The Academic Minute

On Binghamton University Week: We already have the tools to fight the opioid crisis. Wille Eggleston, assistant professor of pharmacy practice, says we just need to use them better to reduce deaths. Dr. Eggleston is currently an assistant professor and director of the Opioid Research Center for Central New York at the Binghamton University School […]

On Binghamton University Week: Failure can be an important learning tool. Amber Simpson, assistant professor in the department of teaching, learning and educational leadership, examines failure in STEM fields. Amber Simpson is an Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education at Binghamton University. She received her Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction in Mathematics Education from Clemson University […]

On Binghamton University Week: Stress is an everyday fact of life. Jennifer Wegmann, lecturer in Health and Wellness studies department, explores how to fight back. Dr. Jennifer Wegmann is a lecturer in the Decker School of Nursing, Department of Health and Wellness Studies at Binghamton University. She teaches various classes, including Stress Management, Contemporary Health […]

On Binghamton University Week: A dose of Vitamin D sounds great after spending so much time indoors. Guy German, associate professor of biomedical engineering, reminds us to take care of our skin in the sun. Dr. Guy German received his combined Bachelors and Masters degree in Astrophysics from the University of Edinburgh, UK, in 1999, […]

It’s hard to learn on an empty stomach. Michael Kurtz, associate professor of economics at Lycoming College, examines one way to rectify this for disadvantaged children. Michael Kurtz’s primary research interest is in education economics. Specifically, he studies how to measure teaching effectiveness and how those measures can be used to their full potential without […]

How much should we invest in innovation in companies? Sahar Milani, associate professor of economics at St. Lawrence University, examines this question. Dr. Sahar Milani is an Associate Professor of Economics at St. Lawrence University.  She completed her Ph.D. in economics at the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee. Before beginning graduate work in economics, she […]

The #MeToo Movement has made a dent, but there is still work to do in our culture. Charlotte Alexander, associate professor of legal analytics at Georgia State University, delves into what the next steps should be. Charlotte S. Alexander is an associate professor of legal analytics at Georgia State University’s Robinson College of Business and director of its Legal […]

Video games are ingrained in our culture. Today on The Academic Minute: Mike Piero, professor of English at Cuyahoga Community College, examines how to study them in a cultural fashion. Mike Piero, Ph.D. is a Professor of English at Cuyahoga Community College in Cleveland, OH, where is specializes in game studies, postmodernist studies, critical theory, […]

Rivalries are important for the business of sports. Joe Cobbs, professor of sports business and event management at Northern Kentucky University, determines why some teams bring out fans’ passion, but others do not. Dr. Cobbs studies interorganizational collaboration and competition in major spectator sports. His research focused on corporate sponsorship in Formula One (F1) racing […]

The Victorian Age has a standard portrayal on TV. Catherine Golden, professor of English at Skidmore College, delves into the myths and realities. Catherine J. Golden is professor of English and the Tisch Chair in Arts and Letters at Skidmore College.  She is author of Serials to Graphic Novels:  The Evolution of the Victorian Illustrated […]