Michigan Minds

Hsing-Fang Hsieh , PhD, and Justin Heinze , PhD, join this episode of Michigan Minds to discuss the Institute for Firearm Injury Prevention research, how the field of firearm injury prevention is growing, and their recent research with the Sandy Hook Promise Foundation to better understand how effective anonymous reporting systems in schools can reduce violence and increase student connectedness....

Michela Arnaboldi , PhD, lecturer in the department of earth and environmental sciences, discusses her recent funding awarded by the Center for Academic Innovation that allows her to add an educational technology tool, GradeCraft , into her Introductory Oceanography course. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Himle , associate dean for faculty affairs and Howard V. Brabson Collegiate Professor of Social Work, is a mental health intervention researcher. He works to design, develop, and test mental health interventions with a focus on those who have limited access to interventions including racially and economically underserved populations. Himle, who is also a professor of psychiatry in the U-M...

As a professor in the Department of Health Behavior & Health Education at the U-M School of Public Health, Alison Miller , PhD, studies risk and resilience in children and families and directs the Child Health and Development Lab . She joins Michigan Minds to discuss the importance of developing early relational health between caregivers and children, how to create and support healthy habits,...

Jevon Moore , LLMSW, joins this episode of Michigan Minds to talk about the services Wolverine Wellness offers students, how to incorporate mindfulness and self-care into daily activities, and strategies that can be used to reduce anxiety about returning to school. Moore is a Health Educator at U-M University Health Services , where he works alongside his team at Wolverine Wellness to foster perso...

As back-to-school season quickly approaches in Michigan, researchers Katelyn Morman and Sarah Stilwell join the Michigan Minds podcast to talk about their research exploring the unique needs of K-12 teachers in remote education settings.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As part of the Social Responsibility Series, Paul Resnick , PhD, joins Michigan Minds to explore insights on the use of social media during times of national crisis, the impact of digital search filters, and how users can stay informed about misinformation. Resnick is the Michael D. Cohen Collegiate Professor of Information at the U-M School of Information , where he also serves as the Director fo...

Scott Campbell , PhD, joins this episode of Michigan Minds as part of the Social Responsibility Special Series to discuss how social media platforms are reducing disturbing content, ethical strategies users can practice online, and media mindedness. Campbell is the Constance F. and Arnold C. Pohs Professor of Telecommunication in the Department of Communication and Media at the U-M College of Lite...

Michael Meyer , PhD, professor in the U-M department of astronomy, joins this episode of Michigan Minds to provide insight on the significance of the new images taken by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). Meyer shares his unique perspective and experience as one of the scientists who had a role in the design and construction of the telescope. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

Irene Pasquetto , PhD, joins Michigan Minds to discuss her research on misinformation and disinformation, and social media algorithms. Pasquetto is an Assistant Professor of Information at the U-M School of information, where her research focuses on issues of scientific disinformation and the ethics of information technologies and digital curation.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

Recognizing that emotional and physical well-being is not a one size fits all option can lead to better overall wellness. To find success in well-being, individuals must learn what works for them. In this episode of Michigan Minds, faculty members and Wolverine Wellness Health Educators Joy Pehlke , Janet Jansen and Kellie Carbone discuss the importance of well-being and their ALA 240: Living Well...

Ashley Lacombe-Duncan , PhD, joins Michigan Minds to share insight on her research, which focuses on healthcare access and health equity, with a particular focus on healthcare access for people who experience multiple forms of intersecting oppressions. Lacombe-Duncan is an Assistant Professor at the U-M School of Social Work and core faculty of the U-M Center for Sexuality and Health Disparities....

Karl Jepsen, PhD joined Michigan Minds during National Safety Month to discuss the Research Safety First campaign, which was put into place to ensure the safety of those in research and studio settings and works to create a culture of safety at all times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Song Mi Lee joined Michigan Minds as part of a Social Responsibility Special Series, which aims to inform digital users about current issues regarding social media. Lee is a PhD student at the University of Michigan School of Information. Her research focuses on online harassment, disinformation, and misinformation on social media. She studies the idea of information literacy and how creating bett...

Rachel Dawson, JD , joined Michigan Minds to discuss her role as managing director at university initiative Precision Health , her work as a member of the executive committee for the Women of Color Task Force , and the importance of the university’s second annual Juneteenth Symposium .  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Melissa Borja , assistant professor in the department of American Culture and faculty member in the Asian Pacific Islander American Studies program joined the Michigan Minds podcast to discuss her recent research: the Virulent Hate Project . The Virulent Hate Project studies anti-Asian racism and Asian American activism during the COVID-19 pandemic working to identify trends in how Asian Ameri...

Sustainability practices go beyond reusable bags or growing your own food. In this episode of Michigan Minds, STAMPS professor Joseph Trumpey discusses how art and sustainability collide through the Excellence in Sustainability Honors Cord program and his students' education. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Michigan Healthy Nail Salon Cooperative (MHNSC) was formed in 2016 to investigate and raise awareness of health and safety issues faced by nail salon owners and employees and work with them to find solutions to ensure healthy and safe environments.  Aurora Le , John G. Searle Assistant Professor of Environmental Health Sciences in the U-M School of Public Health, and Marie-Anne Rosemberg...

The Michigan Child Collaborative Care Program , or MC3, is a statewide program connecting primary care providers with psychiatrists and behavioral specialists for consultations and training to support their ability to provide mental health care in their clinics. Sheila Marcus, MD , heads the pediatric component of MC3 and is a professor of psychiatry at Michigan Medicine. Marcus joined Michigan Mi...

Christopher Friese , PhD, joined Michigan Minds for the National Nurses Week Special Series. Friese is a professor at the U-M School of Nursing and the director of the Center for Improving Patient and Population Health ( CIPPH ). His research focuses in two areas—measuring and enhancing the quality of cancer care delivery, and understanding and improving the delivery of nursing care to a variety o...

Clayton Shuman , Assistant Professor in the U-M School of Nursing, joins this episode of Michigan Minds to talk about his research focusing on reducing health disparities and improving care for vulnerable populations. He also discusses the significance of recognizing National Nurses Week, which is celebrated May 6-12. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kristin Fontichiaro of the U-M School of Information and Liz Kolb of the U-M School of Education join Michigan Minds to talk about the upcoming U-M Digital Wellness Youth and Parent Symposium and explain the importance of digital wellness, especially for middle-school aged children and their parents and caregivers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matthew Davis , PhD, joined Michigan Minds for the National Nurses Week Special Series. Davis is an associate professor at the U-M School of Nursing and Department of Learning Health Sciences at the University of Michigan Michigan Medicine School. As a health services researcher, Davis studies healthcare and health policies, leveraging large sources of data to study important policy-relevant issue...

Lauren Ghazal , PhD, joined Michigan Minds for the National Nurses Week Special Series. Ghazal is a postdoctoral research fellow at the U-M School of Nursing Center for Improving Patient and Population Health ( CIPPH ) and the Rogel Cancer Center . Her two main areas of research focus on how to improve the quality of life of adolescents and young adults diagnosed with cancer, and the nursing workf...

U-M Assistant Professor of Law Leah Litman joins Michigan Minds to discuss the unprecedented leak of the Supreme Court draft decision to overturn the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.