Bradley Cornelius http://wamc.org en Dr. Phil Fisher, University of Oregon – Infant Perception and Parental Arguments http://wamc.org/post/dr-phil-fisher-university-oregon-infant-perception-and-parental-arguments <p>In today’s Academic Minute, Dr. Phil Fisher of the University of Oregon reveals an infant’s ability to pick up on the tone of conversations around them.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p></p><p><br>Phil Fisher is a professor of psychology at the University of Oregon. His research focuses on childhood trauma and maltreatment, and foster and adopted children.&nbsp; He is particularly interested in the effects of early stressful experience on children's neurobiological and psychological development.</p><p><a href="http://psychweb.uoregon.edu/people/fisher-phil">About Dr. Fisher</a></p> Tue, 21 May 2013 14:51:06 +0000 Bradley Cornelius 65023 at http://wamc.org Dr. Jay Dickson, Brown University – Antarctica and Life on Mars http://wamc.org/post/dr-jay-dickson-brown-university-antarctica-and-life-mars <p>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.</p><p></p><p></p><p><br>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 <a href="http://www.planetary.brown.edu/html_pages/head.htm">Dr. James Head</a>. His recent research involves the analysis of data from Antarctica’s Don Juan Pond.</p><p><a href="http://www.planetary.brown.edu/research_associate/Dickson/jld-index.html">About Dr. Dickson</a></p> Mon, 20 May 2013 09:00:00 +0000 Bradley Cornelius 65021 at http://wamc.org Dr. Paul Booth, DePaul University – Cultural Meaning of Doctor Who http://wamc.org/post/dr-paul-booth-depaul-university-cultural-meaning-doctor-who <p>In today’s Academic Minute, Dr. Paul Booth of DePaul University explores the cultural importance of the BBC science fiction series Doctor Who.</p><p></p><p><br>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.</p> Fri, 17 May 2013 12:44:30 +0000 Bradley Cornelius 64355 at http://wamc.org Dr. Claudia Buchmann, Ohio State University – Higher Education Gender Gap http://wamc.org/post/dr-claudia-buchmann-ohio-state-university-higher-education-gender-gap <p>In today’s Academic Minute, Dr. Claudia Buchmann of Ohio State University explains the growing gender gap that exists on college campuses.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p> Thu, 16 May 2013 09:00:00 +0000 Bradley Cornelius 64353 at http://wamc.org Dr. Claudia Buchmann, Ohio State University – Higher Education Gender Gap Dr. Frank Elgar, McGill University – Psychological Health and Family Meals http://wamc.org/post/dr-frank-elgar-mcgill-university-psychological-health-and-family-meals <p>In today’s Academic Minute, Dr. Frank Elgar of McGill University explores the psychological benefits of making time for family meals.</p><p></p><p>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.</p><p><a href="http://www.psych.mcgill.ca/faculty/elgar.html">About Dr. Elgar</a></p> Wed, 15 May 2013 09:00:00 +0000 Bradley Cornelius 64352 at http://wamc.org Dr. Frank Elgar, McGill University – Psychological Health and Family Meals Dr. Aaron Sachs, Cornell University – Graveyards and Urban Parks http://wamc.org/post/dr-aaron-sachs-cornell-university-graveyards-and-urban-parks <p>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.</p><p></p><p></p> Tue, 14 May 2013 09:00:00 +0000 Bradley Cornelius 64351 at http://wamc.org Dr. Aaron Sachs, Cornell University – Graveyards and Urban Parks Dr. Natalie Spillman, Washington University in St. Louis – Killing Malaria http://wamc.org/post/dr-natalie-spillman-washington-university-st-louis-killing-malaria <p>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.</p> Mon, 13 May 2013 09:00:00 +0000 Bradley Cornelius 64346 at http://wamc.org Dr. Natalie Spillman, Washington University in St. Louis – Killing Malaria Dr. Michael Poulin, University at Buffalo – Psychological Benefits of Giving http://wamc.org/post/dr-michael-poulin-university-buffalo-psychological-benefits-giving <p>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.</p><p></p><p>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.</p> Fri, 10 May 2013 13:18:53 +0000 Bradley Cornelius 63791 at http://wamc.org Dr. Michael Poulin, University at Buffalo – Psychological Benefits of Giving Dr. Zlatan Krizan, Iowa State University – Envy and Narcissism http://wamc.org/post/dr-zlatan-krizan-iowa-state-university-envy-and-narcissism <p>In today’s Academic Minute, Dr. Zlatan Krizan of Iowa State University explains the role played by envy in creating a narcissistic personality.&nbsp;</p><p></p> Thu, 09 May 2013 09:00:00 +0000 Bradley Cornelius 63749 at http://wamc.org Dr. Zlatan Krizan, Iowa State University – Envy and Narcissism Dr. Jeffrianne Wilder, University of North Florida – Skin Color and Racism http://wamc.org/post/dr-jeffrianne-wilder-university-north-florida-skin-color-and-racism <p>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.</p><p></p><p></p> Wed, 08 May 2013 09:00:00 +0000 Bradley Cornelius 63748 at http://wamc.org Dr. Jeffrianne Wilder, University of North Florida – Skin Color and Racism