Humanity Matters Most

In this episode of "Humanity Matters Most," researchers Sheila Katz and Cynthia Yoon, delve into how childhood experiences affect college students' eating habits. They explore the long-term implications of these findings and discuss future research directions, including the study of immigrant populations and acculturation stress.

In this episode of "Humanity Matters Most," experts Richard Armstrong and Max Rayneard discuss the challenges and impacts of translating Homer's epics. They explore notable translations like Emily Wilson’s " Odyssey ," the publication of which coincided with the #MeToo movement, and JPJ Van Rensburg's 1954 Afrikaans prose adaptation, examining how these translations do more than change words—they...

Check out the podcast from out partners at the Center for Public History, Public Historians at Work, where they explore how historians leverage the past outside of the university as artists, activists, and community members to help make the WORLD a better place. Season 3 of the podcast is dedicated to highlighting the innovative public-facing projects of UH faculty, students and staff. Check out t...

In this episode of "Humanity Matters Most," Jeffrey Church and Robert Tierney discuss the justice system. They explore the theory of punishment, focusing on retribution and its role in expressing the value of the victim relative to the offender. Tierney argues that punishment should counteract the criminal's message of domination, restoring balance and reaffirming the dignity of individuals within...

In this episode of "Humanity Matters Most," Dr. Peggy Blake discusses her research on the impact of strokes on speech and theory of mind. She explains the role of the brain's hemispheres in language and communication, and the challenges faced after a right-sided stroke, including issues with nonverbal cues and relationships. Dr. Blake's study focuses on how theory of mind deficits evolve over time...

In this episode of "Humanity Matters Most," Dr. Scott Savage and Dr. Denise Reyes discuss their research on rejection in social and professional contexts. Dr. Savage examines how rejection affects individuals' willingness to give resources, while Dr. Reyes explores reactions to professional rejection and strategies for resilience. They discuss gender differences in rejection sensitivity and the im...

On this episode, Veronica Romero and Dr. Gabriela Baeza Ventura from Arte Público Press talk about a year long project in partnership with Houston ISD. During this project they worked with young students to show them how to use digital archives to explore history and develop a project to show how that history impacts them today.

This episode features Dr. Carla Sharp as our interviewer and Dr. Xavia Karner, the department chair and author of Making a Scene! How Visionary Individuals Created an International Photography Scene in Houston, Texas.

Associate Dean and english researcher, Dr. Sally Connolly, meets with Dr. Sharon Hill, the Director of the American Sign Language Interpreter Program with the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders. They take time to discuss the research Dr. Hill has done over the intersection of spoken language and sign language. For accessibility, an English transcript is available now. An ASL versio...

Associate Dean and oral historian, Dr. Todd Romero, sits with Dr. Debbie Harwell the Editor at Houston History Magazine to discuss the origins of the publication and what it has grown to become.

Welcome to the Humanity Matters Most Podcast brought to you by the University of Houston College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS for short). Here we'll bring you captivating, behind-the-scenes stories about research and researchers that explore the human experience. Whether you're a scholar, a student, or just curious about how research impacts the world around us, this podcast is the p...