https://simplecast.com Michigan News: Beyond the Headlines Have you ever heard a news story featuring an interesting person you’d like to know more about? How did they get to where they are? What are their secrets to success? “Michigan News: Beyond the Headlines” is a podcast that does just that, taking you beyond the headlines to meet University of Michigan faculty in the news. Mike Wood is the host of "Michigan News: Beyond the Headlines." He has worked in TV and radio for over 25 years, and is now a video producer at the University of Michigan and manager of the Michigan News Studio. 2019 Michigan News en Wed, 2 Jun 2021 19:46:49 +0000 Wed, 2 Jun 2021 19:46:59 +0000 https://umichnews-beyondtheheadlines.simplecast.com Michigan News: Beyond the Headlines https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/45e3c65a-9295-4198-ac5f-5a6d9e969608/95c3a2e3-2f0d-4ab4-a836-0d23c72089e8/3000x3000/beyond-the-headlines-square-evil.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://umichnews-beyondtheheadlines.simplecast.com episodic Have you ever heard a news story featuring an interesting person you’d like to know more about? How did they get to where they are? What are their secrets to success? “Michigan News: Beyond the Headlines” is a podcast that does just that, taking you beyond the headlines to meet University of Michigan faculty in the news. Mike Wood is the host of "Michigan News: Beyond the Headlines." He has worked in TV and radio for over 25 years, and is now a video producer at the University of Michigan and manager of the Michigan News Studio. Mike Wood no https://feeds.simplecast.com/yBt8ztv3 interesting person, michigan, news, professor, researcher, story, success, university of michigan, inspiring stories, inspiration Michigan News beyondtheheadlines@umich.edu 2650c02d-b33a-42a2-bf16-b229003d3edf Rebecca Hasson: Former Volleyball Star Helps Kids Stay Active...at Home Wed, 2 Jun 2021 19:46:49 +0000 beyondtheheadlines@umich.edu (Michigan News) https://umichnews-beyondtheheadlines.simplecast.com/episodes/rebecca-hasson-former-volleyball-star-helps-kids-stay-activeat-home-WwbL5pKD Rebecca Hasson: Former Volleyball Star Helps Kids Stay Active...at Home Michigan News 00:26:32 Rebecca Hasson, an associate professor of movement science, has spent her entire academic career trying to level the playing field so all kids can get the exercise they need to live healthier lives. Learn more: https://www.kines.umich.edu/directory/rebecca-hasson Rebecca Hasson, an associate professor of movement science, has spent her entire academic career trying to level the playing field so all kids can get the exercise they need to live healthier lives. Learn more: https://www.kines.umich.edu/directory/rebecca-hasson inpact at home, university of michigan, kinesiology, riverside, inpact at school, umass volleyball no full 5 2 cb444370-2ad3-47b8-b01d-a8f4fba12ee8 Shelie Miller: Environmental Sustainability...and Roller Derby? Portrait Photo: Doug Coombe

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]]> Fri, 26 Mar 2021 15:56:08 +0000 beyondtheheadlines@umich.edu (Mike Wood: Host) https://umichnews-beyondtheheadlines.simplecast.com/episodes/shelie-miller-environmental-scientist-hokbGFBc Portrait Photo: Doug Coombe

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]]> Shelie Miller: Environmental Sustainability...and Roller Derby? Mike Wood: Host 00:22:43 Shelie Miller is an associate professor of environment and sustainable systems and is also the director of Program in the Environment at the University of Michigan, but don't let her smile fool you, she's also know as "Mean Josie Green!" Shelie Miller: https://seas.umich.edu/research/faculty/shelie-miller Misperceptions of Plastic story: http://myumi.ch/jxbjV Shelie Miller is an associate professor of environment and sustainable systems and is also the director of Program in the Environment at the University of Michigan, but don't let her smile fool you, she's also know as "Mean Josie Green!" Shelie Miller: https://seas.umich.edu/research/faculty/shelie-miller Misperceptions of Plastic story: http://myumi.ch/jxbjV climate change, lifecycle assement, environment, university of michigan, women's flat track roller derby, sustainability, roller derby no full 4 2 c0a98fdc-6909-445e-a561-b60dbde1eef3 Javed Ali: To the White House...and Back Wed, 24 Feb 2021 20:14:54 +0000 beyondtheheadlines@umich.edu (Mike Wood: Host) https://umichnews-beyondtheheadlines.simplecast.com/episodes/javed-ali-to-the-white-houseand-back-wk9uljT1 Javed Ali: To the White House...and Back Mike Wood: Host 00:29:27 Growing up in metro Detroit, Javed Ali always knew his parents expected him to follow in their footsteps and become a doctor, but he heard a different calling. In his sophomore year at the University of Michigan, he made the brave move to break with family tradition and start a career that eventually led to a job at the White House. Learn more: https://fordschool.umich.edu/faculty/javed-ali Growing up in metro Detroit, Javed Ali always knew his parents expected him to follow in their footsteps and become a doctor, but he heard a different calling. In his sophomore year at the University of Michigan, he made the brave move to break with family tradition and start a career that eventually led to a job at the White House. Learn more: https://fordschool.umich.edu/faculty/javed-ali indian immigrants, washington d.c., september 11th, national security council, counterterrorism, muslim american, fbi, washington, homeland security no full 3 2 a484d526-fa1b-45e7-a75f-68292a3327f5 Ruth Behar: "Lucky Broken Girl"...Living her Dreams Wed, 10 Feb 2021 20:00:00 +0000 beyondtheheadlines@umich.edu (Mike Wood: Host) https://umichnews-beyondtheheadlines.simplecast.com/episodes/ruth-behar-lucky-broken-girlliving-her-dreams-LgMojWWx Ruth Behar: "Lucky Broken Girl"...Living her Dreams Mike Wood: Host 00:24:43 Ruth Behar is a cultural anthropologist, poet, writer, teacher and public speaker. Her books, poems and lectures reflect the passion and compassion she brings to her quest to understand the depth of the human experience. She was born in Havana, Cuba, grew up in New York City and has lived in Spain and Mexico. She returns often to Cuba to build bridges around culture, literature, art and Jewish life. In this episode, Ruth talks about how an experience she had as a 10-year-old girl changed her life. She was the first Latina to win a MacArthur “Genius” Grant, received a Guggenheim Fellowship, and was named a “Great Immigrant” by the Carnegie Corporation. Ruth is the Victor Haim Perera Collegiate Professor of Anthropology at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. More info on Ruth's work: https://sites.lsa.umich.edu/ruth-behar/ More info on Rolando Estévez's work: https://apps.lib.umich.edu/online-exhibits/exhibits/show/main Ruth Behar is a cultural anthropologist, poet, writer, teacher and public speaker. Her books, poems and lectures reflect the passion and compassion she brings to her quest to understand the depth of the human experience. She was born in Havana, Cuba, grew up in New York City and has lived in Spain and Mexico. She returns often to Cuba to build bridges around culture, literature, art and Jewish life. In this episode, Ruth talks about how an experience she had as a 10-year-old girl changed her life. She was the first Latina to win a MacArthur “Genius” Grant, received a Guggenheim Fellowship, and was named a “Great Immigrant” by the Carnegie Corporation. Ruth is the Victor Haim Perera Collegiate Professor of Anthropology at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. More info on Ruth's work: https://sites.lsa.umich.edu/ruth-behar/ More info on Rolando Estévez's work: https://apps.lib.umich.edu/online-exhibits/exhibits/show/main cuba, rolando estevez, university of michigan, cultural anthropology, ruth behar no full 2 2 2da68bf4-9a80-4a2a-beab-db83f35edc2b Howard Markel: Saving Lives by Historic Proportions Thu, 17 Dec 2020 19:02:45 +0000 beyondtheheadlines@umich.edu (Mike Wood: Host) https://umichnews-beyondtheheadlines.simplecast.com/episodes/howard-markel-saving-lives-by-historic-proportions-muYB1aQl Howard Markel: Saving Lives by Historic Proportions Mike Wood: Host 00:23:50 As a doctor, Howard Markel knows how to save a life. As a medical historian and researcher, he knows how to save millions of them. Meet this renowned expert in global pandemics who helped the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shape the response to COVID-19. As a doctor, Howard Markel knows how to save a life. As a medical historian and researcher, he knows how to save millions of them. Meet this renowned expert in global pandemics who helped the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shape the response to COVID-19. covid, howard markel, michigan today, pandemic, university of michigan, mike wood no full 1 2 70986a64-0b28-4275-a1ef-a47f6c6c5cbb Erik Gordon: The Path Less Traveled...to Success Tue, 19 May 2020 16:22:44 +0000 beyondtheheadlines@umich.edu (Michigan News) https://umichnews-beyondtheheadlines.simplecast.com/episodes/erik-gordon-the-path-less-takento-success-WgbJezDs Erik Gordon: The Path Less Traveled...to Success Michigan News 00:22:00 Erik Gordon is one of the University of Michigan's most quoted professors in mainstream media, but his path to this status was not a traditional one. Hear how Erik's meandering career path has led him to a faculty position at one of the most prestigious business schools in the country. Erik Gordon is one of the University of Michigan's most quoted professors in mainstream media, but his path to this status was not a traditional one. Hear how Erik's meandering career path has led him to a faculty position at one of the most prestigious business schools in the country. business, economy, university of michigan, ross school of business, venture capital, npr no full 7 1 2dd13a90-08bf-4a7e-96c8-f7fb5d221848 Cynthia Chestek: Lifelong Maker Uses Brain Waves to Control Prosthetics Mon, 23 Mar 2020 17:15:13 +0000 beyondtheheadlines@umich.edu (Mike Wood: Host) https://umichnews-beyondtheheadlines.simplecast.com/episodes/cynthia-chestek-lifelong-maker-use-brain-waves-to-control-prosthetics-FXH_ZmCV Cynthia Chestek: Lifelong Maker Uses Brain Waves to Control Prosthetics Mike Wood: Host 00:24:42 Cynthia Chestek has turned her lifelong passion for "making" into a very successful career in engineering. Her team at the University of Michigan has come up with a way for amputees to control prosthetic devices using their brain waves. Her family connection to the university started with her grandfather Warren Bentz, who attended in the 1940s. Video- College of Engineering: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PoKcRtDmKJw Cynthia Chestek has turned her lifelong passion for "making" into a very successful career in engineering. Her team at the University of Michigan has come up with a way for amputees to control prosthetic devices using their brain waves. Her family connection to the university started with her grandfather Warren Bentz, who attended in the 1940s. Video- College of Engineering: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PoKcRtDmKJw bioengineering, machine learning, university of michigan, prosthetics no full 6 1 7f1cfca5-6da2-488e-bf9a-2cbafd9c2686 Joe Trumpey: Life Lessons, Living off the Grid Mon, 9 Mar 2020 12:00:17 +0000 beyondtheheadlines@umich.edu (Mike Wood: Host) https://umichnews-beyondtheheadlines.simplecast.com/episodes/life-lessons-living-off-the-grid-joe-trumpey-Hw1373Zm Joe Trumpey: Life Lessons, Living off the Grid Mike Wood: Host 00:23:33 Joe Trumpey is a very unique professor who dedicates his life to finding ways to create a more sustainable future, not only in how he teaches, but also in how he lives. Videos I produced showing some of Joe's projects: Joe's farm; straw bale house and off the grid living: https://youtu.be/nztIfuw6KHw Here's another video I produced where Joe shows how to build a straw bale structure: https://youtu.be/5DEmPJYvieo Straw Bale Building at U-M Campus Farm: https://youtu.be/UEURnlI6sKE Enjoy! -Mike Joe Trumpey is a very unique professor who dedicates his life to finding ways to create a more sustainable future, not only in how he teaches, but also in how he lives. Videos I produced showing some of Joe's projects: Joe's farm; straw bale house and off the grid living: https://youtu.be/nztIfuw6KHw Here's another video I produced where Joe shows how to build a straw bale structure: https://youtu.be/5DEmPJYvieo Straw Bale Building at U-M Campus Farm: https://youtu.be/UEURnlI6sKE Enjoy! -Mike climate change, university of michigan, sustainability, straw bale, off the grid no full 5 1 a2b6acc9-ecf4-4e99-8908-b1804d1c7e2b Larry LaFountain: Professor, Author, Playwright...Drag Performer? Mon, 24 Feb 2020 14:00:15 +0000 beyondtheheadlines@umich.edu (Michigan News) https://umichnews-beyondtheheadlines.simplecast.com/episodes/professor-author-playwrightdrag-performer-larry-lafountain-Q8HoBOc7 Larry LaFountain: Professor, Author, Playwright...Drag Performer? Michigan News 00:22:54 Larry LaFountain is a charismatic professor and author who teaches Spanish, Latino Studies and also courses about LGBTQ issues. In this episode, he talks about life growing up in Puerto Rico and his difficult first years as a college student in the U.S. He also reveals how he became a drag performer after an appearance on a cooking show in Chicago. Larry LaFountain is a charismatic professor and author who teaches Spanish, Latino Studies and also courses about LGBTQ issues. In this episode, he talks about life growing up in Puerto Rico and his difficult first years as a college student in the U.S. He also reveals how he became a drag performer after an appearance on a cooking show in Chicago. no full 4 1 bb0155bd-521f-4b15-be47-834a43650d23 James Dalton: First-Generation College Student, Success Beyond his Wildest Dreams Mon, 10 Feb 2020 13:00:02 +0000 beyondtheheadlines@umich.edu (Michigan News) https://umichnews-beyondtheheadlines.simplecast.com/episodes/james-dalton-JSyu_TQm James Dalton: First-Generation College Student, Success Beyond his Wildest Dreams Michigan News 00:21:06 Jim Dalton was a first-generation college student from a small town in Ohio, but he went on to discover a new drug that promotes human muscle growth and is now the Dean of the College of Pharmacy at the University of Michigan. Jim’s story shows how the road to success can be bumpy, but if you’re willing to adapt, it can be very rewarding. (Editor's note: Since we recorded this episode, Jim Dalton has left the University of Michigan and is now the Executive Vice President and Provost at the University of Alabama.) Jim Dalton was a first-generation college student from a small town in Ohio, but he went on to discover a new drug that promotes human muscle growth and is now the Dean of the College of Pharmacy at the University of Michigan. Jim’s story shows how the road to success can be bumpy, but if you’re willing to adapt, it can be very rewarding. (Editor's note: Since we recorded this episode, Jim Dalton has left the University of Michigan and is now the Executive Vice President and Provost at the University of Alabama.) james dalton, jim dalton, alabama, olympic drug testing, university of michigan, university of alabama, pharmacy no full 3 1 4f20bc44-bc08-4c21-82c7-b9ecb4068e4a D. André Green: Big Dreams, Goals, and Success Mon, 27 Jan 2020 13:00:12 +0000 beyondtheheadlines@umich.edu (Michigan News) https://umichnews-beyondtheheadlines.simplecast.com/episodes/d-andre-green-aCiwB8nC D. André Green: Big Dreams, Goals, and Success Michigan News 00:15:24 At 10 years old, André knew he wanted to be a scientist, but living in a small town in rural Louisiana he didn’t have any role models to show him how to do that. Despite the odds being stacked against him, he has earned degrees from some of the nation’s top universities and is now an assistant professor at the University of Michigan studying monarch butterfly migration through their DNA. André’s story will inspire anyone to dream big and conquer big goals. Learn more: http://myumi.ch/JNWWN At 10 years old, André knew he wanted to be a scientist, but living in a small town in rural Louisiana he didn’t have any role models to show him how to do that. Despite the odds being stacked against him, he has earned degrees from some of the nation’s top universities and is now an assistant professor at the University of Michigan studying monarch butterfly migration through their DNA. André’s story will inspire anyone to dream big and conquer big goals. Learn more: http://myumi.ch/JNWWN success, monarch, inspiring, migration, louisiana, scientist, butterfly no full 2 1 2ffeb881-a5c6-49e4-bd7a-b2bc2d158815 Barbara McQuade: Humility, Determination, and Inspiration Mon, 13 Jan 2020 12:00:18 +0000 beyondtheheadlines@umich.edu (Michigan News) https://umichnews-beyondtheheadlines.simplecast.com/episodes/barbara-mcquade-uLwO1PQX Barbara McQuade: Humility, Determination, and Inspiration Michigan News 00:24:15 Barbara McQuade is a regular contributor on MSNBC, a professor at the University of Michigan law school and a former U.S. Attorney, but how did she achieve all of those things? Barb’s story is both inspiring and entertaining as you hear how she went from sports reporter to federal prosecutor, and ultimately to national TV contributor. Barbara McQuade is a regular contributor on MSNBC, a professor at the University of Michigan law school and a former U.S. Attorney, but how did she achieve all of those things? Barb’s story is both inspiring and entertaining as you hear how she went from sports reporter to federal prosecutor, and ultimately to national TV contributor. u.s. attorney, msnbc, national security prosecutor, prosecutor, nbc, law school no full 1 1 d8eafbb0-e27b-4aee-9db3-239ac145d0fc "Michigan News: Beyond the Headlines" Trailer/Promo Tue, 10 Dec 2019 19:47:35 +0000 beyondtheheadlines@umich.edu (Mike Wood) https://umichnews-beyondtheheadlines.simplecast.com/episodes/michigan-news-beyond-the-headlines-trailer-gTG1sJtA "Michigan News: Beyond the Headlines" Trailer/Promo Mike Wood 00:03:37 “Michigan News: Beyond the Headlines” is a podcast that takes you beyond the headlines to meet University of Michigan faculty in the news. “Michigan News: Beyond the Headlines” is a podcast that takes you beyond the headlines to meet University of Michigan faculty in the news. mcquade, barbara mcquade, inspiration, joe biden, university of michigan, university, podcast, news, cynthia chestek no trailer 1