Fernanda Cross , PhD, joins this episode of Michigan Minds during Latinx and Hispanic Heritage Month to discuss her research examining family and cultural factors that promote a healthy development for Latinx adolescents, and various ways to learn about National Hispanic Heritage Month. As an assistant professor at the U-M School of Social Work, Cross’ research utilizes a strength-based approach to look at factors that promote healthy development and mitigate the risk of poor psychological and/o...
Sep 21, 2022•13 min•Season 6Ep. 15
Sarah Clark , MPH, joins this episode of Michigan Minds to talk about adolescent mental health concerns and vision. Clark is a research scientist in the Department of Pediatrics at Michigan Medicine, and a member of the Child Health Evaluation and Research Center (CHEAR). She also serves as co-director of the C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Sep 20, 2022•15 min•Season 6Ep. 14
Melissa Creary , PhD, joins this episode of Michigan Minds to discuss Sickle Cell Disease research, the concept of bounded justice, and her work on how public health researchers can help create anti-racist institutions. As an Assistant Professor of Health Management and Policy at U-M School of Public Health, Creary researches how science, culture, and policy intersect—particularly around ethical, legal, and social concerns. She is also the associate director for the Michigan Social Health Innova...
Sep 13, 2022•21 min•Season 6Ep. 13
Hsing-Fang Hsieh , PhD, and Justin Heinze , PhD, join this episode of Michigan Minds to discuss the Institute for Firearm Injury Prevention research, how the field of firearm injury prevention is growing, and their recent research with the Sandy Hook Promise Foundation to better understand how effective anonymous reporting systems in schools can reduce violence and increase student connectedness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Sep 01, 2022•20 min•Season 6Ep. 12
Michela Arnaboldi , PhD, lecturer in the department of earth and environmental sciences, discusses her recent funding awarded by the Center for Academic Innovation that allows her to add an educational technology tool, GradeCraft , into her Introductory Oceanography course. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 29, 2022•17 min•Season 6Ep. 11
Joe Himle , associate dean for faculty affairs and Howard V. Brabson Collegiate Professor of Social Work, is a mental health intervention researcher. He works to design, develop, and test mental health interventions with a focus on those who have limited access to interventions including racially and economically underserved populations. Himle, who is also a professor of psychiatry in the U-M Medical School, joins Michigan Minds to talk about his research designing and developing lost-cost and a...
Aug 15, 2022•24 min•Season 6Ep. 10
As a professor in the Department of Health Behavior & Health Education at the U-M School of Public Health, Alison Miller , PhD, studies risk and resilience in children and families and directs the Child Health and Development Lab . She joins Michigan Minds to discuss the importance of developing early relational health between caregivers and children, how to create and support healthy habits, and strategies children can use to help feel prepared for school. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...
Aug 11, 2022•29 min•Season 6Ep. 9
Jevon Moore , LLMSW, joins this episode of Michigan Minds to talk about the services Wolverine Wellness offers students, how to incorporate mindfulness and self-care into daily activities, and strategies that can be used to reduce anxiety about returning to school. Moore is a Health Educator at U-M University Health Services , where he works alongside his team at Wolverine Wellness to foster personal and community wellbeing for students at the University of Michigan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...
Aug 11, 2022•24 min•Season 6Ep. 8
As back-to-school season quickly approaches in Michigan, researchers Katelyn Morman and Sarah Stilwell join the Michigan Minds podcast to talk about their research exploring the unique needs of K-12 teachers in remote education settings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 10, 2022•14 min•Season 6Ep. 7
As part of the Social Responsibility Series, Paul Resnick , PhD, joins Michigan Minds to explore insights on the use of social media during times of national crisis, the impact of digital search filters, and how users can stay informed about misinformation. Resnick is the Michael D. Cohen Collegiate Professor of Information at the U-M School of Information , where he also serves as the Director for the Center for Social Responsibility (CSMR). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...
Aug 03, 2022•15 min•Season 6Ep. 6
Scott Campbell , PhD, joins this episode of Michigan Minds as part of the Social Responsibility Special Series to discuss how social media platforms are reducing disturbing content, ethical strategies users can practice online, and media mindedness. Campbell is the Constance F. and Arnold C. Pohs Professor of Telecommunication in the Department of Communication and Media at the U-M College of Literature, Science, and the Arts. His research focuses on investigating how to change the dynamics betw...
Aug 01, 2022•15 min•Season 6Ep. 5
Michael Meyer , PhD, professor in the U-M department of astronomy, joins this episode of Michigan Minds to provide insight on the significance of the new images taken by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). Meyer shares his unique perspective and experience as one of the scientists who had a role in the design and construction of the telescope. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 20, 2022•24 min•Season 6Ep. 4
Irene Pasquetto , PhD, joins Michigan Minds to discuss her research on misinformation and disinformation, and social media algorithms. Pasquetto is an Assistant Professor of Information at the U-M School of information, where her research focuses on issues of scientific disinformation and the ethics of information technologies and digital curation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 11, 2022•16 min•Season 6Ep. 3
Recognizing that emotional and physical well-being is not a one size fits all option can lead to better overall wellness. To find success in well-being, individuals must learn what works for them. In this episode of Michigan Minds, faculty members and Wolverine Wellness Health Educators Joy Pehlke , Janet Jansen and Kellie Carbone discuss the importance of well-being and their ALA 240: Living Well in College and Beyond course . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 29, 2022•16 min•Season 6Ep. 2
Ashley Lacombe-Duncan , PhD, joins Michigan Minds to share insight on her research, which focuses on healthcare access and health equity, with a particular focus on healthcare access for people who experience multiple forms of intersecting oppressions. Lacombe-Duncan is an Assistant Professor at the U-M School of Social Work and core faculty of the U-M Center for Sexuality and Health Disparities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 27, 2022•16 min•Season 6Ep. 1
Karl Jepsen, PhD joined Michigan Minds during National Safety Month to discuss the Research Safety First campaign, which was put into place to ensure the safety of those in research and studio settings and works to create a culture of safety at all times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 15, 2022•14 min•Season 5Ep. 49
Song Mi Lee joined Michigan Minds as part of a Social Responsibility Special Series, which aims to inform digital users about current issues regarding social media. Lee is a PhD student at the University of Michigan School of Information. Her research focuses on online harassment, disinformation, and misinformation on social media. She studies the idea of information literacy and how creating better platform environments for practicing information literacy can be part of a long term solution. Ho...
Jun 14, 2022•14 min•Season 5Ep. 48
Rachel Dawson, JD , joined Michigan Minds to discuss her role as managing director at university initiative Precision Health , her work as a member of the executive committee for the Women of Color Task Force , and the importance of the university’s second annual Juneteenth Symposium . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 10, 2022•19 min•Season 5Ep. 47
Dr. Melissa Borja , assistant professor in the department of American Culture and faculty member in the Asian Pacific Islander American Studies program joined the Michigan Minds podcast to discuss her recent research: the Virulent Hate Project . The Virulent Hate Project studies anti-Asian racism and Asian American activism during the COVID-19 pandemic working to identify trends in how Asian Americans are experiencing and fighting racism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...
May 31, 2022•17 min•Season 5Ep. 46
Sustainability practices go beyond reusable bags or growing your own food. In this episode of Michigan Minds, STAMPS professor Joseph Trumpey discusses how art and sustainability collide through the Excellence in Sustainability Honors Cord program and his students' education. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 29, 2022•22 min•Season 5Ep. 37
The Michigan Healthy Nail Salon Cooperative (MHNSC) was formed in 2016 to investigate and raise awareness of health and safety issues faced by nail salon owners and employees and work with them to find solutions to ensure healthy and safe environments. Aurora Le , John G. Searle Assistant Professor of Environmental Health Sciences in the U-M School of Public Health, and Marie-Anne Rosemberg , Assistant Professor in the U-M School of Nursing and core faculty at the U-M Education and Research Cent...
May 25, 2022•26 min•Season 5Ep. 45
The Michigan Child Collaborative Care Program , or MC3, is a statewide program connecting primary care providers with psychiatrists and behavioral specialists for consultations and training to support their ability to provide mental health care in their clinics. Sheila Marcus, MD , heads the pediatric component of MC3 and is a professor of psychiatry at Michigan Medicine. Marcus joined Michigan Minds to talk about the importance of providing pediatric and perinatal mental health support across t...
May 13, 2022•19 min•Season 5Ep. 44
Christopher Friese , PhD, joined Michigan Minds for the National Nurses Week Special Series. Friese is a professor at the U-M School of Nursing and the director of the Center for Improving Patient and Population Health ( CIPPH ). His research focuses in two areas—measuring and enhancing the quality of cancer care delivery, and understanding and improving the delivery of nursing care to a variety of patients. His research findings were among the first to establish a significant relationship betwe...
May 12, 2022•19 min•Season 5Ep. 43
Clayton Shuman , Assistant Professor in the U-M School of Nursing, joins this episode of Michigan Minds to talk about his research focusing on reducing health disparities and improving care for vulnerable populations. He also discusses the significance of recognizing National Nurses Week, which is celebrated May 6-12. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 11, 2022•15 min•Season 5Ep. 42
Kristin Fontichiaro of the U-M School of Information and Liz Kolb of the U-M School of Education join Michigan Minds to talk about the upcoming U-M Digital Wellness Youth and Parent Symposium and explain the importance of digital wellness, especially for middle-school aged children and their parents and caregivers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 10, 2022•21 min•Season 5Ep. 41
Matthew Davis , PhD, joined Michigan Minds for the National Nurses Week Special Series. Davis is an associate professor at the U-M School of Nursing and Department of Learning Health Sciences at the University of Michigan Michigan Medicine School. As a health services researcher, Davis studies healthcare and health policies, leveraging large sources of data to study important policy-relevant issues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 10, 2022•19 min•Season 5Ep. 40
Lauren Ghazal , PhD, joined Michigan Minds for the National Nurses Week Special Series. Ghazal is a postdoctoral research fellow at the U-M School of Nursing Center for Improving Patient and Population Health ( CIPPH ) and the Rogel Cancer Center . Her two main areas of research focus on how to improve the quality of life of adolescents and young adults diagnosed with cancer, and the nursing workforce where she’s been involved with projects that explore experiences of nurses working throughout t...
May 06, 2022•16 min•Season 5Ep. 39
U-M Assistant Professor of Law Leah Litman joins Michigan Minds to discuss the unprecedented leak of the Supreme Court draft decision to overturn the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 03, 2022•8 min•Season 5Ep. 38
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 Elon Musk's recent purchase of Twitter, post-pandemic social media usage, and behavior, and the importance of digital literacy and education. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 26, 2022•23 min•Season 5Ep. 36
Maureen Burke and Margie Pillsbury, police officers at the U-M Division of Public Safety and Security (DPSS), joined this episode of Michigan Minds. Burke currently serves as the Outreach and Engagement Coordinator for the Special Victims Unit (SVU), and Pillsbury serves as the unit’s Investigations Coordinator. Burke and Pillsbury provide insight on the various services and resources offered by DPSS’ Special Victims Unit, including providing survivors with information about reporting processes ...
Apr 21, 2022•19 min•Season 5Ep. 35
