Michigan Minds

In this episode of Michigan Minds, Natalie Tronson, associate professor of psychology, discusses how COVID-19 might increase risk of memory loss and cognitive decline. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Michigan Minds, Andrew Ault, Dow Corning Assistant Professor of Chemistry in the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, explains how COVID-19 spreads through aerosol transmissions and talks about reducing exposure risk on campus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The University of Michigan COVID-19 Community Sampling and Tracking Program is an opt-in, voluntary program to actively monitor levels of COVID-19 in the U-M community. Emily Martin, associate professor of epidemiology at the U-M School of Public Health, says one of the biggest benefits of doing community sample testing is gaining a systematic picture of what is going on with the disease in the co...

In this episode of Michigan Minds, Reshma Jagsi, Newman Family Professor and Deputy Chair in the Department of Radiation Oncology and Director of the Center for Bioethics and Social Sciences in Medicine, explores the gender difference in research authorship during the COVID-19 pandemic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Michigan Minds, Ravi Pendse , U-M Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer, highlights how U-M prepared numerous technology resources for students, faculty, and staff the fall hybrid semester. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

F. DuBois Bowman , dean of the University of Michigan School of Public Health, says this semester will be vastly different for everyone. But he’s confident that the U-M community will still thrive, and advance the university’s mission by bringing some of the brightest students from around the world to learn from and engage with faculty experts and staff across campus—in person and virtually. Hoste...

Michael Barr, dean of the Ford School of Public Policy, wants everyone to keep in mind that while this won’t look like a typical fall semester, Ford School faculty are committed to delivering a first-rate policy education to all students in a safe and flexible manner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Michigan Minds, Anne Curzan , dean of the U-M College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, highlights the importance of higher education and explores the many innovative ways that LSA faculty are planning for interactive and impactful courses this fall. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Michigan Minds, Emily Martin , associate professor of epidemiology at the U-M School of Public Health, explains how the university established campus health response committees to prepare for the fall semester, and how U-M has partnered with the State of Michigan, the CDC, and other universities to identify best practices. She also discusses how public health data drives decisio...

In this episode of Michigan Minds, Tammy Chang , an assistant professor in the Department of Family Medicine at Michigan Medicine, and N’dea Moore-Petinak , a doctoral candidate at the U-M School of Public Health, discuss the findings of the national poll they conducted that show active shooter drills in schools have a negative effect on students’ emotional health and yield questionable results. H...

In this episode of Michigan Minds, Anita Gonzalez , an associate dean and professor of theater in the School of Music, Theater & Dance, explains how SMTD is preparing for a public health-informed fall semester with students participating in courses in-person and virtually. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Poverty Solutions and the Center for Social Solutions recently announced the inaugural faculty grants competition to pursue action-based research aimed at ending systemic and institutional racism. Kristin Seefeldt, associate director of educational programs at Poverty Solutions, and Alford Young, Jr., Arthur F. Thurnau Professor of Sociology, explain the grants program and application process in t...

In this episode of Michigan Minds, Marcus Collins , marketing lecturer at the Ross School of Business, details how he has facilitated connections and found opportunities to broaden his network through remote settings during the COVID-19 pandemic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alec Gallimore , Robert J. Vlasic Dean of the U-M College of Engineering, shares his excitement for the fall semester, emphasizes the importance of following public health guidelines, and discusses the innovative ways that the College of Engineering is planning to provide the best educational opportunities for all learners this fall. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Michigan Minds, Shawna Lee , associate professor in the School of Social Work , explains how COVID-19 has impacted everyone differently and shares some ways faculty can recognize the toll it has taken on their students and colleagues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Michigan Minds, Thomas Finholt , dean of the University of Michigan School of Information and professor of information, explores how faculty have integrated innovative virtual teaching techniques to create an enhanced digital education experience as part of the hybrid-approach planned at U-M this Fall.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Michigan Minds, Rebecca Cunningham , University of Michigan Vice President for Research, explains how non-critical laboratory research was ramped down to protect the health and safety of employees, and how they have handled re-engagement. She also highlights the importance of research and the vast impact that research universities, such as U-M, can have on their communities.&nbs...

In this episode of Michigan Minds, Edie Goldenberg , professor of public policy and political science, discusses the importance of active civic engagement and the Big 10 Voting Challenge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Michigan Minds, Michael Traugott, research professor at the Center for Political Studies, explores postponing the presidential election and whether there are fraudulent concerns with mail-in voting after President Trump tweeted about both topics on Thursday, July 30. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Michigan Minds, Gunalan Nadarajan , dean of the Penny W. Stamps School of Art & Design, discusses his enthusiasm for plans to have safe in-person experiences for students, shares some of the modifications made to de-densify campus spaces, and emphasizes the importance of wearing face masks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Michigan Minds, Rick Neitzel , associate professor of environmental health sciences in the U-M School of Public Health, explores the strategies and procedures involved in planning for a successful public health-informed semester. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Michigan Minds, Ben van der Pluijm , Bruce R. Clark Collegiate professor of geology and professor of the environment, discusses how he plans to develop a dynamic and engaging learning environment for his students during the public health-informed semester this fall, which will feature a hybrid approach to education. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Michigan Minds, Pamela Davis-Kean , professor of psychology at the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, and research professor at the Institute for Social Research, explores some of the logistics that faculty are working through to prepare for a successful public health-informed semester this fall. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elizabeth Birr Moje , dean of the School of Education, George Herbert Mead Collegiate Professor of Education, and an Arthur F. Thurnau Professor of Literacy, Language, and Culture, has been leading the coordinating committee on instructional planning for the public health-informed fall semester at the University of Michigan. In this episode of Michigan Minds, Moje discusses the hard work requ...

In this episode of Michigan Minds, Ashlee Breitner of the Economic Growth Institute , discusses how EGI educates companies and communities on best practices in the public, private, and academic sectors during the COVID-19 pandemic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.