Michigan Minds
287 episodes - English - Latest episode: 26 days ago - ★★★★ - 7 ratingsMichigan Minds brings to life the breadth and depth of 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.
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Collaborative and Innovative Approaches to Mental Health Care for Veterans
November 10, 2021 20:00 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBIn this episode of Michigan Minds, John McCarthy, PhD, talks about veterans’ mental health and suicide prevention — areas in which he has done extensive research. McCarthy is a research associate professor in the Michigan Medicine Department of Psychiatry, director of the Serious Mental Illness Treatment Resource and Evaluation Center at the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention, and director of Data and Surveillance, Suicide Prevention Program at the D...
How Law Students, Faculty Provide Free Legal Services To Veterans
November 10, 2021 17:57 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBMatthew Andres, clinical assistant professor of law at Michigan Law, joined Michigan Minds to discuss the services available to veterans in Michigan through the Veterans Legal Clinic (VLC). Andres is the director of the VLC, and in this episode he outlines the ways that Michigan Law students have helped veterans with civil court cases, how tough it can be for veterans to transition out of the military, and how veterans can receive free legal assistance from the clinic. Hosted on Acast. Se...
What the 'Lyme wars' Can Teach Us About COVID-19 Controversies
October 22, 2021 15:11 - 8 minutes - 8.25 MBThis episode of Michigan Minds features Abigail Anne Dumes, PhD, an assistant professor at the University of Michigan’s College of Literature, Science, and the Arts Department of Women’s and Gender Studies. Dumes discusses her recent article for The Conversation about the 'Lyme wars' and what we can learn and how we can find common ground in the COVID-19 debates about schools reopening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pioneering Learning and Weather-Related Tools
October 13, 2021 18:26 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBIn this episode of Michigan Minds, U-M professor of climate and space sciences and of engineering and 2021 Distinguished University Innovator Award winner Perry Samson, PhD, discusses the series of pioneering learning and weather-related tools and technologies he helped develop and the successful companies he launched around them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Toward An Anti-Ableist Academy Conference & Disability Community Month
October 01, 2021 13:34 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBThe University of Michigan Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is hosting the Toward an Anti-Ableist Academy conference throughout the month of October in correlation with Disability Community Month. Oluwaferanmi O. Okanlami, assistant professor of family medicine, physical medicine & rehabilitation, and urology, and U-M’s Director of Student Accessibility and Accommodation Services, will give a keynote speech to kick off the conference on Monday, Oct. 4 at 10am. Hosted on Acast. See ...
Discussing the New U-M Center for Racial Justice
September 30, 2021 00:14 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBCeleste Watkins-Hayes, PhD, associate dean for academic affairs and founding director of the Center for Racial Justice at the University of Michigan's Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, joins this episode of Michigan Minds to discuss the CRJ’s mission and plans for its first year, engagement opportunities for the campus community, and upcoming public events. Watkins-Hayes is also the Jean E. Fairfax Collegiate Professor of Public Policy, University Diversity and Social Transformation Pro...
COVID-19 SERIES: The Role That Masks Play in Keeping Communities Safe
September 15, 2021 18:22 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBAs part of a special series that focuses on the COVID-19 pandemic, Amanda Valyko joins Michigan Minds to discuss the delta variant, the reason for masks amongst people who are vaccinated, and tips for how people can analyze a situation to determine if they should wear a mask. Valyko is the Director of Infection Prevention and Epidemiology at Michigan Medicine. Her work focuses on quality improvement related to preventing infections and ways in which implementation can be used to try to reduce...
COVID-19 SERIES: Navigating Back-to-School Amid the Delta Surge
September 15, 2021 16:40 - 16 minutes - 15 MBAs part of a special series that focuses on the COVID-19 pandemic , Alison Tribble, MD, joins Michigan Minds to discuss how children in particular are affected by masking, vaccines, and the delta variant. Tribble is an assistant professor of pediatrics in the division of pediatric infectious diseases at CS Mott Children’s Hospital. She is also the medical director of the Pediatric Antimicrobial Stewardship Program (ASP), a hospital program that works to optimize antimicrobial use throughout M...
COVID-19 SERIES: Discovery of Drug Therapies that Kill SARS-CoV-2 in Cells
September 14, 2021 11:58 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBGetting vaccinated is the best way to prevent COVID-19 infection, but what about a therapy for those who do get infected? For 18 months, researchers from around the world have been seeking ways to treat the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19. ow, according to a groundbreaking study from University of Michigan researchers, there are several drug contenders already in use for other treatments that could be the next therapy to reduce or kill SARS-CoV-2 infections. Assistant professor of i...
COVID-19 SERIES: Benefits of a Vaccine Booster Shot for Immunocompromised Patients
September 13, 2021 21:37 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBJonathan Golob, MD, PhD, joins Michigan Minds as part of a special series that focuses on the COVID-19 pandemic. Golob discusses what being immunocompromised means, the challenges that people with weakened immune systems face, and the benefits of a third vaccine dose for this group. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
COVID-19 SERIES: Mutation Rates and Mitigation Measures
September 10, 2021 18:33 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBHow does the SARS-CoV-2 virus mutate? How have vaccines helped overcome challenges to controlling the virus? Michigan Medicine infectious disease specialist Adam Lauring, MD, PhD, joined Michigan Minds for an episode of its special series on COVID-19 to discuss RNA viruses, mutation rates, and mitigation measures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
COVID-19 SERIES: Kids, the Delta Variant, and Back to School
September 07, 2021 19:10 - 21 minutes - 20 MBAs the COVID-19 pandemic continues, many families have questions and concerns about sending their children back to school and are wondering how this academic year will differ from last year in regard to the virus. Jon Zelner, PhD, assistant professor of epidemiology at the U-M School of Public Health, says the biggest change from last year is the availability of vaccinations. He joined the Michigan Minds podcast for a special series on the COVID-19 pandemic to discuss what we know about th...
Understanding How Social Programs Improve the Lives of Young People
September 02, 2021 12:00 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBHow can social programs improve the lives of young people? Robin Jacob, PhD, research associate professor at the Institute for Social Research and the School of Education, and faculty co-director of the Youth Policy Lab (YPL), joined this episode of Michigan Minds to explain her research evaluating programs and interventions to better understand the variety of factors that affect young people. She also discusses the Youth Policy Lab and the work that is done there to impact positive change. ...
How Youth Participation in Communities Has Changed Amid the Pandemic
August 27, 2021 14:46 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBKatie Richards-Schuster, PhD, is featured on this episode of Michigan Minds as part of a special series focused on the quickly approaching return to school in the fall. Richards-Schuster is a professor at the School of Social Work and joins the podcast to discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected youth and shaped their participatory experiences. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How the Pandemic Has Shaped the Way Children are Learning
August 20, 2021 20:37 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBAs part of a special series, Nell Duke, Ed.D., professor at the School of Education, joins this episode of Michigan Minds to discuss her research in early childhood literacy development and how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected learning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How COVID-19 Has Impacted Young Students' Learning
August 08, 2021 13:19 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MBHow has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted younger students’ learning experiences? In this episode of Michigan Minds, Christina Weiland, Ed.D., associate professor at the School of Education and by courtesy at the Ford School of Public Policy, dives into the academic disruptions caused by the pandemic on young learners and shares strategies to help prepare for the upcoming school year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Examining the Intersection of Academic Research and Policy
August 05, 2021 14:48 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MBThis episode of Michigan Minds features Robert Manduca, PhD, an assistant professor at University of Michigan’s College of Literature, Science and Art (LSA) Department of Sociology. His research asks why some people and some places are more economically prosperous than others. His recent work examines the role that national policy decisions play in determining the economic viability of cities and regions, and the consequences of rising income inequality for social life in the United States. T...
The Impact and Role of Social Media at the Olympics
July 23, 2021 18:16 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBIn this episode of Michigan Minds, Scott Campbell, PhD, Communications and Media Department Chair and Constance F. and Arnold C. Pohs Professor of Telecommunications, discusses the impact and role of social media at the Tokyo Olympics. He also talks about the presence that newer technologies like 5G and augmented reality will have on spectator events. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Reflecting on the Significance of Juneteenth
July 02, 2021 13:00 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBThis episode of Michigan Minds features Meredith Hope, PhD, who is currently a scholarship-to-practice fellow at the National Center for Institutional Diversity (NCID) at the University of Michigan. A significant part of her role at NCID is to amplify the voices of diversity scholars and contribute to traditional and new media initiatives. Hope spoke on “Juneteenth” (June 19), which was recently designated a federal holiday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Social Media's Impact and Path to Improvement
June 30, 2021 11:53 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBIn 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 social media, online behavior, and digital citizenship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Exploring Gender Transition and Disclosure in Social Technology
June 24, 2021 16:00 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBIn this episode of Michigan Minds, Oliver Haimson, PhD, assistant professor at the U-M School of Information, discusses his work to understand how marginalized individuals and communities, including LGBTQ+ communities, use social media platforms. Haimson is especially interested in gender transition and disclosure in social technology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Firearm Injury Prevention Series: Studying School Safety
June 03, 2021 20:35 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBThis episode of Michigan Minds is part of a special series from University of Michigan Public Engagement & Impact in collaboration with the Office of the Vice President for Research on firearm injury prevention. School safety not only impacts students and teachers, but entire communities, which is why it’s an important area of emphasis. Justin Heinze, PhD, assistant professor of health behavior and health education at the School of Public Health, researches school-based violence and how in...
Firearm Injury Prevention Series: Risk Assessment for Firearm Violence
June 03, 2021 18:55 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBThis episode of Michigan Minds is part of a special series from University of Michigan Public Engagement & Impact in collaboration with the Office of the Vice President for Research on firearm injury prevention. As part of the Firearm Injury Prevention Research Series, Jason Goldstick, PhD,—professor of emergency medicine and director of the Statistics and Methods Section of the research core of the U-M Injury Prevention Center—joins this episode of Michigan Minds to discuss his research in...
Firearm Injury Prevention Series: The Role of Art and Design
June 03, 2021 18:37 - 16 minutes - 15 MBThis episode of Michigan Minds is part of a special series from University of Michigan Public Engagement & Impact in collaboration with the Office of the Vice President for Research on firearm injury prevention research. How does art add value to the conversation around firearm injury prevention? Jane Prophet, PhD, associate dean for research at the Penny W. Stamps School of Art & Design, joined Michigan Minds for a special series to answer that question and discuss the positive impacts th...
Firearm Injury Prevention Series: Safe Firearm Storage
June 03, 2021 17:52 - 17 minutes - 16.5 MBThis episode of Michigan Minds is part of a special series from University of Michigan Public Engagement & Impact in collaboration with the Office of the Vice President for Research on firearm injury prevention. As part of the Michigan Minds Firearm Injury Prevention Series, Lisa Wexler, PhD, joins this episode to discuss her research developing an upstream suicide prevention approach to encourage safe firearm storage in rural Alaskan homes. As a professor of social work and a research prof...
Firearm Injury Prevention Series: Intervention in the Emergency Room
June 03, 2021 16:03 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBThis episode of Michigan Minds is part of a special series from University of Michigan Public Engagement & Impact in collaboration with the Office of the Vice President for Research on firearm injury prevention. Patrick Carter, MD, associate professor of emergency medicine, joined this special series of Michigan Minds focused on firearm injury prevention research to discuss his work on using the emergency department as a venue to intervene, decreasing injury outcomes and preventing risky fi...
Firearm Injury Prevention Series: Preventing Youth Suicide
June 03, 2021 15:35 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MBThis episode of Michigan Minds is part of a special series from University of Michigan Public Engagement & Impact in collaboration with the Office of the Vice President for Research on firearm injury prevention. Cindy Ewell Foster, PhD, clinical child psychologist and associate professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Michigan Medicine and Rackham Graduate School, has been working in the field of suicide prevention for nearly 20 years with research focused on comprehensive public healt...
Firearm Injury Prevention Series: Youth Violence Prevention and Community Engagement
June 03, 2021 15:01 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBThis episode of Michigan Minds is part of a special series from University of Michigan Public Engagement & Impact in collaboration with the Office of the Vice President for Research on firearm injury prevention. Marc Zimmerman, the Marshall H. Becker Collegiate Professor of Public Health, focuses his work on positive youth development and youth violence prevention. In this episode of Michigan Minds, which is part of the Firearm Injury Prevention Research Series, he explains his work engagin...
Firearm Injury Prevention Series: Diverse Perspectives, Common Goals
June 03, 2021 14:53 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBThis episode of Michigan Minds is part of a special series from University of Michigan Public Engagement & Impact in collaboration with the Office of the Vice President for Research on firearm injury prevention. University of Michigan Vice President for Research Rebecca Cunningham joined the Michigan Minds podcast as a part of the Firearm Injury Prevention Research Series to discuss her research, the new U-M Institute for Firearm Injury Prevention, and the university’s growing breadth of ex...
Engaging with Law Enforcement to Provide Mental Health and Anti-Racism Training
May 26, 2021 19:04 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBIn this episode of Michigan Minds, Daicia Price, clinical assistant professor of social work at University of Michigan’s School of Social Work, discusses her research that is centered around bringing services into communities that have a shortage of resources or access to them. Price provides insight on how social workers can collaborate with law enforcement to support those with mental health issues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Examining the Disproportionate Impact of COVID-19 on Black Michigan residents
May 19, 2021 20:22 - 9 minutes - 8.62 MBIn this episode of Michigan Minds, Nancy Fleischer, associate professor of epidemiology at the School of Public Health discusses her research examining the impact of COVID-19 on Michiganders, which is part of the Michigan COVID-19 Recovery Surveillance Study. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Power of Poetry
May 11, 2021 16:46 - 14 minutes - 13.8 MBIn this episode of Michigan Minds, Sumita Chakraborty, Zell Visiting Professor in Poetry, discusses the power of poetry and the role it plays in our everyday lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Exploring Sustainability Efforts Through a Policy Lens
April 30, 2021 20:43 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBIn this episode of Michigan Minds, Jennifer Haverkamp, the Graham Family Director of the Graham Sustainability Institute, discusses how the legal and policy aspects of sustainability and environmental efforts complement the more technical components of engineering and natural sciences. As the co-chair of the University of Michigan President’s Commission on Carbon Neutrality, she also outlines the recommendations the made by the commission. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...
Listening and Believing: Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April 29, 2021 19:43 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBIn this episode of Michigan Minds, Danielle Zohrob, Psy.D., Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) staff psychologist and coordinator of sexualized violence services, discusses trauma-informed care and the services that are available to University of Michigan students. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Exploring Great Lakes Water Level Variability
April 29, 2021 13:46 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MBIn 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 Envi...
Informing and Empowering: Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April 28, 2021 18:34 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBIn 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/ [email protected] sapac.umich.edu/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...
How Poverty Solutions is Helping Families Navigate the Expanded Child Tax Credit
April 26, 2021 21:05 - 25 minutes - 23 MBIn 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-cr...
Educating and Supporting: Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April 22, 2021 21:42 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBApril 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How Cultural and Structural Racism Relates to Health Inequities
April 18, 2021 12:30 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBIn 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.
Exploring how the Pandemic has Impacted Third Places
April 12, 2021 18:29 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBIn 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.
TV’s Role in Responses to the COVID-19 Pandemic
April 08, 2021 18:55 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBResearchers 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.
College Students and Healthy Eating Habits
March 31, 2021 18:30 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBIn 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.
Nutritional Eating During the COVID-19 Pandemic
March 31, 2021 16:50 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBIn 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.
Exploring the Intersection of Inequality, Public Policy and Institutions
March 30, 2021 20:38 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBIn 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.
How the COVID-19 Pandemic has Impacted Prisons
March 27, 2021 20:30 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBIn 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.
How Nanomedicine Could Help Fight Off Brain Cancer
March 10, 2021 21:14 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBThis 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 Development...
President Emerita Mary Sue Coleman on stepping up, taking chances, and encouraging women to lead
March 03, 2021 17:23 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBIn 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.
Racism and Mental Health
February 24, 2021 20:45 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBRiana 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.
Addressing Racial Inequities through Community-Engaged Research
February 23, 2021 18:47 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBIn 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 informati...
Examining the Health Disparities Facing Black Communities
February 19, 2021 23:49 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MBIn 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.