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Daniel George, Penn State College of Medicine – The Power of Music: Effects of a Personalized Music Intervention for Persons with Dementia and their CaregiversDaniel George, Penn State College of Medicine – The Power of Music: Effects of a Personalized Mu
Helping those in eldercare environments have good quality of life is important. Daniel George, associate professor in the department of humanities an…
3 years, 9 months ago
David Richardson, University of California Irvine – The Effects of Lung Cancer and Radon in Uranium MinersDavid Richardson, University of California Irvine – The Effects of Lung Cancer and Radon in Uranium Miners
Even low level exposure to radon gas can have harmful impacts. David Richardson, professor of environmental and occupational health at the University…
3 years, 9 months ago
Timothy Hampton, University of California Berkeley – Cheerfulness, Then and NowTimothy Hampton, University of California Berkeley – Cheerfulness, Then and Now
Have you been cheerful lately? Timothy Hampton, Aldo Scaglione and Marie M. Burns Distinguished Professor of Comparative Literature and French at the…
3 years, 9 months ago
Aram Goudsouzian, University of Memphis – Bill Russell and the Basketball RevolutionAram Goudsouzian, University of Memphis – Bill Russell and the Basketball Revolution
Certain people can change the game they play all by themselves. Aram Goudsouzian, professor of history at the University of Memphis, considers the li…
3 years, 9 months ago
Magnus Course, University of Edinburgh – The End of PurgatoryMagnus Course, University of Edinburgh – The End of Purgatory
The meaning of Purgatory in the Catholic faith seems to be shifting over time. Magnus Course, senior lecturer in social anthropology at the Universit…
3 years, 9 months ago
Frank McAndrew, Knox College – Is Physically Risky Heroism a ‘Guy Thing’?Frank McAndrew, Knox College – Is Physically Risky Heroism a ‘Guy Thing’?
Is physically risky heroism a guy thing? Frank McAndrew, Cornelia H. Dudley Professor of Psychology at Knox College, explores why men feel the need f…
3 years, 9 months ago
John Caskey, Swarthmore College – Concentrated Urban PovertyJohn Caskey, Swarthmore College – Concentrated Urban Poverty
Why does poverty hit certain areas harder than others? John Caskey, Joseph Wharton professor of economics at Swarthmore College, delves into one exam…
3 years, 9 months ago
Dave Smallen, Metropolitan State University – Social Connection Matters – And There are Many Ways to ConnectDave Smallen, Metropolitan State University – Social Connection Matters – And There are Many Ways to Connect
How do we connect with others? Dave Smallen, research psychologist and community faculty in psychology at Metropolitan State University, examines a f…
3 years, 9 months ago
Sebastian Hohenberg, University of Munster – Virtual Reality Can Boost Firms’ New Product DevelopmentSebastian Hohenberg, University of Munster – Virtual Reality Can Boost Firms’ New Product Development
Virtual reality can be a tough sell for businesses outside the tech bubble. Sebastian Hohenberg, full professor in the school of business & economics…
3 years, 9 months ago
Zachary Neal, Michigan State University – More than One in Five Adults Do Not Want ChildrenZachary Neal, Michigan State University – More than One in Five Adults Do Not Want Children
Reproductive rights are important to everybody. Zachary Neal, associate professor of psychology and global urban studies at Michigan State University…
3 years, 9 months ago