The Academic Minute

Supporting The Crusades didn’t just happen on the front lines.

Richard Allington, assistant professor of history at Eastern New Mexico University, explores how ordinary people helped in their own ways.

COVID-19 is an invitation to think more sociologically.

Katrina Hoop, associate professor of sociology at Saint Joseph's College of Maine, discusses teaching her students to think this way during this crisis.

Many factors can influence the choice of attending a higher-learning institution.

Tiffany Cresswell-Yeager, assistant professor of higher education leadership at Gwynedd Mercy University, discusses how class fits into this decision.

On University of Central Arkansas Week: Shakespeare and comedy might give at-risk youth a better path.

Adam Frank, professor of anthropology and performance studies, describes this research.

On University of Central Arkansas Week: Occupational therapy can be a benefit to those in juvenile drug courts.

Lorrie George-Paschal, professor of occupational therapy, details progress achieved by those involved.

On this Student Spotlight during University of Central Arkansas Week: How do we lower the recidivism rate of juvenile offenders?

Jennifer Saxton, PhD student in leadership studies, examines the success of one program that broke the mold.

On Loyola University Maryland Week: Are insects hindering crime scene investigations?

David Rivers, professor of biology, explores how these critters can send investigators on the wrong track.

Marine mammals can be biomarkers for the health of an ecosystem.

Kevin Woo, associate professor of science, mathematics and technology at SUNY Empire State College, explores one such system.

Digital literacy skills suddenly have become very important to learning.

Gina Baleria, assistant professor in the department of communication and media studies at Sonoma State University, examines how these skills can bring belonging to students who aren’t together.

On Kennesaw State University Week: Are people “fans” of certain brands?

Amber Hutchins, associate professor of digital and new technologies, discusses this new ground and how companies are reacting.

On Kennesaw State University Week: Driverless cars are already on our roads, whether we realize it or not.

Jack Labriola, assistant professor of technical communication, explores the need for human drivers to still be paying attention.

On Kennesaw State University Week:  Messages of protest can be hidden in seemingly innocuous places.

On Kennesaw State University Week: Zoos can be a bad environment for some animals.

Allison M. Martin, assistant professor of psychology, looks into developing better practices for captive animals.

What children read can have a big influence on their future friends.

Krista Aronson, professor of psychology at Bates College, explores how reading a diverse range of stories can have an impact.

International cooperation can be key to handling health crises.

Ilaria Scaglia, lecturer and head of history at Aston University, looks at one time in history for an example.