APU Intellectible

How has employment law recently evolved in the federal courts? In this episode, APU Business Faculty Director Dr. Gary Deel interviews law professor Rhonda Reaves about the history of employment law and recent updates that affect protections under the Civil Rights Act and other key employment statutes. Hear details about three landmark employment law cases and what the future may hold for decisions regarding protected characteristics.

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Are you thinking about going to law school? What's the difference between law school and graduate school? In this episode, APU professor Dr. Gary Deel talks to Dr. John Duncan, a law professor with a distinguished career as a JAG in the Air Force, about what students can expect from law school. Learn how to prepare for law school, how it will transform your critical thinking skills, and teach you how to constantly learn. Also hear about the frustrations and challenges you are likely to encounter in law school and how to overcome them.

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What is it like to be a professional stunt person? In this episode, Dr. Gary Deel talks to Ray Eddy about his career as a stunt man, the physical training and techniques required to execute certain stunts, and how he maintains focus and control to avoid injury. He also discusses the pros and cons of actors doing their own stunts in films and the role of CGI technology.

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What's the long-term impact from COVID-19 on hospitality and tourism? In this episode, Dr. Gary Deel talks to Dr. Alay Fyall about the unprecedented crisis that continues to devastate hospitality and tourism across the world. Learn about the impacts on the workforce, projections about how and when the industry will bounce back, and what’s needed for people to feel safe traveling again. Also learn about some of the silver linings from the pandemic including technological adoption and environmental benefits.

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Will future space exploration be led by the government or the private sector? In this episode, Dr. Gary Deel talks to Dr. Dan Britt about the evolving role of private-sector companies like SpaceX in space exploration and space commerce. Learn about Dr. Britt's work at the Exolith Lab, in partnership with NASA, simulating the mineralogy of asteroids, Mars, and other unexplored surfaces to share with the scientific exploration community. Also learn about the viability of space mining, space tourism industry, and other potential business opportunities in space.

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