Michigan Minds

This 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 i...

This 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...

This 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 resear...

In 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 is...

In 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.

In 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.

In 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...

In 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.

In 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...

In 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/ special.victims.un...

In 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 thro...

April 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.

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...

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....

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...

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 th...

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...