LakerCast

Apr 5

Scholar Series: Dr. Barb Light – How and Why Educators Transform Instruction

For her dissertation research (PhD in education earned in December 2016) Barb was interested in how educators learn to improve their instruction. Her angle of approach was to examine how and why secondary science and math teachers transform their instruction. She was surprised by the results of the study and how they apply across all…

Scholar Series: Dr. Adam Prus - Psychopharmacology and the Treatment of Schizophrenia

Mar 30

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Scholar Series: Dr. Adam Prus – Psychopharmacology and the Treatment of Schizophrenia

The Library Learning Commons we will be hosting Dr. Adam Prus, Professor and Head of Psychology at Northern Michigan University. Dr. Prus will review the neuro-pharmacological actions of antipsychotic drugs, which are the primary treatments for schizophrenia. Along the way, his presentation will discuss the history of diagnosis and treatment of schizophrenia, how pharmacological treatments are…

Scholar Series: Mike Boucher - Survive and Thrive in a Technology Career

Mar 30

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Scholar Series: Mike Boucher – Survive and Thrive in a Technology Career

LSSU Library Scholar Series: “How to Survive and Thrive in a Technology Career” Tue, Sep 12 from 7:00 – 8:30pm In today’s rapidly changing world, technologies, jobs, and industries are in constant flux. What may be a thriving company today may be out of business next year. What may be a skill in high demand…

BE Inspired: Nucci Cerioli - Supply Chain Management - How Things Get Done in Different Cultures

Mar 27

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BE Inspired: Nucci Cerioli – Supply Chain Management – How Things Get Done in Different Cultures

A closed-caption version of this video is available here: http://bit.ly/LakerCast2018032701

Regenerative Food Systems: Lessons from the Present – Joe Colyn

Mar 23

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Regenerative Food Systems: Lessons from the Present – Joe Colyn

A closed-captioned version of this video is available here: https://s3.amazonaws.com/lakercast/Academics/Biology/Evans/Colyn/JoeColynBioSeminar/JoeColynBioSeminar.html

Microplastics in the Great Lakes - Jeanie Williams

Mar 20

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Microplastics in the Great Lakes – Jeanie Williams

Noon, Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017 Tiny pieces of harmful plastic, called microplastics, are prevalent in many rivers that flow into the Great Lakes. Ingested microplastics can cause digestive and reproductive problems, as well as death, in fish, birds and other animals. Unhealthy additives in the plastic, including flame retardants and antimicrobials, have been associated with…