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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:

Michigan Minds: ZEUS laser Jan 25, 2020

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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

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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

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

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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

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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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