U.S. states, as well as countries around the world, must grapple with a number of questions when looking at alternative power generation sources. Especially important are impacts on the economy and whether the domestic workforce, industry and government will be capable of operating, regulating and servicing nuclear power plants.
Boise State University professor discusses international business, trade.
Boise State University education professor Louis Nadelson discusses his model that defines STEM and looks at the various ways of teaching science, technology, engineering and math.
How can organizations use creativity and innovation to boost performance? Boise State University creativity expert Dr. Nancy Napier has done extensive research into the topic.
In the 18th and 19th centuries, something rather fascinating occurred. The part of the world we typically call “the West” suddenly showed tremendous growth in population, change in technology and production of wealth. Boise State University professor Rick Moore is available to discuss this phenomenon.
People have been pursuing higher education and advanced degrees for centuries, but why and to what end? Boise State University professors Stephanie Cox and Jennifer Black have investigated the history of higher education, from Socrates to the present day.
How do we balance our careers with other aspects of our lives? Is there an ideal balance, or is the equation mostly subjective? Boise State University Foundational Studies professors Vicki Stieha and Rebecca Robideaux can answer these questions and examine the evolution of the “work-life balance” dynamic.
An internationally recognized expert and consultant in DNA forensics, Dr. Greg Hampikian played a crucial, high-profile role in the exoneration last October of Amanda Knox. He is available to discuss the different types of DNA, how they are used in criminal investigations, and why DNA is such a powerful “truth-teller” in diverse applications from determining genetic heritage to freeing those wrongly accused of murder.
We all love a good story. But what is Story? Boise State University Foundational Studies professor Clay Morgan can answer that question and explore the background, evolution, and context of Story.
Every great invention has a story. Boise State University’s Dr. Peter Müllner can offer perspective on the evolution of invention and discovery.
Incivility in American society is on the rise and rude and disruptive behavior is increasing in colleges and universities. Boise State University’s Dr. Cindy Clark, founder of Civility Matters, can provide an overview of incivility in nursing education, discuss how and why faculty and students contribute to incivility, and describe a range of evidence-based strategies to recognize, prevent and address incivility in nursing education and practice.
We live in a materials world. Everyday objects are made of materials designed to have specific properties and perform in certain ways. Boise State University professor Amy Moll is an expert on the science behind stuff, and is available to share the secrets of how, for example, materials science and engineering have made your smart phone possible.
Vaccines have had a profoundly positive impact on human health, but the practice of vaccination also has its detractors. Boise State University biologist Juliette Tinker can discuss the causes of the current loss of confidence in vaccine safety, and the impacts this loss has had on the incidence of disease.
Most people believe that mathematics is numbers, symbols and notations. Dr. Jonathan Brendefur, professor of mathematics education at Boise State University, explains that mathematics is also about spatial reasoning – the ability to visually manipulate stimuli, to break apart and put together 2-D and 3-D shapes, to take these ideas and twist and turn them or to not be confused when an object’s orientation changes.
Immigration is a super-charged, emotional issue that is not going away. Dr. Greg Hill, professor and chair in the Department of Public Policy and Administration at Boise State University, can discuss what immigration policy is and its place in the American political landscape. He can present a brief history of immigration in the United States and some ideas on thinking about immigration policy in a more systematic way.
Look who’s turning 65 ... about 10,000 people will turn 65 years of age in the United States every day for the next 19 years. Sarah Toevs, director of the Center for the Study of Aging at Boise State University, is available to discuss the impact an aging America will have on resources, care and lifestyle.
Are books such as vampire novels, mysteries and fantasy “real” literature? Do they have a place in the education of today’s children? Boise State University English education professor Jeffrey Wilhelm can share insights from a current study about how passionate adolescent readers of non-traditional texts.
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