Michigan Minds

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Michigan Minds episodes

April 30, 2021 Exploring Sustainability Efforts Through a Policy Lens
In this episode of Michigan Minds, Jennifer Haverkamp, the Graham Family Director of the Graham Sustainability Institute, discusses how the legal and policy aspects of sustainability and environmental efforts complement the more technical components of engineering and natural sciences. As the co-chair of the University of Michigan President’s Commission on Carbon Neutrality, she also outlines the recommendations the made by the commission.
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17 min
April 29, 2021 Listening and Believing: Sexual Assault Awareness Month
In this episode of Michigan Minds, Danielle Zohrob, Psy.D., Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) staff psychologist and coordinator of sexualized violence services, discusses trauma-informed care and the services that are available to University of Michigan students.
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17 min
April 29, 2021 Exploring Great Lakes Water Level Variability
In this episode of Michigan Minds, Drew Gronewold, School for Environment and Sustainability associate professor, talks about his research to understand the water balance of the Great Lakes and the implications of water level variability.

Learn more in this video from Michigan Research.

Gronewold will be speaking about the Great Lakes water levels at the virtual Wolverine Caucus on Friday, April 30 at 10am along with Jon Allan, academic and research program officer at the School for Environment and Sustainability. Register today to attend.

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16 min
April 28, 2021Informing and Empowering: Sexual Assault Awareness Month
In this episode of Michigan Minds, two members of the University of Michigan Division of Public Safety and Security Special Victims Unit discuss reducing the stigma around reporting sexual assault, the resources that are available to University of Michigan students, and how to support survivors.

Resources:
dpss.umich.edu/content/about/our-departments/police/special-victims-unit/
[email protected]
sapac.umich.edu/
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18 min
April 26, 2021 How Poverty Solutions is Helping Families Navigate the Expanded Child Tax Credit
In this episode of Michigan Minds, Luke Shaefer, the Hermann and Amalie Kohn Professor of Social Justice and Social Policy and Associate Dean for Research and Policy Engagement at the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy at the University of Michigan, explains the Child Tax Credit in President Biden’s stimulus plan and how the University of Michigan is helping families navigate the process through the Poverty Solutions presidential initiative.

Learn more at poverty.umich.edu/child-tax-credit.
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26 min
April 22, 2021 Educating and Supporting: Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, an observance established in 2001 to increase awareness of sexual violence and educate communities about prevention and support for survivors. Three U-M health care experts joined Michigan Minds recently for a conversation about the support and resources available to students.
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24 min
April 18, 2021 How Cultural and Structural Racism Relates to Health Inequities
In this episode of Michigan Minds, Institute for Social Research associate professor Maggie Hicken discusses the Racism Lab at U-M, which she directs, and the work they conduct. She also talks about her research to understand how cultural and structural racism relate to health inequities.
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20 min
April 12, 2021 Exploring how the Pandemic has Impacted Third Places
In this episode of Michigan Minds, Jessica Finlay, postdoctoral research fellow at the Institute for Social Research, discusses the importance that third places have in society and how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted establishments and communities.
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16 min
April 08, 2021 TV’s Role in Responses to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Researchers Kenneth Resnicow, professor in the School of Public Health, and Larry An, associate professor in general internal medicine, have been working on a project exploring the portrayal of COVID-19 protective behaviors and vaccine discussions and how incorporating messaging into television programs can help people who are hesitant to adhere to public health behaviors or take a vaccine decide to adopt these practices.
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25 min
March 31, 2021 College Students and Healthy Eating Habits
In this episode of Michigan Minds, Eliza Jarman, culinary and nutrition support specialist at Michigan Dining, shares tips to help college students maintain a well-balanced diet and explains the importance of nutrition to overall well-being.
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13 min

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Michigan Minds brings to life the wide-ranging faculty expertise at the University of Michigan. This series features quick yet informative analysis that provides unique perspectives on today’s top…