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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
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 Bio...
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
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 optimis...
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 e...
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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.’ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
