistant professor of music education at Auburn University, has this music theory. Dr. Jane M. Kuehne is Associate Professor of Music Education and Graduate Program Officer in the Department of Curriculum and Teaching in the College of Education at Auburn University (in Alabama). She t…

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Niusha Jones, Boise State University – The Power of Everyday Object Colors in Emotional Healing

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The colors in your personal spaces could have a big impact on your mood. Niusha Jones, assistant professor of marketing at the College of Business and Economics at Boise State University, explores why. Dr. Niusha Jones is an Assistant Professor of Marketing at the College of Business and Economics at Boise State University. Niusha’s academic resear…

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Chris Vagasky, University of Wisconsin – Lightning Safety

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Some places get more than others, but lightning is always dangerous. Chris Vagasky, research program manager at the University of Wisconsin, explores this natural phenomenon. Chris Vagasky is the manager of the Wisconsin Environmental Mesonet, a growing network of weather and soil monitoring stations in the state of Wisconsin. He is an active membe…

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Ann Melissa Campbell, University of Iowa – Making Delivery Driver Parking More Efficient

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Delivery drivers don’t have it easy when it comes to parking, so how can we improve this? Ann Melissa Campbell, Clement T. and Sylvia H. Hanson Family Chair in Manufacturing productivity and professor of business analytics at the University of Iowa, looks into it. Ann Melissa Campbell’s research focuses on freight transportation, especially on prob…

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Tracy Hookway, Binghamton University – Cell Research Could Help Us Better Understand How Our Hearts Beat

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When it comes to the heart, we have much research left to do. Tracy Hookway, assistant professor in the biomedical engineering department at Binghamton University, outlines some remaining questions. The focus of our lab is to develop predictive engineered in vitro models of human cardiovascular tissues to interrogate the mechanisms that drive morph…

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Ediz Ozelkan, University of Colorado Boulder – Music Artists Hurt by TikTok Licensing Snafu

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Musical artists are being hurt by a new TikTok licensing snafu. Ediz Ozelkan, lecturer in the media studies department at the University of Colorado Boulder, takes a listen to find out more. I graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder in 2023 with my PhD in media research and practice. I am currently a lecturer in the media studies departme…

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Gerald LeTendre, Penn State University – Will We See Robots in Our Child’s Classroom?

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Is ChatGPT the professor of the future? Gerald LeTendre, Harry Lawrence Batshelet II Chair and professor of educational administration at Penn State University, examines the possibilities. Gerald LeTendre is the Harry Lawrence Batschelet II Chair of Educational Administration at The Pennsylvania State University. He was editor of The American Journ…

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Amit Kumar, University of Texas at Austin – Conceal Less, Reveal More

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What secrets are you keeping? Amit Kumar, assistant professor of marketing and psychology at the University of Texas at Austin, says maybe it’s better to conceal less and reveal more. Amit Kumar is currently an Asst. Professor of Marketing and Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin. Prior to joining the McCombs faculty, he completed a Post…

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Bruce Johnson, Centre College – Benefits of Public Goods Do Not Justify Stadium Subsidies

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Taxpayers are told to ante up to keep sports teams in their cities, but is it worth it? Bruce Johnson, James Graham Brown professor of economics at Centre College, examines this question. Bruce K. Johnson is the James Graham Brown Professor of Economics at Centre College, where he has taught since 1987. He became interested in sports economics when…

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Lindsey Davis, Worcester Polytechnic Institute – Projects Narrow Self-Efficacy Gaps for Women

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Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s Benefits of Project-Based Learning Week: Narrowing self-efficacy gaps for women is crucial. Lindsey Davis, assistant professor of teaching in the humanities and arts department, looks into how projects can do so for female students. I am a broadly trained interdisciplinary scholar of 19th and 20th American history …

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Sarah Stanlick, Worcester Polytechnic Institute – Failing Forward with Project-Based Learning

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Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s Benefits of Project-Based Learning Week: Can a negative project experience still provide benefits to students? And if so, how? Sarah Stanlick, assistant professor in the department of integrative and global studies, answers these questions. Sarah Stanlick, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Integ…

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Ryan Madan, Worcester Polytechnic Institute – The Unexpected (and Expected) Benefits of Projects in the Humanities

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Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s Benefits of Project-Based Learning Week: A capstone project in the arts and humanities fields could have benefits for many types of students. Ryan Madan, associate professor of teaching in the humanities and arts department, determines why. When new acquaintances find out I teach writing, it’s not unusual for them …

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Kimberly LeChasseur, Worcester Polytechnic Institute – Project-Based Learning: More is Better

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Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s Benefits of Project-Based Learning Week: Can too much of a good thing be bad for you? Not when it comes to project-based learning. Kimberly LeChasseur, senior research and evaluation associate, examines why. As a Research & Evaluation Associate with the Center for Project-Based Learning, Kimberly LeChasseur focuses…

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Kris Wobbe, Worcester Polytechnic Institute – Maximizing Learning through High-Impact Practices

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Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s Benefits of Project-Based Learning Week: Developing high-impact practices for students can be beneficial for institutions. Kris Wobbe, associate professor in the department of chemistry and biochemistry, explains why. Kris Wobbe is the Director of WPI’s Center for Project-Based Learning. Most recently she directed …

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Summer Feeding Program - Alison Francis (24:18) 4:21

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Summer Feeding Program - Alison Francis (24:18)By Graham Haynes

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Niusha Jones, Boise State University – Cheers to Defeat: How Sports Losses Decide Our Choice of Drinks

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Can your sports team decide which drink you have tonight? Niusha Jones, assistant professor of marketing at the College of Business and Economics at Boise State University, answers this question. Dr. Niusha Jones is an Assistant Professor of Marketing at the College of Business and Economics at Boise State University. Niusha’s academic research foc…

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Diego Luis, Tufts University – Catarina de San Juan

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The story of Asian peoples in the Americas goes back longer than expected. Diego Luis, assistant professor of Latin American history at Tufts University, examines this history through one individual. Diego Javier Luis is an assistant professor of Latin American history at Tufts University. He is the author of The First Asians in the Americas: A Tra…

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Gerard Dumancas, University of Scranton – Inexpensive Method to Detect Honey Authenticity

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The honey imported into the U.S. might not be what we think it is. Gerard Dumancas, associate professor of chemistry at the University of Scranton, determines how to tell if it’s pure, or altered. Gerard G. Dumancas is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry and the Director of the NSF Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program, and a C…

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Sophia Tintori, New York University – What Chornobyl’s Worms Teach Us About DNA Damage

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What can worms teach us about carcinogen exposure or chemotherapy? Sophia Tintori, postdoctoral associate in the biology department at New York University, heads to Chornobyl to find out. Sophia Tintori is a postdoctoral associate in the Biology Department at New York University. She was trained in developmental biology, cell biology, and genetics …

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Ernesto Sagas, Colorado State University – The Haitian Crisis and Foreign Intervention

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Haiti is in crisis and foreign security forces are coming to help stabilize the country, but will their help be welcomed? Ernesto Sagas, professor of ethnic studies at Colorado State University, looks at the complexities of the political situation. Dr. Ernesto Sagás is Professor of Ethnic Studies at Colorado State University. He has a Ph.D. in poli…

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Haywood Community Learning Center (HCLC) - DJ Kirby (24:17)

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Haywood Community Learning Center (HCLC) - DJ Kirby (24:17)By Graham Haynes

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Morgan Polikoff, University of Southern California – Why Aren’t Parents as Worried as Experts about COVID’s Effects on Kids?

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Why aren’t parents as worried as experts about COVID’S effect on children? Morgan Polikoff, professor of education at the University of Southern California, reads up to find out. Morgan Polikoff is a professor of education at USC Rossier School of Education and Co-Director of USC EdPolicy Hub. Why Aren’t Parents as Worried as Experts about COVID’s …

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Daniel Lewis, California Institute of Technology – Redwoods: Adaptive Giants

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Some species will adapt to a warming world. Daniel Lewis, lecturer in the humanities and social sciences division at the California Institute of Technology, details one. Daniel Lewis is a college professor, writer, and environmental historian in Southern California. He is also the Dibner Senior Curator for the History of Science and Technology at t…

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Jacob Sawyer, Alma College – Examining Myths About Grief and Bereavement

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Grief carries many myths. Jacob Sawyer, assistant professor of psychology at Alma College, determines what’s real and what’s not. Jacob Sawyer is a counseling psychologist interested in factors related to mental health and well-being. His background and training as a clinician strongly inform his approach to his work as a faculty member. His career…

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Scott Malia, College of the Holy Cross – What Makes Bad Movies So Good?

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All bad movies are bad, but what makes some also so-bad-they’re-good? Scott Malia, associate professor and chair in the department of theatre & dance at the College of the Holy Cross, watches and reports back. Scott Malia is an Associate Professor of Theatre whose specialties include LGBTQ+ Theatre, Comedy, Television, Horror Films and Cult Films. …

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Matthew Cronin, George Mason University – Why Current Approaches to Workplace Mental Health Aren’t Working

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Current approaches to workplace mental health aren’t working. Matthew Cronin, professor of management at the Donald G. Costello College of Business at George Mason University, explores how to change this. Matthew A. Cronin is a professor of management at George Mason University. He received his PhD in organizational behavior from Carnegie Mellon Un…

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Shinwon Noh, University of St. Thomas – Pathways of Peer Influence on Major Choice

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Studio headshot of Shinwon Noh, Visiting Faculty of Entrepreneurship within the Opus College of Business, taken August 16, 2021 in St. Paul. On University of St. Thomas Week: Did you choose your major based on peer pressure? Shinwon Noh, assistant professor of entrepreneurship, says maybe so. Shinwon Noh, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Schul…

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Mahak Nagpal, University of St. Thomas – Technosolutionism

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Studio portrait of Mahak Nagpal taken on October 11, 2023, in St. Paul. On University of St. Thomas Week: Not everything needs a technological solution. Mahak Nagpal, assistant professor of ethics & business law and the Opus College of Business, says sometimes a human solution should come first. Dr. Mahak Nagpal is an Assistant Professor in the Dep…

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Christopher Wong Michaelson, University of St. Thomas – Work Worth Loving

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Studio portrait of Christopher Michaelson taken on September 20, 2023, in St. Paul. On University of St. Thomas Week: Do humans need to work? Christopher Wong Michaelson, Opus distinguished professor of principled leadership, looks into this. Christopher Wong Michaelson is a philosopher with 25 years of experience advising business leaders pursuing…

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Danielle Ailts Campeau, University of St. Thomas – Entrepreneurship Across American: Supporting Rural Startup Ecosystems

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Studio portrait of Danielle Campeau taken for new faculty during orientation on August 14, 2023, in St. Paul. On University of St. Thomas Week: Entrepreneurs don’t just live in bustling cities and sip chai lattes. Danielle Ailts Campeau, associate dean of the Schulze School of Entrepreneurship and a clinical professor of entrepreneurship, considers…

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Seth Ketron, University of St. Thomas – The Marketing Power of VR

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Studio portrait of Seth Ketron, Assistant Professor of Marketing, taken on July 24, 2023, in St. Paul. On University of St. Thomas Week: Don’t like what’s going on in the real world? Maybe try a virtual one instead. Seth Ketron, assistant professor of marketing, explores through a marketing lens. Dr. Seth Ketron’s research interests encompass infor…

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Lindsey Swierk, Binghamton University – Lizard Adaptations Through the Lens of Organismal Ecology

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On Binghamton University Week: How do reptiles of different sexes solve the same problem in different ways? Lindsey Swierk, assistant research professor of biological sciences at the Harpur College of Arts and Sciences, takes a closer look at anoles. Swierk studies the behavior and ecology of species in a changing world. Her work primarily focuses …

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Adam Session, Binghamton University – Deciphering Polypoid Genome Ancestry

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On Binghamton University Week: Untangling the evolution of hybrid plants can be tricky. Adam Session, assistant professor of biological sciences, looks into some. Dr. Session is currently an assistant professor at the Binghamton University Harpur School of Arts and Sciences His research focuses on genome evolution with a focus on polyploidy and tra…

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Vipul Lugade, Binghamton University – Using Smartphones to Assess Older Adults Fall Risk

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On Binghamton University Week: Preventing falls is crucial for older adults. Vipul Lugade, associate professor of physical therapy, looks at improving balance for seniors. Vipul Lugade joined the Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences in September 2021. He is the director of the Motion Analysis Research Laboratory and an associate professor …

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Peter Gerhardstein, Binghamton University – Assessing Problematic Digital Media Consumption

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On Binghamton University Week: How much digital media is too much? Peter Gerhardstein, professor of psychology, examines a new way to measure overuse. Investigation of the perceptual and attention processes that influence the formation of our perceptions of the visual world and of visual memories, and exploration of the structure and content of vis…

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Lauren Dula, Binghamton University – Checkout Charity Boom

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On Binghamton University Week: Do you give to charitable causes at the register? Lauren Dula, assistant professor of public administration, explores this phenomenon. Dr. Dula is currently an assistant professor in the Department of Public Administration and Policy at the College of Community and Public Affairs. Her research focuses on gender, equit…

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Central Haywood High School - Wendy Rogers (24:16)

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Central Haywood High School - Wendy Rogers (24:16)By Graham Haynes

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Shamma Alam, Dickinson College – The Hidden Cost of Lockdowns: Implications for Healthcare Access

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Lockdowns had hidden costs for those needing healthcare access. Shamma Alam, associate professor of economics and chairperson of the department of international studies at Dickinson College, explores this. Shamma A. Alam is Associate Professor of Economics and Chairperson of the Department of International Studies at Dickinson College. He is an exp…

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Neeraj Sood, University of Southern California – Why a Simple Treatment Isn’t Reaching Children Who Need It

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11/11/14 Los Angeles, CA USC Schaeffer Photo by: Steve Cohn www.stevecohnphotography.com (310) 277-2054 © 2014 Why is a simple treatment not reaching children who need it? Neeraj Sood, professor in the Price School of Public Policy at the University of Southern California, explores this preventable problem. Neeraj is a professor at the USC Price Sc…

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