The Academic Minute

It’s Best Of Week on The Academic Minute.  In our third most listened to segment of 2022, Joe Laycock, associate professor of religious studies at Texas State University, explained why how exorcisms are not going away anytime soon. Joseph P. Laycock is the author of several books on religious history including The Penguin Book of […]

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It’s Best Of Week on The Academic Minute.  In our fourth most listened to segment of 2022, William E. Pelham, distinguished professor of psychology at Florida International University, discussed why medications may not always be the answer for certain disorders. Pelham has authored or co-authored nearly 500 professional publications dealing with ADHD and its assessment […]

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It’s Best Of Week on The Academic Minute.  In our fifth most listened to segment of the year, Khurram Afridi, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering at Cornell University, examined how to charge electric cars more efficiently during Cornell University College of Engineering Week. Khurram Afridi is an Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer […]

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On University of New England Week: How do we stir up more biodiversity in nature? Thomas Klak, professor in the school of marine and environmental programs, explores one possibility. My research and teaching efforts focus on ecological restoration. The broad questions that drive my work are: How can we help heal the Earth? How can […]

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On University of New England Week: Medications doesn’t come without risks and side effects. Sydney Springer, assistant professor of pharmacy, explains why some would rather go on without them. Dr. Springer is a preceptor for Advance Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE) students in Ambulatory Care. She works in family practice at Mid Coast Medical Group – Family […]

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On University of New England Week: Marketing certain products to kids can have negative effects. Michele Polacsek, professor of public health, outlines why. Dr. Polacsek joined the University of New England faculty in 2009 where she is currently a professor of Public Health and Director of the Center for Excellence in Public Health. As principal […]

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On University of New England Week: Nothing can replace firsthand knowledge. Marilyn Gugliucci, professor and director of geriatrics education & research, looks into one example. Dr. Marilyn R. Gugliucci is a Professor and the Director for Geriatrics Education & Research, as well as the Director of U-ExCEL (UNE~Exercise and Conditioning for Easier Living) Fitness/Wellness Program […]

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On University of New England Week: Chronic pain takes over your life. Ling Cao, professor of immunology, examines the fight for relief. Dr. Cao completed her training in Clinical Medicine at Beijing Medical University and subsequently completed PhD training at the State University of New York at Albany (SUNY Albany). After her post-doctoral training at […]

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The shortage of teachers is a critical problem. Tuan Nguyen, assistant professor of education at Kansas State University, delves into this problem. Tuan D. Nguyen is an assistant professor of education at Kansas State University. His main research interests teacher labor markets, education policy, and school improvement. He applies rigorous quantitative methods to examine the […]

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The oceans play a huge role in keeping our planet healthy. Maurice Huguenin, doctoral candidate at the Climate Change Research Centre at the University of New South Wales, examines one example. Maurice Huguenin is a doctoral candidate at the Climate Change Research Centre at the University of New South Wales. He holds a Master’s degree […]

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