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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:

Exploring Great Lakes Water Level Variability Apr 29, 2021

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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