The headscarf worn by some Muslim women is becoming a tool of civic engagement. In today's Academic Minute, part of Wheaton College (Mass.) Week, Aubrey Westfall explains why wearing a religious symbol freely is an important step in self-expression. Westfall is an assistant professor of political science at Wheaton. A transcript of this podcast can be found here. Section: Academic MinuteFile:  06-28-19 Wheaton - The Politics of the Headscarf.mp3Event's date: Thursday, June 27, 2019 - 9:45pm

If you want to get involved in science, look to astronomy. In today's Academic Minute, part of Wheaton College (Mass.) Week, Dipanker Maitra explores how amateur astronomers can advance the field. Maitra is an associate professor of physics at Wheaton. A transcript of this podcast can be found here. Section: Academic MinuteFile:  06-27-19 Wheaton - Citizen Scientists.mp3Event's date: Thursday, June 27, 2019 - 3:45am

The Russian-Chinese relationship is becoming a one-sided affair. In today's Academic Minute, part of Wheaton College (Mass.) Week, Jeanne Wilson details why China's growing influence could be a concern. Wilson is a professor of political science at Wheaton. A transcript of this podcast can be found here. Section: Academic MinuteFile:  06-26-19 Wheaton - Unequal Relationship Between Russia and China.mp3Event's date: Tuesday, June 25, 2019 - 9:15pm

If you want to change someone's mind, talk about the cause of the problem. In today's Academic Minute, part of Wheaton College Week, Gail Sahar explains why. Sahar is a professor of psychology at Wheaton, in Massachusetts. A transcript of this podcast can be found here. Section: Academic MinuteFile:  06-25-19 Wheaton - Cause, Effect, Solution.mp3Event's date: Monday, June 24, 2019 - 7:15pm

Are farmers' markets achieving their goals? In today's Academic Minute, part of Wheaton College Week: Justin Schupp looks into whether they are getting healthy food to those who need it. Schupp is an assistant professor of sociology at Wheaton, in Massachusetts. A transcript of this podcast can be found here. Section: Academic MinuteFile:  06-24-19 Wheaton - Farmers Markets.mp3Event's date: Sunday, June 23, 2019 - 2:00pm

Have you bought your lottery ticket? In today's Academic Minute, part of Grand Valley State University Week, Jeff Lowenstein says, win or lose, it could do more harm than good. Lowenstein is an assistant professor of multimedia journalism at Grand Valley State. A transcript of this podcast can be found here. Section: Academic MinuteFile:  06-21-19 Grand Valley State - The Lottery Industry.mp3Event's date: Thursday, June 20, 2019 - 6:15pmSchool: Grand Valley State University

Elementary school should be a place for science. In today's Academic Minute, part of Grand Valley State University Week, Ellen Schiller discusses why we need to start teaching this subject early. Schiller is a department chair and professor of education. A transcript of this podcast can be found here. Section: Academic MinuteFile:  06-20-19 Grand Valley State - Nurturing Elementary Teachers as They Strive to Become Better Science Teachers.mp3Event's date: Wednesday, June 19, 2019 - 6:00pmSchool: Grand Valley State University

The problem with a water source could be in the soil below it. In today's Academic Minute, part of Grand Valley State University Week, Alan D. Steinman digs in. Steinman is Allen and Helen Hunting Director and Professor at Grand Valley State. A transcript of this podcast can be found here. Section: Academic MinuteFile:  06-19-19 Grand Valley State - Phosphorus And Aquatic Ecosystems.mp3Event's date: Tuesday, June 18, 2019 - 4:45pmSchool: Grand Valley State University

Safe drinking water is a big issue in Haiti. In today's Academic Minute, part of Grand Valley State University Week, Peter Wampler explores how to make it safer. Wampler is an associate professor of geology at Grand Valley State. A transcript of this podcast can be found here. Section: Academic MinuteFile:  06-18-19 Grand Valley State - Water Treatment in Haiti.mp3Event's date: Monday, June 17, 2019 - 6:00pmSchool: Grand Valley State University

Menstruation is still a taboo subject. In today's Academic Minute, part of Grand Valley State University Week, Karen Zivi looks into how this affects women in daily life. Zivi is an associate professor of political science at Grand Valley State. A transcript of this podcast can be found here. Section: Academic MinuteFile:  06-17-19 Grand Valley State - Menstrual Activism.mp3Event's date: Friday, June 14, 2019 - 3:30pmSchool: Grand Valley State University