Tag: University of Michigan
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William Lopez, University of Michigan – COVID-19 in Prisons and Meat Packing Plants
On University of Michigan Week: It’s impossible to social distance for prisoners in prison setting. William Lopez, clinical assistant professor in the school of public health, determines people of color are more vastly affected by these facilities. William D. Lopez is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan School of Public Health and…
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University of Michigan Week on The Academic Minute (2020.08.31)
University of Michigan Week on The Academic Minute 2019.08.31 Monday, August 31st William Lopez, clinical assistant professor in the school of public health, determines social distancing is impossible in prisons and meat-packing plants and people of color are more vastly affected by these facilities. Tuesday, September 1st Melissa Borja, assistant professor in the department of…
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Marc Zimmerman, University of Michigan – Busy Streets Theory
What is the best to improve neighborhood safety? Marc Zimmerman, professor of public health at the University of Michigan, looks into the Busy Streets theory. Dr. Zimmerman’s research focuses on adolescent health and resiliency, and empowerment theory. His work on adolescent health examines how positive factors in adolescent’s lives help them overcome risks they face.…
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Carlos Mendes de Leon, University of Michigan – Wealth Shock
Losing your wealth can have devastating consequences. Carlos Mendes de Leon, professor of epidemiology at the University of Michigan, examines wealth shock and its effects on your health. Dr. Carlos Mendes de Leon is a Professor of Epidemiology at the University of Michigan School of Public Health, where he has been a faculty member since…
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Jason Corey, University of Michigan – Favorite Songs
How many times have you listened to your favorite song? Jason Corey, associate professor of music at the University of Michigan, examines why people can keep listening to same song over and over. Jason Corey teaches courses in sound recording, timbral ear training, and musical acoustics, and is active as a recording engineer focusing primarily…
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Julia Seng, University of Michigan – Pregnancy and PTSD
Toxic stress can affect more than just a pregnant woman. Julia Seng, professor in the school of nursing at the University of Michigan, says child abuse and neglect can affect more than one generation in a family. Dr. Seng’s research focuses on the effects of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) on women’s health and childbearing. Her…
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Amanda Lotz, University of Michigan – The Media is a Business
The media is also a business. Amanda Lotz, media studies professor at the University of Michigan, discusses this statement. Amanda D. Lotz is professor of Communication Studies and Screen Arts and Cultures at the University of Michigan. Her research examines the operations of the U.S. television and the representation of gender on television. She teaches…
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Craig Smith, University of Michigan – Children and Confessions
How do you get children to fess up to bad behavior? Craig Smith, research investigator at the University of Michigan, explores how reacting positively might help increase confessions. Dr. Craig Smith’s research focuses on children’s social cognitive development and links to social behavior. Examples of specific areas of interest are: children’s developing understanding of distributive…
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This Week On The Academic Minute (2017.2.6)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2017.2.6 Monday, February 6th Indranil Goswami of the University at Buffalo discusses how an organization can increase charitable donations. Tuesday, February 7th Elizabeth Bryda of the University of Missouri delves into how probiotics can help us lessen our stress levels and anxiety. Wednesday, February 8th Xiaosi Gu of the…
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The Academic Minute for 2016.12.19-12.23
Academic Minute from 12.19 – 12.23 Monday, December 19th Evelyn Johnson – Boise State University Reading Disorders Evelyn received her Doctor of Education degree from the University of Washington, Seattle in 1999 and holds the position of Professor of Special Education, and Executive Director of Lee Pesky Learning Center, a non-profit organization whose mission is…