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The Search Bar
By Central Michigan UniversityEducation
The Search Bar episodes
- What’s fueling the rise in popularity of women’s sports?
Women’s sports are reaching new heights in popularity. So, what’s behind that surge – and how can women’s sports continue to grow and evolve?
Guest: Tangela Cheatham, deputy athletic director for administration at Central Michigan University.
Summary
In this episode of The Search Bar, Tangela Cheatham, deputy athletic director for administration at Central Michigan University, discusses the rise in popularity of women's sports. She highlights the impact of athletes like Caitlin Clark in women's basketball and the increased exposure and access provided by social media. Cheatham emphasizes the importance of representation and the value it holds for young girls and women. She also discusses the need for continued support and advocacy to ensure the growth and success of women's sports. The conversation touches on pay parity, the role of intentionality in organizations, and the future of women's sports.
35 min - Are there any health benefits to wine?
Is cheap wine worse than expensive wine? And are there any health benefits to drinking wine?
Guest: Jeff Fisher, Director of the Allen Foundation Culinary Nutrition Center, at Central Michigan University.
- 00:00 Introduction
- 01:06 What makes a good wine?
- 01:52 What’s the difference between cheap wine and expensive wine?
- 05:06 How can I begin to enjoy and appreciate wine?
- 08:24 What makes wine sweet or dry and how does that affect the taste?
- 10:22 What other factors affect the flavor profile of a wine?
- 12:27 How long should you age a bottle of wine?
- 14:06 What states have the best wine-growing regions? How does Michigan compare?
- 14:47 Why does wine vary in taste so much?
- 18:40 How do I find a wine that I like?
- 19:48 Which wines pair well with different foods?
- 22:31 How can I enjoy wine in moderation? And are there any health benefits?
- 25:36 Parting advice and conclusion
28 min - What can you do to eat healthier?
Eating a healthy diet on a regular basis can be a challenge for many reasons. Among them: costs, having a lack of access to healthy foods, and the convenience of processed foods. What are some tips for eating healthy on a budget? And what are some misconceptions when it comes to diet and nutrition?
Guest: Jeff Fisher, Director of the Allen Foundation Culinary Nutrition Center, at Central Michigan University.
- 00:00 Introduction
- 01:04 What is a “food desert”?
- 02:42 Why are processed foods cheaper than fresh foods?
- 04:36 How can I prepare healthy and cost-effective meals at home?
- 07:16 How can I stretch my groceries into more meals?
- 08:36 What is the benefit to seasonal eating and preserving food?
- 12:59 How can I easily preserve produce at home?
- 14:23 How have modern conveniences changed our relationship to food?
- 17:39 How can I grocery shop in a budget-friendly way?
- 22:39 How can I begin to eat a plant-based diet?
- 24:28 What are common misconceptions about diet and nutrition?
- 28:01 How do I know what health advice to trust?
- 31:05 How can I improve my portion control and create a well-balanced plate?
- 32:08 What value can food have beyond simple nutrients?
- 33:30 Conclusion
35 min - What happens to baby boomers' businesses when they retire?
What are some of the most important skills for an entrepreneur to have, and what do you need to know when launching or acquiring your own business?
Guest: Julie Messing, Director of the Isabella Bank Institute for Entrepreneurship at Central Michigan University.
- 00:00 Introduction
- 01:09 What is entrepreneurship?
- 02:33 What skills does an entrepreneur need?
- 04:54 How can you build people skills and confidence?
- 07:26 How do you get a new business off the ground
- 12:17 How does acquisition entrepreneurship work
- 19:31 What is the relationship between entrepreneurship and the ‘gig economy’?
- 21:30 What is intrapreneurship?
- 23:42 How can you support entrepreneurs in your community?
- 25:30 Conclusion
26 min - How was the night sky taken from us?
How is light pollution affecting the environment and our own well-being? And how can we mitigate light pollution and preserve night sky visibility?
Guest: Aaron LaCluyzé, faculty member in the Department of Physics at Central Michigan University.
- 00:00 Introduction
- 02:04 What is light pollution?
- 06:55 Is there a benefit to reducing light pollution?
- 10:50 How does poor light design contribute to light pollution?
- 13:26 Why does light pollution occur?
- 15:29 How can we address light pollution?
- 16:47 What other factors contribute to limited night sky visibility?
- 18:06 How does light pollution impact wildlife?
- 21:40 How does light pollution impact humans?
- 23:59 What kind of light bulb creates the most light pollution? Why?
- 28:04 How can we mitigate light pollution and preserve night sky visibility?
- 34:15 How is light pollution measured?
- 35:49 What are the cultural impacts of light pollution?
- 37:03 What concerns arise with the proliferation of satellites?
- 44:09 Recap and conclusion
47 min - How can games help teachers engage their students?
Game-based learning has been around for thousands of years. What makes games so effective as a learning tool? And how can you implement games into everyday learning?
Guest: Jonathan Truitt, co-director of the Center for Learning through Games and Simulations at Central Michigan University.
- 00:00 Introduction
- 01:18 What is game-based learning and gamification
- 03:44 How do we gamify our daily lives?
- 05:07 How did game-based learning start to catch
on?- 08:58 How is game-based learning different than
educational video games?- 10:40 How do you decide if game-based learning is a
good fit for a lesson?- 14:16 Why does game-based learning help to increase
understanding?- 16:14 What is the benefit of face-to-face, live
game play?- 21:37 What game models work best in the classroom?
- 23:41 How does an academic board game get
published?- 25:03 What games have been published through
Central Michigan University Press?- 28:47 How can educators introduce game-based
learning to their classrooms?- 33:51 What are the career opportunities in
game-based learning?- 37:28 Conclusion
38 min - Why are autism diagnoses becoming more prevalent?
Why has autism become more prevalent? And what’s the difference between autism awareness and autism acceptance?
Guest: Allison Peart, Director of the Autism Assessment Evaluation Center at Central Michigan University.
- 00:00 Introduction
- 01:11 What is autism?
- 03:13 What is the appropriate language to use when talking about an ASD diagnosis?
- 06:57 What is the current therapy model for ASD? Why is this model used?
- 11:39 Why is self-advocacy important and how has it improved access to accommodations?
- 15:02 Is there any overlap between ASD and ADHD?
- 17:13 Why are autism diagnoses becoming more prevalent?
- 19:11 What is the role of diagnosis for accessing services and resources?
- 21:17 What kind of support is available within the public school system?
- 21:53 What is the evaluation and recommendation process like for ASD?
- 26:00 What is autism acceptance and why is it important?
30 min - Why is the 2024 total solar eclipse a big deal?
Why is the 2024 total solar eclipse such a big deal? And, where and how can you see it safely?
Guest: Aaron LaCluyzé, faculty member in the Department of Physics at Central Michigan University.
- 00:00 Introduction
- 01:06 What is an eclipse?
- 06:42 What will the view of the solar eclipse be from Michigan?
- 07:20 What are the dangers of looking directly at a solar eclipse?
- 10:17 How long will the eclipse last?
- 12:16 What’s the cultural history of eclipses?
- 14:33 How do modern-day scientists predict eclipses?
- 16:53 How was the experience of viewing the 2017 eclipse?
- 18:30 How do you prepare to view a solar eclipse?
- 23:42 Why is a total eclipse worth trying to see?
- 33:19 If I’ve seen an eclipse before, should I still see this one too?
- 35:11 What equipment do I need to view or photograph the eclipse?
- 44:05 What scientific phenomena can be observed during a solar eclipse?
- 46:32 What can scientists learn from viewing a solar eclipse? What can the average person learn?
- 50:26 Are there any philosophical implications of a solar eclipse?
- 52:40 Conclusion
54 min - What is process mining?
It’s one of the most important skills employers are looking for in the business world today: process mining. What is it and how can businesses use it to leverage data to become more efficient?
Guest: Vishal Shah, associate professor of Business Information Systems at Central Michigan University
- 00:00 Introduction
- 01:07 What is process mining?
- 05:54 What are some examples of process mining applications?
- 10:52 How can I get into the field of process mining?
- 13:40 What is ERP and SAP, and how do these systems benefit businesses?
- 15:52 How does process mining build on data mining?
- 19:38 What makes quality data and why is that important for process mining?
- 22:48 How can process mining work in tandem with human judgement and decision making?
- 29:42 What career paths can benefit from studying process mining?
- 35:57 Why is the demand for process mining skills increasing?
- 38:48 How can process mining skills help students succeed in the job market?
- 43:24 How can I apply process mining to my personal routine?
- 49:35 Are there limits to process mining?
- 51:27 Are there any ethical or legal concerns with process mining?
- 54:38 Review and wrap-up
58 min - What do first-generation students need to be successful?
What challenges do first-generation students face? And, what
advice and resources are available to help make the transition from high school to college a successful one for first-generation students?Guest: James Span Jr., executive director of Student Inclusion and Diversity at Central Michigan University.
- 00:00 Introduction
- 01:23 How is “first-generation student” defined?
- 02:08 Why is it important to identify first-generation students?
- 04:06 Why can it be challenging to be a first-generation student?
- 09:01 What are some of the challenges faced by first-generation students?
- 12:00 What is the importance of empathy and support for first-generation students?
- 18:44 What resources are available for first-generation students?
- 21:13 What scholarship and financial aid opportunities are available for first-generation students?
- 22:20 What programs does Central Michigan University have to support first-generation students?
- 27:03 Why is it important to address the stigma around being a first-generation student?
- 30:04 How should first-generation students prepare to enter college?
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About The Search Bar
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The Search Bar answers some of the internet's most-asked questions and discusses popular, trending topics. Hosted by Adam Sparkes, The Search Bar is recorded on the campus of Central Michigan…
University in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan.