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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
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...
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 athleti...
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ...
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
