In this episode of "Humanity Matters Most," researchers Sheila Katz and Cynthia Yoon, delve into how childhood experiences affect college students' eating habits. They explore the long-term implications of these findings and discuss future research directions, including the study of immigrant populations and acculturation stress.

In this episode of "Humanity Matters Most," experts Richard Armstrong and Max Rayneard discuss the challenges and impacts of translating Homer's epics. They explore notable translations like Emily Wilson’s "Odyssey," the publication of which coincided with the #MeToo movement, and JPJ Van Rensburg's 1954 Afrikaans prose adaptation, examining how these translations do more than change words—they shape how we see cultural identities.

Tune in to learn about the complexities involved in translating ancient texts into modern languages and how these translations bridge the gap between historical legacies and current cultural contexts.

Check out the podcast from out partners at the Center for Public History, Public Historians at Work, where they explore how historians leverage the past outside of the university as artists, activists, and community members to help make the WORLD a better place.

Season 3 of the podcast is dedicated to highlighting the innovative public-facing projects of UH faculty, students and staff. Check out their archive to hear more student-researched and written shows, including our new series, Immigrant Stories, which investigates the diverse peoples who have made Houston their home.

In this episode of "Humanity Matters Most," Jeffrey Church and Robert Tierney discuss the justice system. They explore the theory of punishment, focusing on retribution and its role in expressing the value of the victim relative to the offender. Tierney argues that punishment should counteract the criminal's message of domination, restoring balance and reaffirming the dignity of individuals within a community. The dialogue also addresses the practical aspects of the justice system, such as legal representation and procedural rights, and concludes with Tierney's aspirations to further develop his ideas into an article and examine the relationship between mercy and justice.

In this episode of "Humanity Matters Most," Dr. Peggy Blake discusses her research on the impact of strokes on speech and theory of mind. She explains the role of the brain's hemispheres in language and communication, and the challenges faced after a right-sided stroke, including issues with nonverbal cues and relationships. Dr. Blake's study focuses on how theory of mind deficits evolve over time and their relationship with communication impairments. The conversation also covers the difficulties in diagnosing and treating communication issues post-stroke, emphasizing the need for standardized approaches to address these complex challenges.

In this episode of "Humanity Matters Most," Dr. Scott Savage and Dr. Denise Reyes discuss their research on rejection in social and professional contexts. Dr. Savage examines how rejection affects individuals' willingness to give resources, while Dr. Reyes explores reactions to professional rejection and strategies for resilience. They discuss gender differences in rejection sensitivity and the importance of distinguishing between professional and social rejection.

On this episode, Veronica Romero and Dr. Gabriela Baeza Ventura from Arte Público Press talk about a year long project in partnership with Houston ISD. During this project they worked with young students to show them how to use digital archives to explore history and develop a project to show how that history impacts them today.

This episode features Dr. Carla Sharp as our interviewer and Dr. Xavia Karner, the department chair and author of Making a Scene! How Visionary Individuals Created an International Photography Scene in Houston, Texas.

Associate Dean and english researcher, Dr. Sally Connolly, meets with Dr. Sharon Hill, the Director of the American Sign Language Interpreter Program with the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders. They take time to discuss the research Dr. Hill has done over the intersection of spoken language and sign language.

For accessibility, an English transcript is available now. An ASL version of this episode is currently in production and should be available for release within 30 days.

Associate Dean and oral historian, Dr. Todd Romero, sits with Dr. Debbie Harwell the Editor at Houston History Magazine to discuss the origins of the publication and what it has grown to become.