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November 01, 2024 Jonathan Purtle, New York University – Implementing the 988 Lifeline
On New York University Week: There’s a lifeline for those in psychological distress, but how many people know about it? Jonathan Purtle, Associate Professor of Public Health Policy and Management at the School of Global Public Health and Director of Policy Research at the Global Center for Implementation Science, examines this. Dr. Purtle’s research focuses […]

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October 31, 2024 Vito Adriaensens, New York University – Haxan and Witchcraft through the Ages
On New York University Week: Witches have been fodder for horror movies for decades, but what started this trend? Vito Adriaensens, assistant professor of experimental film and media at the Tisch School of the Arts, watched to find out. Vito Adriaensens is a Belgian filmmaker and scholar, and an Assistant Professor of Experimental Film and […]

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October 30, 2024 Kelly Daly, New York University – Overcoming Dental Fear
On New York University Week: Does anyone like going to the dentist? Kelly Daly, assistant research scientist at the Family Translational Research Group at the College of Dentistry, delves into how to get over your fear of going to get your teeth cleaned. Kelly Daly, PhD, is an assistant research scientist at the Family Translational […]

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October 29, 2024 Daphna Harel, New York University – Depression Assessments Reliable Across Technology, Setting, and Type
On New York University Week: Receiving a diagnosis can be done from behind a computer screen, but is it as reliable as an in-person visit? Daphna Harel, associate professor of applied statistics, explores this question. Daphna Harel is an Associate Professor of Applied Statistics at the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development at […]

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October 28, 2024 Klint Kanopka, New York University – Social-Emotional Skills in Education
On New York University Week: Not all learning in schools comes from the curriculum. Klint Kanopka, assistant professor of applied statistics, delves into social emotion learning. Klint Kanopka is an applied statistician who uses computational models to solve problems in educational and psychological measurement. His recent work includes the development of a mixture item response […]

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October 25, 2024 Saurabh Chatterjee, University of California, Irvine – Extreme heat is damaging our vital organs
Extreme heat stress can have many negative effects on our bodies. Saurabh Chatterjee, professor of environmental & occupational health at the at the Joe C. Wen School of Population & Public Health at the University of California, Irvine, determines how to protect ourselves. Dr. Saurabh Chatterjee is a human physiologist with specialized training in immunology. He […]

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October 24, 2024 Sarah Stitzlein, University of Cincinatti – How Do We Encourage Honesty in our Political World Today
Truth and honesty in politics can seem fleeting or nonexistent. Sarah Stitzlein, professor of education and philosophy at the University of Cincinnati, gets us working to change this. Sarah M. Stitzlein is Professor of Education and Philosophy at the University of Cincinnati. She is editor of the journal Democracy & Education, President of the Ohio Valley […]

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October 23, 2024 Brad Greenwood, George Mason University – Efficacy of Breach Notifications Laws
Data breaches are putting our data at risk, so what is being done? Brad Greenwood, professor of information systems and operations management and the Maximus Corporate Partner Professor of Business at George Mason University, explores if current laws are keeping us safe. Brad N. Greenwood is a professor of information systems and operations management and […]

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October 22, 2024 Amie Rapaport, University of Southern California – School Absences, Grades, and Mental Health
Schools have been prioritizing students’ mental health, but it hasn’t been enough. Amie Rapaport, research scientist at the Center for Social and Economic Research at the University of Southern California, looks at what still needs to be done. Amie Rapaport has a PhD in Social Psychology and is a Research Scientist at the University of […]

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October 21, 2024 Ian Afflerbach, University of North Georgia – The “Scab” as a Metaphor in American Labor Politics
Some insults end up forgotten to history, and some remain. What makes the difference? Ian Afflerbach, associate professor of American literature at the University of North Georgia, looks into this with current events on the mind. Ian Afflerbach is an Associate Professor at the University of North Georgia. He teaches courses on Modern American Fiction, […]

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