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Brian Grodsky, University of Maryland Baltimore County – How Populism Impedes Democracies and Galvanizes AuthoritarianismBrian Grodsky, University of Maryland Baltimore County – How Populism Impedes Democracies and Galvanizes Authoritarianism
Populism can function differently when it’s not paired with democracies. Brian Grodsky, chair and professor in the department of political science at…
1 year, 10 months ago
Cailyn Green, Empire State University – Changing to a Person-Centered Approach When Referring to Substance Use ClientsCailyn Green, Empire State University – Changing to a Person-Centered Approach When Referring to Substance Use Clients
Changing the language of terms we use to refer to people suffering from addiction can be key, even if they self-identify with the terminology. Cailyn…
1 year, 10 months ago
Donna Nelson, University of Oklahoma – The U.S. Fentanyl ChallengeDonna Nelson, University of Oklahoma – The U.S. Fentanyl Challenge
The opioid crisis has been reported, but maybe not to its full extent. Donna Nelson, professor of chemistry at the University of Oklahoma, examines i…
1 year, 10 months ago
Michael Hoberman, Fitchburg State University – Jews in the North American WildernessMichael Hoberman, Fitchburg State University – Jews in the North American Wilderness
We know the name John Muir, but others came before him. Michael Hoberman, professor of English studies at Fitchburg State University, explores a few …
1 year, 10 months ago
Joe Arvai, University of Southern California Dornsife – The Hidden Risk of Letting A.I. DecideJoe Arvai, University of Southern California Dornsife – The Hidden Risk of Letting A.I. Decide
What’s the harm in letting A.I. make decisions for us? Joe Arvai, Director of USC Wrigley Institute for Environment & Sustainability and professor of…
1 year, 11 months ago
Dan Trudeau, Macalester College – Building Inclusive City ParksDan Trudeau, Macalester College – Building Inclusive City Parks
Parks are for everyone, right? Daniel Trudeau, professor of geography at Macalester College, says not everyone may feel welcome. Dan Trudeau is an ur…
1 year, 11 months ago
April Smith, University of Auburn – Identifying Dynamic Risk Factors for Suicidal Ideation in Service MembersApril Smith, University of Auburn – Identifying Dynamic Risk Factors for Suicidal Ideation in Service Members
How do we lessen the risk of suicidal ideation among service members? April Smith, associate professor and the director of research on eating disorde…
1 year, 11 months ago
Michael Werner, University of Utah – Dissecting Fact and Fiction in DuneMichael Werner, University of Utah – Dissecting Fact and Fiction in Dune
Can we learn about the natural world from works of fiction? Michael Werner, assistant professor in the School of Biological Sciences at the Universit…
1 year, 11 months ago
Rogerio Pinto, University of Michigan – Helping Straight Men Confront Homophobic and Sexist BeliefsRogerio Pinto, University of Michigan – Helping Straight Men Confront Homophobic and Sexist Beliefs
How do we get white heterosexual men to confront feelings of homophobia and sexism? Rogerio Pinto, University Diversity & Social Transformation Profe…
1 year, 11 months ago
Wesley Chang, Drexel University – Optimizing Electric Vehicle Battery Performance in Cold Weather ClimatesWesley Chang, Drexel University – Optimizing Electric Vehicle Battery Performance in Cold Weather Climates
Electric car batteries may need some tweaking to work at their best in winter climates. Wesley Chang, assistant professor of mechanical engineering a…
1 year, 11 months ago