In 60 Seconds Tell Me...

Have you ever wondered what a tariff actually does, why lactic acid makes your muscles burn, or how grief shows up in children?

Some ideas pop up in headlines, classrooms, and conversations all the time - but understanding them isn’t always easy or quick. That’s where Explained in 60 Seconds comes in.

In this video series, instructors from each of our programs - Kinesiology, Psychology, Business, Media & Communication Studies, Early Childhood Studies, Community Social Services, and Justice Studies - break down complex topics in just one minute. Clear, concise, and straight from our experts, these quick explainers make learning something new fast - and fascinating.

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Restorative justice, explained by
Justice instructor, Dr. Laura 
MacDiarmid.

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Tariffs, explained by Business 
instructor, Charles Janthur.

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Participatory media, explained by
Media & Communication Studies
instructor, Greg Kelley.

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Neurons, explained by Psychology
Chair, Dr. Alice Kim.

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The loneliness crisis, explained by 
Interim Community Social Services
Chair, Dr. Olivia Boukydis.

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Lactic acid, explained by Kinesiology 
Associate Head, Dr. Robert Gumieniak.

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Child grief, explained by Acting
Early Childhood Studies Chair, 
Dr. Elena Meranda.