News and Features from MTSU

In this podcast, MTSU professors Angela Hooser and Shannon Harmon speak with local elementary school teachers about their experiences partnering with parents during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to advice for parents, a specific focus on new ways teachers have worked with, been supported by, and learned from parents during this shifting educational landscape is shared. This podcast is brought...

Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guests: Dr. Sandra Stevens and Rawsam Alasmar Synopsis: Stevens, an associate professor of exercise science, and Alasmar, a graduate teaching assistant, explain their research into a new device that helps users exercise and alleviates low back pain.

On this May 2021 episode of Middle Tennessee State University‘s TV magazine show, "Out of the Blue,” we host the 17th Army ROTC graduate to reach the rank of General, discuss changes to CUSTOMS - MTSU's new student orientation, and learn about the Center for Educational Media. 0:00 • Out of the Blue Intro 0:56 • Brigadier General Robert Powell Jr. 09:33 • Gina Poff - CUSTOMS 2021, New Student Orie...

Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. David Steffensen Synopsis: The assistant professor of management describes his research into how work emails cause an imbalance between work and home priorities.

Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Joshua Reid Synopsis: Reid, a post-doctoral assistant with the Tennessee STEM Education Center, talks about his research into how teachers understand the "nature of science" and the impact it has on students.

Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guests: Dr. Nancy Caukin, Dr. Stacy Fields, and Leslie Trail Synopsis: Caukin, of North Greenville University, and Fields and Trail, both MTSU faculty members, talk about HyFlex, a method designed for technological flexibility in classroom teaching.

Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Benjamin Jansen Synopsis: The assistant professor of economics proposes that cash flow growth be used as a better assessment tool for determining the price of a company's stock rather than dividends and profits.

Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guests: Sarah Calise and Donna Baker Synopsis: The Albert Gore Research Center archivists discuss “I Am True Black: A History of Black Student Life and Activism,” a display at the James E. Walker Library.

Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Frank Lambert Synopsis: The assistant professor of educational leadership and director of the College of Education's library science master's degree program explains what it takes to get the endorsement of the American Library Association.

Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. John Vile Synopsis: The University Honors College dean discusses his latest book, "America's National Anthem: 'The Star-Spangled Banner' in U.S. History, Culture and Law"

Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guests: Drs. Christina Cobb, S. Renee Jones, Chandra Story, Michelle Stevens, Michaele Chappell, and Jeremiah Asaka Synopsis: Five MTSU faculty members and an MTSU alumnus discuss black faculty learning communities, groups created to provide support and networking opportunities in predominantly white institutions.

On this March 2021 episode of Middle Tennessee State University‘s TV magazine show, "Out of the Blue,” we visit with two new Deans here at MTSU and Cedric Dent, a Grammy Award-winning professor from the School of Music.

Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Louis Woods Synopsis: The associate professor of history reviews his University Honors College lecture on systemic housing discrimination in the United States.

Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guests: Dr. Kristi Julian, Aubree Davis, Lauren Minster, Lauren Schrimsher Synopsis: The director and coordinator of MTSU's Interior Design Program and three of her students discuss their participation in an international conference on sustainable goals and cultural diversity in their discipline.

Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Mary Magada-Ward Synopsis: The chair of the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies explains why she signed a letter of support for those protesting the Turkish government's attempt to stifle academic freedom.

Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Cyrille Magne Synopsis: The psychology professor explains his research into the relationship between rhythm and reading skills at behavioral, neural, and genetic levels.

Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Kathleen Schmand Synopsis: The new dean of the James E. Walker Library explains her priorities for maintaining and expanding services.

Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guests: Dr. Keith Gamble and Montgomery Barreto Synopsis: The chair of the Department of Economics and Finance and a former student, now alumna, describe their study of undergraduate students and their lack of financial literacy.

Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Carroll Van West Synopsis; The director of the Center for Historic Preservation and Tennessee State Historian explains three projects of local interest.

Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Emily Baran Synopsis: The interim chair of the Department of History describes how Jehovah's Witnesses face discrimination and intimidation in Russia.

Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Bill Crabtree Synopsis: The recording industry professor explains how he revised his audio production class to teach a hands-on course remotely due to COVID-19 protocols.

It's a new year! The January 2021 edition of Middle Tennessee State University‘s TV magazine show, "Out of the Blue,” takes a deep dive into top honor societies and student leadership on campus. We hear from: • The president of Phi Kappa Phi Chapter #246, Dr. Maria Bachman • Susan Lyons, Omicron Delta Kappa, MTSU Chapter coordinator • Chelseah Moore, the new SGA president who was elected this past...

Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Meg Brooker Synopsis: MTSU's Director of Dance describes "Dance of Freedom," Florence Fleming Noyes' tribute to the suffragists who marched for women's right to vote.

Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Corey Teague Synopsis: The lecturer in the Department of Psychology explains "cognitive misers" and why they cling to utter nonsense even when confronted with evidence to the contrary.

Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Anthony Farone Synopsis: Dr. Anthony Farone, a professor of biology, discusses the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines, their safety, and their efficacy.