Michigan Minds

Health and health care's influence on political engagement Jun 18, 2025

Scott L. Greer, a professor of health management and policy and of global public health in the University of Michigan School of Public Health and a political science professor, shares decades of studies documenting the shaping of political engagement and poor health and negative health care experiences.

Greer joins the Michigan Minds podcast and discusses the ways politics and public health are colliding to affect vaccines, preparedness to fight the spread of contagious disease, humanitarian outreach and HIV/AIDS programs.

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All about Lesotho, a vibrant country caught up in a trade war May 08, 2025

Archaeologist Brian Stewart, associate professor of anthropology at the University of Michigan, has conducted research in the small southern African country of Lesotho for 15 years.

There, he is investigating the world's earliest evidence of human behavioral complexity: the behaviors, actions and beliefs that make us human. Through his work, Stewart is hoping to understand how humans developed the ability to quickly adapt to a range of environments. Lesotho, with high mountains and extensive deserts, provided an ideal system in which people could test their ability to adapt and survive.

Stewart joins the Michigan Minds podcast to talk about his experience with Lesotho, and how President Trump's recently announced tariffs could impact the country.

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Reasons for hope amid grim climate news Apr 25, 2025

Climate expert Jonathan Overpeck, dean of the University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability, does not sugarcoat things.

The words "scary," "depressing" and "devastating" come up when he talks about the impacts of climate change, including record warmth and drought conditions. But he also doesn't ignore how communities across the country and around the world are finding ways to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and fossil fuel consumption.

Overpeck joined the Michigan Minds podcast to discuss recent trends in climate news—both good and bad—and what people can do to stay resilient.

Do you have advice for people who are feeling climate anxiety and ways to cope with that?

We get that question a lot from students, but I think also fellow faculty. These are tough times in terms of what's going on in Washington, what's going on in our global climate. There are a lot of other things going on that we worry about, so I think what's important is to figure out ways to be resilient. And one of the ways is to really reach out to your family, friends and community to get the support you need. Another is to find things you can do. And there's so many things you can do.

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Investments in climate change mitigation not being felt yet Apr 18, 2025

Shalanda Baker is the University of Michigan's vice provost for sustainability and climate action. She joined the Michigan Minds podcast to discuss the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead.

How does the current political climate affect what we're doing here at the University of Michigan with regard to sustainability and climate action?

I am so laser focused on climate action and sustainability. I think the science is clear. We're in an emergency. We are in the last decade of action. We only get one life, and so in my life, I've decided to be of service, whether that be as a military officer, which I've done, as a professor, or a civil servant, which I also did, and now here.

We're doubling down on making clear what the science is and what the urgency is.Now, as we communicate that more broadly, we absolutely have to connect the dots. I think one of the reasons why the arguments being made by the current administration have been so powerful and connected with people is that the investments that we were making to mitigate climate change were not being felt yet.

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Oliver Haimson talks about the changing social media landscape Mar 20, 2025

Welcome to the Michigan Minds Podcast, where we explore the wealth of knowledge from faculty experts at the University of Michigan. I'm Jared Wadley, a lead public relations representative for Michigan News. Today I'm speaking to Oliver Haimson about the changing social media landscape. He's an assistant professor in the School of Information and the Digital Studies Institute. Oliver's research focuses on social media content moderation and marginalized populations, as well as the changing identities on social media during life transitions. Thanks for being here, Oliver.

Oliver Haimson:

Yeah. Thanks so much for having me, Jared.

Jared Wadley:

Before we get into the topic, tell the audience a little bit about how you became interested in studying social media.

Oliver Haimson:

Yeah. I mean, I think I started where most people start, which is I was really interested in social media myself. It was I guess the early 2010s when I started doing research in this area, and as a social media user, I was just fascinated by the ways that people were using it to mostly talk about more sensitive content, how people were thinking about disclosure and how they were presenting their identities on social media. So it really came from this personal perspective. But I think in a lot of cases, social media researchers as they start to learn more about the space end up using social media less themselves. So I would say that nowadays I'm not the biggest social media user, but I am still really fascinated by it from a research perspective.

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Teaming up with Polish and Ukrainian scientists on plant DNA research Feb 17, 2025

When Russia invaded Ukraine, civilian lives, as well as lives of the scientists who live in the country, were upended. When an international grant was launched to support Ukrainian scientists, Andrzej Wierzbicki, a U-M professor of cellular, molecular and developmental biology, who is Polish, saw the funding opportunity as a way to help support the country that neighbors his own.

Wierzbicki won a grant from the International Multilateral Partnerships for Resilient Education and Science System in Ukraine, or IMPRESS-U.

Wierzbicki joins the Michigan Minds podcast to discuss how he is working with partners in Poland – Marcin Nowotny of the International Institute of Molecular Cell Biology in Warsaw – and Ukraine – Mykhailo Tukalo of the Institute of Molecular Biology and Genetics in Kyiv – to explore how DNA is organized within plant chloroplasts.

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Fixing a broken healthcare system can help heal ailments, stem frustrations Jan 16, 2025

In this episode of Michigan Minds, Pamela Herd, social policy professor at the University of Michigan, discusses issues of healthcare access and affordability in light of the slaying of an industry CEO, efforts of a university lab in boosting access and breaking down walls to social safety net programs, and finding common ground within a polarized electorate.

Here's an excerpt of the conversation:

The killing of a healthcare CEO on a Manhattan sidewalk has become, in the words of Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Will Bunch, "a stunning moment of clarity about the state of American society." I'd like to ask you what Will asked his readers: Why did it take an assassination to raise an issue that was ignored in a presidential campaign?

So let me preface this by saying that vigilante justice, which is one way to think about what happened, is never OK. The killing, the murder, assassination of the United Healthcare executive was not OK.

That said, people's reactions to it and the kind of depth of the anger that we heard from people in response is I think a pretty strong signal that something is fundamentally broken in how we deliver healthcare in the United States. And that's what it really tapped into: People are incredibly frustrated in the U.S. healthcare system. We spend enormous amounts of money paying for healthcare, both individually out of pocket as well as aggregately in terms of the federal and state budgets. And people just feel like they're not getting their money's worth.

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Finding the metals necessary for the energy transition Dec 18, 2024

To combat climate change, the world needs to pivot away from fossil fuels.

But building battery electric vehicles and infrastructure for renewable energy will require enormous amounts of minerals and resources, which can only be obtained in the quantities needed through mining. Low and low-to-middle income countries are also looking to boost their access to electricity, which will now likely take place through renewable energy systems.

Adam Simon, a professor of earth and environmental sciences at the University of Michigan, studies how metals are deposited in the Earth's crust, with the ultimate goal of ensuring a sustainable supply of resources for our growing global population. He recently published a study for the International Energy Forum that showed we currently do not mine copper quickly enough to keep up with the global demand for the energy transition.

He joins the Michigan Minds podcast to discuss minerals needed for the energy transition, and how we will need to access those resources.

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When tightwads and spendthrifts can agree on spending Nov 21, 2024

Scott Rick is an associate professor of marketing at the Ross School of Business. His research speaks to how consumers perceive and experience inflation, how they choose what gifts to buy, and how they experience in-store and online shopping environments. He is particularly interested in understanding the behavior of extreme “tightwads” and “spendthrifts.”

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Validation and verification for elections Oct 11, 2024

In this episode of the Michigan Minds podcast, J. Alex Halderman—Bredt Family Professor of Engineering and director of the Center for Computer Security and Society—discusses weak points in the U.S. electoral system and how to fix them, as well as the results of investigations following the 2020 election.

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Tony Reames talks about the energy transition for disadvantaged communities Sep 16, 2024

Tony Reames, an associate professor at the University of Michigan School of Environment and Sustainability, just returned to campus from two years at the U.S. Department of Energy working on energy justice.

The Tishman professor of environmental justice and director of the SEAS Detroit Sustainability Clinic joined us on the Michigan Minds Podcast to share his thoughts on how energy justice could manifest in the United States. His research focuses on disparities in residential energy generation, consumption, and affordability—centering on the production and persistence of inequality by race, class, and place.

You just returned home from more than two years at the U.S. Department of Energy working on energy justice. What is energy justice and how is it manifesting in the United States?

Energy justice is this concept that really looks at how do communities participate in both the health environment and social impacts of our energy system, recognizing that the energy system has had certain burdens on communities.

And so environmental justice is really saying that all communities, regardless of race and income and geography, should be afforded a clean environment. And that the goal of addressing injustices gets us toward making sure that that's true. Climate justice also recognizes that communities of color, low-income communities are feeling the climate crisis first and worst, and that any action to address climate change should include those communities and their burdens.

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When will cars drive themselves? Jun 19, 2024

In this episode of the Michigan Minds podcast, Henry Liu—director of Mcity and the Center for Connected and Automated Transportation, and a professor of civil and environmental engineering at U-M's College of Engineering—gives an overview on the state of autonomous vehicles, whether you're wondering what the hold-up is for cars that no longer need driver's wheels, or eyeing offerings like Tesla's Full Self-Driving, GM's Super Cruise or Ford's BlueCruise.

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One medicinal chemist's mission to bring better medicine to sick and dying species Jun 05, 2024

In this episode of the Michigan Minds podcast, Timothy Cernak, associate professor of medicinal chemistry in the College of Pharmacy and associate professor of chemistry in the the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, makes the case for growing the field of conservation medicine and calls on pharmacists and medicinal chemists to "be on the front line of species conservation."

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Geoff Chatas says campus becomes "living lab" for environmental stewardship Apr 25, 2024

Last January, president Santa J. Ono set the university on a path to imagine what aspirations the University of Michigan could achieve in the next 10 years.

Vision 2034 is the outcome of the yearlong strategic visioning process that engaged more than 25,000 students, faculty, staff, alumni, donors and local community members.

U-M's vision to be the defining public university outlines four areas where the university will make dramatic and focused impact: life-changing education; human health and well-being; democracy, civic and global engagement; and climate action, sustainability and environmental justice.

Geoff Chatas, the university's chief financial officer, talked with us about climate action, sustainability, and environmental justice.

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Marschall Runge sees continued statewide expansion and disease prevention efforts increase in Vision 2034. Apr 19, 2024

U-M's Vision 2034 is the outcome of the yearlong strategic visioning process that engaged more than 25,000 students, faculty, staff, alumni, donors and local community members.

U-M's vision to be the defining public university outlines four areas where the university will make dramatic and focused impact: life-changing education; human health and well-being; democracy, civic and global engagement; and climate action, sustainability and environmental justice.

Marschall Runge, executive vice president for medical affairs and dean of the Medical School, spoke with us about human health and well-being.

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Provost Laurie McCauley shares vision for making education more accessible Apr 12, 2024

UM's Vision 2034 is the outcome of the yearlong strategic visioning process that engaged more than 25,000 students, faculty, staff, alumni, donors, and local community members. UM's vision to be the defining public university outlines four areas where the university will make dramatic and focused impact; life-changing education, human health and well-being, democracy, civic and global engagement, climate action, sustainability, and environmental justice.

Provost Laurie McCauley talks about life changing education.

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President Santa J. Ono shares vision on democracy and engagement Apr 08, 2024

In January 2034, president Santa J. Ono set the university on a path to imagine what aspirations the University of Michigan could achieve in the next 10 years. UM's Vision 2034 is the outcome of the yearlong strategic visioning process that engaged more than 25,000 students, faculty, staff, alumni, donors, and local community members.

UM's vision to be the defining public university outlines four areas where the university will make dramatic and focused impact; life-changing education, human health and well-being, democracy, civic and global engagement, climate action, sustainability, and environmental justice.

Ono talks about democracy, civic and global engagement on this episode of the Michigan Minds podcast.

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Dealing with plastic that can't be recycled Apr 04, 2024

Consumers have to wrangle with a sticky issue: Much of the plastic used every day can't be recycled.

And the kind of recycling that can be done is called mechanical recycling, which means that plastic that can be recycled is simply broken down to be repurposed as other plastic objects, often which are of a lower value than the original product. Eventually, objects made out of this recycled plastic, such as park benches, just end up in a landfill.

But University of Michigan chemist Anne McNeil is focusing on how to recycle previously unrecyclable plastic, using chemistry to modify the plastic into a product of equally high value to the original product.

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Purpose & Mattering - Research effort shows veterans, senior citizens they have value, talents Mar 08, 2024

Welcome to the Michigan Minds Podcast, where we explore the wealth of knowledge from faculty experts at the University of Michigan.

Do you feel like you matter?

Mattering, the sense of being valued, having purpose. No matter who you are, mattering matters. It's essential to happiness and healthiness. It's not a given. It doesn't always come easily, especially for certain individuals who may be more prone to feeling purposeless; the elderly and veterans among them.

I'm Kim Shine, a senior public relations specialist at Michigan News. Today we're talking to John Piette, a professor of health, behavior and health education at the University of Michigan's School of Public Health, about his research and community work focused on showing people they matter, specifically veterans.

Hi John, welcome. Thank you for being with us on Michigan Minds to talk about your work with veterans and other groups who may feel as if they don't matter. Let's talk about your research and work with veterans, and your project, V-SPEAK.

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For lasting fitness, prioritize moving your body––not the numbers on the scale Feb 12, 2024

Though it's only February, many of the millions of people who resolved to lose weight this year have already given up, opting instead to sit for hours of binge-worthy Netflix, or to polish off those leftover holiday cookies. That's partly because people set unrealistic goals and focus too much on the scale, says University of Michigan clinical exercise physiologist Laura Richardson. In the new Michigan Minds podcast, Richardson discusses more sustainable and healthy ways to jumpstart –– and stick to –– a fitness plan.

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The 2024 presidential elections will be anything but normal Jan 22, 2024

The 2024 election season is underway — as more voters pay close attention to which candidates and issues best serve them.

But unlike previous years, the battle for the White House will be anything but normal because democracy could be jeopardized, says University of Michigan political expert Vincent Hutchings.

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The Role of Negative Peer Feedback on Social Media Oct 19, 2023

What are the implications of negative peer feedback on social media posts, and how can content creators use this feedback to alter messaging? On this episode of Michigan Minds, Jessica Fong, PhD, discusses findings from a news study on the role of negative peer feedback on social media, how creators can use this information to enhance their presence on platforms, and the ways in which feedback encourages users to moderate their tone. Fong is an assistant professor at the University of Michigan Stephen M. Ross School of Business, where she researches matching markets, platform design, advertising, and behavioral economics.

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Exploring the Impact of Mindless Media Exposure Sep 27, 2023

Jan Van den Bulck, PhD, is a professor in the Department of Communication and Media at the University of Michigan College of Literature, Science and the Arts. His research focuses on involuntary and incidental media effects, and explores how entertainment media affect our perception of the real world. In this episode of Michigan Minds, Van den Bulck discusses how watching TV impacts our knowledge of various fields including law enforcement and emergency medicine, and talks about the relationship between media use and sleep.

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Digital Ownership and the Right to Repair Aug 28, 2023

Aaron Perzanowski, JD, joins Michigan Minds to talk about digital ownership, the tradeoffs that occur when purchasing digital products instead of physical, and issues that consumers should be aware of involving user constraints, permanence, and privacy. Perzanowski is the Thomas W. Lacchia Professor of Law at the University of Michigan Law School, and teaches and writes about the intersection of intellectual and personal property law.

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Examining Racial/Ethnic and Gender Diversity in the Orchestra Field Jul 26, 2023

Antonio C. Cuyler, PhD, is a professor of music in entrepreneurship and leadership at the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre and Dance. On this episode of Michigan Minds, Cuyler discusses findings from a report he coauthored published by the League of American Orchestras, titled, Racial/Ethnic and Gender Diversity in the Orchestra Field in 2023. Cuyler explains the ways in which this research can help the creative sector accelerate progress towards equity, diversity, and inclusion in orchestras.

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Adolescent Brain Development and the Impact of Social Media on Mental Wellness Jul 14, 2023

Joanne Quigley, MD, joins this episode of Michigan Minds to discuss adolescent brain development and how social media can impact mental well-being. Quigley is a child and adolescent psychiatrist, and an associate professor of psychiatry and pediatrics at Michigan Medicine. She is also the medical director of Michigan Medicine’s Child & Adolescent Ambulatory Psychiatry and the U-M Addiction Treatment Services (UMATS).

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Challenges and Opportunities of AI — and the Need for Regulation Jun 16, 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming more common in everyday life and significantly changing the way in which people work. Kentaro Toyama, PhD, is the W.K. Kellogg Professor of Community Information at the University of Michigan School of Information, where he studies AI and human-computer interaction. On this episode of Michigan Minds, Toyama discusses how AI is impacting the creative workforce, the growth of generative technology like Chat-GPT, and the risk of misuse of new tech.

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Exploring Carbon Pricing and Carbon Border Adjustments Jun 07, 2023

Barry Rabe, PhD, joins this episode of Michigan Minds to talk about his recent paper, Carbon Pricing Enters Middle Age, and discusses how carbon border adjustments can link future carbon pricing to international trade.

Rabe is the J. Ira and Nicki Harris Family Professor of Public Policy at the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, and the Arthur Thurnau Professor of Environmental Policy. His research examines the political feasibility and durability of environmental and energy policy, with a particular emphasis on efforts to address climate change in the United States and other nations.

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'Gaslighting' and its impact on mental health May 11, 2023

Paige Sweet, PhD, assistant professor in the U-M College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, studies gender and sexuality, knowledge, and gender-based violence, and her work focuses on domestic violence. She joins Michigan Minds during Mental Health Awareness Month to talk about 'gaslighting' — what it looks like, how it impacts mental health, and resources to help community members find support to focus on their well-being.

Resources mentioned in the podcast for anyone experiencing domestic violence:

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233, www.thehotline.org
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence: www.ncadv.org

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Nurses Week: Supporting, Celebrating and Protecting Nurses May 10, 2023

Christopher R. Friese, PhD, RN, Elizabeth Tone Hosmer Professor of Nursing and Professor of the Health Management and Policy School of Public Health and Director of the Center for Improving Patient and Population Health (CIPPH), joins Michigan Minds for National Nurses Week. He talks about how the industry has changed in the past year since he last joined Michigan Minds and the challenges that nurses are currently facing.

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Harnessing Culture to Inspire, Influence and Impact May 08, 2023

How does brand purpose allow companies to connect with consumers? How are buyers influenced? How do marketers leverage the relationships that customers build with brands? Marcus Collins, clinical assistant professor of marketing at Michigan Ross, studies consumer culture theory — the convergence of anthropology, psychology, and sociology in marketing — to answer those questions. In this episode, Collins discusses how communal connections that are facilitated through cultural characteristics influence consumption and behavior, which is a topic he explores in his new book For The Culture.

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The Impact of Social Support on the Risk of Depression May 05, 2023

Srijan Sen, PhD, is the director of the Frances and Kenneth Eisenberg and Family Depression Center and joins this episode of Michigan Minds to talk about recent data from the Intern Health Study, the impact of social support on depression risk and Mental Health Awareness Month.

Sen is the Frances and Kenneth Eisenberg Professor of Depression and Neurosciences in the Michigan Medicine Department of Psychiatry, where his research focuses on the interactions between genes and the environment and their effect on stress, anxiety and depression.

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Examining the Impacts of Climate Change on Northern Forests Apr 14, 2023

Peter Reich, PhD, is the director of the Institute for Global Change Biology (IGCB) at the University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability. Reich, who has conducted global change research on plants, soils and ecosystems, joins this episode of Michigan Minds to talk about the research of the IGCB, and how climate change influences the health, diversity and productivity of forests and grassland.

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Reducing Carbon Emissions as Consumers Apr 13, 2023

In this episode of Michigan Minds, Gregory Keoleian, PhD, talks about ways consumers can reduce their carbon footprint in three areas of their daily lives: home, mobility and diet. Keoleian co-founded and serves as director of the U-M Center for Sustainable Systems. He is also a Peter M. Wege Endowed Professor of Sustainable Systems at the U-M School for the Environment and Sustainability, and a professor in the Civil and Environmental Engineering department at the U-M College of Engineering. His research focuses on the development and application of life cycle models and metrics to enhance the sustainability of products and technology.

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Improving Access to Clean Mobility Apr 12, 2023

With a focus on energy justice and equity, Sita Syal, PhD, studies the future of clean transportation and energy, and analyzes equity considerations in the design of these systems. Syal is an assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Michigan College of Engineering. In this episode of Michigan Minds, Syal discusses the shift to electric vehicles, and how communities can work toward the goal of access to clean mobility for everyone.

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Long-term Effects of Climate Disasters on Human Health Apr 07, 2023

Sue Anne Bell, PhD, is an assistant professor at the U-M School of Nursing, nurse scientist and family nurse practitioner. Bell joins Michigan Minds to talk about the long-term effects of climate disasters on human health, how climate change impacts older adults, and cost-effective ways to build an emergency preparedness kit.

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Unleashing the Power of Children’s Savings Accounts Mar 27, 2023

William Elliott III, PhD, is a Professor of Social Work and the Director of the Joint Doctoral Program in Social Work and Social Science at the University of Michigan School of Social Work. In this episode of Michigan Minds, Elliott discusses the power of children's savings accounts, systematic patterns of poverty, educational justice, and Social Work Month.

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Navigating Circumstantial Barriers through U-M’s Center for the Education of Women+ Mar 24, 2023

In this episode of Michigan Minds, Tiffany Marra, PhD, discusses creating systemic change to diversify enrollment and how the CEW+ supports the U-M community, and shares stories to explore during Women’s History Month. Marra is the director of the University of Michigan Center for the Education of Women+ (CEW+), ensuring that the center is addressing the needs of women and underserved individuals at U-M and in the community through career and education counseling, funding, workshops, events and a diverse, welcoming community.

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Exploring the History of Black Girlhood Mar 20, 2023

LaKisha Michelle Simmons, PhD, is an Associate Professor of History and Women's and Gender Studies, and the Director of Graduate Studies and Associate Chair at the department of Women’s and Gender Studies at the U-M College of Literature, Science, and the Arts. Simmons is a historian of African American gender history, and joins Michigan Minds to talk about her research specializing in Black girlhood, history of the family, history of sexuality and southern history in the 19th and 20th centuries.

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Advancing health policy research and reducing social disparities in health Mar 10, 2023

Paula Lantz, PhD, joins Michigan Minds to discuss the social determinants of declining birth rates, the role of public policy in improving population health and reducing social disparities in health, and the particular importance of recognizing Women's History Month in 2023.

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Addressing Systemic Inequities and Educational Disparities Feb 23, 2023

Katherine Michelmore, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Public Policy at the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy. Her research examines the social safety net, education policy, labor economics, and economic demography. Michelmore joins Michigan Minds to discuss her research, which examines how much black-white educational disparities reflect differences in family, school, and neighborhood contexts, and how the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) impacts multigenerational households and lower-income families with a nonresident parent.

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Examining Black History Month Programming in Public Libraries Feb 10, 2023

Deborah Robinson, PhD, joins Michigan Minds to talk about the University of Michigan’s Program for Research on Black Americans (PRBA), preliminary findings from the Black History Month Programming in Public Libraries project, and the importance of understanding the history of Black History Month. Robinson is a research investigator at the Institute for Social Research (ISR) Research Center for Group Dynamics (RCGD), where she serves as the PRBA Assistant Director of International Projects, and is the Faculty Administrative Coordinator for the Michigan Center for Urban African American Aging Research (MCUAAAR).

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Exploring how imposter feelings relate to mental health and academic outcomes among minoritized students Feb 01, 2023

Kevin Cokley, PhD, joins Michigan Minds to discuss his research in the area of African American psychology, with a focus on racial and ethnic identity development, academic motivation, and academic achievement. Cokley is a University Diversity and Social Transformation Professor of Psychology and the Associate Chair for Diversity Initiatives at the University of Michigan College of Literature, Science, and the Arts. In his recent work, Cokley examines the degree in which feeling like an imposter contributes to the relationship between perceived discrimination and mental health outcomes, in a sample of ethnic minority college students at an urban public university.

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Squirrels that Gamble on Reproduction Often End Up Winning the Bet Jan 20, 2023

In this episode of Michigan Minds, U-M associate professor of psychology and ecology & evolutionary biology Ben Dantzer, PhD and National Science Foundation postdoctoral biopsychology research fellow at U-M Lauren Petrullo, PhD detail their research project, which studies how squirrels reproduce in years in which food is abundant and when it is not, and the long-term impact of those behaviors. The researchers found that some female red squirrels have large litters in years when there won’t be enough food for all their pups to survive the winter and wanted to understand why.

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A New Era in Virtual Reality Performances Jan 05, 2023

Anil Camci, assistant professor of performing arts technology at the School of Music, Theatre & Dance, discusses his Arts Initiative-funded pilot project, Bringing Down the Fifth Wall, which brought together student researchers to develop a virtual cinematography system that utilizes real-time audio analysis and user interaction through virtual reality.

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Advancing Disability Justice in Public Health Dec 09, 2022

Kara Mannor, a doctoral student at the University of Michigan School of Public Health, researches conceptual and methodological approaches for studying the relationships between ableism and health outcomes for disabled people. Mannor joins Michigan Minds to discuss the medical and social models of disability, disability justice, and public health’s commitment to disability communities.

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Empowering End-to-End Mobility for Wheelchair Users Dec 06, 2022

University of Michigan Civil & Environmental Engineering professors Carol Menassa and Vineet Kamat are the lead PIs on a project that is exploring ways to provide end-to-end mobility solutions, including navigation and maneuverability as key aspects of the mobility process. They recently joined the Michigan Minds podcast to explain the goals of their research and detail some of the unique ways they are including community members in the process.

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The Importance of Firearm Restrictions for Domestic Violence Abusers Dec 05, 2022

April Zeoli, PhD, inaugural cohort member at the Institute for Firearm Injury Prevention, seeks to understand the legal firearm restrictions for high-risk groups, the implications for domestic violence abusers, and the missed opportunities within our systems that could help prevent firearm injury and homicide, specifically related to intimate partner violence. In this episode, Zeoli discusses her work exploring current systems that help prevent firearm injury.

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Concrete Thinking: Expanding the Architecture Lens Dec 02, 2022

Vyta Pivo, PhD, examines architecture not just as a building but as an urban issue. Pivo is a postdoctoral fellow with the Michigan Society of Fellows and an assistant professor of architecture in the Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning. In this episode of Michigan Minds, she describes her goal to reimagine how society thinks about architecture, her latest project “A World Cast in Concrete: How the US Build its Empire,” and being named a University of Michigan Public Art and Engagement Fellow by the U-M Arts Initiative.

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Visualizing Telematic Performances Nov 22, 2022

Michael Gurevich, PhD Associate Professor Of Performing Arts Technology discusses his project Visualizing Telematic Performance.

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How Intimate Partner Violence Affects Mental Health and Economic Insecurities Nov 15, 2022

Lisa Fedina, PhD, School of Social Work assistant professor, and faculty affiliate at U-M Poverty Solutions, the Injury Prevention Center, the Youth Depression and Suicide Prevention Program, and the Institute for Research on Women and Gender, studies how violence can affect the health of women and transgender adults. Fedina provides insight into her research, which explores how intimate partner violence and economic insecurity play a role in the lives of these groups.

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Discussing Veterans Day and the U-M Army ROTC Nov 10, 2022

The University of Michigan Army ROTC program trains students to become second lieutenants in the US military. U-M ROTC Lieutenant Colonel Tom Church and Master Sergeant Tom Hance talk about ROTC and the cadet experience, and also to discuss what Veterans Day means to them and how the campus community can honor veterans.

Lt. Col. Church is a professor of military science with the Wolverine Battalion and the chair of the Army Officer Education Program. He graduated from U-M with a Bachelor of Arts and commissioned from the U-M ROTC program, and has since held numerous roles throughout the past 19 years. He was born in Kentwood, Michigan, which is near Grand Rapids. He is also a member of the Match-E-Be-Nash-E-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians, also known as the Gun Lake Tribe.

M SGT Hance is the senior military science instructor for the ROTC program. In January 2023, Hance will hit 20 years active duty. Originally from New York City, he joined the military soon after the 9/11 attacks. In his role at U-M, he instructs warrior tasks and battle drills and prepares competitive cadet teams for events.

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Defining Democracy through Art Nov 08, 2022

Deb Mexicotte, Managing Director of Arts Engine discusses the Arts Initiative-funded pilot project, Phototocracy: Defining Democracy Through Stories and Art, and how it shifted during the COVID-19 pandemic creating a new meaning for the work.

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Exploring the History of "The Star-Spangled Banner" Oct 28, 2022

Mark Clague, PhD, U-M School of Music, Theatre & Dance associate dean for collaborations and partnerships, professor of musicology, and director of the U-M Gershwin Initiative discusses his research on music in the United States and how music has shaped ideas about the US. He details his work to understand the history of the "Star-Spangled Banner" and talks about his book, "O Say Can You Hear?" which is a cultural biography of the "Star-Spangled Banner."

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Discussing Youth Depression and Suicide Prevention Oct 27, 2022

Cheryl King, PhD, discusses suicide prevention, personalized screening tools, and and resources for risk assessment and prevention. As a professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Michigan Medicine, King’s research focuses on the development of evidence-based practices for suicide risk screening, assessment, and intervention. She is also director of the U-M Youth Depression and Suicide Prevention Program. King talks about the team’s work and research to develop improved screening, risk assessment, and prevention/intervention strategies.

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The Interrelation of Dental Hygiene and Medical Care Oct 24, 2022

Romesh Nalliah, PhD, joins Michigan Minds to discuss his research on the impact oral care has on serious heart conditions, indicating how closely related medical and dental health are. Nalliah is a Clinical Professor of Dentistry and the Associate Dean for Patient Services at the U-M School of Dentistry. In recognition of Dental Hygiene Month, Nalliah outlines the importance of including dental care in routine medical care and explains why dentists should be notified of family dental history.

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Caring for Mental Health During Stressful Times Oct 14, 2022

Dwaine Campbell, PhD, talks about the services available for the campus community at U-M Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), outlines tips for students as they navigate stressful components of the academic year, and shares strategies for mental wellbeing as the cold-weather months approach.

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Bridging the Equity Gap in Employment for Individuals with Disabilities Oct 12, 2022

Matthew Smith, PhD, professor in the University of Michigan School of Social Work, talks about his research and shares resources for individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities who are seeking employment, including the Level Up Employment Skills Simulation Lab and the Job Interview Training for Transition-Age Youth. In response to the need for more accessible ways for individuals with disabilities to secure employment, Smith founded the Level Up Lab which helps bridge the equity gap in employment opportunities for underserved groups.

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Addressing the Inequity of Access in Health Professions for People with Disabilities Oct 12, 2022

Lisa Meeks, PhD, discusses her work and research on improving access to medical education for learners with disabilities and reducing health care disparities in patients with disabilities. Meeks is an Assistant Professor in the Departments of Learning Health Sciences and Family Medicine at Michigan Medicine and the founder and director of the Doctors with Disabilities Initiative As an administrative leader and researcher, Meeks helps inform policy and best practice in the area of disability inclusion for medical education, training, and practice.

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Puerto Rican Opinion Lab: Understanding How US Policies Affect Islanders Oct 01, 2022

Mara Ostfeld, associate faculty director at Poverty Solutions, assistant research scientist at the Ford School of Public Policy, research director at the Center for Racial Justice, and faculty lead for the Detroit Metro Area Community Study, focuses her research on understanding the relationship between race, gender, media, and public opinion. This week, Ostfeld joined Michigan Minds to discuss a study that surveys residents of Puerto Rico to better understand their opinions. Ostfeld explains that the lack of existing data makes the initiative more important than ever, especially with the complications created by Hurricane Fiona.

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Examining Factors that Promote Healthy Development for Latinx Adolescents Sep 21, 2022

Fernanda Cross, PhD, joins this episode of Michigan Minds during Latinx and Hispanic Heritage Month to discuss her research examining family and cultural factors that promote a healthy development for Latinx adolescents, and various ways to learn about National Hispanic Heritage Month. As an assistant professor at the U-M School of Social Work, Cross’ research utilizes a strength-based approach to look at factors that promote healthy development and mitigate the risk of poor psychological and/or educational outcomes for Latinx adolescents and families. Her work also examines the impact of documentation status on the family.

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Children's Health: Mental Health Concerns & Effects of Screen Time Sep 20, 2022

Sarah Clark, MPH, joins this episode of Michigan Minds to talk about adolescent mental health concerns and vision. Clark is a research scientist in the Department of Pediatrics at Michigan Medicine, and a member of the Child Health Evaluation and Research Center (CHEAR). She also serves as co-director of the C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health.

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Understanding Sickle Cell Disease and the Concept of Bounded Justice Sep 13, 2022

Melissa Creary, PhD, joins this episode of Michigan Minds to discuss Sickle Cell Disease research, the concept of bounded justice, and her work on how public health researchers can help create anti-racist institutions. As an Assistant Professor of Health Management and Policy at U-M School of Public Health, Creary researches how science, culture, and policy intersect—particularly around ethical, legal, and social concerns. She is also the associate director for the Michigan Social Health Innovations to Eliminate Disparities (MSHIELD) Collaborative Quality Improvement (CQI )initiative at Michigan Medicine, supported by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.

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How Anonymous Reporting Systems in Schools Can Reduce Violence Sep 01, 2022

Hsing-Fang Hsieh, PhD, and Justin Heinze, PhD, join this episode of Michigan Minds to discuss the Institute for Firearm Injury Prevention research, how the field of firearm injury prevention is growing, and their recent research with the Sandy Hook Promise Foundation to better understand how effective anonymous reporting systems in schools can reduce violence and increase student connectedness.

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Focusing on the Craft of Learning Aug 29, 2022

Michela Arnaboldi, PhD, lecturer in the department of earth and environmental sciences, discusses her recent funding awarded by the Center for Academic Innovation that allows her to add an educational technology tool, GradeCraft, into her Introductory Oceanography course.

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Innovation Interventions: Social Anxiety and College Students Aug 15, 2022

Joe Himle, associate dean for faculty affairs and Howard V. Brabson Collegiate Professor of Social Work, is a mental health intervention researcher. He works to design, develop, and test mental health interventions with a focus on those who have limited access to interventions including racially and economically underserved populations. Himle, who is also a professor of psychiatry in the U-M Medical School, joins Michigan Minds to talk about his research designing and developing lost-cost and accessible anxiety interventions.

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Establishing Routines and Promoting Healthy Habits Aug 11, 2022

As a professor in the Department of Health Behavior & Health Education at the U-M School of Public Health, Alison Miller, PhD, studies risk and resilience in children and families and directs the Child Health and Development Lab. She joins Michigan Minds to discuss the importance of developing early relational health between caregivers and children, how to create and support healthy habits, and strategies children can use to help feel prepared for school.

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Strategies in Self-Care for Students Aug 11, 2022

Jevon Moore, LLMSW, joins this episode of Michigan Minds to talk about the services Wolverine Wellness offers students, how to incorporate mindfulness and self-care into daily activities, and strategies that can be used to reduce anxiety about returning to school. Moore is a Health Educator at U-M University Health Services, where he works alongside his team at Wolverine Wellness to foster personal and community wellbeing for students at the University of Michigan.

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Exploring Educational Efficacy and Advocacy Aug 10, 2022

As back-to-school season quickly approaches in Michigan, researchers Katelyn Morman and Sarah Stilwell join the Michigan Minds podcast to talk about their research exploring the unique needs of K-12 teachers in remote education settings.

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How Social Media Usage & Online Navigation Change During a Crisis Aug 03, 2022

As part of the Social Responsibility Series, Paul Resnick, PhD, joins Michigan Minds to explore insights on the use of social media during times of national crisis, the impact of digital search filters, and how users can stay informed about misinformation. Resnick is the Michael D. Cohen Collegiate Professor of Information at the U-M School of Information, where he also serves as the Director for the Center for Social Responsibility (CSMR).

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Examining the Responsibilities of Social Media Platforms and Users Aug 01, 2022

Scott Campbell, PhD, joins this episode of Michigan Minds as part of the Social Responsibility Special Series to discuss how social media platforms are reducing disturbing content, ethical strategies users can practice online, and media mindedness. Campbell is the Constance F. and Arnold C. Pohs Professor of Telecommunication in the Department of Communication and Media at the U-M College of Literature, Science, and the Arts. His research focuses on investigating how to change the dynamics between self and society in a digital context.

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Space Science Success: The Significance of the James Webb Space Telescope Images Jul 20, 2022

Michael Meyer, PhD, professor in the U-M department of astronomy, joins this episode of Michigan Minds to provide insight on the significance of the new images taken by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). Meyer shares his unique perspective and experience as one of the scientists who had a role in the design and construction of the telescope.

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Social Media Algorithms and the Infrastructure of Disinformation Jul 11, 2022

Irene Pasquetto, PhD, joins Michigan Minds to discuss her research on misinformation and disinformation, and social media algorithms. Pasquetto is an Assistant Professor of Information at the U-M School of information, where her research focuses on issues of scientific disinformation and the ethics of information technologies and digital curation.

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Living Well in College and Beyond Jun 29, 2022

Recognizing that emotional and physical well-being is not a one size fits all option can lead to better overall wellness. To find success in well-being, individuals must learn what works for them. In this episode of Michigan Minds, faculty members and Wolverine Wellness Health Educators Joy Pehlke, Janet Jansen and Kellie Carbone discuss the importance of well-being and their ALA 240: Living Well in College and Beyond course.

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The Role of Online Spaces in Navigating LGBTQ+ Healthcare Access Jun 27, 2022

Ashley Lacombe-Duncan, PhD, joins Michigan Minds to share insight on her research, which focuses on healthcare access and health equity, with a particular focus on healthcare access for people who experience multiple forms of intersecting oppressions. Lacombe-Duncan is an Assistant Professor at the U-M School of Social Work and core faculty of the U-M Center for Sexuality and Health Disparities.

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Research Safety First Campaign Jun 15, 2022

Karl Jepsen, PhD joined Michigan Minds during National Safety Month to discuss the Research Safety First campaign, which was put into place to ensure the safety of those in research and studio settings and works to create a culture of safety at all times.

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Examining the Characteristics of a 'Cyberbully' Jun 14, 2022

Song Mi Lee joined Michigan Minds as part of a Social Responsibility Special Series, which aims to inform digital users about current issues regarding social media. Lee is a PhD student at the University of Michigan School of Information. Her research focuses on online harassment, disinformation, and misinformation on social media. She studies the idea of information literacy and how creating better platform environments for practicing information literacy can be part of a long term solution.

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The Importance of Juneteenth Jun 10, 2022

Rachel Dawson, JD, joined Michigan Minds to discuss her role as managing director at university initiative Precision Health, her work as a member of the executive committee for the Women of Color Task Force, and the importance of the university’s second annual Juneteenth Symposium.

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The Virulent Hate Project May 31, 2022

Dr. Melissa Borja, assistant professor in the department of American Culture and faculty member in the Asian Pacific Islander American Studies program joined the Michigan Minds podcast to discuss her recent research: the Virulent Hate Project. The Virulent Hate Project studies anti-Asian racism and Asian American activism during the COVID-19 pandemic working to identify trends in how Asian Americans are experiencing and fighting racism.

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Integrating Art and Sustainability May 29, 2022

Sustainability practices go beyond reusable bags or growing your own food. In this episode of Michigan Minds, STAMPS professor Joseph Trumpey discusses how art and sustainability collide through the Excellence in Sustainability Honors Cord program and his students' education.

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Protecting the Health & Safety of Nail Salon Employees May 25, 2022

The Michigan Healthy Nail Salon Cooperative (MHNSC) was formed in 2016 to investigate and raise awareness of health and safety issues faced by nail salon owners and employees and work with them to find solutions to ensure healthy and safe environments. Aurora Le, John G. Searle Assistant Professor of Environmental Health Sciences in the U-M School of Public Health, and Marie-Anne Rosemberg, Assistant Professor in the U-M School of Nursing and core faculty at the U-M Education and Research Center (ERC) program funded by the National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH), join this episode of Michigan Minds to talk about the MHNSC’s research, education, and advocacy efforts.

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Connecting Michigan Clinicians with Pediatric and Perinatal Mental Health Resources May 13, 2022

The Michigan Child Collaborative Care Program, or MC3, is a statewide program connecting primary care providers with psychiatrists and behavioral specialists for consultations and training to support their ability to provide mental health care in their clinics. Sheila Marcus, MD, heads the pediatric component of MC3 and is a professor of psychiatry at Michigan Medicine. Marcus joined Michigan Minds to talk about the importance of providing pediatric and perinatal mental health support across the state of Michigan and explain how MC3 is working to do just that.

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Nursing & Mental Health: Balancing Stressors, Stigma & Health May 12, 2022

Christopher Friese, PhD, joined Michigan Minds for the National Nurses Week Special Series. Friese is a professor at the U-M School of Nursing and the director of the Center for Improving Patient and Population Health (CIPPH). His research focuses in two areas—measuring and enhancing the quality of cancer care delivery, and understanding and improving the delivery of nursing care to a variety of patients. His research findings were among the first to establish a significant relationship between favorable nurse practice environments and lower surgical mortality.

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Nursing & Mental Health: Reducing Health Disparities & Supporting Vulnerable Populations May 11, 2022

Clayton Shuman, Assistant Professor in the U-M School of Nursing, joins this episode of Michigan Minds to talk about his research focusing on reducing health disparities and improving care for vulnerable populations. He also discusses the significance of recognizing National Nurses Week, which is celebrated May 6-12.

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Exploring Digital Wellness with Kids and Parents May 10, 2022

Kristin Fontichiaro of the U-M School of Information and Liz Kolb of the U-M School of Education join Michigan Minds to talk about the upcoming U-M Digital Wellness Youth and Parent Symposium and explain the importance of digital wellness, especially for middle-school aged children and their parents and caregivers.

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Nursing & Mental Health: Leveraging Data to Study Industry Issues May 10, 2022

Matthew Davis, PhD, joined Michigan Minds for the National Nurses Week Special Series. Davis is an associate professor at the U-M School of Nursing and Department of Learning Health Sciences at the University of Michigan Michigan Medicine School. As a health services researcher, Davis studies healthcare and health policies, leveraging large sources of data to study important policy-relevant issues.

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Nursing & Mental Health: Exploring the Ongoing Challenges of the Workforce May 06, 2022

Lauren Ghazal, PhD, joined Michigan Minds for the National Nurses Week Special Series. Ghazal is a postdoctoral research fellow at the U-M School of Nursing Center for Improving Patient and Population Health (CIPPH) and the Rogel Cancer Center. Her two main areas of research focus on how to improve the quality of life of adolescents and young adults diagnosed with cancer, and the nursing workforce where she’s been involved with projects that explore experiences of nurses working throughout the pandemic. As a nurse practitioner and current researcher, she provides insight on the challenges that nurses have been and are currently facing, and offers resources regarding mental health support for healthcare workers.

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Constitutional Law Expert on the Supreme Court Draft Decision Leak May 03, 2022

U-M Assistant Professor of Law Leah Litman joins Michigan Minds to discuss the unprecedented leak of the Supreme Court draft decision to overturn the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision.

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The Outcry Over Elon Apr 26, 2022

In this episode of Michigan Minds, Cliff Lampe, PhD, professor of information at the U-M School of Information, joins U-M director of social media and public engagement Nikki Sunstrum to discuss Elon Musk's recent purchase of Twitter, post-pandemic social media usage, and behavior, and the importance of digital literacy and education.

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Resources and Support: DPSS Officers on Sexual Assault Awareness Month Apr 21, 2022

Maureen Burke and Margie Pillsbury, police officers at the U-M Division of Public Safety and Security (DPSS), joined this episode of Michigan Minds. Burke currently serves as the Outreach and Engagement Coordinator for the Special Victims Unit (SVU), and Pillsbury serves as the unit’s Investigations Coordinator. Burke and Pillsbury provide insight on the various services and resources offered by DPSS’ Special Victims Unit, including providing survivors with information about reporting processes and options. They describe the unit’s goal, which is to empower survivors to make informed decisions and remove barriers for them when reporting to increase the number of reports on campus. The SVU also provides information and safety planning, even if the survivor doesn't want to file a police report, where officers connect people with advocacy to ensure their questions are answered.

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Sustainability Series: Building Sustainable Campus Communities Apr 15, 2022

As Earth Month continues, highlighting U-M’s efforts to create a more sustainable campus community is of the utmost importance. As part of these continued efforts, Student Life Sustainability Manager, Alex Bryan, works to further sustainability on campus and with students through multiple different programs and events which help educate and promote the benefits of living sustainably. In this episode of Michigan Minds, Bryan discusses the university’s sustainability efforts, Planet Blue Student Leaders and how he and others work to gain student involvement to help reach our overall campus goals, specifically utilizing the ‘campus as lab’ approach.

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Sustainability Series: Climate Change Problem Solving Apr 15, 2022

How does climate change interface with society? Richard (Ricky) Rood works to answer that question, and talked with Michigan Minds about how his work. Rood is professor at the U-M Department of Climate and Space Sciences and Engineering (CLASP), with a courtesy appointment at the U-M School for Environment and Sustainability (UMSEAS). He is also the Dow Sustainability Distinguished Faculty Fellow in the College of Engineering. His primary research interests are on climate change problem solving—in particular climate change and its interfaces with different aspects of society, and how to accelerate the use of climate information, planning and design in management. He explains how he uses climate change information to educate students on climate change problem solving, specifically when teaching students from a variety of fields.

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Sustainability Series: Energy Markets & Environmental Policy Apr 15, 2022

How do energy markets interact with environmental policy? Caitie Hausman, associate professor at the Ford School of Public Policy, studies how different electricity markets contribute to climate change and air pollution, and how climate and environmental policies impact electricity and natural gas markets.

Hausman detailed her work in a Michigan Minds episode, providing insight on the significant impact that energy can have on the economy.

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Sustainability Series: Great Lakes Water Levels Apr 15, 2022

The vast majority of the Earth’s fresh surface water is stored in lakes, and the Great Lakes hold a significant portion — about 20 percent — of that fresh water. Drew Gronewold, associate professor in the School for Environment and Sustainability, is working to better understand water level variability on large lake systems, and how climate change and anthropogenic impacts can affect the long term water balance and levels. Most of his work is done “right in our backyard” on the Great Lakes.

Gronewold, who also holds adjunct appointments in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, joined Michigan Minds to talk about his research on water levels, how they use data to model and forecast for future decisions, and the overall significance of the Great Lakes fresh water system.

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Sustainability Series: Renewable Energy & Rural Communities Apr 15, 2022

How does renewable energy impact local communities — especially those in rural areas? Sarah Mills, research scientist at the Graham Sustainability Institute and lecturer in the School for Environment and Sustainability, is dedicated to understanding those localized impacts, the positive and negative. Mills joined Michigan Minds to talk about her work looking at rural communities in Michigan that are often the hosts for large-scale wind and solar projects.

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U-M SAPAC: Preventing Violence and Providing Support Apr 01, 2022

Sexual Assault Awareness Month, observed in April, was established to highlight sexual violence as a public health issue and educate communities on how to prevent it. Across the University of Michigan, there are numerous units dedicated to supporting individuals who have experieced sexual assault and educating the community on prevention strategies. One of those units is SAPAC: the Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness Center. In this episode of Michigan Minds, SAPAC associate director Anne Huhman outlines what SAPAC is and how they are committed to prevention education, offer confidential support, and provide resources, training, and programs for the campus community. She also highlights some of the upcoming events taking place throughout April, planned by students, to bring the community together while raising awareness. With five different student volunteer programs and more than 150 volunteers coordinating events, there is something for everyone.

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How Social Systems are Impacted by Race and Gender Mar 31, 2022

This episode of Michigan Minds features Beth Glover Reed, PhD, Associate Professor of Social Work and Women’s and Gender Studies. Reed’s research focuses on how to define and work for social justice, barriers to this work, and how to reduce these barriers. Reed discusses how assumptions and practices related to gender, race/ethnicity and other status characteristics impact how social systems work and also our systems of knowledge and that we have to work hard to see them. She describes two important methods for illuminating how injustice is recreated and developing actions that work to further justice.

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How Social Work Lends New Perspective When Studying History Mar 22, 2022

This episode of Michigan Minds features Karla Goldman, PhD, Professor of Social Work and Judaic Studies. Goldman’s research focuses on the history of the American Jewish experience with special attention to the history of American Jewish communities and the evolving roles and contributions of American Jewish women. She directs the U-M Jewish Communal Leadership Program, a collaborative effort between the U-M School of Social Work and the LSA Jean and Samuel Frankel Center for Judaic Studies.

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Working with Communities to Impact Neighborhood-Level Change Feb 18, 2022

This episode of Michigan Minds features Larry M. Gant, PhD, a professor at the University of Michigan School of Social Work and Penny W. Stamps School of Art and Design. Gant is also the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Program Director at the U-M School of Social Work. His current work focuses on local-level change efforts in Detroit and the surrounding metropolitan areas, addressing and responding to various kinds of health, educational, and sector disparities that impact neighborhoods within the community.

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Making History Despite All Challenges: Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II Feb 17, 2022

Michigan Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II joined the Michigan Minds podcast to reflect on his experiences, discuss his path to public service, and highlight the importance of celebrating the enduring power of humanity.

Gilchrist, a University of Michigan alumnus, is the first Black man to be elected lieutenant governor in the state of Michigan. He says he feels he has a responsibility to move his experience “from novelty to normalcy” to help others see themselves in similar roles.

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Making a Difference Through Research Feb 10, 2022

Undergraduate research student Ayse Eldes joined Michigan Minds to share how she became interested in STEM, her love for research, and why diversifying STEM fields is vitally important.

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Studying History to Understand the Present Feb 10, 2022

U-M doctoral candidate Allie Goodman, who studies urban history and the history of incarceration in 20th-century America before World War II, joined Michigan Minds to talk about her research and the importance of historical narratives in understanding societal challenges today. She also discusses the Reverb Effect podcast, which she produces through the U-M History Department.

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Working Together to Change the World Feb 10, 2022

Anna Kirkland, PhD, is the Arthur F. Thurnau Professor of Women’s and Gender Studies and Director of the Institute for Research on Women and Gender (IRWG). Kirkland joined Michigan Minds to talk about her research, outline how scholars can impact change, and explain how she empowers others in STEM fields.

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Impacting Society Through Technology and Innovation Research Feb 10, 2022

Shobita Parthasarthy, PhD, is a professor of public policy, professor of women’s and gender studies by courtesy, and Director of the Science, Technology, and Public Policy program at the Ford School of Public Policy. She joined Michigan Minds to discuss her vast research and public engagement work, share her experiences testifying before Congress, and offer words of wisdom for others who are embarking on journeys into STEM fields.

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Creating Greater Equity in STEM Programs Feb 10, 2022

Erica Marsh, MD, is a professor at the University of Michigan Medical School, chief of the division of reproductive endocrinology and infertility, and founder and director of the onWHARD collaborative. She joined Michigan Minds for this special series to explain her work, detail the need for creating greater equity in STEM programs, and provide words of encouragement for those aspiring to work in STEM fields.

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The Reconciliation of Racial and STEM Identities Feb 04, 2022

Postdoctoral research fellows Kathryn Hosbein and Paulette Vincent-Ruz were among six teams from across the University of Michigan to be awarded grants from the National Center for Institutional Diversity’s (NCID) Anti-Racism Collaborative to support projects aiming to inform anti-racist action. Hosbein, postdoc research fellow in Chemistry Education, and Vincent-Ruz, postdoc research fellow in the Physics Department, join the Michigan Minds podcast to talk about receiving the grant and their project that the funding will support — “Supporting Border Crossing for Marginalized STEM Graduate Students Through Mentorships: The Reconciliation of Racial and STEM Identities.”

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Fostering Innovation to Create Economic Growth for Companies and Communities Jan 03, 2022

In this episode of Michigan Minds, Director of the Economic Growth Institute (EGI) Steve Wilson explains how EGI works with businesses and communities to help them navigate challenges and create positive economic impact. He also discusses difficulties they are preparing to help organizations face in the new year and emphasizes how important students are to helping conduct research on equitable economic growth.

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Influence and Impact: Kids and Social Media Dec 19, 2021

This episode of Michigan Minds features Jenny Radesky, MD, a developmental/behavioral pediatrician and assistant professor at Michigan Medicine. Radesky's research focuses on how the parent-child relationship and digital media use interact to shape child social-emotional outcomes. Radesky emphasizes the importance of research surrounding digital media and its influence on youth as it continues to evolve. She also highlights the significance of creating relationships with young adults and children where honest conversations about social media can be had.

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Facilitating Community Outreach Through Linguistics Research Dec 13, 2021

Teresa Satterfield, PhD, is a linguist and professor of Spanish and romance languages in the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts. She is also the director of a community outreach and academic Saturday school called En Nuestra Lengua, which means ‘in our language’ in Spanish. Satterfield joined the Michigan Minds podcast to discuss En Nuestra Lengua, how it helps bilingual children, and how she facilitates community engagement work.

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Michigan's Economic Recovery and Forecast for the New Year Dec 06, 2021

In this episode of Michigan Minds, Gabriel Ehrlich, PhD, Director of U-M’s Research Seminar in Quantitative Economics (RSQE), discusses the economic recovery in Michigan as well as the economic forecasts for the US and Michigan economies. Ehrlich's research focuses primarily on macro and regional economics, and economic forecasting.

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How Self Compassion Helps Leaders and Teams Nov 29, 2021

Susan Ashford, the Michael and Susan Jandernoa Professorship in Management and Organization at the Ross School of Business, joins this episode of Michigan Minds to talk about her research, which aims to help people become maximally effective in their work settings, with an emphasis on self-leadership, proactivity, change from below, leadership, and its development.

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NAGPRA at U-M: Learning, Growing and Building Bridges Nov 22, 2021

The Native American Graves and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) was passed in 1990 to require museums and other institutions that receive federal funding to follow a process for transferring human remains and associated objects to the Indigenous peoples that have the legal right to them. The University of Michigan has an established set of policies and procedures to guide these efforts, and for the past decade Ben Secunda has been overseeing the project’s implementation.

Secunda joins Michigan Minds to explain the significance of NAGPRA, detail how transfers are conducted, and emphasize that this project is much more than federal compliance — it’s relationship building.

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Collaborative and Innovative Approaches to Mental Health Care for Veterans Nov 10, 2021

In this episode of Michigan Minds, John McCarthy, PhD, talks about veterans’ mental health and suicide prevention — areas in which he has done extensive research. McCarthy is a research associate professor in the Michigan Medicine Department of Psychiatry, director of the Serious Mental Illness Treatment Resource and Evaluation Center at the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention, and director of Data and Surveillance, Suicide Prevention Program at the Department of Veterans Affairs in Ann Arbor.

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How Law Students, Faculty Provide Free Legal Services To Veterans Nov 10, 2021

Matthew Andres, clinical assistant professor of law at Michigan Law, joined Michigan Minds to discuss the services available to veterans in Michigan through the Veterans Legal Clinic (VLC). Andres is the director of the VLC, and in this episode he outlines the ways that Michigan Law students have helped veterans with civil court cases, how tough it can be for veterans to transition out of the military, and how veterans can receive free legal assistance from the clinic.

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What the 'Lyme wars' Can Teach Us About COVID-19 Controversies Oct 22, 2021

This episode of Michigan Minds features Abigail Anne Dumes, PhD, an assistant professor at the University of Michigan’s College of Literature, Science, and the Arts Department of Women’s and Gender Studies. Dumes discusses her recent article for The Conversation about the 'Lyme wars' and what we can learn and how we can find common ground in the COVID-19 debates about schools reopening.

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Pioneering Learning and Weather-Related Tools Oct 13, 2021

In this episode of Michigan Minds, U-M professor of climate and space sciences and of engineering and 2021 Distinguished University Innovator Award winner Perry Samson, PhD, discusses the series of pioneering learning and weather-related tools and technologies he helped develop and the successful companies he launched around them.

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Toward An Anti-Ableist Academy Conference & Disability Community Month Oct 01, 2021

The University of Michigan Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is hosting the Toward an Anti-Ableist Academy conference throughout the month of October in correlation with Disability Community Month. Oluwaferanmi O. Okanlami, assistant professor of family medicine, physical medicine & rehabilitation, and urology, and U-M’s Director of Student Accessibility and Accommodation Services, will give a keynote speech to kick off the conference on Monday, Oct. 4 at 10am.

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Discussing the New U-M Center for Racial Justice Sep 30, 2021

Celeste Watkins-Hayes, PhD, associate dean for academic affairs and founding director of the Center for Racial Justice at the University of Michigan's Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, joins this episode of Michigan Minds to discuss the CRJ’s mission and plans for its first year, engagement opportunities for the campus community, and upcoming public events. Watkins-Hayes is also the Jean E. Fairfax Collegiate Professor of Public Policy, University Diversity and Social Transformation Professor, and a professor of sociology.

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COVID-19 SERIES: The Role That Masks Play in Keeping Communities Safe Sep 15, 2021

As part of a special series that focuses on the COVID-19 pandemic, Amanda Valyko joins Michigan Minds to discuss the delta variant, the reason for masks amongst people who are vaccinated, and tips for how people can analyze a situation to determine if they should wear a mask. Valyko is the Director of Infection Prevention and Epidemiology at Michigan Medicine. Her work focuses on quality improvement related to preventing infections and ways in which implementation can be used to try to reduce infections.

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COVID-19 SERIES: Navigating Back-to-School Amid the Delta Surge Sep 15, 2021

As part of a special series that focuses on the COVID-19 pandemic , Alison Tribble, MD, joins Michigan Minds to discuss how children in particular are affected by masking, vaccines, and the delta variant. Tribble is an assistant professor of pediatrics in the division of pediatric infectious diseases at CS Mott Children’s Hospital. She is also the medical director of the Pediatric Antimicrobial Stewardship Program (ASP), a hospital program that works to optimize antimicrobial use throughout Mott to improve outcomes from infections and to minimize the negative impact of antibiotics.

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COVID-19 SERIES: Discovery of Drug Therapies that Kill SARS-CoV-2 in Cells Sep 14, 2021

Getting vaccinated is the best way to prevent COVID-19 infection, but what about a therapy for those who do get infected? For 18 months, researchers from around the world have been seeking ways to treat the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19. ow, according to a groundbreaking study from University of Michigan researchers, there are several drug contenders already in use for other treatments that could be the next therapy to reduce or kill SARS-CoV-2 infections.

Assistant professor of internal medicine and of medicinal chemistry Jonathan Sexton, PhD, senior author on the study, joined Michigan Minds to explain the process of testing FDA-approved drugs, the findings and what they mean for treating the virus, and how drug therapies could help combat the epidemic.

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COVID-19 SERIES: Benefits of a Vaccine Booster Shot for Immunocompromised Patients Sep 13, 2021

Jonathan Golob, MD, PhD, joins Michigan Minds as part of a special series that focuses on the COVID-19 pandemic. Golob discusses what being immunocompromised means, the challenges that people with weakened immune systems face, and the benefits of a third vaccine dose for this group.

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COVID-19 SERIES: Mutation Rates and Mitigation Measures Sep 10, 2021

How does the SARS-CoV-2 virus mutate? How have vaccines helped overcome challenges to controlling the virus? Michigan Medicine infectious disease specialist Adam Lauring, MD, PhD, joined Michigan Minds for an episode of its special series on COVID-19 to discuss RNA viruses, mutation rates, and mitigation measures.

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COVID-19 SERIES: Kids, the Delta Variant, and Back to School Sep 07, 2021

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, many families have questions and concerns about sending their children back to school and are wondering how this academic year will differ from last year in regard to the virus.

Jon Zelner, PhD, assistant professor of epidemiology at the U-M School of Public Health, says the biggest change from last year is the availability of vaccinations. He joined the Michigan Minds podcast for a special series on the COVID-19 pandemic to discuss what we know about the virus, the concerns the delta variant is causing, and the ability of schools to hold in-person classes safely.

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Understanding How Social Programs Improve the Lives of Young People Sep 02, 2021

How can social programs improve the lives of young people? Robin Jacob, PhD, research associate professor at the Institute for Social Research and the School of Education, and faculty co-director of the Youth Policy Lab (YPL), joined this episode of Michigan Minds to explain her research evaluating programs and interventions to better understand the variety of factors that affect young people. She also discusses the Youth Policy Lab and the work that is done there to impact positive change.

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How Youth Participation in Communities Has Changed Amid the Pandemic Aug 27, 2021

Katie Richards-Schuster, PhD, is featured on this episode of Michigan Minds as part of a special series focused on the quickly approaching return to school in the fall. Richards-Schuster is a professor at the School of Social Work and joins the podcast to discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected youth and shaped their participatory experiences.

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How the Pandemic Has Shaped the Way Children are Learning Aug 20, 2021

As part of a special series, Nell Duke, Ed.D., professor at the School of Education, joins this episode of Michigan Minds to discuss her research in early childhood literacy development and how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected learning.

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How COVID-19 Has Impacted Young Students' Learning Aug 08, 2021

How has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted younger students’ learning experiences? In this episode of Michigan Minds, Christina Weiland, Ed.D., associate professor at the School of Education and by courtesy at the Ford School of Public Policy, dives into the academic disruptions caused by the pandemic on young learners and shares strategies to help prepare for the upcoming school year.

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Examining the Intersection of Academic Research and Policy Aug 05, 2021

This episode of Michigan Minds features Robert Manduca, PhD, an assistant professor at University of Michigan’s College of Literature, Science and Art (LSA) Department of Sociology. His research asks why some people and some places are more economically prosperous than others. His recent work examines the role that national policy decisions play in determining the economic viability of cities and regions, and the consequences of rising income inequality for social life in the United States. Throughout the podcast, he provides insight into his current research project, Reviving Growth Keynesianism. His work aims to create a structure that organizes the conversation of fundamental ideas in political economy as they are more open and varied than they have been for generations.

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The Impact and Role of Social Media at the Olympics Jul 23, 2021

In this episode of Michigan Minds, Scott Campbell, PhD, Communications and Media Department Chair and Constance F. and Arnold C. Pohs Professor of Telecommunications, discusses the impact and role of social media at the Tokyo Olympics. He also talks about the presence that newer technologies like 5G and augmented reality will have on spectator events.

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Reflecting on the Significance of Juneteenth Jul 02, 2021

This episode of Michigan Minds features Meredith Hope, PhD, who is currently a scholarship-to-practice fellow at the National Center for Institutional Diversity (NCID) at the University of Michigan. A significant part of her role at NCID is to amplify the voices of diversity scholars and contribute to traditional and new media initiatives. Hope spoke on “Juneteenth” (June 19), which was recently designated a federal holiday.

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Social Media's Impact and Path to Improvement Jun 30, 2021

In this episode of Michigan Minds, Cliff Lampe, PhD, professor of information at the U-M School of Information, joins U-M director of social media and public engagement Nikki Sunstrum to discuss social media, online behavior, and digital citizenship.

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Exploring Gender Transition and Disclosure in Social Technology Jun 24, 2021

In this episode of Michigan Minds, Oliver Haimson, PhD, assistant professor at the U-M School of Information, discusses his work to understand how marginalized individuals and communities, including LGBTQ+ communities, use social media platforms. Haimson is especially interested in gender transition and disclosure in social technology.

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Firearm Injury Prevention Series: Studying School Safety Jun 03, 2021

This episode of Michigan Minds is part of a special series from University of Michigan Public Engagement & Impact in collaboration with the Office of the Vice President for Research on firearm injury prevention.

School safety not only impacts students and teachers, but entire communities, which is why it’s an important area of emphasis. Justin Heinze, PhD, assistant professor of health behavior and health education at the School of Public Health, researches school-based violence and how institutions can serve as settings for prevention. Heinze joined the Michigan Minds podcast as a part of the Firearm Injury Prevention Research Series to discuss early identification of potential violence, interventions that can be implemented, and ways to address and prevent school-based violence while promoting student learning and development.

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Firearm Injury Prevention Series: Risk Assessment for Firearm Violence Jun 03, 2021

This episode of Michigan Minds is part of a special series from University of Michigan Public Engagement & Impact in collaboration with the Office of the Vice President for Research on firearm injury prevention.

As part of the Firearm Injury Prevention Research Series, Jason Goldstick, PhD,—professor of emergency medicine and director of the Statistics and Methods Section of the research core of the U-M Injury Prevention Center—joins this episode of Michigan Minds to discuss his research in injury prevention, substance use, and violence.

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Firearm Injury Prevention Series: The Role of Art and Design Jun 03, 2021

This episode of Michigan Minds is part of a special series from University of Michigan Public Engagement & Impact in collaboration with the Office of the Vice President for Research on firearm injury prevention research.

How does art add value to the conversation around firearm injury prevention? Jane Prophet, PhD, associate dean for research at the Penny W. Stamps School of Art & Design, joined Michigan Minds for a special series to answer that question and discuss the positive impacts that art and design can foster in communities.

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Firearm Injury Prevention Series: Safe Firearm Storage Jun 03, 2021

This episode of Michigan Minds is part of a special series from University of Michigan Public Engagement & Impact in collaboration with the Office of the Vice President for Research on firearm injury prevention.

As part of the Michigan Minds Firearm Injury Prevention Series, Lisa Wexler, PhD, joins this episode to discuss her research developing an upstream suicide prevention approach to encourage safe firearm storage in rural Alaskan homes. As a professor of social work and a research professor in the Institute for Social Research’s Research Center for Group Dynamics, Wexler’s work examines three overlapping and complementary areas that address both scientific and community priorities: suicide prevention, resilience, and learning.

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Firearm Injury Prevention Series: Intervention in the Emergency Room Jun 03, 2021

This episode of Michigan Minds is part of a special series from University of Michigan Public Engagement & Impact in collaboration with the Office of the Vice President for Research on firearm injury prevention.

Patrick Carter, MD, associate professor of emergency medicine, joined this special series of Michigan Minds focused on firearm injury prevention research to discuss his work on using the emergency department as a venue to intervene, decreasing injury outcomes and preventing risky firearm behaviors among youth.

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Firearm Injury Prevention Series: Preventing Youth Suicide Jun 03, 2021

This episode of Michigan Minds is part of a special series from University of Michigan Public Engagement & Impact in collaboration with the Office of the Vice President for Research on firearm injury prevention.

Cindy Ewell Foster, PhD, clinical child psychologist and associate professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Michigan Medicine and Rackham Graduate School, has been working in the field of suicide prevention for nearly 20 years with research focused on comprehensive public health approaches to youth suicide prevention.

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Firearm Injury Prevention Series: Youth Violence Prevention and Community Engagement Jun 03, 2021

This episode of Michigan Minds is part of a special series from University of Michigan Public Engagement & Impact in collaboration with the Office of the Vice President for Research on firearm injury prevention.

Marc Zimmerman, the Marshall H. Becker Collegiate Professor of Public Health, focuses his work on positive youth development and youth violence prevention. In this episode of Michigan Minds, which is part of the Firearm Injury Prevention Research Series, he explains his work engaging communities with the goal of reducing and preventing violence, and explores the importance of the multidisciplinary research being conducted at the University of Michigan to address firearm injuries in the US.

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Firearm Injury Prevention Series: Diverse Perspectives, Common Goals Jun 03, 2021

This episode of Michigan Minds is part of a special series from University of Michigan Public Engagement & Impact in collaboration with the Office of the Vice President for Research on firearm injury prevention.

University of Michigan Vice President for Research Rebecca Cunningham joined the Michigan Minds podcast as a part of the Firearm Injury Prevention Research Series to discuss her research, the new U-M Institute for Firearm Injury Prevention, and the university’s growing breadth of expertise and thought leadership in this area.

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Engaging with Law Enforcement to Provide Mental Health and Anti-Racism Training May 26, 2021

In this episode of Michigan Minds, Daicia Price, clinical assistant professor of social work at University of Michigan’s School of Social Work, discusses her research that is centered around bringing services into communities that have a shortage of resources or access to them. Price provides insight on how social workers can collaborate with law enforcement to support those with mental health issues.

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Examining the Disproportionate Impact of COVID-19 on Black Michigan residents May 19, 2021

In this episode of Michigan Minds, Nancy Fleischer, associate professor of epidemiology at the School of Public Health discusses her research examining the impact of COVID-19 on Michiganders, which is part of the Michigan COVID-19 Recovery Surveillance Study.

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The Power of Poetry May 11, 2021

In this episode of Michigan Minds, Sumita Chakraborty, Zell Visiting Professor in Poetry, discusses the power of poetry and the role it plays in our everyday lives.

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Exploring Sustainability Efforts Through a Policy Lens Apr 30, 2021

In this episode of Michigan Minds, Jennifer Haverkamp, the Graham Family Director of the Graham Sustainability Institute, discusses how the legal and policy aspects of sustainability and environmental efforts complement the more technical components of engineering and natural sciences. As the co-chair of the University of Michigan President’s Commission on Carbon Neutrality, she also outlines the recommendations the made by the commission.

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Listening and Believing: Sexual Assault Awareness Month Apr 29, 2021

In this episode of Michigan Minds, Danielle Zohrob, Psy.D., Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) staff psychologist and coordinator of sexualized violence services, discusses trauma-informed care and the services that are available to University of Michigan students.

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Exploring Great Lakes Water Level Variability Apr 29, 2021

In this episode of Michigan Minds, Drew Gronewold, School for Environment and Sustainability associate professor, talks about his research to understand the water balance of the Great Lakes and the implications of water level variability.

Learn more in this video from Michigan Research.

Gronewold will be speaking about the Great Lakes water levels at the virtual Wolverine Caucus on Friday, April 30 at 10am along with Jon Allan, academic and research program officer at the School for Environment and Sustainability. Register today to attend.

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Informing and Empowering: Sexual Assault Awareness Month Apr 28, 2021

In this episode of Michigan Minds, two members of the University of Michigan Division of Public Safety and Security Special Victims Unit discuss reducing the stigma around reporting sexual assault, the resources that are available to University of Michigan students, and how to support survivors.

Resources:

dpss.umich.edu/content/about/our-departments/police/special-victims-unit/
special.victims.unit@umich.edu
sapac.umich.edu/

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How Poverty Solutions is Helping Families Navigate the Expanded Child Tax Credit Apr 26, 2021

In this episode of Michigan Minds, Luke Shaefer, the Hermann and Amalie Kohn Professor of Social Justice and Social Policy and Associate Dean for Research and Policy Engagement at the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy at the University of Michigan, explains the Child Tax Credit in President Biden’s stimulus plan and how the University of Michigan is helping families navigate the process through the Poverty Solutions presidential initiative.

Learn more at poverty.umich.edu/child-tax-credit.

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Educating and Supporting: Sexual Assault Awareness Month Apr 22, 2021

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, an observance established in 2001 to increase awareness of sexual violence and educate communities about prevention and support for survivors. Three U-M health care experts joined Michigan Minds recently for a conversation about the support and resources available to students.

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How Cultural and Structural Racism Relates to Health Inequities Apr 18, 2021

In this episode of Michigan Minds, Institute for Social Research associate professor Maggie Hicken discusses the Racism Lab at U-M, which she directs, and the work they conduct. She also talks about her research to understand how cultural and structural racism relate to health inequities.

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Exploring how the Pandemic has Impacted Third Places Apr 12, 2021

In this episode of Michigan Minds, Jessica Finlay, postdoctoral research fellow at the Institute for Social Research, discusses the importance that third places have in society and how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted establishments and communities.

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TV’s Role in Responses to the COVID-19 Pandemic Apr 08, 2021

Researchers Kenneth Resnicow, professor in the School of Public Health, and Larry An, associate professor in general internal medicine, have been working on a project exploring the portrayal of COVID-19 protective behaviors and vaccine discussions and how incorporating messaging into television programs can help people who are hesitant to adhere to public health behaviors or take a vaccine decide to adopt these practices.

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College Students and Healthy Eating Habits Mar 31, 2021

In this episode of Michigan Minds, Eliza Jarman, culinary and nutrition support specialist at Michigan Dining, shares tips to help college students maintain a well-balanced diet and explains the importance of nutrition to overall well-being.

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Nutritional Eating During the COVID-19 Pandemic Mar 31, 2021

In this episode of Michigan Minds, Lindsay Haas, culinary and nutrition support specialist for Michigan Dining, discusses maintaining a nutritious lifestyle throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and balancing healthy eating with the realities of everyday life.

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Exploring the Intersection of Inequality, Public Policy and Institutions Mar 30, 2021

In this episode of Michigan Minds, Celeste Watkins-Hayes, a University Diversity and Social Transformation professor, the Jean E. Fairfax collegiate professor of public policy and professor of sociology, discusses her research at the intersection of inequality, public policy, and institutions.

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How the COVID-19 Pandemic has Impacted Prisons Mar 27, 2021

In this episode of Michigan Minds, Nora Krinitsky, Interim Director of the Prison Creative Arts Project Project and Director of the University of Michigan Carceral State Project discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted incarcerated individuals and how the Prison Creative Arts Project has adjusted their work throughout the past year.

PCAP is holding a virtual exhibition. Learn more at: LSA.UMich.edu/PCAP

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How Nanomedicine Could Help Fight Off Brain Cancer Mar 10, 2021

This episode of Michigan Minds features three researchers who, along with colleagues, conducted an interdisciplinary study in which they discovered a new synthetic protein nanoparticle that could deliver cancer-killing drugs directly to brain tumors. They discuss the research process, the unprecedented findings, and their chances of winning the STAT Madness tournament.

Those interviewed are:

Maria Castro, PhD, R.C. Schneider Professor of Neurosurgery, and Professor of Cell and Developmental Biology, University of Michigan Medical School
Joerg Lahann, PhD, Director of the Biointerfaces Institute and Wolfgang Pauli Collegiate Professor of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering
Jason Gregory, senior graduate student in the Lahann Lab, College of Engineering

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President Emerita Mary Sue Coleman on stepping up, taking chances, and encouraging women to lead Mar 03, 2021

In honor of Women’s History Month, Mary Sue Coleman, president of the University of Michigan from 2002–2014, joined Michigan Minds to discuss what it was like to be the “first female” in a variety of leadership roles, defining moments in her career, and her advice for young women.

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Racism and Mental Health Feb 24, 2021

Riana Elyse Anderson, assistant professor in the School of Public Health, joins Michigan Minds to talk about health disparities in Black communities and how racism affects the mental health of African Americans.

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Addressing Racial Inequities through Community-Engaged Research Feb 23, 2021

In this episode of Michigan Minds, Earl Lewis, Thomas C. Holt Distinguished University Professor of History, Afro-American and African Studies, and Public Policy, and the founder and director of the Center for Social Solutions, discusses his research aiming to build on community-based partnerships to explore localized reparations solutions. As an American social historian, Lewis also explores the significance of Black History Month.

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Examining the Health Disparities Facing Black Communities Feb 19, 2021

In this episode of Michigan Minds, Dr. Erica Marsh, MD, MSCI, FACOG, associate professor at Michigan Medicine, discusses health care hesitancy among Black patients and medical professionals within the Black community and talks about the importance of examining issues of racial and ethnic disparities within health care.

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Addressing Disparities in Health Research Funding Feb 17, 2021

In this episode of Michigan Minds, Lola Eniola-Adefeso, University Diversity and Social Transformation Professor of Chemical Engineering at the College of Engineering, discusses a paper she recently co-authored examining the disparities in health research funding between white and Black researchers of similar academic achievement and recommending how to eliminate the discrimination.

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Serving the World Through Research and Scholarship Feb 10, 2021

For 10 consecutive years, the University of Michigan has ranked number one in research volume among U.S. public universities, according to the National Science Foundation. In this episode of Michigan Minds, U-M Vice President for Research Rebecca Cunningham, discusses those metrics and the advancements they lead to, the Firearm Injury Prevention Research Initiative at U-M, and the importance of focusing on more participation among women and girls in STEM fields.

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Studying Social Inequities Affecting STEM professionals Feb 10, 2021

In this episode of Michigan Minds, Erin Cech, assistant professor in the department of sociology, explains her research examining cultural processes of inequality. She also explores the importance of studying inequities in STEM, and her recent research into the disparities that affect LGBTQ STEM professionals.

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Examining the Intersection of Natural Language Processing and Social Sciences Feb 10, 2021

Rada Mihalcea, professor of computer science, joins this episode of Michigan Minds to explain her research in natural language processing—a subfield of artificial intelligence‚ and what she feels are the best ways to encourage more women and girls to pursue work in STEM-related fields.

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Developing Data-Driven Mathematical Models to Study Cancer Feb 10, 2021

In this episode of Michigan Minds, mathematics professor Trachette Jackson, who is also a member of Michigan Medicine’s Comprehensive Cancer Center, explains the field of mathematical oncology and her work in developing data-driven mathematical models for cancer. Jackson also provides words of wisdom for women and girls interested in pursuing careers in STEM programs.

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Understanding the Effects of Sugar on Eating Behavior Feb 10, 2021

In this episode of Michigan Minds, Monica Dus, assistant professor in the Department of Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology, discusses her research to understand why some foods make eating behaviors change and the podcast that she hosts to promote researchers and their work. As a part of the special series focusing on women in STEM programs, Dus also reveals some of the best ways to encourage more women to pursue work in science-related fields.

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Exploring the Importance of Human Research Feb 09, 2021

In this episode of Michigan Minds, Julie Lumeng, assistant vice president for clinical and human subjects research and executive director of the Michigan Institute for Clinical and Health Research, explores the importance of human-research activity and the studies she has conducted examining the development of eating behavior in children. Lumeng also shares advice to women and girls embarking on their own journeys into science fields.

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Investigating Zebrafish Genetics to Uncover Human Stem Cell Properties Feb 09, 2021

In this episode of Michigan Minds, Pamela Raymond, Stephen S. Easter Collegiate Professor Emerita of Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology in the College of Literature, Science, & the Arts, discusses her research investigating retinal stem cells in zebrafish to uncover properties of human neural stem cells. And because this episode is part of a series focusing on women in STEM, Raymond also talks about her advocacy for gender equity in science throughout her career, and the optimism she has for the future.

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Exploring the Connection Between How People Learn and the Actions They Take Jan 25, 2021

In this episode of Michigan Minds, Angela Calabrese Barton and Leslie Rupert Herrenkohl, professors in science education and the learning sciences, discuss their research examining the information people learn about COVID-19 and how that information impacts the actions they take with respect to COVID-19 and justice-related concerns.

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Influencing an insurgence: The role and responsibility of Social Media Jan 08, 2021

Libby Hemphill, Associate Professor on Information and Associate Director of the Center for Social Media Responsibility, joins Nikki Sunstrum, U-M Director of Social Media and Public Engagement, to discuss the role that social media played in the events that unfolded at the U.S. Capitol, including the implications of social media platform sanctions against President Donald Trump, their responsibility as gatekeepers of public information, and the evolution of online connectivity—including the emergence of Parler.

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Enhancing Nontraditional Student Experiences in STEM Dec 22, 2020

In this episode of Michigan Minds, Varna Kodoth, research assistant at the Center for Education of Women+, explains how she is working to enhance nontraditional student experiences in STEM programs.

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Exploring the Impacts of Renewable Energy on Rural Communities Dec 16, 2020

In this episode of Michigan Minds, senior research specialist and program manager at the Ford School of Public Policy and the Graham Sustainability Institute Sarah Mills, discusses her research examining the impacts of renewable energy on rural communities and how state and local policies affect whether communities can actually get renewable energy projects built.

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Using Transferable Skills to Navigate Educational and Professional Pursuits Dec 14, 2020

In this episode of Michigan Minds, Center for the Education of Women+ social worker Courtney Reid discusses how she helps members of the U-M community identify meaningful goals and utilize transferable skills to refine educational and professional pursuits.

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Exploring Belief Superiority Around Climate Change and Environmental Behaviors Dec 07, 2020

In this episode of Michigan Minds, assistant professor at the Ford School of Public Policy Kaitlin Raimi explains her research on how people compare their own beliefs and behaviors to those of others, specifically climate change and environmental behaviors.

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How the U-M Debate Team is Navigating the COVID-19 Pandemic Nov 30, 2020

In this episode of Michigan Minds, U-M Director of Debate Aaron Kall discusses how the debate team adapted during the COVID-19 pandemic and highlights their recent success at what is considered the fall semester’s ‘national debate championship.’

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Exploring Possible Outcomes of the Affordable Care Act Case in the Supreme Court Nov 23, 2020

In this episode of Michigan Minds, John Ayanian, MD, MPP, director of the U-M Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation, explains the details of the case and explores possible outcomes as the public waits for a ruling to come in 2021.

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Understanding the Importance of Transgender Awareness Week Nov 19, 2020

In this episode of Michigan Minds, Rogério Meireles Pinto, Associate Dean for Research and Professor of Social Work, discusses the significance of Transgender Awareness Week and explains his research to examine the health and structural challenges facing individuals in the transgender, and broader LBGTQ+ community.

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Discussing Rising Tensions Amid the 2020 Election Nov 02, 2020

In this episode of Michigan Minds, Alexandra Minna Stern, professor of American Culture, History, and Women's Gender and Studies, discusses rising tensions amid the 2020 election.

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U-M Research Projects Aim to Confront and Combat Racism Oct 26, 2020

In this episode of Michigan Minds, Earl Lewis, the Thomas C. Holt Distinguished University Professor of History, Afro-American and African Studies, and Public Policy, and director of the Center for Social Solutions, discusses how the “Confronting and Combating Racism” grant program by the U-M Center for Social Solutions and Poverty Solutions was created and highlights some of the projects that received awards.

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Exploring How Technology Intersects with Race Oct 08, 2020

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, it has become increasingly apparent that technology plays a large role in everyday life. But how does technology touch all facets of life? How does it intersect with inequities in society?

H. V. Jagadish, director of the Michigan Institute for Data Science (MIDAS) and Bernard A. Galler Collegiate Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, answers those questions and explains his research around information management and data equity systems.

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Exploring the Psychology of Following and Ignoring Public Health Guidelines Oct 02, 2020

In this episode of Michigan Minds, Allison Earl, associate professor of psychology, explores the reasons why some people follow public health guidelines but others choose to ignore them.

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How a Mathematical Model is Helping Public Health Officials Battle COVID-19 Sep 23, 2020

In this episode of Michigan Minds, April Nellis, a doctoral candidate in the U-M Department of Mathematics, explains how she and a team of researchers have developed a mathematical model that allows public health officials to determine how various levels of lockdown affect both the economy and the mortality rate of COVID-19.

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Building Connections through Engaged Hybrid Courses Sep 22, 2020

In this episode of Michigan Minds, Lissa MacVean, a lecturer III in civil and environmental engineering, explains how she has been educating students in two of her graduate courses using the hybrid format—some students in-person and some participating synchronously via Zoom—and how she is continuously finding innovative ways to adjust the course format to be as engaging as possible.

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Pop-up testing quickly identifies more than 220 negative results following COVID-19 cluster concerns Sep 21, 2020

Pop-up testing through University Health Service quickly identified more than 220 negative COVID-19 results following concerns of a cluster developing on campus. In this episode of Michigan Minds, Lindsey Mortenson discusses the strategies used to bring testing to students.

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Discussing social media, college campuses, and COVID-19 Sep 19, 2020

Thomas Finholt, dean of the University of Michigan School of Information, joins Nikki Sunstrum, Director of Social Media and Public Engagement at U-M, to discuss the hybrid semester at U-M, share experiences from those participating in classroom instruction and virtual learning, and explore online influence during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Exploring Barriers in Banking Sep 18, 2020

In this episode of Michigan Minds, Terri Friedline, associate professor in the School of Social Work, explains her research on banking and finances—specifically how banks and the financial system create barriers and who they impact.

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How COVID-19 might increase risk of memory loss Sep 10, 2020

In this episode of Michigan Minds, Natalie Tronson, associate professor of psychology, discusses how COVID-19 might increase risk of memory loss and cognitive decline.

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Maize & BLUEprint: Studying Aerosol Transmission of COVID-19 Sep 04, 2020

In this episode of Michigan Minds, Andrew Ault, Dow Corning Assistant Professor of Chemistry in the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, explains how COVID-19 spreads through aerosol transmissions and talks about reducing exposure risk on campus.

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Maize & BLUEprint: COVID-19 Community Sampling and Tracking Sep 03, 2020

The University of Michigan COVID-19 Community Sampling and Tracking Program is an opt-in, voluntary program to actively monitor levels of COVID-19 in the U-M community. Emily Martin, associate professor of epidemiology at the U-M School of Public Health, says one of the biggest benefits of doing community sample testing is gaining a systematic picture of what is going on with the disease in the community.

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Gender Difference in Research Authorship During COVID-19 Sep 02, 2020

In this episode of Michigan Minds, Reshma Jagsi, Newman Family Professor and Deputy Chair in the Department of Radiation Oncology and Director of the Center for Bioethics and Social Sciences in Medicine, explores the gender difference in research authorship during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Maize & BLUEprint: How U-M Prepared Technology Resources for a Hybrid Semester Sep 01, 2020

In this episode of Michigan Minds, Ravi Pendse, U-M Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer, highlights how U-M prepared numerous technology resources for students, faculty, and staff the fall hybrid semester.

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Maize & BLUEprint: Navigating the COVID-19 Pandemic Aug 28, 2020

F. DuBois Bowman, dean of the University of Michigan School of Public Health, says this semester will be vastly different for everyone. But he’s confident that the U-M community will still thrive, and advance the university’s mission by bringing some of the brightest students from around the world to learn from and engage with faculty experts and staff across campus—in person and virtually.

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Maize & BLUEprint: Delivering First-Rate and Flexible Education Aug 26, 2020

Michael Barr, dean of the Ford School of Public Policy, wants everyone to keep in mind that while this won’t look like a typical fall semester, Ford School faculty are committed to delivering a first-rate policy education to all students in a safe and flexible manner.

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Maize & BLUEprint: The Importance of Higher Education Amid COVID-19 Aug 20, 2020

In this episode of Michigan Minds, Anne Curzan, dean of the U-M College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, highlights the importance of higher education and explores the many innovative ways that LSA faculty are planning for interactive and impactful courses this fall.

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Maize & BLUEprint: How Precision Public Health on Campus Helps Address COVID-19 Aug 19, 2020

In this episode of Michigan Minds, Emily Martin, associate professor of epidemiology at the U-M School of Public Health, explains how the university established campus health response committees to prepare for the fall semester, and how U-M has partnered with the State of Michigan, the CDC, and other universities to identify best practices. She also discusses how public health data drives decision making and how she and her colleagues will continue monitoring data all day, every day to make the most health-informed decisions for the U-M community.

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How Active Shooter Drills Affect Students Aug 18, 2020

In this episode of Michigan Minds, Tammy Chang, an assistant professor in the Department of Family Medicine at Michigan Medicine, and N’dea Moore-Petinak, a doctoral candidate at the U-M School of Public Health, discuss the findings of the national poll they conducted that show active shooter drills in schools have a negative effect on students’ emotional health and yield questionable results.

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Maize & BLUEprint: Creating Innovative and Health-Informed Performance Spaces Aug 14, 2020

In this episode of Michigan Minds, Anita Gonzalez, an associate dean and professor of theater in the School of Music, Theater & Dance, explains how SMTD is preparing for a public health-informed fall semester with students participating in courses in-person and virtually.

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Discussing Action-Based Research to Combat Racism Aug 13, 2020

Poverty Solutions and the Center for Social Solutions recently announced the inaugural faculty grants competition to pursue action-based research aimed at ending systemic and institutional racism. Kristin Seefeldt, associate director of educational programs at Poverty Solutions, and Alford Young, Jr., Arthur F. Thurnau Professor of Sociology, explain the grants program and application process in this episode of Michigan Minds.

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Maize & BLUEprint: Building Connections in Remote Settings Aug 11, 2020

In this episode of Michigan Minds, Marcus Collins, marketing lecturer at the Ross School of Business, details how he has facilitated connections and found opportunities to broaden his network through remote settings during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Maize & BLUEprint: Designing Innovative Educational Opportunities Aug 10, 2020

Alec Gallimore, Robert J. Vlasic Dean of the U-M College of Engineering, shares his excitement for the fall semester, emphasizes the importance of following public health guidelines, and discusses the innovative ways that the College of Engineering is planning to provide the best educational opportunities for all learners this fall.

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Maize & BLUEprint: Recognizing the Emotional Impacts of COVID-19 Aug 06, 2020

In this episode of Michigan Minds, Shawna Lee, associate professor in the School of Social Work, explains how COVID-19 has impacted everyone differently and shares some ways faculty can recognize the toll it has taken on their students and colleagues.

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Maize & BLUEprint: Exploring the Future of Digital Instruction Aug 05, 2020

In this episode of Michigan Minds, Thomas Finholt, dean of the University of Michigan School of Information and professor of information, explores how faculty have integrated innovative virtual teaching techniques to create an enhanced digital education experience as part of the hybrid-approach planned at U-M this Fall.

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Maize & BLUEprint: Re-engaging World-Class Research Operations Aug 04, 2020

In this episode of Michigan Minds, Rebecca Cunningham, University of Michigan Vice President for Research, explains how non-critical laboratory research was ramped down to protect the health and safety of employees, and how they have handled re-engagement. She also highlights the importance of research and the vast impact that research universities, such as U-M, can have on their communities.

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Civic Engagement and the Big 10 Voting Challenge Aug 03, 2020

In this episode of Michigan Minds, Edie Goldenberg, professor of public policy and political science, discusses the importance of active civic engagement and the Big 10 Voting Challenge.

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Discussing Election Day and Vote-By-Mail Jul 31, 2020

In this episode of Michigan Minds, Michael Traugott, research professor at the Center for Political Studies, explores postponing the presidential election and whether there are fraudulent concerns with mail-in voting after President Trump tweeted about both topics on Thursday, July 30.

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Maize & BLUEprint: Developing a Creative and Agile Curriculum Jul 31, 2020

In this episode of Michigan Minds, Gunalan Nadarajan, dean of the Penny W. Stamps School of Art & Design, discusses his enthusiasm for plans to have safe in-person experiences for students, shares some of the modifications made to de-densify campus spaces, and emphasizes the importance of wearing face masks.

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Maize & BLUEprint: Procedures for a Successful Public Health-Informed Semester Jul 31, 2020

In this episode of Michigan Minds, Rick Neitzel, associate professor of environmental health sciences in the U-M School of Public Health, explores the strategies and procedures involved in planning for a successful public health-informed semester.

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Maize & BLUEprint: Developing Engaging and Health-Informed Learning Environments Jul 28, 2020

In this episode of Michigan Minds, Ben van der Pluijm, Bruce R. Clark Collegiate professor of geology and professor of the environment, discusses how he plans to develop a dynamic and engaging learning environment for his students during the public health-informed semester this fall, which will feature a hybrid approach to education.

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Maize & BLUEprint: Providing Health-Informed Education Experiences Jul 26, 2020

In this episode of Michigan Minds, Pamela Davis-Kean, professor of psychology at the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, and research professor at the Institute for Social Research, explores some of the logistics that faculty are working through to prepare for a successful public health-informed semester this fall.

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Maize & BLUEprint: Planning for Successful Hybrid Instruction Jul 23, 2020

Elizabeth Birr Moje, dean of the School of Education, George Herbert Mead Collegiate Professor of Education, and an Arthur F. Thurnau Professor of Literacy, Language, and Culture, has been leading the coordinating committee on instructional planning for the public health-informed fall semester at the University of Michigan. In this episode of Michigan Minds, Moje discusses the hard work required to create a successful hybrid semester, but emphasizes that it will also be rewarding.

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Educating Businesses and Communities During COVID-19 Jul 15, 2020

In this episode of Michigan Minds, Ashlee Breitner of the Economic Growth Institute, discusses how EGI educates companies and communities on best practices in the public, private, and academic sectors during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Community and Civic Engagement During COVID-19 Jul 14, 2020

In this episode of Michigan Minds, leadership and staff of the Ginsberg Center discuss living up to the mission to cultivate and steward equitable partnerships between communities and the University of Michigan in order to advance social change for the public good during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Helping Children Exercise During COVID-19 Jul 09, 2020

Rebecca Hasson, associate professor in the School of Kinesiology and director of the Active Schools and Communities Core, discusses the new InPACT at Home initiative that helps children exercise at home during COVID-19.

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Pathways to Civic Engagement Jun 30, 2020

In this episode of Michigan Minds, Danyelle Reynolds, Assistant Director for Student Learning and Leadership at the Ginsberg Center, discusses Pathways to Civic Engagement and Community Change, a framework that highlights six ways that members of the community can exercise power to create a just and inclusive society.

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Discussing the Legacy of the Declaration of Independence Jun 30, 2020

In this episode of Michigan Minds, Greg Dowd, Interim Chair of American Culture and Helen Hornbeck Tanner Collegiate Professor in the College of LSA, dives into the Declaration to examine its development, intent, and legacy.

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Building Curriculum Around Democracy and Debate Jun 30, 2020

In this episode of Michigan Minds, Angela Dillard, Richard A. Meisler Collegiate Professor of Afroamerican & African Studies and in the Residential College, outlines the goals of the curriculum and how the Democracy & Debate Theme Semester will incorporate discussions about current events and social movements.

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Discussing Pride Month and LGBTQ+ Student Resources Jun 25, 2020

In this episode of Michigan Minds, Mark Chung Kwan Fan, assistant director at the Spectrum Center, explores the significance of Pride Month and how the Spectrum Center enriches equity and inclusion on U-M’s campus as it relates to gender and sexuality.

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Exploring Social Movements in the Fight Against Racism Jun 19, 2020

In this episode of Michigan Minds, Matthew Countryman, associate professor of Afroamerican and African Studies, History and American Culture and chair of the Department of Afroamerican and African Studies, explores the 2020 demonstrations against systemic racism and police violence and how it compares to social movements throughout history.

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How Structural Racism Generates Health Disparities Jun 18, 2020

In this episode of Michigan Minds, Michael Esposito, research fellow at the Survey Research Center at the Institute for Social Research, discusses how structural racism shapes health disparities and shares the findings of a study he conducted that shows police use-of-force is among the leading causes of death for young men of color in the US.

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How Data Helps Battle COVID-19 Jun 13, 2020

In this episode of Michigan Minds, Emily Martin, PhD, MPH, professor of epidemiology at the U-M School of Public Health, discusses how governments and businesses use epidemiological data to make decisions about reopening safely following the COVID-19-related shutdowns. She also provides insight on how experts can measure the effectiveness of a COVID-19 vaccine when one is available.

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How Political Conflict and Participation Address Issues of Inequality Jun 09, 2020

In this episode of Michigan Minds, Christian Davenport, professor of political science and faculty associate at the Center for Political Studies, shares his insights on the current protests and political participation for social movements, and discusses his research on how police respond to protests.

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How COVID-19 is Impacting the Low-Wage Workforce Jun 09, 2020

In this episode of Michigan Minds, Marie-Anne Sanon Rosemberg, PhD, RN, assistant professor at the School of Nursing, discusses her research addressing health disparities among youth and adult working populations, and how COVID-19 is impacting the low-wage workforce.

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Discussing Race, Social Movements, and Hope for Change Jun 09, 2020

In this episode of Michigan Minds, Elizabeth James, program assistant in the Department of Afroamerican and African Studies (DAAS) at the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, discusses how race and social movements have evolved over the past several decades, and how inspired she is by the students who are speaking up against systemic racism in the United States.

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Understanding and Addressing Racial Health Inequities Jun 09, 2020

In this episode of Michigan Minds, Margaret Hicken, Research Assistant Professor at the Institute for Social Research and the Division of Nephrology, discusses her research exploring how place, history, and the environment factor into racial health inequities. She also discusses what led her to create the RacismLab, a transdisciplinary research collective working to better understand the impact of racism on health and well-being.

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How Racism-Related Stress Impacts the Health of African Americans Jun 08, 2020

What is the toll of racial discrimination on the mental and physical health of young African Americans? In this episode of Michigan Minds, Enrique W. Neblett, Jr., PhD, professor of health behavior and health education at the U-M School of Public Health and associate director of the Detroit Academic-Community Urban Research Center, discusses the negative impact of racism on health.

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How COVID-19 is Impacting Detroit Residents Jun 04, 2020

When COVID-19 began spreading across Detroit, the Detroit Metro Area Communities Study (DMACS) project leads adjusted the strategy to begin studying the impact of the pandemic on Detroit residents. In this episode of Michigan Minds, Jeffrey Morenoff, Director of the Institute for Social Research Population Studies Center, explains the goals of DMACS and shares recent findings from the surveys on how Detroiters are experiencing the pandemic.

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Respiratory Virus Infections in Hospitals Jun 01, 2020

In this episode of Michigan Minds, Joshua Petrie, research assistant professor at the University of Michigan School of Public Health, explains his ongoing research to learn about respiratory infections in hospitals. Petrie examines how often patients are infected with respiratory viruses during their hospitalizations, the molecular epidemiology of viruses that are acquired during hospitalization, and how cost-effective interventions could prevent infections.

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Mental Health Services During COVID-19 May 28, 2020

In this episode of Michigan Minds, Angela Beck, clinical assistant professor and assistant dean for student engagement and practice at the University of Michigan School of Public Health, discusses her research on the growing demand for mental health care services during and post-COVID-19 and how to best position the workforce to respond to the anticipated spike.

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Maintaining Mental Well-being During COVID-19 May 27, 2020

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. It’s an important topic of discussion throughout the year but is especially significant now, during the pandemic, when stress is heightened for many people. In this episode of Michigan Minds, Kellie Carbone, health educator and wellness coach with Wolverine Wellness and adjunct lecturer at the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, shares tips for maintaining mental well-being during, and after, the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Stress in Couples During COVID-19 May 15, 2020

Couples living together are experiencing more stress during the COVID-19 pandemic than before, and researchers are examining how that will impact relationships once the stay-at-home orders end. In this episode of Michigan Minds, Amie Gordon, assistant professor in the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, discusses her research on understanding how relationships are changing as a function of the pandemic and what the lasting impacts will be post-pandemic.

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How a COVID-19 Antibody Test Could Provide Rapid Results May 12, 2020

In this episode of Michigan Minds, Xudong (Sherman) Fan, U-M biomedical engineering professor and co-founder of Optofluidic Bioassay, explains how he is working to create a rapid, portable, low-cost COVID-19 antibody test that would provide near-real-time insights into how patients respond to an eventual vaccine.

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Guiding Businesses Through the COVID-19 Pandemic May 11, 2020

For nearly 40 years, the University of Michigan’s Economic Growth Institute has leveraged U-M’s resources and expertise to create positive economic impact for small- and medium-sized businesses. Today, the institute is helping enterprises across an array of industries work through the current turmoil of the COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode of Michigan Minds, institute associate director Steven Wilson discusses how the institute has been helping an array of industries to adapt.

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Changing Perceptions of Countermeasures to COVID-19 May 11, 2020

Are people still worried about getting COVID-19? How long will we need to continue social distancing? Will people accept a COVID-19 vaccine when one becomes available? In this episode of Michigan Minds, Abram Wagner, research assistant professor of epidemiology at the School of Public Health, discusses how his ongoing research is answering these questions by examining how changes in the epidemiology of COVID-19 affects behaviors.

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Tracking Social Distancing During COVID-19 May 05, 2020

A University of Michigan startup is using advanced computer vision models and live public street cameras to track social distancing behaviors at some of the most-visited places in the world. In this episode of Michigan Minds, Jason Corso, U-M professor of electrical and computer engineering and CEO of Voxel51, an Ann Arbor video analytics and data management company, discusses how Voxel51 is using custom AI to track how pedestrian and vehicle traffic is evolving amid stay-at-home orders in locations around the world.

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How COVID-19 is Impacting Older Adults May 04, 2020

As the COVID-19 pandemic started spreading across the US, two University of Michigan researchers realized the significant impact that the social distancing requirements and stay-at-home orders to slow the spread of the virus would have on older adults. In this episode of Michigan Minds, Lindsay Kobayashi, assistant professor at the School of Public Health and Jessica Finlay, postdoctoral research fellow at the Institute for Social Research, discuss the research project they launched to better understand how the pandemic and associated control practices are affecting older adults in the US.

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Local Government Fiscal Health During COVID-19 Apr 28, 2020

Local governments across Michigan will see lasting impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode of Michigan Minds, Thomas Ivacko of the Center for Local, State, and Urban Policy (CLOSUP) and Stephanie Leiser of the Ford School of Public Policy discuss their efforts to help local governments prepare for the anticipated fiscal challenges.

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Sexual Assault Awareness Month: Healing and recovery through the eyes of survivors Apr 24, 2020

Laura Sinko, PhD, RN, CCTS-I, National Clinician Scholar at the University of Pennsylvania, shares her work amplifying survivor perspectives of healing and recovery through storytelling, photography, and film. Sinko received her PhD in Nursing from the University of Michigan in 2019. Last week, the Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness Center (SAPAC) hosted a Zoom event featuring Sinko about understanding recovery through the eyes of survivors of sexual violence.

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Sexual Assault Awareness Month: Reducing the stigma of reporting Apr 24, 2020

Elizabeth Seney, Senior Associate Director and Title IX Coordinator of the U-M Office for Institutional Equity, talks about the importance of raising awareness of sexual assault and reducing the stigma of reporting acts of sexual violence to authorities, especially on college campuses. She also reviews resources and reporting options, and encourages communities to make more conscious efforts to address and prevent sexual assault.

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Sexual Assault Awareness Month: DPSS Special Victims Unit on resources and support Apr 24, 2020

Officers Margie Pillsbury and Maureen Burke of the U-M Department of Public Safety and Security Special Victims Unit explain why the SVU was created and what steps they take to assist those who have experienced sexual assault, dating violence, stalking, or abuse. Pillsbury and Burke share how important it is to raise awareness about sexual assault so that more survivors feel comfortable coming forward, and discuss how individuals should respond if a survivor discloses an assault to them.

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How COVID-19 has Impacted K-12 Education Apr 23, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has closed schools for the remainder of the year, requiring educators and students to adjust the ways they are teaching, learning, and engaging. In this episode of Michigan Minds, Liz Kolb, clinical associate professor of education technologies and teacher education at the School of Education, explains how schools are scrambling to train teachers and make remote learning an equitable approach for all students.

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Earth Day at 50: Trish Koman on Community-Engaged Research Apr 22, 2020

It's important for researchers to conduct community-engaged work, according to Trish Koman, Research Program Manager at the School of Public Health and College of Engineering. In this episode of Michigan Minds, Koman explains the need to not only have community voices at the table, but to also bring research and science to educate and help provide solutions.

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Earth Day at 50: Glen Daigger on Environmental Engineering Apr 22, 2020

Water is one of the most useful resources, and it’s necessary to keep it clean. In this episode of Michigan Minds, Glen Daigger, professor at the College of Engineering, explains how environmental engineers are focused on crafting environments to develop the microbial populations needed to remove constituents from water to make it clean, and doing it more quickly than mother nature can.

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Earth Day at 50: Dominic Bednar on Energy Poverty Apr 22, 2020

“Energy poverty" is the inability of people to access the energy resources they need to live healthy lives. In this episode of Michigan Minds, Dominic Bednar, PhD candidate at the School for Environment and Sustainability, discusses his research on energy-vulnerable households and what programs can be implemented to address energy poverty.

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Earth Day at 50: Chanese Forte on Environmental Health Apr 22, 2020

How can college students help slow climate change? In this episode of Michigan Minds, Chanese Forte, PhD candidate at the School of Public Health, discusses the roles all students can play to have an impact on environmental health—whether you are studying engineering, art, or anything in between.

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Earth Day at 50: Victor Li on the Built Environment Apr 21, 2020

There are many conflicts between the built environment and the natural environment, according to Victor Li, professor at the College of Engineering. In this episode of Michigan Minds, Li explains how his research focuses on developing advanced materials to decrease the carbon footprint and harmonize the relationship between materials and the natural environment.

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Earth Day at 50: Andrew Gronewold on Water Resource Management Apr 21, 2020

The Great Lakes hold 20 percent of the Earth’s fresh, unfrozen surface water, but there aren’t many groups studying them. In this episode of Michigan Minds, Andrew Gronewold, professor at the School for Environment and Sustainability, explains the cutting-edge research he is conducting to understand the Great Lakes system.

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Earth Day at 50: Adam Simon on the Future of Energy Sources Apr 21, 2020

Throughout history, society has changed the fossil fuel energy resources it relies on to provide power. In this episode of Michigan Minds, Adam Simon, professor at the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, explains how he utilizes data forecasting to examine how society will transition to new energy resources and how we can build programs that ensure we can find those resources.

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The Societal Impacts of COVID-19 Apr 20, 2020

Experts from a wide array of U-M schools and colleges have provided informative analyses of areas affected by COVID-19 on the Michigan Minds podcast, and with thousands of downloads, the impact of this novel disease is clearly top-of-mind for many. publicengagement.umich.edu

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The Role of Financial Technology During COVID-19 Apr 20, 2020

In this episode of Michigan Minds, Adrienne Harris, a Towsley Foundation Policymaker in Residence at the Ford School of Public Policy and a Gates Foundation Senior Research Fellow with the U-M Center on Finance, Law, and Policy, explains how financial services touch every part of the economy and how financial technology plays a role during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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How COVID-19 is Impacting the Student Achievement Gap Apr 16, 2020

In this episode of Michigan Minds, Pamela Davis-Kean, professor of psychology at the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, and a research professor at the Institute for Social Research, explains that with schools closed, it falls to parents to provide learning opportunities for their children, but many families are unequipped to do so.

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School Resources Lost During COVID-19 Apr 16, 2020

With schools closed for the remainder of the year due to the novel coronavirus, families are without many of the services and resources the schools normally provide. In this episode of Michigan Minds, Samantha Keppler, professor of technology and operations at Michigan Ross, discusses the other services schools provide beyond educating students.

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Poverty Solutions launches stimulus check website Apr 15, 2020

U-M Poverty Solutions wants to make sure Michiganders receive their stimulus payments as soon as possible, so they’ve created the Coronavirus Stimulus Payment website. In this episode of Michigan Minds, H. Luke Shaefer, director of Poverty Solutions and the Hermann and Amalie Kohn Professor of Social Justice and Social Policy, shares some of the important information on the new site.

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Grocery shopping and food waste during the COVID-19 pandemic Apr 14, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has required many people to change their grocery shopping behaviors, which in turn has disrupted demand in the supply chain, according to Shelie Miller, associate professor at the U-M School for Environment and Sustainability and director of the U-M Program in the Environment. In this episode of Michigan Minds, Miller discusses how the shock in demand increases panic buying and how that impacts food waste.

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COVID-19 and Social Connections Apr 13, 2020

Normal routines around the world have been disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and one of the most significant areas of impact is the change in how people connect. In this episode of Michigan Minds, Marcus Collins, lecturer at Michigan Ross, discusses the impact COVID-19 is having on our social communications—from how people are connecting, to how brands have reacted, to how Collins is now interacting with his students.

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COVID-19 and Drug Therapies Apr 09, 2020

Jonathan Sexton, U-M Center for Drug Repurposing lead and assistant professor of Internal Medicine at Michigan Medicine, explains how UM-CDR quickly reacted to the coronavirus outbreak and rapidly began identifying and screening drugs that could be effective as therapeutic interventions for COVID-19.

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Technology's Role in the COVID-19 Pandemic Apr 06, 2020

From teaching college courses to hosting virtual dinners with family and friends, technology is playing a significant role in our lives right now. It’s how we work and learn, and how we are connecting with each other during a time when communities are instructed to stay at home to help slow the spread of the novel coronavirus.

In this episode of Michigan Minds, Thomas Finholt, Dean and Professor of Information at the U-M School of Information, explains the impact of videoconferencing, social media, and data collection during a global pandemic.

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Stress and Parenting During the Covid-19 Pandemic Apr 03, 2020

Shawna Lee, U-M associate professor of social work, is the lead author of a study that looked at stress and parenting during the coronavirus pandemic. Lee launched the online survey, with colleague Kaitlin Ward, on March 24, shortly after the White House implemented social distancing guidelines. Respondents to the survey self-reported on their parenting behaviors, economic situation, and overall well-being.

In this episode of Michigan Minds, Lee shares the details of the study and explains some of the findings and how they are interpreted

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Impact of COVID19 on College Athletics, Professional Sports Apr 01, 2020

From individual athletes to entire sports leagues, the sports industry has been among those significantly impacted by the COVID19 pandemic and the public health restrictions implemented to slow its spread. In this episode of Michigan Minds, Ron Wade, clinical assistant professor of Sport Management at the U-M School of Kinesiology, discusses the various ways athletics has been altered by the coronavirus.

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Covid-19 and Social Infrastructure Mar 30, 2020

Along with residents of other states, Michiganders have been advised by state leadership to stay at home to help slow the spread of the coronavirus. This means that people are not able to visit many of the places they typically frequent. Those social infrastructure sites where people gather, connect, and socialize are often called “third places”— locations outside the home and workplace that facilitate social interaction, community building, and social support. In this episode of Michigan Minds, Jessica Finlay, postdoctoral research fellow at the Institute for Social Research, explains how third places provide a social glue to society, and shares her thoughts on how the pandemic is impacting them.

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Prisons and Social Distancing Mar 25, 2020

In this episode of Michigan Minds, Nora Krinitsky, director for the Prison Creative Arts Project (PCAP), discusses how the coronavirus may be impacting prisoners—both physically and emotionally—and explains why prisons might face difficulties trying to follow public health guidelines like social distancing.

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Michigan Minds: Local Government Fiscal Health Feb 28, 2020

Thomas Ivacko, Interim Director of CLOSUP, and Debra Horner, CLOSUP Project Manager, joined the Wolverine Caucus on Tuesday, Feb. 25 to discuss the long-term fundamental trends identified in the Michigan Public Policy Survey, along with local leaders’ concerns about the future.

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Michigan Minds: Organ Donation Policy Feb 16, 2020

Each year in the United States, about 7,500 people die while waiting for organ transplants— and that number is expected to increase in coming years as demographics shift. In this episode of Michigan Minds, Neehar Parikh, a transplant hepatologist and assistant professor at Michigan Medicine, discusses organ donation policy in America.

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Michigan Minds: Increasing Student Civic Engagement Feb 08, 2020

Director of the Ginsberg Center, Mary Jo Callan discusses the importance of promoting civic engagement and education on college campuses.

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Michigan Minds: Child and Family Public Policy Jan 31, 2020

Joseph P. Ryan, PhD, Professor of Social Work and Co-Director of the Child and Adolescent Data Lab (CADL), joined the Wolverine Caucus on Jan. 28 to discuss how using data to drive policy can improve outcomes for vulnerable children, adolescents, and their families. The Wolverine Caucus is a forum held in the state capital where alumni, policymakers, and the public can hear from University of Michigan faculty experts and engage in an enlightening discussions on topics that impact society.

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Michigan Minds: ZEUS laser Jan 25, 2020

The University of Michigan will soon be home to the most powerful laser in the United States. ZEUS, a three-petawatt system that will be built at U-M, is funded with $16 million from the National Science Foundation.

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Michigan Minds: Pets and Chronic Pain Management Jan 17, 2020

According to a U-M study, there are a number of ways pets can be helpful to older adults with chronic pain. Mary Janevic, Associate Research Scientist, Health Behavior & Health Education explains how pets can help with pain management in this episode of Michigan Minds.

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Michigan Minds: U-M history professor on US Iranian relations Jan 11, 2020

Juan Cole, PhD, Richard P. Mitchell Collegiate Professor of History at the University of Michigan College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, studies the history and ongoing politics in the Middle East. In this episode of Michigan Minds, Cole explains the relationship between the US and Iran over the past few decades and the possible implications of the current turmoil.

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Michigan Minds: Global Climate and Human Health Dec 20, 2019

From hurricanes to Zika outbreaks, U-M researchers are exploring various aspects of global climate. In this episode of Michigan Minds, John Meeker, senior associate dean for research at the School of Public Health, discusses his findings on the environmental and psychosocial impact of global climate on human health.

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Michigan Minds: Religious Involvement Benefits Cognitive Health Dec 20, 2019

People over 50 who attend religious services and pray privately may notice better memory performance, according to a study led by U-M psychology doctoral candidate Zarina Kraal. In this episode of Michigan Minds, Kraal discusses how the findings were linked to stronger cognitive health among blacks, whites, and Hispanics.

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Michigan Minds: Our Mental Health Minute Dec 11, 2019

In the latest episode of Michigan Minds, a University of Michigan School of Public Health assistant professor discusses her work on a video series that breaks down complex psychology topics and helps break the stigma surrounding mental health issues.

Created by #UMSocial within the Office of the Vice President for Communications at the University of Michigan.

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Michigan Minds: Privacy and Cyber Security Dec 03, 2019

In today’s digital age, how conscientious are you about your privacy? U-M School of Information's Florian Schaub has devoted his research to studying how both our interactions online and with smart devices could be revealing personal information.

Created by #UMSocial within the Office of the Vice President for Communications at the University of Michigan.

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Michigan Minds: Asian Carp in the Great Lakes Nov 22, 2019

As invasive Asian carp continue to overwhelm waterways throughout the midwest, U-M researchers have been studying how these species could impact the Great Lakes. It turns out they may be capable of surviving in a much larger portion of Lake Michigan than previously thought. #UMichImpact

Created by #UMSocial within the Office of the Vice President for Communications at the University of Michigan.

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Michigan Minds: Apple/WHO Hearing Study Nov 14, 2019

Whether it's occupational activities, your environment, or your hobbies, noise exposure can have a negative impact on your hearing health. Until recently, measuring noise exposure has been difficult, but thanks to a new research partnership between Apple, WHO, and the U-M School of Public Health, individuals can opt in to a study that will collect data using their iPhone or Apple Watch on the noise in their environment.

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A New Approach to Improving Firearms Safety May 28, 2019

Auto accidents and firearms are the leading causes of death for children and adolescents in the United States. But while the auto accidents number has largely trended down, thanks to research and safety measures, the same cannot be said for firearms deaths. In this episode, University of Michigan researchers Rebecca Cunningham and Marc Zimmerman talk about a new, national research effort underway, based at U-M, that takes an injury prevention approach to decreasing firearms deaths among children and teens.

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Road Scholars tour connects U-M faculty with Michigan communities May 03, 2019

The Michigan Road Scholars tour is an annual week-long bus trip that connects University of Michigan faculty with people and communities throughout the state. In this episode, professors Bethany Hughes and Pamela Jagger talk about what they hope to learn from the tour, and how they think it could add to their teaching and research.

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A new research center looks to advance the prevention and treatment of concussions Apr 18, 2019

There’s been great advancement in the diagnosis, care, and prevention of concussions in recent years. But there are still unknowns about long-term effects and who is more prone to suffer them. In this episode, University of Michigan Biosciences Initiative grantee and School of Kinesiology professor Steven Broglio talks about how the Michigan Concussion Center aims to answer those questions. He also talks about how he sees contact sports evolving and how concussion research extends beyond athletics.

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Building Public Engagement into the DNA of the new University of Michigan Museum of Natural History Apr 09, 2019

There’s more than just new displays on tap for visitors when the University of Michigan Museum of Natural History reopens April 14. The public will find many more ways to engage directly with scientists, researchers, and students. They’ll also discover opportunities to do their own investigations. In this episode, museum director Amy Harris and museum education director Kira Berman explain how public engagement is built into the core of the new museum.

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Building momentum for residential homes in Detroit Mar 31, 2019

There’s no shortage of development projects in Detroit, but that activity hasn’t been spread evenly around the city. In this episode, U-M Taubman College lecturer Kimberly Dowdell talks about her work redeveloping single-family homes in the city, and what she thinks it will take to build momentum for Detroit’s residential neighborhoods. She also talks about how her work informs her teaching.

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Surveying transgender healthcare experiences Mar 20, 2019

Transgender people often face discrimination, but one of the areas where this can be subtle yet do more harm is in the healthcare setting. In this episode, University of Michigan researchers Shanna Kattari and Ashley Lacombe-Duncan talk about their studies on transgender experiences with health professionals. They also talk about their goal of creating easily accessible information for healthcare providers to help better care for transgender patients.

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Reduce chronic student absenteeism by addressing poverty Mar 06, 2019

School attendance is a major predictor of student success. Unfortunately, Michigan has the sixth-highest chronic absenteeism rate in the country. In this episode, University of Michigan Poverty Solutions researcher Jennifer Erb-Downward talks about the connection her research uncovered between poverty and student attendance. She also discusses ways educators can help these students improve attendance and succeed academically.

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Examining slavery’s long shadow Feb 27, 2019

It was 400 years ago that the first Africans arrived in colonial Virginia, triggering the system of chattel slavery in America. In this episode, University of Michigan professor Earl Lewis talks about the long-lasting effects of slavery. Lewis, who heads the Center for Social Solutions, also discusses the center’s Slavery Initiative and the conversations it’s trying to spark.

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The rise of three-generation households Feb 17, 2019

The number of kids living in a home with both parents and grandparents has nearly doubled in the last 20 years. Why does it matter? In this episode, University of Michigan professor Natasha Pilkauskas explains why finding out the reasons for this trend are important. She also says it should spark a rethinking of the way educational and social services are designed.

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Do trigger warnings help? Feb 06, 2019

There’s a lot of debate about trigger warnings but far less research on whether they actually work as intended. University of Michigan PhD student Izzy Gainsburg talks about his study on trigger warnings and why more research is needed before setting policy on them.

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Safety realities of autonomous vehicles Jan 21, 2019

Everyone’s excited about the potential for autonomous vehicles. But there’s a lot to be ironed out, especially in regard to safety, before we have a fleet of driverless cars on the highway. That’s according to professor Matt Reed, who heads the biosciences group at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute. But he does see lot of potential for low-speed, autonomous vehicles in the near future.

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Closing the gender pay gap Jan 09, 2019

Despite gains by women in the workplace, the gender pay gap remains persistent. University of Michigan professor Cindy Schipani says there are moves companies can take right away to close that gap. Some already have, providing a blueprint for what works.

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Identity integration helps American Muslim students Dec 17, 2018

When Muslim teenagers in America face discrimination or negative messages, how resilient they are depends a lot on how well they integrate their Muslim and American identities. University of Michigan professor Muniba Saleem explains why this identity integration matters a great deal to students who grapple with two identities.

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How ‘13 Reasons Why’ could affect at-risk youth Dec 10, 2018

The hit Netflix show 13 Reasons Why has drawn some criticism recently for its portrayal of teen suicide. In this Michigan Minds episode, U-M researchers Victor Hong, MD, and Cynthia Ewell Foster, PhD, talk about their study, which asked at-risk youth about how the show affected them. The researchers also talk about resources available to parents and the community to help start the conversation about the show with teens.

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The value of research universities Nov 28, 2018

The value of research universities has been questioned in some circles, along with the taxpayer support public institutions receive. But University of Michigan professor Jason Owen-Smith explains how research universities are a critical part of our social and economic infrastructure.

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Taming the ‘Wild West’ of e-cigarettes Nov 15, 2018

E-cigarette marketing has become “the wild west,” says U-M School of Public Health adjunct professor Cliff Douglas. The FDA has recently taken steps to limit the sale of vaping products to minors. Douglas says regulators should develop policies that help longtime cigarette smokers access a less harmful alternative, but limit vaping products’ appeal and availability to young people.

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Rethinking how we think about food supply Oct 15, 2018

It’s a myth that we don’t produce enough food to feed a growing global population. The problem is unequal access to food. Lesli Hoey of the Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning shows how we can start to solve these problems by rethinking how we study and manage the food supply.

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Facebook’s war on fake news Oct 15, 2018

Facebook is being criticized for not doing enough to keep so-called fake news off its platform, but also catches heat for overreach when it tries. School of Information Professor Cliff Lampe sheds light on exactly what Facebook is up against.

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Motivating young voters Oct 15, 2018

With an election just around the corner and young adults voting at low rates, Professor Edie Goldenberg of the Ford School of Public Policy explains what could motivate the youth vote. She also discusses the origins of the Big Ten Voting Challenge.

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