This is Best of Week on The Academic Minute:  For the Most Popular Segment Award: Kevin Cokley, distinguished teaching professor at the University of Texas at Austin, examined imposter syndrome and why college students often have this feeling. Kevin Cokley’s research can be broadly categorized in the area of African American psychology, with a focus […]

This is Best of Week on The Academic Minute:  For the Commissioner’s Choice Award: Gretchen Sorin, SUNY Distinguished Service Professor at the Cooperstown Graduate Program at SUNY Oneonta, explored how Black Americans have had a different experience with cars. Gretchen Sullivan Sorin is Director and Distinguished Service Professor at the Cooperstown Graduate Program, a training […]

Shopping from home can also be bad for the environment. Jose Holguin-Veras, professor of civil and environmental engineering at Renssealaer Polytechnic Institute, explores ways to reduce vehicle emissions during shipping. Dr. José Holguín-Veras is the William H. Hart Professor, and Director of the Center for Infrastructure, Transportation, and the Environment; and the Volvo Research and […]

Computers use a big chunk of the world’s energy. Alex Frano, assistant professor of physics at the University of California, San Diego, uses the human brain as inspiration for the next wave of technology. Alex Frañó is Assistant Professor at the University of California, San Diego. He obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Physics from the […]

Do for-profit values have a place in non-profit work? Jennifer Zelnick, professor at the Touro Graduate School of Social Work, examines this question. Jennifer Zelnick, Professor & Social Welfare Policy Chair at the Touro College Graduate School of Social Work, holds a master’s degree in social work, and a doctorate in public health, and conducts […]

Are highly creative people more prone to madness? Mark Canada, professor of English at Indiana University Kokomo, explores the brain to find out. Mark Canada, Ph.D., is Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Professor of English at Indiana University Kokomo. A longtime champion of student success, he was a leading participant in the national […]

The solstices are not just days on a calendar to indigenous peoples. Rosalyn LaPier, associate professor of environmental studies at the University of Montana, explains why. Rosalyn is an award winning Indigenous writer, ethnobotanist and environmental activist with a BA in physics and a PhD in environmental history. She works to revitalize Indigenous & traditional […]

On University of West Georgia Week: Freshman year can be tough for students, but what about the second year? Dena Kniess, assistant professor in the department of communication sciences, explores this question through underrepresented populations on campus. Dr. Dena Kniess is an associate professor of higher education administration and college student affairs in the College […]

On University of West Georgia Week: Race-related stereotypes can push Black men away from STEM careers. Christopher Jett, associate professor of mathematics, explores how the persistence of Black men in STEM can help them thrive in the future. Dr. Christopher Jett is an associate professor of mathematics in the College of Arts, Culture, and Scientific […]

On University of West Georgia Week: How can women reclaim their power after trauma? Nisha Gupta, assistant professor of psychology, shows how art can be a healing tool. Nisha received her Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Duquesne University and her B.A. and M.A. in psychology and mental health counseling from New York University. Alongside her […]