The Academic Minute

What is the Swedish theory of love? Lars Tragardh, professor of history at Uppsala University, explains. Ph.D in History from UC Berkeley; professor of history at Uppsala university, Sweden; public commentator on Swedish politics and society. The Swedish Theory of Love Americans are fond of thinking of themselves as rugged individualists. But compared to Swedes […]

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Resiliency is a great skill to master. Robin Morrison, senior researcher at the University of Zurich and affiliate scientist at the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, determines how gorillas foster this. Robin Morrison is a Senior Researcher in the Department of Evolutionary Anthropology at the University of Zurich and an Affiliate Scientist at the Dian Fossey […]

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On Cornell University Week: The lack of a sense of humor could mean bad things. David Shoemaker, professor and interim chair of the Sage School of Philosophy, explores why. David Shoemaker is a Professor and Interim Chair of the Sage School of Philosophy, Cornell University. His research focuses on humor and morality, agency and responsibility, […]

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It gets hot in the kitchen for many reasons. Ellen Meiser, assistant professor of sociology at the University of Hawai’i at Hilo, explores how abusive behavior has become the norm in restaurants. Ellen is an Alaska-grown sociologist interested in qualitative research, social psychology, emotions, and the culinary industry. She is an assistant professor of sociology […]

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Everyone needs bathrooms, so why do they cause so many issues? Bryant Simon, professor of history at Temple University, looks to the past for a clue. A graduate of the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, Bryant Simon is the Laura H. Carnell Professor of History at Temple University.  He is the author of four […]

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Is there any good news on the climate? Bob Brecha, professor of sustainability at the Hanley Sustainability Institute and Director of the Sustainability program at the University of Dayton, turns the key on one bright spot. Dr. Robert Brecha (Bob) received his PhD in Physics at the University of Texas at Austin. He has been […]

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Earnings calls can tell us a lot about a firm. Yi Cao, assistant professor of accounting at George Mason University, wonders whether AI can help us learn even more. Yi Cao is an assistant professor of accounting at the George Mason University School of Business. His research interests include corporate voluntary disclosure, product market competition, […]

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Dental radiographs are used to determine the age of migrant children, but they may not be the best option. Claire Braaten, associate professor of criminology at Texas A&M University-San Antonio, details why. Claire Nolasco Braaten is an associate professor of criminology at Texas A&M University-San Antonio. She obtained her Ph.D. in Criminal Justice from Sam […]

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Lying may not be as widespread as long thought. Christian Miller, A. C. Reid professor of philosophy at Wake Forest University, discusses why a small group may be doing most of the work. Christian B. Miller is the A. C. Reid Professor of Philosophy at Wake Forest University. He was most recently the Director of […]

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Toxic leadership can’t be allowed to fester at an organization.  But how can we root out toxic leaders? Bryan Acton, assistant professor at the school of management at Binghamton University, looks for a way to do so. Dr. Bryan Acton is an Assistant Professor at the Binghamton University School of Management and a Fellow of […]

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