News and Features from MTSU

Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Amie Whittemore Synopsis: The lecturer in the Department of English shares her plans for the $50,000 fellowship she won from the Academy of American Poets.

Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Jackie Gilbert Synopsis: The management professor in the Jennings A. Jones College of Business explains her new book "How to Transform Workplace Bullies Into Allies."

On this episode of "Out of the Blue," we learn how our Department of Theatre and Dance is shaping stories written by area children into works of art that will soon go on tour. We learn about the new $36 million building for the College of Behavioral and Health Sciences that will open for classes this fall. And we explore Supply Chain Management, one of the most popular programs in the Jones Colleg...

Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Charlie Starr Synopsis: One of the world's foremost experts on British author C.S. Lewis, MTSU alumnus Dr. Charlie Starr, describes a never-before found attempt by Lewis at a sequel to "The Screwtape Letters."

Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Greg Rushton Synopsis: Dr. Greg Rushton, a professor of chemistry, talks about APTeach, a grant-funded project to promote networking among chemistry teachers to come up with the best teaching methodologies.

Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Ben Burnley Synopsis: The MTSU alumnus and former aspiring musician will embark on political science master's degree and doctoral degree tracks at Georgetown University in the fall.

Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Rebekah Brummett Synopsis: Brummett, an MTSU alumna and master's degree student and the curator of community engagement at South Union Shaker Village in Auburn, Kentucky, explains the Shaker religious sect's unique relationship with African Americans prior to the Civil War.

The June 2020 edition of Middle Tennessee State University‘s TV magazine show, "Out of the Blue,” features Zoom interviews with three professors discussing nationally recognized programs and projects that are providing one-of-a-kind opportunities for students. Join us to hear from: • Dr. Dave Wood, Martin Chair of Insurance in the Jones College of Business, highlights the amazing career opportunit...

Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Mark Doyle Synopsis: Dr. Mark Doyle, a professor of history, discusses his book "The Kinks: Songs of the Semi-Detached," an examination of the iconoclastic British rock band through socioeconomic and historical lenses.

Guest(s): Dr. Katherine Mangione, Associate Professor, Department of Elementary and Special Education Does it sink or does it float? What’s the best way to remove that grass stain from those shorts? Is hand sanitizer or soap more effective for washing hands? Today, Dr. Mangione shows us the science process skills we can take advantage of this summer. With practical examples and activities, you’ll...

Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Sean Foley Synopsis: In the second part of a two-part series, Dr. Sean Foley, a professor of history, examines the film and television industries in Saudi Arabia and their impact on the culture there.

We know special education is a very broad term and the range of intellectual and physical difficulties is wide. In today’s episode, we discuss the importance of learning functional life skills, managing familial stress, and transitioning into this “new normal” and new routines as we phase out of quarantine. As Drs. Pence and Black state, these skills are helpful for any child to acquire - no matte...

Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Sean Foley Synopsis: In the first of a two-part series, the professor of history discusses his book "Changing Saudi Arabia: Art, Culture, and Society in the Kingdom."

How can we help students engage in reading and writing activities as we gear up for summer? Drs. Schrodt and Elleman share practical tips for how we might take advantage of online resources, tiny habits, thoughtful exercises, and most of all, intentional conversation and connection! Sometimes, what’s not on the page is just as important as what’s on the page, and we’ll tell you how in this week’s...

The May 2020 edition of Middle Tennessee State University‘s TV magazine show, "Out of the Blue,” features Zoom interviews with three professors — and a student — discussing their latest research and classroom projects. Join us to hear from: • Dr. Hanna Terletska, an assistant professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, who is one of the first two MTSU professors to be recognized by the N...

Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Andrea Seaton Kelton Synopsis: Dr. Andrea Seaton Kelton, an associate professor of accounting, describes her research into investors' reactions to tweets written unilaterally by corporate executives.

Have you noticed errors in reading accuracy while reading with your child at home? Most of us have. Today, we’ll talk about the key elements to provide structure around our time of reading together. Learn from our in-house experts how we can help our children emphasize meaning and learn through shared reading. In this first episode of a two-part “Reading and Writing mini-series,” Jude O. (10) will...

Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. John Vile Synopsis: Dr. John Vile, dean of the University Honors College and political scientist, talks about his book "The Liberty Bell and Its Legacy: An Encyclopedia of an American Icon in U.S. History and Culture."

In this episode, we discuss how the concepts of create and play are important for our children to develop in order to be successful not only in subject areas when they return to school but also as working citizens in the 21st-century global economy. Many of us wonder if problem-solving and creativity are important for us to implement in our own home classrooms. Dr. Lando Carter says the answer is...

Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Hunter Moore Synopsis: Hunter Moore, a singer/songwriter and master's degree student, shares his research into Latino religious music in Murfreesboro churches.

Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Nate Callender Synopsis: Dr. Nate Callender, an associate professor of aerospace, explains how he reconciles his deep personal faith with his professional appreciation of science.

Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Sekou Franklin Synopsis: Dr. Sekou Franklin, an associate professor of political science and international relations, discusses "Losing Power: African Americans and Racial Polarization in Tennessee Politics."

Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Cole Easson Synopsis: Dr. Cole Easson, a lecturer in the Department of Biology, explains his research into the connection between sleep and digestive health.

In this episode, we speak to the parent or caregiver who might feel overwhelmed teaching math to their student(s) at home. Dr. Jeremy Winters discusses tangible ways our children can develop critical math skills at home, including the questions to pose and what to avoid. Dr. Ryan Seth Jones explains how to engage children with data during the national pandemic when data is all around us. Parents o...

Guest(s): Dr. Robin Lee, Director of the Professional Counseling Program & Dr. Tiffany Wilson, School Counseling Coordinator In this episode, we touch on the importance of self-care and mental health as we find ourselves in self-quarantine. Topics include how to take care of ourselves before we take care of our children, intentionally communicating in our home, practical activities, and how to wal...