Michigan Minds

By University of Michigan

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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 issues. U-M faculty are among the world’s leading researchers and teachers across all disciplines. Michigan Minds taps that thought leadership and shares this expertise with the world. It is produced by Michigan News, a division of the Office of the Vice President for Communications.

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Episode Date
The rural healthcare blame game
Oct 28, 2026
How nature helps the brain recharge
Sep 30, 2026
Preparing teachers and students for the future
Aug 23, 2026
Debunking the top myths of EV ownership
Jul 29, 2026
AI English and the environmental cost
Jun 22, 2026
Screen time, the fight for kids’ attention
May 26, 2026
If you're worried about your vote, don't be
May 06, 2026
Fake flavors, real cravings create an addiction to processed foods
Apr 13, 2026
When nurses cannot afford to advance
Mar 26, 2026
The elder care gap: family duty vs. reality
Mar 13, 2026
Why cooling inflation isn't saving your bank account
Feb 25, 2026
Toxic foods, food as medicine, epigenetics makes sense of nutritional triggers on health
Feb 17, 2026
How to make your holidays less wasteful and more joyful
Dec 15, 2025
Immigration raids lead to uptick in absenteeism and lower grades
Nov 09, 2025
Semiconductor manufacturing on the rise in the United States
Oct 09, 2025
Hands on Makerspace builds confidence, opens opportunities for youth
Sep 12, 2025
Health and health care's influence on political engagement
Jun 18, 2025
All about Lesotho, a vibrant country caught up in a trade war
May 08, 2025
Reasons for hope amid grim climate news
Apr 25, 2025
Investments in climate change mitigation not being felt yet
Apr 18, 2025
Oliver Haimson talks about the changing social media landscape
Mar 20, 2025
Teaming up with Polish and Ukrainian scientists on plant DNA research
Feb 17, 2025
Fixing a broken healthcare system can help heal ailments, stem frustrations
Jan 16, 2025
Finding the metals necessary for the energy transition
Dec 18, 2024
When tightwads and spendthrifts can agree on spending
Nov 21, 2024
Validation and verification for elections
Oct 11, 2024
Tony Reames talks about the energy transition for disadvantaged communities
Sep 16, 2024
When will cars drive themselves?
Jun 19, 2024
One medicinal chemist's mission to bring better medicine to sick and dying species
Jun 05, 2024
Geoff Chatas says campus becomes "living lab" for environmental stewardship
Apr 25, 2024
Marschall Runge sees continued statewide expansion and disease prevention efforts increase in Vision 2034.
Apr 19, 2024
Provost Laurie McCauley shares vision for making education more accessible
Apr 12, 2024
President Santa J. Ono shares vision on democracy and engagement
Apr 08, 2024
Dealing with plastic that can't be recycled
Apr 04, 2024
Purpose & Mattering - Research effort shows veterans, senior citizens they have value, talents
Mar 08, 2024
For lasting fitness, prioritize moving your body––not the numbers on the scale
Feb 12, 2024
The 2024 presidential elections will be anything but normal
Jan 22, 2024
The Role of Negative Peer Feedback on Social Media
Oct 19, 2023
Exploring the Impact of Mindless Media Exposure
Sep 27, 2023
Digital Ownership and the Right to Repair
Aug 28, 2023
Examining Racial/Ethnic and Gender Diversity in the Orchestra Field
Jul 26, 2023
Adolescent Brain Development and the Impact of Social Media on Mental Wellness
Jul 14, 2023
Challenges and Opportunities of AI — and the Need for Regulation
Jun 16, 2023
Exploring Carbon Pricing and Carbon Border Adjustments
Jun 07, 2023
'Gaslighting' and its impact on mental health
May 11, 2023
Nurses Week: Supporting, Celebrating and Protecting Nurses
May 10, 2023
Harnessing Culture to Inspire, Influence and Impact
May 08, 2023
The Impact of Social Support on the Risk of Depression
May 05, 2023
Examining the Impacts of Climate Change on Northern Forests
Apr 14, 2023
Reducing Carbon Emissions as Consumers
Apr 13, 2023
Improving Access to Clean Mobility
Apr 12, 2023
Long-term Effects of Climate Disasters on Human Health
Apr 07, 2023
Unleashing the Power of Children’s Savings Accounts
Mar 27, 2023
Navigating Circumstantial Barriers through U-M’s Center for the Education of Women+
Mar 24, 2023
Exploring the History of Black Girlhood
Mar 20, 2023
Advancing health policy research and reducing social disparities in health
Mar 10, 2023
Addressing Systemic Inequities and Educational Disparities
Feb 23, 2023
Examining Black History Month Programming in Public Libraries
Feb 10, 2023
Exploring how imposter feelings relate to mental health and academic outcomes among minoritized students
Feb 01, 2023
Squirrels that Gamble on Reproduction Often End Up Winning the Bet
Jan 20, 2023
A New Era in Virtual Reality Performances
Jan 05, 2023
Advancing Disability Justice in Public Health
Dec 09, 2022
Empowering End-to-End Mobility for Wheelchair Users
Dec 06, 2022
The Importance of Firearm Restrictions for Domestic Violence Abusers
Dec 05, 2022
Concrete Thinking: Expanding the Architecture Lens
Dec 02, 2022
Visualizing Telematic Performances
Nov 22, 2022
How Intimate Partner Violence Affects Mental Health and Economic Insecurities
Nov 15, 2022
Discussing Veterans Day and the U-M Army ROTC
Nov 10, 2022
Defining Democracy through Art
Nov 08, 2022
Exploring the History of "The Star-Spangled Banner"
Oct 28, 2022
Discussing Youth Depression and Suicide Prevention
Oct 27, 2022
The Interrelation of Dental Hygiene and Medical Care
Oct 24, 2022
Caring for Mental Health During Stressful Times
Oct 14, 2022
Bridging the Equity Gap in Employment for Individuals with Disabilities
Oct 12, 2022
Addressing the Inequity of Access in Health Professions for People with Disabilities
Oct 12, 2022
Puerto Rican Opinion Lab: Understanding How US Policies Affect Islanders
Oct 01, 2022
Examining Factors that Promote Healthy Development for Latinx Adolescents
Sep 21, 2022
Children's Health: Mental Health Concerns & Effects of Screen Time
Sep 20, 2022
Understanding Sickle Cell Disease and the Concept of Bounded Justice
Sep 13, 2022
How Anonymous Reporting Systems in Schools Can Reduce Violence
Sep 01, 2022
Focusing on the Craft of Learning
Aug 29, 2022
Innovation Interventions: Social Anxiety and College Students
Aug 15, 2022
Establishing Routines and Promoting Healthy Habits
Aug 11, 2022
Strategies in Self-Care for Students
Aug 11, 2022
Exploring Educational Efficacy and Advocacy
Aug 10, 2022
How Social Media Usage & Online Navigation Change During a Crisis
Aug 03, 2022
Examining the Responsibilities of Social Media Platforms and Users
Aug 01, 2022
Space Science Success: The Significance of the James Webb Space Telescope Images
Jul 20, 2022
Social Media Algorithms and the Infrastructure of Disinformation
Jul 11, 2022
Living Well in College and Beyond
Jun 29, 2022
The Role of Online Spaces in Navigating LGBTQ+ Healthcare Access
Jun 27, 2022
Research Safety First Campaign
Jun 15, 2022
Examining the Characteristics of a 'Cyberbully'
Jun 14, 2022
The Importance of Juneteenth
Jun 10, 2022
The Virulent Hate Project
May 31, 2022
Integrating Art and Sustainability
May 29, 2022
Protecting the Health & Safety of Nail Salon Employees
May 25, 2022
Connecting Michigan Clinicians with Pediatric and Perinatal Mental Health Resources
May 13, 2022
Nursing & Mental Health: Balancing Stressors, Stigma & Health
May 12, 2022
Nursing & Mental Health: Reducing Health Disparities & Supporting Vulnerable Populations
May 11, 2022
Exploring Digital Wellness with Kids and Parents
May 10, 2022
Nursing & Mental Health: Leveraging Data to Study Industry Issues
May 10, 2022
Nursing & Mental Health: Exploring the Ongoing Challenges of the Workforce
May 06, 2022
Constitutional Law Expert on the Supreme Court Draft Decision Leak
May 03, 2022
The Outcry Over Elon
Apr 26, 2022
Resources and Support: DPSS Officers on Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Apr 21, 2022
Sustainability Series: Building Sustainable Campus Communities
Apr 15, 2022
Sustainability Series: Climate Change Problem Solving
Apr 15, 2022
Sustainability Series: Energy Markets & Environmental Policy
Apr 15, 2022
Sustainability Series: Great Lakes Water Levels
Apr 15, 2022
Sustainability Series: Renewable Energy & Rural Communities
Apr 15, 2022
U-M SAPAC: Preventing Violence and Providing Support
Apr 01, 2022
How Social Systems are Impacted by Race and Gender
Mar 31, 2022
How Social Work Lends New Perspective When Studying History
Mar 22, 2022
Working with Communities to Impact Neighborhood-Level Change
Feb 18, 2022
Making History Despite All Challenges: Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II
Feb 17, 2022
Making a Difference Through Research
Feb 10, 2022
Studying History to Understand the Present
Feb 10, 2022
Working Together to Change the World
Feb 10, 2022
Impacting Society Through Technology and Innovation Research
Feb 10, 2022
Creating Greater Equity in STEM Programs
Feb 10, 2022
The Reconciliation of Racial and STEM Identities
Feb 04, 2022
Fostering Innovation to Create Economic Growth for Companies and Communities
Jan 03, 2022
Influence and Impact: Kids and Social Media
Dec 19, 2021
Facilitating Community Outreach Through Linguistics Research
Dec 13, 2021
Michigan's Economic Recovery and Forecast for the New Year
Dec 06, 2021
How Self Compassion Helps Leaders and Teams
Nov 29, 2021
NAGPRA at U-M: Learning, Growing and Building Bridges
Nov 22, 2021
Collaborative and Innovative Approaches to Mental Health Care for Veterans
Nov 10, 2021
How Law Students, Faculty Provide Free Legal Services To Veterans
Nov 10, 2021
What the 'Lyme wars' Can Teach Us About COVID-19 Controversies
Oct 22, 2021
Pioneering Learning and Weather-Related Tools
Oct 13, 2021
Toward An Anti-Ableist Academy Conference & Disability Community Month
Oct 01, 2021
Discussing the New U-M Center for Racial Justice
Sep 30, 2021
COVID-19 SERIES: The Role That Masks Play in Keeping Communities Safe
Sep 15, 2021
COVID-19 SERIES: Navigating Back-to-School Amid the Delta Surge
Sep 15, 2021
COVID-19 SERIES: Discovery of Drug Therapies that Kill SARS-CoV-2 in Cells
Sep 14, 2021
COVID-19 SERIES: Benefits of a Vaccine Booster Shot for Immunocompromised Patients
Sep 13, 2021
COVID-19 SERIES: Mutation Rates and Mitigation Measures
Sep 10, 2021
COVID-19 SERIES: Kids, the Delta Variant, and Back to School
Sep 07, 2021
Understanding How Social Programs Improve the Lives of Young People
Sep 02, 2021
How Youth Participation in Communities Has Changed Amid the Pandemic
Aug 27, 2021
How the Pandemic Has Shaped the Way Children are Learning
Aug 20, 2021
How COVID-19 Has Impacted Young Students' Learning
Aug 08, 2021
Examining the Intersection of Academic Research and Policy
Aug 05, 2021
The Impact and Role of Social Media at the Olympics
Jul 23, 2021
Reflecting on the Significance of Juneteenth
Jul 02, 2021
Social Media's Impact and Path to Improvement
Jun 30, 2021
Exploring Gender Transition and Disclosure in Social Technology
Jun 24, 2021
Firearm Injury Prevention Series: Studying School Safety 
Jun 03, 2021
Firearm Injury Prevention Series: Risk Assessment for Firearm Violence
Jun 03, 2021
Firearm Injury Prevention Series: The Role of Art and Design 
Jun 03, 2021
Firearm Injury Prevention Series: Safe Firearm Storage
Jun 03, 2021
Firearm Injury Prevention Series: Intervention in the Emergency Room
Jun 03, 2021
Firearm Injury Prevention Series: Preventing Youth Suicide 
Jun 03, 2021
Firearm Injury Prevention Series: Youth Violence Prevention and Community Engagement
Jun 03, 2021
Firearm Injury Prevention Series: Diverse Perspectives, Common Goals
Jun 03, 2021
Engaging with Law Enforcement to Provide Mental Health and Anti-Racism Training
May 26, 2021
Examining the Disproportionate Impact of COVID-19 on Black Michigan residents
May 19, 2021
The Power of Poetry
May 11, 2021
Exploring Sustainability Efforts Through a Policy Lens
Apr 30, 2021
Listening and Believing: Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Apr 29, 2021
Exploring Great Lakes Water Level Variability
Apr 29, 2021
Informing and Empowering: Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Apr 28, 2021
How Poverty Solutions is Helping Families Navigate the Expanded Child Tax Credit
Apr 26, 2021
Educating and Supporting: Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Apr 22, 2021
How Cultural and Structural Racism Relates to Health Inequities
Apr 18, 2021
Exploring how the Pandemic has Impacted Third Places
Apr 12, 2021
TV’s Role in Responses to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Apr 08, 2021
College Students and Healthy Eating Habits
Mar 31, 2021
Nutritional Eating During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Mar 31, 2021
Exploring the Intersection of Inequality, Public Policy and Institutions
Mar 30, 2021
How the COVID-19 Pandemic has Impacted Prisons
Mar 27, 2021
How Nanomedicine Could Help Fight Off Brain Cancer
Mar 10, 2021
President Emerita Mary Sue Coleman on stepping up, taking chances, and encouraging women to lead
Mar 03, 2021
Racism and Mental Health
Feb 24, 2021
Addressing Racial Inequities through Community-Engaged Research
Feb 23, 2021
Examining the Health Disparities Facing Black Communities
Feb 19, 2021
Addressing Disparities in Health Research Funding
Feb 17, 2021
Serving the World Through Research and Scholarship
Feb 10, 2021
Studying Social Inequities Affecting STEM professionals
Feb 10, 2021
Examining the Intersection of Natural Language Processing and Social Sciences
Feb 10, 2021
Developing Data-Driven Mathematical Models to Study Cancer
Feb 10, 2021
Understanding the Effects of Sugar on Eating Behavior
Feb 10, 2021
Exploring the Importance of Human Research
Feb 09, 2021
Investigating Zebrafish Genetics to Uncover Human Stem Cell Properties
Feb 09, 2021
Exploring the Connection Between How People Learn and the Actions They Take
Jan 25, 2021
Influencing an insurgence: The role and responsibility of Social Media
Jan 08, 2021
Enhancing Nontraditional Student Experiences in STEM
Dec 22, 2020
Exploring the Impacts of Renewable Energy on Rural Communities
Dec 16, 2020
Using Transferable Skills to Navigate Educational and Professional Pursuits
Dec 14, 2020
Exploring Belief Superiority Around Climate Change and Environmental Behaviors
Dec 07, 2020
How the U-M Debate Team is Navigating the COVID-19 Pandemic
Nov 30, 2020
Exploring Possible Outcomes of the Affordable Care Act Case in the Supreme Court
Nov 23, 2020
Understanding the Importance of Transgender Awareness Week
Nov 19, 2020
Discussing Rising Tensions Amid the 2020 Election
Nov 02, 2020
U-M Research Projects Aim to Confront and Combat Racism
Oct 26, 2020
Exploring How Technology Intersects with Race
Oct 08, 2020
Exploring the Psychology of Following and Ignoring Public Health Guidelines
Oct 02, 2020
How a Mathematical Model is Helping Public Health Officials Battle COVID-19
Sep 23, 2020
Building Connections through Engaged Hybrid Courses
Sep 22, 2020
Pop-up testing quickly identifies more than 220 negative results following COVID-19 cluster concerns
Sep 21, 2020
Discussing social media, college campuses, and COVID-19
Sep 19, 2020
Exploring Barriers in Banking
Sep 18, 2020
How COVID-19 might increase risk of memory loss
Sep 10, 2020
Maize & BLUEprint: Studying Aerosol Transmission of COVID-19
Sep 04, 2020
Maize & BLUEprint: COVID-19 Community Sampling and Tracking
Sep 03, 2020
Gender Difference in Research Authorship During COVID-19
Sep 02, 2020
Maize & BLUEprint: How U-M Prepared Technology Resources for a Hybrid Semester
Sep 01, 2020
Maize & BLUEprint: Navigating the COVID-19 Pandemic
Aug 28, 2020
Maize & BLUEprint: Delivering First-Rate and Flexible Education
Aug 26, 2020
Maize & BLUEprint: The Importance of Higher Education Amid COVID-19
Aug 20, 2020
Maize & BLUEprint: How Precision Public Health on Campus Helps Address COVID-19
Aug 19, 2020
How Active Shooter Drills Affect Students
Aug 18, 2020
Maize & BLUEprint: Creating Innovative and Health-Informed Performance Spaces
Aug 14, 2020
Discussing Action-Based Research to Combat Racism
Aug 13, 2020
Maize & BLUEprint: Building Connections in Remote Settings
Aug 11, 2020
Maize & BLUEprint: Designing Innovative Educational Opportunities
Aug 10, 2020
Maize & BLUEprint: Recognizing the Emotional Impacts of COVID-19
Aug 06, 2020
Maize & BLUEprint: Exploring the Future of Digital Instruction
Aug 05, 2020
Maize & BLUEprint: Re-engaging World-Class Research Operations
Aug 04, 2020
Civic Engagement and the Big 10 Voting Challenge
Aug 03, 2020
Discussing Election Day and Vote-By-Mail
Jul 31, 2020
Maize & BLUEprint: Developing a Creative and Agile Curriculum
Jul 31, 2020
Maize & BLUEprint: Procedures for a Successful Public Health-Informed Semester
Jul 31, 2020
Maize & BLUEprint: Developing Engaging and Health-Informed Learning Environments
Jul 28, 2020
Maize & BLUEprint: Providing Health-Informed Education Experiences
Jul 26, 2020
Maize & BLUEprint: Planning for Successful Hybrid Instruction
Jul 23, 2020
Educating Businesses and Communities During COVID-19
Jul 15, 2020
Community and Civic Engagement During COVID-19
Jul 14, 2020
Helping Children Exercise During COVID-19
Jul 09, 2020
Pathways to Civic Engagement
Jun 30, 2020
Discussing the Legacy of the Declaration of Independence
Jun 30, 2020
Building Curriculum Around Democracy and Debate
Jun 30, 2020
Discussing Pride Month and LGBTQ+ Student Resources
Jun 25, 2020
Exploring Social Movements in the Fight Against Racism
Jun 19, 2020
How Structural Racism Generates Health Disparities
Jun 18, 2020
How Data Helps Battle COVID-19
Jun 13, 2020
How Political Conflict and Participation Address Issues of Inequality
Jun 09, 2020
How COVID-19 is Impacting the Low-Wage Workforce
Jun 09, 2020
Discussing Race, Social Movements, and Hope for Change
Jun 09, 2020
Understanding and Addressing Racial Health Inequities
Jun 09, 2020
How Racism-Related Stress Impacts the Health of African Americans
Jun 08, 2020
How COVID-19 is Impacting Detroit Residents
Jun 04, 2020
Respiratory Virus Infections in Hospitals
Jun 01, 2020
Mental Health Services During COVID-19
May 28, 2020
Maintaining Mental Well-being During COVID-19
May 27, 2020
Stress in Couples During COVID-19
May 15, 2020
How a COVID-19 Antibody Test Could Provide Rapid Results
May 12, 2020
Guiding Businesses Through the COVID-19 Pandemic
May 11, 2020
Changing Perceptions of Countermeasures to COVID-19
May 11, 2020
Tracking Social Distancing During COVID-19
May 05, 2020
How COVID-19 is Impacting Older Adults
May 04, 2020
Local Government Fiscal Health During COVID-19
Apr 28, 2020
Sexual Assault Awareness Month: Healing and recovery through the eyes of survivors
Apr 24, 2020
Sexual Assault Awareness Month: Reducing the stigma of reporting
Apr 24, 2020
Sexual Assault Awareness Month: DPSS Special Victims Unit on resources and support
Apr 24, 2020
How COVID-19 has Impacted K-12 Education
Apr 23, 2020
Earth Day at 50: Trish Koman on Community-Engaged Research
Apr 22, 2020
Earth Day at 50: Glen Daigger on Environmental Engineering
Apr 22, 2020
Earth Day at 50: Dominic Bednar on Energy Poverty
Apr 22, 2020
Earth Day at 50: Chanese Forte on Environmental Health
Apr 22, 2020
Earth Day at 50: Victor Li on the Built Environment
Apr 21, 2020
Earth Day at 50: Andrew Gronewold on Water Resource Management
Apr 21, 2020
Earth Day at 50: Adam Simon on the Future of Energy Sources
Apr 21, 2020
The Societal Impacts of COVID-19
Apr 20, 2020
The Role of Financial Technology During COVID-19
Apr 20, 2020
How COVID-19 is Impacting the Student Achievement Gap
Apr 16, 2020
School Resources Lost During COVID-19
Apr 16, 2020
Poverty Solutions launches stimulus check website
Apr 15, 2020
Grocery shopping and food waste during the COVID-19 pandemic
Apr 14, 2020
COVID-19 and Social Connections
Apr 13, 2020
COVID-19 and Drug Therapies
Apr 09, 2020
Technology's Role in the COVID-19 Pandemic
Apr 06, 2020
Stress and Parenting During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Apr 03, 2020
Impact of COVID19 on College Athletics, Professional Sports
Apr 01, 2020
Covid-19 and Social Infrastructure
Mar 30, 2020
Prisons and Social Distancing
Mar 25, 2020
Michigan Minds: Local Government Fiscal Health
Feb 28, 2020
Michigan Minds: Organ Donation Policy
Feb 16, 2020
Michigan Minds: Increasing Student Civic Engagement
Feb 08, 2020
Michigan Minds: Child and Family Public Policy
Jan 31, 2020
Michigan Minds: ZEUS laser
Jan 25, 2020
Michigan Minds: Pets and Chronic Pain Management
Jan 17, 2020
Michigan Minds: U-M history professor on US Iranian relations
Jan 11, 2020
Michigan Minds: Global Climate and Human Health
Dec 20, 2019
Michigan Minds: Religious Involvement Benefits Cognitive Health
Dec 20, 2019
Michigan Minds: Our Mental Health Minute
Dec 11, 2019
Michigan Minds: Privacy and Cyber Security
Dec 03, 2019
Michigan Minds: Asian Carp in the Great Lakes
Nov 22, 2019
Michigan Minds: Apple/WHO Hearing Study
Nov 14, 2019
A New Approach to Improving Firearms Safety
May 28, 2019
Road Scholars tour connects U-M faculty with Michigan communities
May 03, 2019
A new research center looks to advance the prevention and treatment of concussions
Apr 18, 2019
Building Public Engagement into the DNA of the new University of Michigan Museum of Natural History
Apr 09, 2019
Building momentum for residential homes in Detroit
Mar 31, 2019
Surveying transgender healthcare experiences
Mar 20, 2019
Reduce chronic student absenteeism by addressing poverty
Mar 06, 2019
Examining slavery’s long shadow
Feb 27, 2019
The rise of three-generation households
Feb 17, 2019
Do trigger warnings help?
Feb 06, 2019
Safety realities of autonomous vehicles
Jan 21, 2019
Closing the gender pay gap
Jan 09, 2019
Identity integration helps American Muslim students
Dec 17, 2018
How ‘13 Reasons Why’ could affect at-risk youth
Dec 10, 2018
The value of research universities
Nov 28, 2018
Taming the ‘Wild West’ of e-cigarettes
Nov 15, 2018
Rethinking how we think about food supply
Oct 15, 2018
Facebook’s war on fake news
Oct 15, 2018
Motivating young voters
Oct 15, 2018