Education Issues (Audio)

Ashley Gearhardt describes significant differences between natural food and the modern food environment and how the human brain could be affected. Gearhardt developed the Yale Food Addiction Scale (YFAS) to operationalize addictive-like eating behaviors, which has recently been linked with more frequent binge eating episodes in clinical populations, increased prevalence of obesity and patterns of neural activation implicated in other addictive behaviors. Series: "UCSF Consortium for Obesity Assessment, Study and Treatment" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Show ID: 36381]

The promise of science is great, but the application of new technologies often raises profound ethical questions. Answering those questions depends on both critical philosophical inquiry and good data. Unfortunately, the reliability of the science is in question. Theoretical and empirical investigations have caused many to believe that science now faces a reproducibility crisis: Much that is published by one team of scientists cannot be reproduced by another. Research ethicist Mike Kalichman, addresses the magnitude of this crisis, factors contributing to research findings that are not reproducible, and identifying strategies that will promote the rigor and reproducibility of science. Series: "Ethics, Religion and Public Life: Walter H. Capps Center Series" [Humanities] [Science] [Education] [Show ID: 35795]

How can you supplement your child's learning at home? Educators Shelli Kurth and Nicole Assisi talk about ways to practice writing skills with games, journaling and more. Series: "STEAM: Adding Arts to STEM Education" [Education] [Show ID: 36267]

The college admissions process can be overwhelming for high school students.Steven Mercer, EdD offers advice on how parents can help their soon to be grads effectively navigate the paperwork, feelings, challenges, and expectations. Series: "College Applications" [Education] [Show ID: 36209]

How can you supplement your child's learning at home? Educators Shelli Kurth and Nicole Assisi talk about simple ways you can build math skills into everyday activities. Series: "STEAM: Adding Arts to STEM Education" [Education] [Show ID: 36244]

How can you supplement your child's learning at home? Educators Shelli Kurth and Nicole Assisi talk about simple ways you can encourage a love of reading while nurturing comprehension skills. Series: "STEAM: Adding Arts to STEM Education" [Education] [Show ID: 36206]

The college admissions process can be overwhelming for high school students. Steven Mercer, EdD offers advice on how parents can help their soon to be grads effectively navigate the paperwork, feelings, challenges, and expectations. Series: "College Applications" [Education] [Show ID: 36208]

Educators Shelli Kurth and Nicole Assisi share how to turn your child's interests into opportunities for learning. From DIY kits to asking questions, there are many ways to engage your child with simple projects around your home and neighborhood. Series: "STEAM: Adding Arts to STEM Education" [Education] [Show ID: 36204]

How can we make the college admission process more student focused? From filling out FAFSA forms to demystifying the application reviews, so much can be done to help students achieve their higher education goals. Angel B Pérez, PhD, CEO of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), shares his perspectives on the opportunities for change, support, and growth. Series: "STEAM: Adding Arts to STEM Education" [Education] [Show ID: 36125]

It is never too early - or too late - to talk to your child about potential careers. Educators Shelli Kurth and Nicole Asssisi share how to help K-12 students see all the possibilities available and how to incorporate exposure to new career paths in day to day activities. Series: "STEAM: Adding Arts to STEM Education" [Education] [Show ID: 36127]