The Academic Minute

Making decisions is a crucial element of teaching, but what’s the best formula to make the right choice? Cara Furman, associate professor of early childhood education at Hunter College of the City University of New York, discusses one with three elements. Cara Furman is a former New York City progressive public elementary school teacher and […]

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The Enlightenment brought many good things, but there was a dark side too. Marcia Bjornerud, professor of geosciences and environmental studies at Lawrence University, describes the downsides. Marcia Bjornerud is a structural geologist whose research focuses on the physics of earthquakes and mountain building.  She is the author of several books for popular audiences:  Reading […]

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What is food nostalgia and how can it help seniors? Melinda Boyd, assistant professor of nutrition and public health at Cedar Crest College, whets our appetite. Melinda Boyd is an assistant professor of nutrition and public health at Cedar Crest College in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Her higher-education teaching experience includes teaching courses in clinical nutrition, public […]

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Immortality has been a quest of humanity for a long time; are we getting closer? Patrick van Esch, associate professor of marketing at Coastal Carolina University, determines one way we might be cracking the code. Dr. Patrick van Esch is an accomplished academic, researcher, and thought leader specializing in digital marketing, consumer behavior, and the […]

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Are you having a midlife crisis? Matthew Redmond, Marie Curie Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Lille, explores how humans have dealt with this throughout history. Matthew Redmond is a Marie Curie Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Lille. His research explores how the existential condition of being shapes literary form. He has published in […]

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Fire can prepare soil for new growth, but also leave beyond trauma for those afflicted. Grace Moore, associate professor of English at the University of Otago, considers the literary context. Grace Moore is an Associate Professor of English at the University of Otago. Her research spans Victorian studies, Australian studies, and the Environmental Humanities.  Grace […]

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Learning doesn’t stop once you’re in the workplace. Jo Mackiewicz, professor of rhetoric and professional communication at Iowa State University, explains why. Jo Mackiewicz is a professor of rhetoric and professional communication at Iowa State University. She studies the communication of pedagogical and workplace interactions. She’s written several books and numerous articles, published in Technical […]

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Can artificial intelligence help us as we age? John Beverley, Co-Director of the National Center for Ontological Research and assistant professor at the University at Buffalo, examines. Dr. Beverley’s work is at the intersection of ontology engineering, formal logic, and ethics. Alongside his affiliations, Dr. Beverley is the co-lead developer for the Basic Formal Ontology […]

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Much of a teacher’s work happens after class ends. Samantha Keppler, NBD Bancorp assistant professor of technology and operations at the University of Michigan, examines if AI can help. Samantha Keppler is the NBD Bancorp Assistant Professor of Technology and Operations at the University of Michigan Stephen M. Ross School of Business. Her expertise is in education operations, […]

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Godzilla is exciting on the big screen, but what’s the real meaning of the character? Amanda Kennell, assistant professor of East Asian languages and cultures at the University of Notre Dame, looks into the backstory. Amanda Kennell, Ph.D. researches Japanese media to help us understand the modern media environment, including in particular new technologies and […]

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