The Academic Minute

Overdose deaths don’t just affect other adults; the children are hurt too. Emily Smith-Greenaway, Dean’s professor of sociology and professor of sociology and spatial sciences at the University of Southern California Dornsife, details this growing impact. Professor Smith-Greenaway’s research areas include demography, health, mortality, bereavement, inequality, family, and international sociology. Her research examines how social […]

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Holding kids back does more harm than good, but what can be done to help? Laura Link, associate professor of teaching & leadership at the University of North Dakota, says alternative strategies can bring positive change. Dr. Laura Link is the co-author of Cornerstones of Strong Schools: Practices for Purposeful Leadership and author of several […]

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What happens to older inmates when they are released from prison? Angela Murolo, assistant professor in the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice at St. Francis College, takes a look at who is willing to help this population. Angela S. Murolo, PhD is an Assistant Professor at St. Francis College in Brooklyn, NY. She has […]

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Certain animals will feel climate change earlier than others. Vincent Farallo, assistant professor at the University of Scranton, looks into one of these species. Vincent Farallo Ph.D. is from Buffalo, NY where he grew up developing an interest in reptiles and amphibians. He received his B.Sc. from John Carroll University in 2006, followed by a […]

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What is transcendent thinking and how does it impact teenagers? Mary Helen Immordino-Yang, Fahmy and Donna Atallah Chair in Humanistic Psychology and Professor of education, psychology and neuroscience at the University of Southern California, has an answer. Mary Helen Immordino-Yang is a professor of education, psychology, and neuroscience at the University of Southern California Rossier […]

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We understand how science works, right? Soazig Le Bihan, professor of philosophy and pre-law program director at the University of Montana, says our knowledge may need an update. Soazig Le Bihan is Professor of Philosophy and Director of the Pre-Law Program at the University of Montana. She has been conducting research in the philosophy of […]

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Jeans are a popular fashion item, but at what cost to the planet? Emma McClendon, assistant professor of fashion studies at St. John’s University, delves into this. Emma McClendon is Assistant Professor of Fashion Studies at St. John’s University in New York. While Associate Curator at The Museum at FIT from 2011-2020, she curated numerous critically […]

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We all want strong ties and bonds with other people, but do weak or casual ties also help us? Zachary Neal, professor of psychology at Michigan State University, takes a look. Zachary Neal is a professor of psychology at Michigan State University. He is the author of over 100 peer-reviewed articles and four books, and […]

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ADHD diagnoses are becoming more and more common. Kevin Antshel, professor of psychology at Syracuse University, explains why. Kevin Antshel is a Professor of Psychology and Director of the ADHD Lifespan Treatment, Education and Research (ALTER) program at Syracuse University. Dr. Antshel is a licensed psychologist and board certified in clinical child and adolescent psychology. […]

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Can business program graduates be a force for good in the world? Andrew Gaudes, professor of entrepreneurship at the Goodman School of Business at Brock University, says yes. Andrew Gaudes is an academic professional with extensive experience in various leadership roles in the field of business education. He has held positions as Dean of the […]

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