Dr. Ken Carter is a Psychology Professor and the Founding Director of Emory’s new Center for Public Scholarship and Engagement. He joins host Mike Palmer in a conversation about bridging the gap between academic research and the public through new initiatives to help academics translate their work for general audiences. Ken shares his own path … Read more
In the latest episode, Mike Palmer welcomes Erika Blumenthal, the Chief Operating Officer at Benefits Data Trust (BDT), and Daniel O’Donnell, the Associate Director of Higher Education at BDT. The discussion revolves around the organization’s mission to assist individuals in accessing social safety net benefits in the U.S., with a particular focus on supporting college … Read more
‘All day, all night the body intervenes,” wrote Virginia Woolf in On Being Ill. It “blunts or sharpens, colours or discolours, turns to wax in the warmth of June, hardens to tallow in the murk of February. The creature within can only gaze through the pane – smudged or rosy; it cannot separate off from … Read more
A behined the scenes look at an Arizona ballot printing facility – CBS News Wath CBS News The Runbeck Election Services facility in Pheonix will print about 35 million ballots for nine states for the November general election. Kris Van Cleave got an inside look at the facility’s stringent measures to maintain ballot security. Be … Read more
There is a fascinating combination of innovation and emotional depth in Yi-Chiao Chen’s work. It’s a harmonious blend of beauty, tension, and introspection, with evocative water imagery that draws viewers into a realm of meanings and interpretations. Her use of water as a recurring symbol captures a mystical dynamism, oscillating between haunting and serene qualities, … Read more
Linxi Liu, also known as Minrisot, has quickly made a name for herself in the fashion industry by skillfully blending traditional Chinese artistry with contemporary design elements. With a strong educational background including a BA from Shanghai SIVA, a Fashion Graduate Diploma from Central Saint Martins, and an MA in Fashion (Womenswear) from the Royal … Read more
Discover three of southern Japan’s UNESCO World Heritage areas that are also spectacular diving sites — including the Ogasawara Islands, where divers have the opportunity to see tropical fish, dolphins, sharks, rays, turtles and more. Photograph by Ogasawara Village Tourism Bureau Though the bright lights of Japan’s cities may draw most travelers, the country’s natural … Read more
In recent years, peptides have become key players in various fields of biological and molecular research. Among these, SNAP-8 peptide, an octapeptide, has gained significant attention for its unique biochemical properties and promising research implications. This peptide, also known as acetyl glutamyl heptapeptide-3, is a shorter chain of amino acids derived from SNAP-25, a crucial … Read more
On August 11, 1973, in an apartment block in the Bronx, an 18-year-old DJ named Kool Herc, also known as Hercules, played funk records at a dance party. He turned up the beats, rapped along to the music, and unknowingly gave birth to a new style that would eventually dominate popular music. In “Hip-hop Is … Read more
Eight years ago, I started a regular feature where I share posts and resources from around the Web related to ESL/EFL or language in general that have caught my attention. If you’re interested, you can also check out THE BEST RESOURCES, ARTICLES & BLOG POSTS FOR TEACHERS OF ELLS IN 2021. Don’t forget to take … Read more