Academic Minute

Dr. Jay Dickson, Brown University – Antarctica and Life on Mars

Bradley Cornelius — Mon, 20 May 2013 09:00:00 +0000

In today’s Academic Minute, Dr. Jay Dickson of Brown University explains what the world’s saltiest pond has to say about the possibility of life on Mars.

Jay Dickson is a science data analyst and lab manager in the Geological Science Department at Brown University where he works in the lab of Dr. James Head. His recent research involves the analysis of data from Antarctica’s Don Juan Pond.

About Dr. Dickson

Dr. Paul Booth, DePaul University – Cultural Meaning of Doctor Who

Bradley Cornelius — Fri, 17 May 2013 12:44:30 +0000

In today’s Academic Minute, Dr. Paul Booth of DePaul University explores the cultural importance of the BBC science fiction series Doctor Who.

Paul Booth is an assistant professor of media and cinema studies at DePaul University where his teaching and research interests include new media, technology, popular culture, and cultural studies. His written works include Digital Fandom, which examines fans of cult television programs. He earned his Ph.D. at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

Dr. Claudia Buchmann, Ohio State University – Higher Education Gender Gap

Bradley Cornelius — Thu, 16 May 2013 09:00:00 +0000

In today’s Academic Minute, Dr. Claudia Buchmann of Ohio State University explains the growing gender gap that exists on college campuses.

Dr. Frank Elgar, McGill University – Psychological Health and Family Meals

Bradley Cornelius — Wed, 15 May 2013 09:00:00 +0000

In today’s Academic Minute, Dr. Frank Elgar of McGill University explores the psychological benefits of making time for family meals.

Frank Elgar is an associate professor of psychiatry and Canada Research Chair in Social Inequalities in Child Health at McGill University. His research explores social and behavioral determinants of child mental health and well-being. He holds a PhD in psychology from Dalhousie University.

About Dr. Elgar

Dr. Aaron Sachs, Cornell University – Graveyards and Urban Parks

Bradley Cornelius — Tue, 14 May 2013 09:00:00 +0000

In today’s Academic Minute, Dr. Aaron Sachs of Cornell University reveals how many of America’s iconic urban parks had first lives as cemeteries.

Dr. Natalie Spillman, Washington University in St. Louis – Killing Malaria

Bradley Cornelius — Mon, 13 May 2013 09:00:00 +0000

In today’s Academic Minute, Dr. Natalie Spillman of Washington University in St. Louis explains research that points to an effective way to kill the microorganism that causes malaria.

Dr. Michael Poulin, University at Buffalo – Psychological Benefits of Giving

Bradley Cornelius — Fri, 10 May 2013 13:18:53 +0000

In today’s Academic Minute, Dr. Michael Poulin of the University at Buffalo reveals that while offering a helping hand to others, you may also be helping yourself.

Michael Poulin is an assistant professor of psychology at the University at Buffalo. His research seeks to understand why people engage in prosocial behavior as well as what factors influence a person’s response to stress and adversity. His work has been published in a number of peer-reviewed journals and he holds a Ph.D. from the University of California, Irvine.

Dr. Zlatan Krizan, Iowa State University – Envy and Narcissism

Bradley Cornelius — Thu, 09 May 2013 09:00:00 +0000

In today’s Academic Minute, Dr. Zlatan Krizan of Iowa State University explains the role played by envy in creating a narcissistic personality.

Dr. Jeffrianne Wilder, University of North Florida – Skin Color and Racism

Bradley Cornelius — Wed, 08 May 2013 09:00:00 +0000

In today’s Academic Minute, Dr. Jeffrianne Wilder of the University of North Florida explains the continued existence of colorism and skin tone bias within minority communities.

Dr. Jacob Hirsh, University of Toronto – Spirituality and Political Ideology

Bradley Cornelius — Tue, 07 May 2013 09:00:00 +0000

In today’s Academic Minute, Dr. Jacob Hirsh of the University of Toronto explores the connection between a person’s spirituality and political ideology.

Jacob Hirsh is an assistant professor of organizational behavior and human resource management at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management. His teaching and research interests include emotion, self-regulation, and decision-making, as well as social neuroscience. He earned his Ph.D. at the University of Toronto.