Michigan Minds

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 f...

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.c...

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 enc...

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...

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, Raymo...

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 responsib...

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/p...

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.

In this episode of Michigan Minds, Earl Lewis , the Thomas C. Holt Distinguished University Professor of History, Afro-American and African Studies, and Public Policy, and director of the Center for Social Solutions, discusses how the “Confronting and Combating Racism” grant program by the U-M Center for Social Solutions and Poverty Solutions was created and highlights some of the projects that re...

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, it has become increasingly apparent that technology plays a large role in everyday life. But how does technology touch all facets of life? How does it intersect with inequities in society? H. V. Jagadish , director of the Michigan Institute for Data Science (MIDAS) and Bernard A. Galler Collegiate Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, answers t...

In this episode of Michigan Minds, Allison Earl , associate professor of psychology, explores the reasons why some people follow public health guidelines but others choose to ignore them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Michigan Minds, April Nellis, a doctoral candidate in the U-M Department of Mathematics, explains how she and a team of researchers have developed a mathematical model that allows public health officials to determine how various levels of lockdown affect both the economy and the mortality rate of COVID-19. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Michigan Minds, Lissa MacVean , a lecturer III in civil and environmental engineering, explains how she has been educating students in two of her graduate courses using the hybrid format—some students in-person and some participating synchronously via Zoom—and how she is continuously finding innovative ways to adjust the course format to be as engaging as possible. Hosted on Aca...

Pop-up testing through University Health Service quickly identified more than 220 negative COVID-19 results following concerns of a cluster developing on campus. In this episode of Michigan Minds, Lindsey Mortenson discusses the strategies used to bring testing to students. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thomas Finholt, dean of the University of Michigan School of Information, joins Nikki Sunstrum, Director of Social Media and Public Engagement at U-M, to discuss the hybrid semester at U-M, share experiences from those participating in classroom instruction and virtual learning, and  explore online influence during the COVID-19 pandemic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...

In this episode of Michigan Minds, Terri Friedline, associate professor in the School of Social Work, explains her research on banking and finances—specifically how banks and the financial system create barriers and who they impact. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.