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Michigan Minds

Michigan Minds brings to life the wide-ranging faculty expertise at the University of Michigan. This series features quick yet informative analysis that provides unique perspectives on today’s top issues. U-M faculty are among the world’s leading researchers and teachers across all disciplines. Michigan Minds taps that thought leadership and shares this expertise with the world. It is produced by Michigan News, a division of the Office of the Vice President for Communications.

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Latest Episodes:

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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