The Academic Minute

On Florida International University Week: What if your brain could learn to like exercise? Marcelo Bigliassi, assistant professor of psychophysiology, determines if we can achieve this. Dr. Marcelo Bigliassi is an Assistant Professor of Psychophysiology and Neuroscience at Florida International University, FL (FIU). He is also the Chief Scientist at NeuroSmart, CA. With over 70 […]

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On Florida International University Week: Is play critical for STEM education too? Karinna Rodriguez, doctoral student in the department of psychology and developmental science program, discusses. Karinna Rodríguez is a doctoral student in the Developmental Science program in the Department of Psychology at Florida International University. Her research explores how young children perceive and understand […]

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On Florida International University Week: How do we improve access to swimming and water safety for children with disabilities? Tana Carson, assistant professor of occupational therapy, explores this issue. Dr. Tana Bleser Carson earned her master’s in occupational therapy and a PhD in behavioral and cognitive neuroscience from the University of Florida. Dr. Carson has […]

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On Florida International University Week: How do we transform the lives of children with upper-limb deficiencies? Amanda Thomas, clinical assistant professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, examines this challenge. Dr. Amanda Thomas has been a full-time Clinical Assistant Professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program at Florida International University (FIU) for […]

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On Florida International University Week: Ads want you to believe their product is for you, but what if they told you the opposite? Jaclyn Tanenbaum, faculty director at the Master of Science in Marketing program and associate teaching professor, examines what happens. Jaclyn Tanenbaum earned her Bachelor of Science in Business and a Master of […]

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How can we bring joy into education? Johanna Smith, professor of theater education and entrepreneurship at California State University, San Bernardino, finds a way to incorporate it. Johanna Smith is a Professor of Theatre Education and Entrepreneurship at California State University, San Bernardino. She has served as an artist and educator for professional theatres, museums, […]

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What do lightning storms on a remote mountain plateau have to do with fungus? Daile Zhang, assistant professor of atmospheric sciences at the University of North Dakota, explores the connection. Daile Zhang is an Assistant Professor at University of North Dakota. Her research focuses on atmospheric electricity and remote sensing. Daile received her PhD degree […]

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How we experience an event may change how we remember it. Christopher Baldassano, associate professor of psychology at Columbia University, looks into our past experiences for clues. Christopher Baldassano is an Associate Professor in the Psychology Department at Columbia University. He was an undergraduate in Electrical Engineering at Princeton University, received his PhD in Computer […]

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On University of Southern California Dornsife Week: What happens in childhood has an impact – especially when it comes to money. Deborah Finkel, research professor at the center for economic and social research and department of psychology, examines why. Deborah Finkel is a research professor (50%) at CESR. She earned her PhD in behavior genetics from the […]

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Unclaimed deaths are on the rise. Pamela Prickett, associate professor of sociology at Pomona College, examines how some have come together to honor them. Pamela Prickett is an associate professor of sociology at Pomona College and former journalist. She is the author of two books about Los Angeles, including The Unclaimed: Abandonment and Hope in the City […]

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