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Do you pay attention to information printed on food labels? From eye-catching designs companies use to entice you to buy a product to nutrition facts panels to the tiny dates printed on packages. There's a lot going on to be sure. For policymakers, they hope that refining date labels on food packaging will help reduce the amount of uneaten food ending up in landfills. Food Waste is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. The Food and Drug Administration and the Food Safety and Inspection Service recently asked for public input on food date labels. So, we decided to gather some experts together to talk about this important policy tool. Roni Neff is a professor in the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and Senior Advisor at the School's Center for a Livable Future. Her research looks at the intersection of food waste policy, climate change, and food system resilience. Brian Roe is a professor at the Ohio State University Department of Agricultural, Environmental and Developmental Economics. His work focuses on issues including agricultural marketing, information policy, behavioral economics, and product quality. Ruiqing Miao is an associate professor of agricultural economics and rural sociology at Auburn University's College of Agriculture. His research emphasizes sustainability, innovation, and decision making. Interview Summary Brian, let's begin with you and let's make sure everyone's on the same page. Can you talk to us a little bit about what date labels are and where they are on packaging. And what is industry required to include in terms of these date labels? Yes, so date labels, we see them anytime we pick up a food package. Most packages are going to have some type of date label on them. Oddly, federal law doesn't regulate these or really require these other than the exception of infant formula, which is the only federal requirement domain out there. But in the absence of federal regulation, states have kind of done their own thing. About 40 different states require date labels on at least some food products. And about 20 states prohibit or restrict the sale or donation of food past the label date. And even though states that require date labels, manufacturers can still choose the dates. There are no real regulations on them. So, recognizing that confusion over date labels can lead to unnecessary food waste, Government and industry actors have made, you know, some efforts to try to standardize date labeling language. But nothing terribly authoritative. Now, some states have introduced bills that seek to standardize date labels, with the motivation to try to get rid of and reduce food waste. California being perhaps the most recent of these. In 2024, they passed a bill that prohibits the use of any date label other than 'Best if Used By,' the phrase that goes along with foods where the date represents kind of a quality indicator. And then the phrase 'Use By,", if that date has some implications for product safety. The bill doesn't go into effect until July of '26, so we're going to see if this is going to create a domino effect across other states, across the food manufacturing center or even bubble up and be dealt with at the federal legislation level. Now, industries tried to do things before. Back in 2017, the Food Marketing Institute and the Grocers Manufacturers Association had a standardized date labeling suggestion that some firms bought into. FDA has given out some guidance about preferring 'Best if Used By' on certain food products to indicate quality. But again, we're all kind of waiting to see if there might be a federal legislation that kind of brings these state labels into check. Thanks, Brian. And it's really important to know about the policy landscape and the fact that there hasn't been a federal policy across all foods. And it's interesting to see the efforts of, say, in California. I think this begs the question; how do consumers actually process the information of date labels? This fascinated us too. A very clever person at Ohio State that I work with, Dr. Aishwarya Badiger, led a study I was part of. We enlisted consumers to come into the Consumer Evaluation Lab that we have here on campus and evaluate samples of milk. They were presented with the label of each milk. We gave them a little glass with a nose full of the milk that they could sniff. So, they're looking at the date label, they're given the sample they could smell, and then we kind of asked them, Hey, if this were in your fridge, would you keep it or toss it? But the entire time we actually had them fitted with special glasses that precisely track their eye movements so we could understand kind of which information they were looking at while they went through the whole process of evaluating and then making their decision. Consumers overwhelmingly looked at the date itself on the package and largely ignored the phrase or the words that go along with the date. In fact, for more than half of the evaluations, the consumer's eyes never went anywhere near the phrase. This is important. And actually, we'll talk about that a little bit more with some of our other guests. So, what are the implications of date label policies? So the eye tracking research really drove home to me that dates are much more salient than phrases. Although all the policies largely deal with the phrases. Dates give you actionable information. People can look at the date on the label, look at the calendar, and man, that's something they can do something about. They can act based upon that. The phrases are a little bit more ambiguous as Roni will talk about later. I think that people have a hard time interpreting what those phrases really mean. That doesn't mean we should not try to unify those phrases, but rather this is going to be a longer-term investment in educational infrastructure that until those phrases really become salient and actionable to consumers. And then become more of a critical component of the policies. But right now, policies are generally silent on dates. And dates seem to be the real action mover. Yeah. So why don't we just get rid of all of this? What would be the implications? Yes. We did this experiment too. Same kind of setup. Had people come in, they had the jug of the milk in front of them. They had a glass of milk that they could sniff. Same thing. And we had a bunch of different milks. We had some that were only like 15 days post pasteurization. Some that went out to like 40 days past pasteurization. So, the youngest or the freshest had about three days, quote unquote, left on its date label. The 40-day old milk was like two or three weeks past the date. And we did two things. We had them evaluate the milk with the dates on the jugs, and then we had ones where we took the dates and the labels off the milk. Not surprisingly, when they did not have the dates on the milk, they were much more likely to say that they would keep the milk. Even that 40-day old milk, about half of them said, yeah, I'd drink this. I'd keep this if it were in my fridge. But it wasn't a slam dunk. So, our youngest and freshest milk had an odd flavor note. You know, sometimes as the seasons change, feed sources change for cattle, you get an odd flavor note. It's not spoilage, it's just a slightly different note. And when people have the date label, they were much more willing to give that milk a second chance and say that they would keep it. But if the date label wasn't on there, they took that odd flavor note and said, I'm going to toss this milk. So, it's really kind of a nuanced thing. And if you would take those off, I think you're going to get some consumers who are going to kind of freak out without any guidance. And they might have kind of an itchy trigger finger when it comes to throwing away that milk or other products. So, it's compelling. We've seen England, the UK, do this; take dates off of certain products. But I would probably want to see a little more example of how consumers are responding to that before I fully endorse that as kind of a policy movement forward. Brian, thank you for that. And I have got to say, I was not expecting to have a conversation about the bouquet of a glass of milk. But this is really an interesting finding, and it does help us understand some other things that we're going to talk about. Roni, I want to turn our attention to you. And I know you are someone who's been involved in understanding date labels for a while. And I really appreciate it and I've said it before, but you're the reason I got into this work. I want to understand a little bit more about what are important things to understand about the misconceptions that consumers may have about food date labels? And why does it matter for policymakers? Well, I'll start with just saying that conceptions are what we know rationally. And it's not the whole picture because as Brian was alluding to a lot of our decision making is going on in our emotions. And like I can tell my son all day long the fact that that milk is okay, he's going to toss it because he doesn't trust it. There's a lot more going on than conceptions. But I want to talk about two misconceptions. The first one is that despite what Brian just said about the fact that these date labels other than infant formula aren't federally regulated, about two in five people think that they are. We just did a national consumer survey in January 2025, and this is one of the findings. And I did that along with Emily Broad Lieb from the Harvard Food Law and Policy Project and Akif Khan also from there, and then Dana Gunders from ReFED. And in addition to this idea that they're federally regulated, I'll say that these kinds of beliefs were most common among those who were 18 to 34, parents with children under age 18, and black and Hispanic consumers. Our earlier work also found that those who think that food date labels are federally regulated are more likely to discard food based on them. All this speaks to a real challenge. And, you know, it kind of makes sense, like if you see something and you trust it, that it's from the federal government. And of course, we all trust the federal government these days. If you trust it, then you're going to respond to it. So that's an implication for food policy. And then the next thing we did also is that we tested understanding of five different food date label phrases: a date with no text, and then two of those phrases accompanied by icon images. And since none of these actually have a federally recognized meaning the correct answer for all of them in terms of the meaning is like other. But we also accepted answers that were aligned with that voluntary industry standard, just to kind of see how people were perceiving it. And, across all of these labels, only an average of 53% of people answered correctly about what these labels meant. Now, consumers were pretty good at identifying 'Best if Used By' as a quality label. But the real challenge comes in with 'Use By' which under the voluntary industry standards should be a safety label. And more people thought it was a quality label than thought it was a safety label; 44% versus 49%. And so, we need to clear up these misconceptions in support of food safety, in support of food waste prevention. But in order to do that, we need to be able to tell people clearly what the labels mean. And we can't really do that if there's no standardized meaning of what they mean. So, we really need a national standard, and that is the policy implication. Thank you for that. And I know Ruiqing and I have done some work in this space and in part learning from what you all have done. I'm interested because you mentioned the 2025 survey, but of course you also mentioned the 2016 survey. Are there any big shifts or anything that you want to tell us about changes that you see from those two different surveys? We asked a number of the same or almost identical questions in those two surveys. And since that time, we've adopted a voluntary industry standard and there's been a lot of education and communication about wasted food. And yet in our survey we actually found that things were going in the wrong direction. Consumer misunderstandings of date labels increased. Those who quote always or usually discard food based on the label: in 2016, that was 37%, and this year it was 43%. And then in terms of belief that these are federally regulated: in 2016 it was 36% and now it's 44%. We're going in the wrong direction despite all these activities, and I don't know why. I think for those who are looking for future research questions, this would be a really interesting one. This is really disturbing because all of the information that's come out about date labels. I thought people would understand this. And that this is where we would be in a different place. So, this work is really important. So, how did people's response to date labels vary by food item? Did you see any differences? Because this is something that comes up often that people may be more responsive to some food products versus others? Yeah, indeed. We asked about five different foods, and we showed a bunch of different labels for each food. And the responses did vary both based on the item and based on what label was on it. And I'll start with where caution is needed. Deli meats are one example of where we really want people to pay attention to that label. And while there's no federal standard that label's the best piece of information people has, so they should use it. And we found that only 65% would throw out the deli meat before, on, or just after the 'Use By' label. And the number of people that would respond to it reduced with other labels that were used, and older adults were most likely to disregard those labels. And they may be particularly vulnerable in terms of foodborne illness. So that's when lack of caution leads to risk. On the other hand, when caution leads to waste, we looked at raw chicken, pasteurized milk, lettuce, and breakfast cereal. And for all of those there, like the label is really only telling you about quality, and consumers should use their senses to decide, and knowledge of how that was, stored to decide whether to eat it. And so, the most common out of all five foods, including the deli, the one that they responded the strongest to was raw chicken. And that chicken can be contaminated as we know, but if you cook it, you're killing those bacteria, so it's okay. And averaging across all those different date labels, we found 54% would discard these four foods based on the date. And the piece that was most striking to me was that for breakfast cereal, 43% said they were discarded based on the date. So, we've got some education to do. Yeah. In the earlier paper I did with colleagues at Cornell, we used breakfast cereal and we were surprised to see how much people willing to throw away breakfast cereal if it were passed to date. There is confirmation and we see this happen in many other products. And we'll definitely talk about some of those product differences with Ruiqing. The last question I'd like to ask you is you found that many consumers thought they knew the meanings of the various food date labels, but they were incorrect. And in some of the work that you've done in the past, you found that many people answered incorrectly even after viewing information about the labels. So even when you educated folks or gave people information, they still made incorrect choices. Why do you think this is, and what should we do about it? And some people's responses do improve when you show them the information, but it was striking in that study that seconds after having read the definition, according to the voluntary industry standard, people were giving the wrong answer. Even though they had previously said that they thought they understood it. So, to me, this suggests that they already think they know the answer and so they're not tuning in. And this speaks to a real challenge that we're going to have when we do standardize these date labels. How are we going to reach people and capture their attention. Like, if we just change the policy, that does nothing. We've got to reach people and we've got to do it in a sophisticated and well-planned way. And I think the education should also emphasize that misunderstandings are common because that might be something that would help wake people up. But beyond that, we've got to capture their attention. So, you know, dancing clowns, whatever it is that wakes people up. I have a fear of clowns, so I'm not sure if I want that as a policy recommendation. However... For the deli meats we want you to be afraid, so it's okay. Yes, I agree. I agree. One of the things that this conversation has helped us see is that there's some real concerns around whether or not people are paying attention to the label. Or there may be paying more attention to the dates. And even when people are taught or encouraged to think about the dates, there seems to be a mismatch. And Ruiqing, I want to now turn to you because one of the things in the study that we were a part of, there's some questions about differences among people. So, in the paper that we recently published on the relationship between date labels and anticipated food waste, and people's individual orientation to risk and loss, can you tell us a little bit about what some of the key findings of that paper are? Right. So, the paper is published recently in Applied Economics Perspective Policy. It's one of the official journals of Agricultural and Applied Economics Association (AAEA). Norbert is the leading author. So, this paper built on the framework of prospect theory and is based on the data from a series of experiments we conducted in Alabama and also the state of New York. We find that consumers do adjust their anticipated food waste by date labels and by how much they tolerate risk and losses. In the experiment, we particularly measured their tolerance to risk and losses. We found that the 'Use By' date labels tend to lead to more anticipated food waste than 'Best Buy'. Maybe this echo what Roni has said. So, people may tend to link 'Use By' with quality and food safety. We also found that the consumers with low tolerance to losses and are associated with higher anticipated foot waste regardless of date labels and the products. So, we can see a heterogeneity of the responses of different consumers to date labels and food items based on their tolerance to losses and risks. Thank you for that. And I think this is a really important aspect of looking at this set of studies because we see that people are different. They respond differently. And they have different ideas about how they handle losses. This idea that it can be worse to lose a hundred dollars versus to gain a hundred dollars. Or the way we understand how we'll negatively respond versus how positively we respond. Using this economic framework of prospect theory, something that is drawn from actually the psychology literature to better understand how people react to food labels while shopping. What are some key features of this approach to explaining people's behaviors and why do you think it's a good choice? Why do you think it's important to do this? One of the key features of prospect theory is it divides the possible outcomes of a risky event into two domains. One is a gain domain and one is a loss domain. So, in terms of the food consumption, probably the most likely status quo is do not eat the food items. So, the gain domain might be gaining nutrition from the food item. The loss domain might be the loss of health if the food item is bad. So, I think this framework fits particularly well to describe the consumer's trade off in their mind when they face a food item with a date label that is maybe one day or two days past the expiration date. So, one possibility is you consume this food. If it is good, you get nutrition and if it is bad, you potentially get lost health or lose one day of work or so on. So, I think this model can capture the trade off or the decision-making procedure in a consumer's mind pretty well. And experiments data support the theoretical prediction that loss aversion may affect people's food waste decisions. Thank you for that. And I think what's one of the sort of take home messages that I've learned out of this process is this heterogeneity, the fact that people are different and may respond differently to these date labels, really does put the onus upon policymakers to think critically what date labels, if we were to use them, or if we think they have an effect, which are the right ones. And so I actually want to open up the question to all of you. In your view, what next steps make sense for date labels to help address the food waste challenges that we see in this country? Let's start with you, Brian. Ooh, yeah. So, to me a compelling issue that needs to be addressed is how do we get 'Use By' to really translate to be people to be about safety? Is it a different color? I know we don't want to mess with the phrases, but do we just call this safety date and put it in red or put a clown by it if that scares you. Something along those lines to make that stand out. And then on the relevance side, I think it might be out of policy, but perhaps, industry collaboration to really push printed dates to the end of that quality horizon. So that everybody has confidence that they're not going to get undercut by somebody else having an earlier date printed for cereals or for canned goods or something like that. To have a kind of a truce among commercial interests to say, okay, typically canned beans, has this type of 180 days or 360 days. Let's push it to the end of that acceptable horizon so that we don't have unwarranted waste happening as often. Those are two ideas that I've kind of chewed on a lot and think could be positive steps forward. But I'm fascinated to hear what others think. Thank you, Brian and I really don't like the idea of putting clowns anywhere near this. I want to go to you, Roni. All right, well first, I'll a thousand percent echo everything that Brian just said. And I'll note also in terms of the 'Use By' date, the label that was most commonly associated with food safety was 'Expires On' by consumers. But that isn't part of what has been under [policy] discussion. But anyway, in addition to echoing that, I'll just say we do need a standardized policy and it has to be accompanied by a well-designed education campaign. And this policy change, it's just a no-brainer. It's not controversial. It's fairly minimal cost. And given the high food prices and the struggles that consumers are having right now, they need every tool that they can to save money and food, and this is one of them. Great. Thank you, Roni. I'll give the last word to you, Ruiqing. Yeah. I will echo what Brian and Roni said. So, a well-designed policy and public education campaign. Particularly for the education campaign. I think regardless of if there is a policy change or not, I think it is time to do a public education campaign. Norbert, we have done the research on food waste for almost nine years, right? So, I learned a little bit about the date label's meaning. But still, I cannot change my wife's opinion. When she sees sell by yesterday for the milk, she would suggest we throw it away. But I said this is not for us, this is for sellers. But she wouldn't believe so because I cannot persuade her. But maybe an education campaign from more authoritative institutional federal government can change people's mind as a researcher or like even husband cannot change. Roni - And can I just add to that, just please. I think that the economics and psychology expertise that all of you have can really contribute to that. Because I think that's a really important point that you're making. And it's not just factual, it's emotional too. And so how do we, you know, get in there and change what people do beyond their knowledge? Bios Roni Neff is a Professor at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health's Department of Environmental Health & Engineering and the Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future, an academic center focused on food systems and public health. Her research focuses on wasted food through the lens of equity and public health. She is a co-Director of the RECIPES national food waste research network, and she recently served on the National Academies of Science and Medicine consensus panel on consumer food waste. Brian Roe is the Van Buren Professor in the Department of Agricultural, Environmental and Development Economics at Ohio State University. Roe has worked broadly in the areas of agricultural and environmental economics focusing on issues including agricultural marketing, information policy, behavioral economics and product quality. He was recently named as a fellow of the Agricultural and Applied Economics Association and has previously served as an editor for the Association's flagship journal, the American Journal of Agricultural Economics. He currently leads the Ohio State Food Waste Collaborative, a collection of researchers, practitioners, and students working together to promote the reduction and redirection of food waste as an integral part of a healthy and sustainable food system, and co-leads the RECIPES Network, a National Science Foundation Sustainable Regional System's Research Network focused on increasing food system sustainability, resilience and equity by addressing the issue of food waste.  In addition to research on food waste, his other recent research includes a USDA funded project focused on local foods and school lunch programs and participation in an NSF-funded multidisciplinary team seeking to understand human-ecosystem feedbacks in the Western Lake Erie basin, including understanding how farms and agribusinesses respond to voluntary environmental programs and how Ohio residents respond to different options to manage Lake Erie water quality. Ruiqing Miao is an agricultural economist at Auburn University. Miao is interested in sustainability, innovation, and decision-making. His research focuses on the interaction between agricultural production and its environment, aiming to understand and quantify 1) agriculture's impact on land use, water use, water quality, and biodiversity, and 2) how agricultural production is affected by farmers' behaviors, public policies, agricultural innovation, technology adoption, and climate change.

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A Tech-Startup and a GI Giant Just Redefined Clinical ResearchWhat happens when the largest GI practice in the country partners with a digital-native startup?You get more than scale. You get a radical redesign of how clinical research works—where trials no longer live on the sidelines of care, but at its very center. On The Scope Forward Show, Dr. Jonathan Ng (Founder & CEO, Iterative Health) and Dr. Casey Chapman (CMO, GI Alliance) announced a first-of-its-kind alliance:→ 80 research sites across the globe→ A shared platform for trial execution at the point of care→ And a vision to restore agency to physicians while unlocking equitable access for patients“It's not about trial volume. It's about raising the standard of care through research.”– Dr. Jonathan Ng“If this was just about ROI, we wouldn't be here. This is about building the future—with physicians, for patients.”– Dr. Casey ChapmanThis isn't a financial partnership. It's a systemic intervention—two years in the making—that breaks through recruitment bottlenecks, removes operational friction, and makes GI a launchpad for drug innovation. I'm excited about this announcement because it signals a shift not just for the organizations involved but for GI at large.Top 10 Highlights:A Historic Alliance: The world's largest GI research network is here—80 sites and growing.Two Years in the Making: What started as “what if” became a deeply aligned mission.Research Where Care Happens: Clinical trials integrated into community-based care.Choosing a Startup: GI Alliance chose Iterative Health for their patient-first, flexible approach.Beyond Tech: Iterative learned that tools alone can't solve broken systems.Focus on IBD & Liver: Targeting the conditions that matter most to real-world GI patients.Success = Empowerment: The goal is a generation of research-empowered GIs.Advice for Startups: Lead with listening, not just tech.Why Scope Forward: A platform aligned with values of physician empowerment.It Was Always About People: Partnership success came from shared priorities—not profit motives. 

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What's the episode about?In this episode, hear highlights from the 7th International Symposium of the Death Online Research Network (DORS#7) and Tamara Kneese on digital death, genAI, ethics, moving from academia to the private sector, data, society & collective actionWhat was DORS#7?The 7th International Symposium of the Death Online ResearchNetwork (DORS#7) on October 3rd–5th, 2024 was titled Digital Death: Transforming History, Rituals and Afterlife. Hear soundbites and learn about the conference presentations and events in this episode! Who is Tamara?Dr. Tamara Kneese directs Data & Society Research Institute's Climate, Technology, and Justice program. Previously, she led Data & Society's Algorithmic Impact Methods Lab (AIMLab). Before joining D&S, she was lead researcher at Green Software Foundation, director of developer engagement on the Green Software team at Intel, and assistant professor of Media Studies and director of Gender and Sexualities Studies at the University of San Francisco. She is the author of ⁠Death Glitch: How Techno-Solutionism FailsUs in This Life and Beyond⁠ (Yale University Press, 2023).  Tamara holds a PhD in Media, Culture and Communication from NYU.⁠www.⁠⁠tamarakneese.com⁠ | ⁠@tamigraph.bsky.social⁠How do I cite the episode in my research and reading lists?To cite this episode, you can use the following citation: Kneese, T. (2025) Interview on The Death Studies Podcast hosted by Michael-Fox,B. and Visser, R. Published 4 March 2025. Available at: ⁠www.thedeathstudiespodcast.com⁠, DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.28531994 What next?Check out more ⁠episodes⁠ or find out more about the ⁠hosts! ⁠Got a question? ⁠Get in touch⁠.

In this episode of the JACCP Podcast, hosts Robbie Parker and Stuart T. Haines discuss the impact of pharmacogenomics on formulary decision-making with Dr. Jacob Brown and Dr. Larisa Cavallari. The conversation highlights how genetic testing should influence a Pharmacy & Therapeutics (P&T) committee's work to optimize medication safety and effectiveness. The guests discuss the variability in pharmacogenomic adoption across institutions, barriers such as clinician education, cost, and reimbursement challenges, and the importance of physician-pharmacist collaboration. They also described gene-drug pairs where the evidence is compelling, like clopidogrel, fluoropyrimidines and codeine, demonstrating the value of pharmacogenetic-guided prescribing. Finally, they offer guidance for smaller institutions looking to implement pharmacogenomic strategies, emphasizing a stepwise approach and leveraging available resources. Read The impact of pharmacogenomics on a pharmacy and therapeutic committee's formulary system management: An opinion of the pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics/pharmacogenomics practice and Research Network for the American College of Clinical Pharmacy in JACCP.

This is the 'Free Content' version of this interview, the full episode can be found at my Patreon: www.patreon.com/RejectedReligion My guests this month are Dr. Sarah Perez and Dr. Cavan McLaughlin.Sarah is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Bern. While her previous research focused on early modern pamphlet about deathbed visions, she is currently working on contemporary spirituality with a focus on eco- and online-spirituality as well as youth culture.Cavan McLaughlin is a Senior Lecturer in Media Production at the University of the West of England (UWE), with research interests related to the role and function of occulture. Editor of the volume Trans- States: The Art of Crossing Over (2019), Cavan has also published on Crowley, esotericism and narrativity, open-source occultism, and contemporary occulture. Having recently defended a practice-based PhD entitled ‘Occultural Production as Re-Vision and Weird Worlding, they remain a practicing filmmaker, artist, and all-around creative media practitioner. As a media professional of over twenty years, Cavan has been involved in almost all aspects of audiovisual production, specializing in video art, music videos, and visual poetry. Cavan is the founder and Chair of Trans- States (trans-states.org); co-founder and Editor-in-Chief of Monad: Journal of Occultural Studies (monadjournal.com); and, a trustee of the Research Network for the Study of Esoteric Practices (www.rensep.org). Cavan has a profound affection for cows, fungi, and rainbows. This is a discussion that I have wanted to have since the last ESSWE 9 Conference in 2023. In the session “Creativity and Occultural Production” I attended, Cavan and Sarah presented some very interesting papers. I also presented on another day about my research regarding tulpas and Otherkin, and as Cavan and Sarah's topics were in this general area as well, I thought to myself, how wonderful it would be if we could get together and talk about all of this in more detail.We each take turns talking a bit about our own projects, and from there, the discussion leads into sharing our insights and the interconnectivity of our individual research, and how underrepresented this is within academia. Some key concepts that came forward were: imagination, mind/consciousness, Cavan's term ‘alienated agency', power dynamics, new materialisms (inspired by Donna Haraway and Karen Barad), and serious play. We also discuss how other-than-human cultures overlap with neurodivergence and gender, as well as the importance of being ethically responsible (as researchers) and being cognizant of this very normal diversity in expression.   Theme Music and Editing: Daniel P. SheaEnd Production: Stephanie Sheahttps://www.relwi.unibe.ch/about_us/personen/dr_des_perez_sarah/index_eng.html#pane1299843https://westengland.academia.edu/CavanMcLaughlinhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sfb_AmzPZw4  [Cavan McLaughlin - ‘Another Girl, Another Planet' (Occulture Conference 2023)]https://uva.academia.edu/StephanieShea 

Gavin talks about the niche network he's built up over the course of his research.Mentioned: - David Critchley: https://www.amazon.com/Origin-Organized-Crime-America-1891-1931/dp/0415882575- Tom Hunt: https://informer-journal.blogspot.com/--Join the Milwaukee Mafia Newsletter and get updates about the Mafia and Gavin https://milwaukeemafia.com/join-the-mailing-list/Got a question about this episode? Email Gavin and Eric at milwaukeemafia@gmail.comExplore the Milwaukee Mafia Wiki: https://milwaukeemafia.com/Become part of the Family: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia--Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.Get Gavin's Books: https://www.amazon.com/Gavin-Schmitt/e/B00E749XFSBook Gavin for a Presentation: https://gavinschmitt.com/

Happy New Year to you all! For those who may not be following me on Patreon or social media, I have some important announcements for 2025.   The first being that I'm offering a special 75% discount on the first month's membership for all Patreon tiers! This offer lasts until the end of February. Use the code RRDINER75 for the discount. And on the topic of the RR Diner, there's also news about a change to my Patreon Tiers 3 and 4:  The content of Tiers 3 and 4 has merged, and Tier 4 is now the RR Diner Book Club! The Club will meet 4 times per year (February, May, August & November) and the price for Tier 4 has been lowered to $17.50 as of January 1st. This price includes all the content from Tiers 1-3 plus the Live Zoom meetings for the Book Club. I've already announced the first book over at my Patreon, which is The Super Natural:  A New Vision of the Unexplained by Whitley Strieber and Dr. Jeff Kripal!!Plus, I'm overjoyed to announce that both authors have agreed to join me for the Live Zoom Meet in February!! We are in the process of finding three potential dates that will be listed via a poll on the Patreon page for Tier 4 members to vote on. That information will be following soon. For now, you can start reading! Additionally, you can view two free content videos – one about Sidereal Astrology & How to Understand Natal Charts, the other about a new book called _Void Machines_ by Dr. Christian Greer and Dr. Michelle Oing. This art collage book is about 'Talismanic Frequencies of Peak Experiences.' Those videos are free to watch at my Patreon page, my website or my Vimeo channel.   I'm also excited to announce that I will be collaborating with the Research Network for the Study of Esoteric Practices, otherwise known RENSEP. I will be hosting and moderating some very special conversations between scholars and practitioners throughout the year, called “Spotlight with RENSEP -- Esoteric Crossroads: Scholars Meet Practitioners.”  This content will be available for everyone, and we hope this will promote engagement between the two platforms, as well as offering new topics and opportunities for learning and discussion.Stay tuned for the announcement of the first Scholar-Practitioner Conversation in early 2025! Lastly, the new content for January has been delayed due to unexpected internet stability issues that are preventing me from recording interviews. However, I'm hoping to have things fixed well enough so I can get back to work at the end of this week, and start posting again soon.  Thanks for your patience!I'm looking forward to an excellent new year!  www.rejectedreligion.com www.patreon.com/RejectedReligionDiscount code:  RRDINER75https://vimeo.com/user220298192Music: Daniel P. Shea 

A pioneering study conducted through an Artificial Intelligence interviewing platform, conducted by Nanyang Technological University and marketing research firm Research Network, has revealed some interesting insights on the attitudes of Singaporean youths towards parenthood. Financial concerns emerged as the top barrier to having children, with 70 per cent of respondents citing the high cost of living and the financial demands of raising a family in Singapore. Other concerns include work-life balance and mental readiness, environmental factors like climate change, as well as generational trauma and mental health, as they felt that the emotional and mental health support in Singapore is insufficient currently. On this episode of Morning Shot, internationally renowned neuroscientist and pioneer of neuromarketing Professor Gemma Calvert from the Division of Marketing at NTU’s Nanyang Business School and James Breeze, CEO of Research Network share their insights. Presented by: Audrey SiekProduced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)Photo credits: NTUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An interview with Dr. Lisa Brown, a Hepatobiliary Surgeon and Aerospace Medicine Researcher at the New Zealand Space Health Research Center.  Lisa's background is in Surgery.  And In addition to surgical training, Lisa completed training and research in Aerospace Medicine, including as the Aerospace Medicine Research Fellow at the University of Oxford, an internship at the European Space Agency, and the University of Texas Medical Branch Principles of Aerospace Medicine Short Course with NASA. She is on the organising committee of Women in Space Aotearoa New Zealand and Lead of the New Zealand Space Health Research Network.Resources:Space Medicine Coures:Principles of Space Medicine, University of Texas Medical BranchSpace Physician Training Course, European Space AgencyAerospace Medicine, Kings College, London UKNotable Associations:Aerospace Medical AssociationAerospace Medicine Student Residence OrganizationThe Space Surgery AssociationTo participate in the New Zealand Space Health Research Network, visit the website.Hosted by: Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom, Co-Founder and CEO, SpaceBaseMusic: reCreation by airtone (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons (3.0)If you like our work, please consider donating to SpaceBase through the SpaceBase Open Collective. Or be a SpaceBase Patreon sponsor.  (E.g. $3 dollars a month or $36 NZD a year will go a long way in supporting the production of the podcast.)

This week the ladies interview Kathy Bates! Kathy has many accolades and dynamite performances which includes playing Sabre CEO Jo Bennett on "The Office". Kathy shares what it was like to play Jo Bennett as well as her current portrayal of Madeline Matlock on “Matlock”. Jenna and Angela also talk with her about being a cancer survivor and her advocacy work for the Lymphatic Education & Research Network (LE&RN). This is a wonderful chat with Kathy, we know you'll love it. Check out the Lymphatic Education & Research Network: https://lymphaticnetwork.org/ Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Test: https://magview.com/ibis-risk-calculator/ Check out Office Ladies Merch at Podswag: https://www.podswag.com/collections/office-ladies  Office Ladies Website - Submit a fan question: https://officeladies.com/submitaquestion  Follow Us on Instagram: OfficeLadiesPod To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

HEAnet, Ireland's National Education and Research Network, has announced the launch of its Strategy 2025-2030. HEAnet, Ireland's National Education and Research Network, plays a pivotal role in supporting the country's academic and research communities. By delivering high-speed internet connectivity and ICT-shared services, HEAnet connects over one million students, researchers, and staff across all levels of the Irish education and research sector. Their network not only facilitates access to essential online resources but also ensures that Irish learners and researchers are linked to global academic and research networks through our partnership with GÉANT. With a vision to empower excellence in education and research, HEAnet aims to be a trusted partner, driving technological innovation for the advancement of this sector. The HEAnet Strategy 2025-2030 seeks to address the ever-growing demands of the education and research community through key focus areas and foundation enablers. The new HEAnet strategy focuses on five strategic areas: 1. Network- Delivering world-class network connectivity. HEAnet will strengthen Ireland's education and research infrastructure with a resilient, scalable, and energy-efficient network. Through key upgrades and expanded international connectivity, we will meet growing demands and position Ireland as a global hub for education and research data. 2. Security - Strengthening the security capability and resilience of Irish education and research. HEAnet will expand its security services, including further expansion of our SOC and SIEM solution. In collaboration with the National Cyber Security Centre, we aim to strengthen the security posture of Ireland's education and research sector, reducing risks and enhancing resilience. 3. Research - Driving collaboration and innovation to support global research ambitions. HEAnet is committed to driving research excellence by supporting FAIR data management, advancing national research infrastructure, and fostering collaboration. HEAnet will enhance Open Science efforts, helping Ireland's research community to innovate and excel on the global stage. 4. Sustainability - Leading the way in environmental, social and economic sustainability. HEAnet will integrate sustainability across environmental, social, and financial dimensions. We will significantly reduce our carbon footprint, improve energy efficiency, and ensure a sustainable funding model, contributing positively to Ireland's Climate Action Plan and the wider community. 5. People - Empowering Our People to Achieve Excellence. At HEAnet, people are our most valuable asset. We will foster a culture of growth, inclusivity, and excellence, offering expanded development opportunities, promoting EDI, and cultivating talent pipelines to ensure long-term success and a thriving, diverse workforce. HEAnet CEO Ronan Byrne remarked, "Our Strategy 2025-2030 outlines our ambitious and forward-looking strategic direction to the end of this decade. This strategy represents a significant milestone for HEAnet, as it sets the stage for a transformative journey that builds on our past achievements while charting a course for a future filled with opportunities and growth." The full strategy is available on HEAnet's website: www.heanet.ie/heanet-strategy More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and...

Professor Ferenc Hörcher is a Hungarian political philosopher and historian of political thought, specializing in conservatism, liberalism, and early modern political ideas. He directs the Research Institute of Politics and Government at Hungary's University of Public Service and is a senior research fellow at the Institute of Philosophy of the Eötvös Loránd Research Network. An author of several books, including A Political Philosophy of Conservatism (2020), he has held visiting positions at renowned universities and conducted research internationally.

My guests this month are Dr. Bernd-Christian Otto and Andrea Centore, co-founders of the Research Network for the Study of Esoteric Practices, otherwise known as RENSEP. In this discussion, Bernd and Andrea talk about how this network came to be, why it was created, and the exciting work that they are doing. As the name suggests, RENESP is focused on working with practitioners in all areas of esotericism, and fostering the relationships between academic research and real-life practitioners. RENSEP is still in its early stages, having officially launched in 2023, and is a unique resource for both researchers and those outside of academia who are interested to interact with scholars, as well as to help educate the public about esoteric practices. Bernd-Christian Otto (b. 1976) is a scholar of religion. After gaining his PhD in 2009 at the university of Heidelberg (Germany) with an extensive study on the conceptual history of magic, Otto pursued his academic career at various universities, among them Heidelberg, Erfurt, Bochum, Leipzig, Erlangen (Germany) and Bergen (Norway). Otto is co-founder and permanent fellow at the Center for Advanced Studies ‘Alternative Rationalities and Esoteric Practices from a Global Perspective' at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (www.cas-e.de); he is a board member of the European Society for the Study of Western Esotericism (www.esswe.org); and he is co-founder, trustee and scientific director of the Research Network for the Study of Esoteric Practices (www.rensep.org). Otto's research focuses on magic and esotericism, where he combines different methodologies such as conceptual history, discourse analysis, social theory, ritual studies, qualitative interviews, participant observation, and practitioner-scholarship. His book publications include "Defining Magic: A Reader" (Routledge 2013), co-edited with Michael Stausberg; the duograph "Magical Manuscripts in Early Modern Europe: The Clandestine Trade in Illegal Book Collections" (Palgrave MacMillan 2017), co-authored with Daniel Bellingradt; and the anthology "Fictional Practice: Magic, Narration and the Power of Imagination" (Brill 2021), co-edited with Dirk Johannsen. Andrea Centore holds a master's degree in Translation Studies from the University of Mons-Hainaut (Belgium), and a master's degree in Religious Studies from the University of Amsterdam. His research explores the intersection of Jewish and Islamic esotericism through the perspectives of intellectual and global history, with a particular focus on Kabbalah and Sufi lettrism. In addition, Andrea has engaged with texts from a wide range of esoteric traditions including Islamicate occultism, strands of Western esotericism, and Nāth Tantric Yoga. He is the co-founder and managing director of the Research Network for the Study of Esoteric Practices (RENSEP), where one of his key aims is to foster a more systematic dialogue between the academic community and esoteric practitioners. Andrea is also an entrepreneur in the professional services sector.  We take a look at the website, and the different options available to the members. Not only are there blog posts and research updates available, but members can also take part in study groups and take part in livestreams with scholars and practitioners alike (titled “ask a scholar” and “ask a practitioner”). Another great opportunity is the ability to meet new people, forming connections with other members to foster communication and learning, growing one's own network of contacts in the process. RENSEP has also just launched an open-access, peer-review journal, too, called Praxis-Knowledge! RENSEP is a fantastic place to share and learn with other people with similar interests, and is one-of-a-kind with regard to online communities that offer grounded, interdisciplinary, peer-reviewed research and a wonderful platform for practitioners to engage with scholars and others who share the same interests. Bernd and Andrea have also very generously offered a 50% discount on membership for all viewers/listeners of Rejected Religion! Use the promo code RR50 when signing up at www.rensep.org! Patreon members also receive special discounts -- Tiers 1& 2 get 70% off on membership, and Tiers 3 & 4 get a FREE membership!This is a fabulous opportunity to join and start learning about esoteric practices, with access to information and resources that usually only are available to those within academia! Members can find their promo codes on the Patreon page. Rejected Religion | Illuminating the Obscure | Patreon My thanks to RENSEP for making this possible!  Theme music & video production: Stephanie Shea of Rejected Religion

With the conference theme “A Conversation Beyond Script,” I decided to use my presentation time to “Celebrate the Daring Dialogue of Women Writers,” which allowed me to introduce the audience to the work of famous female screenwriters, from Anita Loos to Mae West to Lillian Hellman.  Then I delved into some names lesser-known to our … Continue reading "Celebrate the Daring Dialogue of Women Writers with Dr. Rosanne Welch – Screenwriting Research Network Conference 2004, Palacky University, Olomouc, Czechia" Related posts: 10 Fuller and Italian Reunification from Concord Days: Margaret Fuller in Italy [Video] 01 Introduction From Jeanne to Suso to Julie to Spike: How Jeanne Macpherson's Manual on Screenwriting Influenced Italian Realism which Influenced Black Independent Film in the U.S. [Video] 03 Managed Chaos from How The Chaos Of Collaboration in the Writers Room Created Golden Age Television [Video]

Rosie McKellar, CEO of the Pacific Clinical Research Network (PCRN) New Zealand, shares insights from her organization's innovative network partners model and their deep commitment to patient outcomes. PCRN's efficient recruitment strategies and speedy trial execution have positioned New Zealand as a key player in global clinical research. Rosie also discusses PCRN's collaboration with SCRS as a Global Impact Partner and what's next for clinical research in New Zealand and Australia.

School is back in session in many parts of the world, which is the time when struggles often begin to surface. On episode 241, Emily Kircher-Morris talks with Amanda Morin about the complexities of advocating for neurodivergent children, including utilizing Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and the services they require. They explore the qualification process for IEPs, the importance of understanding behavior as communication, and the distinction between medical and educational diagnoses. The conversation emphasizes the need for advocacy, and the importance of tailored support for each child's unique needs. Takeaways IEPs provide specialized services and instruction for struggling students. Qualification for an IEP involves a comprehensive evaluation process. Twice exceptional children may have giftedness that masks their disabilities. Behavior can be a form of communication for children. Medical diagnoses do not equate to educational diagnoses. Labels do not define a child's abilities or potential. Accommodations can be provided in advanced placement classes. Advocacy is crucial for ensuring children receive appropriate services. Understanding the difference between IEPs and 504 plans is essential. Support services can vary widely and should be tailored to individual needs. Register here for our free annual fall event we've created specifically for educators who are passionate about creating neurodiversity-affirming learning environments for students. The event will be held on Monday, September 23, and you can sign up to join Emily and a live panel of experts, who will be discussing ways to best support students of all neurotypes. Amanda Morin has most recently served as the Vice President of Learning & Knowledge for The Jed Foundation (JED). She headed teams of committed researchers, subject matter experts, and learning and development professionals in efforts to build knowledge about mental health, neurodiversity, and disability, to ensure all the work she's engaged in is evidence-based, and includes the most up-to-date thinking in the field. She's a certified teacher who provides unique expertise, and innovative perspectives to mission-driven education and family-facing organizations and coalitions. She works in print and digital media as a writer, editor, and content creator, empowering parents and educators to affirm the pivotal roles they play in education. She played an integral role in launching Understood.org in 2014.  Amanda has also worked with other organizations and publications, including: Bright & Quirky,  Matan, Hidden Sparks Without Walls, Edutopia,  Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD), Education.com, Parenting Special Needs Magazine, DotDash (formerly known as About.com), and Popsugar Moms. Amanda received special education advocacy training from the Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates. She holds a certificate in Universal Design for Learning from the UDL Implementation and Research Network, sits on the Center for Inclusive Learning (CISL) advisory council, the advisory board of Digital Promise's Learner Variability Project, the professional advisory board of Matan, and the Technical Expert Panel, of the American Academy of Pediatrics Center of Excellence on Social Media & Youth Mental Health. Amanda Morin is also the author of five books: The Everything Parent's Guide to Special Education, The Everything Kids' Learning Activities Book, On-the-Go Fun for Kids: More Than 250 Activities to Keep Little Ones Busy and Happy — Anytime, Anywhere!, What Is Empathy? A Bullying Storybook for Kids, and Adulting Made Easy: Things Someone Should Have Told You About Getting Your Grown-Up Act Together. BACKGROUND READING Amanda's books on Amazon Amanda's website LinkedIn Instagram

In this episode of The AgCulture Podcast, we're joined by Dr. Torsten Hemme, a world-renowned dairy expert with a wealth of experience in dairy economics and entrepreneurship. Torsten shares his perspective on the global dairy market, dairy farming and its opportunities which arise until 2050. Moreover he shares his own journey of a researcher who became an entrepreneur to build the global dairy network IFCN. If you're curious about the fact based insights to stay ahead in a fast-changing global market, this is an episode you won't want to miss.  Tune in on your favorite platform for these invaluable insights. This episode was sponsored by ⁠Bankbarn⁠. Check out their website for more info! WHAT IS IFCN? The IFCN today is a global network connecting dairy economists from over 100 countries and serving dairy organisation and over 130 dairy related companies. The mission of IFCN is to help people in the dairy world to make better decisions. Out of this the IFCN produces annually the IFCN Dairy Report which people call the dairy bible. Moreover it runs various conferences, provides dairy databases, outlooks and a wide number of projects globally. Meet the guest: Dr. Torsten Hemme is the Founder of IFCN Dairy Research Network and a leading global expert in dairy economics. He holds a Master's in Agricultural Economics from the University of Göttingen and a Ph.D. from the same university in collaboration with Texas A&M University.  With over 30 years of experience, Dr. Hemme continues to guide the dairy industry as in different roles like e.g. Chairman of IFCN's Advisory Board and through his educational efforts at University Kiel. Moreover Torsten is since 2003 engaged in New Zealand dairy farming. Connect with the guest on Social Media: LinkedIn (00:00) Introduction (04:47) IFCN's global impact (09:59) Benchmarking dairy farming systems (13:04) Global dairy market trends (20:40) Future proven farming systems (26:26) Key learnings from IFCN (32:14) Closing Thoughts

Trinity College Dublin has announced the launch of the €1.3 million 'Twilight' project, aiming to revolutionise optical networks with cutting-edge digital twin technology, enabling rapid and disruption-free advancements. Minister for the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Patrick O'Donovan TD, has recently announced 28 funding awards valued at €34 million to support research across seven Higher Education Institutions. One of the awarded projects is Twilight: Twin Lightpaths, A Digital Twin Framework For Full Automation Of Disaggregated Optical Networks. Marco Ruffini, Professor at Trinity College Dublin (TCD), Principal Investigator in the CONNECT Centre, and lead author of the project proposal, emphasises the project's transformative potential: "Optical networks are the lifeblood of the internet. They must evolve to support the ever-increasing usage of the internet and digital innovations like Smart Cities and Virtual/Augmented Reality. Twilight's digital twin project will ensure safe, rapid advancements without network disruption. We are grateful to Minister O'Donovan for supporting this important initiative. I would also like to thank our colleagues from HEAnet and GÉANT who supported us and are going to be collaborating with us on this project." HEAnet, Ireland's National Education and Research Network, manages a national optical network of over 2,500 km, which is a central part of Ireland's national research infrastructure. HEAnet has collaborated with the SFI Connect Centre over many years, providing connectivity services and research demonstrations on the HEAnet production network. . In 2022, HEAnet connected directly to Prof. Ruffini's Open Ireland test network at Trinity College Dublin. This has provided Prof. Ruffini's group with access to the production HEAnet optical network while also enabling HEAnet to gain valuable insights into the characteristics of the HEAnet production network. HEAnet connects to the GÉANT pan-European research and education network in both Dublin and Cork. The Twilight project will provide optical connectivity from the Open Ireland test bed to the GÉANT optical network via the HEAnet network for the first time. Eoin Kenny, Innovation and R&D Manager at HEAnet, highlights the project's efficiency: "Planning network changes has always been challenging. Twilight's digital twin will streamline this process, save time and help HEAnet to optimise our network resources. We are very pleased with the work carried out on the OpenIreland research infrastructure and look forward to continuing this close collaboration." HEAnet is a member of GÉANT, the collaboration of European National Research and Education Networks (NRENs), who interconnects Europe's NRENs with the high bandwidth, high speed and highly resilient pan-European backbone, together connecting Europe's researchers, academics and students to each other, and linking them to over half the countries in the world. Guy Roberts, Senior Transport Network Architect at GÉANT also expressed enthusiasm for the Twilight project: "The future for anyone working with optical networks looks bright with all the new technologies on our side. We are continually dealing with the issues of dynamic provisioning of optical paths. Despite making extensive use of optical equipment vendors' planning tools, we have discovered anomalous situations that can lead to some level of service disruption. GÉANT will work with TCD and HEAnet to provide measurements to train the digital twin algorithms, help with any fine-tuning and carry out experiments on the use cases we have jointly defined." To learn more about the Twilight project or to get involved, contact marco.ruffini@tcd.ie. About Trinity College Trinity College Dublin, is Ireland's leading university, ranked first in Ireland and 81st in the world (QS World University Rankings 2024). Trinity has over 21,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students across three faculties - ...

Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth Interview with Steve Guttenberg, Award Winning Actor, Author, “Time to Thank:  Caregiving for my Hero” About Harvey's guest: Today's special guest, Steve Guttenberg, is a beloved and multi-award winning actor, producer, director and author who's brought us dozens of memorable performances in classic movies including “The Boys From Brazil”, “Diner”, “Cocoon”, “Short Circuit”, “Bedroom Window”, “Surrender”, “Three Men and a Baby”, “Roe v. Wade” and of course, the four great “Police Academy” movies.   He also wrote, directed, produced and starred in “PS Your Cat is Dead”.  And for his performance in “A Novel Romance”, he won a Best Actor Award from the New York International Independent Film and Video Festival.    On TV you've seen him in many shows and movies including “To Race the Wind”, “Miracle on Ice”, “The Day After”, “Veronica Mars”, “Law and Order: Criminal Intent”, “Sons of Liberty”, “Ballers”, “The Goldbergs” and “Party Down”, for which he was nominated for a Gold Derby Award for Best Guest Comedy Actor.   And of course, we all remember his amazing performances on Season 6 of “Dancing with the Stars”.   And on the stage, he starred in “The Boys Next Door” in London's West End, and “Prelude to a Kiss” and “Honeymoon Motel” on Broadway, as well as “Furthest From The Sun”, “Henry the 4th” and numerous other theatrical productions.  He earned a Daytime Emmy Award nomination for producing an episode of the CBS Schoolbreak Special called “Gangs”.  And in 2011, he received a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.    And if all of that weren't enough, our guest is also a best selling author.  His first book, “The Guttenberg Bible”, is a comedic account of his first 10 years in the film industry.  He then wrote a terrific children's book called “The Kids from DISCO”, and on May 21, his brand new book, entitled, “Time to Thank:  Caregiving for my Hero”, will be released.  The book is a heartwarming and at times heart wrenching memoir of our guest's unbreakable bond with his wise, loving and devoted father – his hero – as he chronicles his newfound role as a caregiver in his father's final years, reflecting on their eventful life together, and the enduring impact of their extraordinarily close relationship.  Our guest is also a renowned philanthropist.   He started the Guttenhouse Project, which provides housing in Los Angeles for foster care youth when they turn 18.  He also organized a campaign to provide glasses for children whose families cannot afford vision care.  In fact, the Entertainment Industry Foundation selected him to be Ambassador for Children's Issues, because of his work on behalf of children and the homeless.   In addition, he has served as an honourary board member of the Lymphatic Education & Research Network.  And he's also a passionate advocate for animal welfare, through his work with the Fun Paw Care organization.   In 2008, he received the Tony Randall Lifetime Achievement Award for his work in the entertainment industry, as well as his community service.   For more interviews and podcasts go to: https://www.harveybrownstoneinterviews.com/ To learn more about Steve Guttenberg, go to:https://www.facebook.com/steveguttenbergofficialhttps://www.instagram.com/steveguttenberg/ #SteveGuttenberg    #harveybrownstoneinterviews

Many thanks to SRN member Romana Turina for inviting me to give an online seminar on the benefits of Flipping Your Classroom for the Working Group on Comparative Screenwriting in the Screenwriting Research Network that she leads. Every month she presents and records a guest lecture for our membership that is then open to the … Continue reading "Flipping Your Classroom with Dr. Rosanne Welch – Screenwriting Research Network Working Group on Comparative Screenwriting [Video]" Related posts: Quotes from When Women Wrote Hollywood – 45 in a series – Nick and Nora 05 Women and Westerns from What Is a Western? Interview Series: When Women Wrote Westerns from the Autry Museum of the American West [Video] Mackenzie Institute In Sao Paolo via Instagram

Welcome to Dreaming in Color, a show hosted by Christian Celeste Tate and Anum Qadir from The Bridgespan Group, that provides a space for social change leaders of color to reflect on how their life experiences, personal and professional, have prepared them to lead and drive the impact we all seek. In this episode, Anum sits down with Rebecca Dixon, President and CEO of the National Employment Law Project. Before taking the helm in 2020, Rebecca served on NELP's Executive Management team as Chief of Programs. Since joining NELP in 2010, she's advanced NELP's growth and impact while serving in several positions, including policy analyst and senior staff attorney. During the Great Recession and its aftermath, Rebecca was a leader in winning unprecedented unemployment insurance coverage expansions in 20 states and multiple extensions of federal emergency unemployment insurance benefits for long-term unemployed workers. In 2012, Rebecca was selected by the State of New York for its Empire State Leadership Fellows program and served in the Office of the Governor in its Labor and Civil Rights Division. She is a member of the Mississippi Bar Association; a board member of The American Prospect, Americans for Financial Reform, the Coalition on Human Needs, the Hope Enterprise Corporation, and the Jessie Smith Noyes Foundation; and a member of the Economic Analysis and Research Network in the South, the 2020 Aspen Institute SOAR Leadership Fellowship, and the 2021 National Academy of Social Insurance's Unemployment Insurance Reform Working Group and COVID-19 Task Force. Join us as Rebecca shares how her commitment to advancing workers' rights is inspired by her lived experience growing up in rural Mississippi at the intersection of race, class, and gender. This is Dreaming in Color. Jump straight into: (0:32) Introduction of Rebecca Dixon: President and CEO of the National Employment Law Project(3:24) Rebecca illustrates how being a descendant of sharecroppers and her upbringing in rural Mississippi shaped her views on labor and fueled her passion for creating a standard of dignified work for all. (12:39) Rebecca defines an equitable labor market. (16:40) We explore how interest-based problem-solving is a great solution for creating a balanced workplace democracy. (22:40) The importance of multi-generational support in the workplace. (24:41) The dangers of occupational segregation.Episode ResourcesConnect with Rebecca Dixon on LinkedInLearn more about the National Employment Law Project through their websiteFollow the National Employment Law Project on Twitter and LinkedInRead Rebecca's article Reversing Labor Laws Rooted In Slavery.Read more of Rebecca's writing here.

Laura Sage, the founder of the Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Foundation, joins Lisa Dent to discuss how the University of Chicago Medicine, RUSH University for Health, and Northwestern Medicine all came together to launch the Chicago Breast Cancer Research Consortium as a way to increase access to clinical trials for breast cancer research. Follow The Lisa […]

This episode is a recording of a Roundtable discussion during the first Cricket Research Network conference, held at the Museum of Welsh Cricket in Cardiff on 23 February 2024. The discussion was Chaired by Professor Dominic Malcolm (Loughborough University) and the participants (in the order in which they appear on the recording) were: Michael Collins, Associate Professor Modern History, UCL and member of the Independent Commission on Equity in Cricket (ICEC) Raf Nicholson, Senior Lecturer, Bournemouth University and Chair of the Cricket Research Network Mark Frost, Development Manager, Cricket Wales and Glamorgan Cricket Kate Aldridge, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Lead, England and Wales Cricket Board The theme of the conference was ‘Cricket in a post-ICEC World: Where do we go from here?' and the Roundtable discussion was framed around three central questions: what had been achieved since the publication of the ICEC report, what were the priority areas for future development, and how could the Cricket Research Network contribute to the important work of reducing, and ultimately eliminating, structural and institutional racism, sexism and class-based discrimination in the game.

Today we welcome special guest Long time Author & Researcher Mary Rodwell who is the Founder and Principal for ACERN, also known as The "Australian Close Encounter Research Network" working closely with individuals who have had paranormal experiences, particularly Abduction Contact experiences! We will be discussing the amazing work ACERN has been doing offering professional counseling, support, Hypnotherapy and information to individuals and families experiencing abduction & contact experiences. We will also dive into Mary's opinion on what she believes is a "Genetic Engineering program" which is happening to children, altering and transforming them on many levels through extraterrestrial contact. Mary has been on the cutting edge of research when it comes to the UFO phenomena, so we will get her opinion on many of the aspects of today's Ufology, so without further ado, Strap On Those Seat belts, Were going for a Ride! WESITE - ACERN.com.au BOOK'S: https://www.amazon.com/New-Human-Awakening-Cosmic-Heritage/dp/0980755514/ref=sr_1_1?crid=31DVCZIGV3DOD&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.xMDWJnLGUr7Cw05ZBp0f4Zo9FWJCWMSsRWr3PP_GPkajG9An1a-Tx5GD4IR9fKX_TMliSpZTVS1qIwPDaKy4HA4V2feR-plKuiR0MlOSe87RpU09OxvRmqx0aGB3Pek-pVw9tQiTYX3sNGv-GG2F-8GhgpyolVe0hVzyV3hdYiCNhdDAosv6QlpPEh7PSwt-hNp4vhysTwzdaE9e8jijyhlBpUjrCC_tkydDXPVykXA.-y_lPVFPilbCk1vUNKvc9GmQVnZoe9y9J0qNqcb0X7s&dib_tag=se&keywords=Mary+Rodwell&qid=1708638819&sprefix=mary+rodwell%2Caps%2C2821&sr=8-1 SPONSORED BY: 2024 "CURIOSITIES FESTIVAL" On May 4th, Tickets ONLY $5 per Person for a FULL Day of Events More Info on Our Webite UFOEncountersWorldWide.wordpress.com - DONATE/SPONSOR THE SHOW AT - https://paypal.me/JessePmufonFI - IT WILL HELP KEEP THE SHOW GOING, PLUS YOU GET A "SHOUT OUT" ON THE SHOW AND A PLACE ON THE WEBSITE! CONTACT ME: TWITTER - @AATPEAK WEBSITE - UFOENCOUNTERSWORLDWIDE.WORDPRESS.COM EMAIL - UFOENCOUNTERSWORLDWIDE@GMAIL.COM --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ufoencountersworldwide/support

This week on CounterSpin: The journalists at Yahoo Finance tell us that a Connecticut McDonald's charging $18 for a combo meal has “sparked a nationwide debate” on escalating prices in the fast food industry. The outrage, readers are told, is “partly attributed” to a recent raise in the minimum wage — which has not yet gone into effect. From there, we move on to how it isn't just that poor working Joes will have to pay more for a Big Mac, but also there will be layoffs of fast-food employees. We meet Jose and Jim, who say they thought higher wages would be good, “considering the decline in tipping and increasing living costs.” Alas no, Yahoo explains: “The reality was harsher. The wage increase, while beneficial for some, has resulted in job losses for others, leading to a complex mix of gratitude and resentment among affected workers.” Elite reporters seem so far removed from the daily reality of the bulk of the country that this doesn't even ring weird to them. A raise in wages for fast food employees means fast food employees have to lose their jobs — that's just, you know, “economics.” We get a different view on raising the minimum wage from Sebastian Martinez Hickey, researcher for the EARN (Economic Analysis and Research Network) team at the Economic Policy Institute. Also on the show: A largely unspoken part of media's wage conversation is the whole sector of workers whose pay rates are based in enslavement. In 2015, CounterSpin learned about tipped wages from Saru Jayaraman, co-founder of the Restaurant Opportunities Centers United and director of the Food Labor Research Center at the University of California, Berkeley. We hear part of that conversation.   The post Sebastian Martinez Hickey on Minimum Wage; Saru Jayaraman on History of Tipping appeared first on KPFA.

Shaylynn shares her misophonia origin story and how her triggers developed over time. She discusses the impact of misophonia on her school life and the accommodations she received. Shaylynn emphasizes the importance of supportive friends and family in coping with misophonia. She talks about her journey as a misophonia advocate and her involvement with Misophonia International and the Research Network. Shaylynn also discusses her plans for starting a nonprofit and the projects she has in mind. She highlights the need for more research on misophonia and the importance of setting boundaries and seeking professional help. In this conversation, Shaylynn discusses cultural differences in acceptance of misophonia, the relationship between sensory processing disorder (SPD) and misophonia, challenges in SPD advocacy, the fascination with misophonia, research discrepancies between SPD and misophonia, the role of research in misophonia and SPD, the International Misophonia Foundation, promising therapies for misophonia, Shaylynn's non-misophonia projects, family history of sensitivities, the controversy surrounding the DSM, and final thoughts and advice.  https://misophoniainternational.com  https://misophoniafoundation.com  ---Order "Sounds like Misophonia" - by Dr. Jane Gregory and ISponsored by the personal journaling app I developed:Basal - hellobasal.comFor iOS and AndroidWriting prompts and summaries for your journal entries by AI from the perspective of a therapist.Web: https://misophoniapodcast.comEmail: hello@misophoniapodcast.comSend me any feedback! Also, if you want some beautiful podcast stickers shoot over your address. YouTube channel (with caption transcriptions) Social:Instagram - @misophoniapodcastFacebook - misophoniapodcastTwitter/X - @misophoniashowDownload the official Misophonia Podcast app!For iOS and AndroidPodcast episodes, background sounds, a trigger journal, a panic button, and tons of resources on all things miso. Absolutely free!SoQuiet - Misophonia Advocacyhttps://soquiet.orgSupport the show

On this episode, we were joined by Jahnavi Rao and Nivea Krishnan of New Voters. Jahnavi is the President and Founder and Nivea is the Executive Director of the organization, a 501(c)3 whose mission is to involve students in all aspects of civic life, from registration to education and even emerging technologies. This is a nonpartisan group that, as of the date of our interview, registered 80,000 high school students to vote in 39 states along with 300,000 students that have been reached through their educational efforts.   We discussed what inspired Jahnavi to launch the organization and what prompted both of these "badass organizers" to get involved in politics and civic engagement in the first place; they shared what it's like to engage young voters by helping them get registered to vote as well as getting involved in legislative advocacy; we geeked out about politics and polling including how New Voters' Research Network does its research; and what it's like to interact in neighborly ways with folks who might assume they're on a different political team.   Talkin' Politics & Religion Without Killin' Each Other is part of The Democracy Group, a network of podcasts that examines what's broken in our democracy and how we can work together to fix it.   Please support our wonderful sponsor Meza Wealth Management: https://www.mezawealth.com/   We're also pleased to give a shoutout to our friends at a great new podcast: https://leftylooseyrightytighty.podbean.com   And you can find Corey on all the socials @coreysnathan such as www.threads.net/@coreysnathan.   www.new-voters.org   www.instagram.com/newvoters   www.linkedin.com/company/newvoters

The Neurodiversity Podcast celebrates its 200th episode! We're pretty sure we were surprised to hit 10. Probably shocked at 100. But at 200, we're grateful and excited, and already planning our path to 300! There are few people with whom we'd rather celebrate our landmark than Amanda Morin. She's Emily's co-author on a book to be released in 2024, and for episode 200 they talk about the things they're grateful for as we enter 2023's holiday season. Thank you for your loyalty, and here's to many more. Cheers! Amanda Morin has most recently served as the Vice President of Learning & Knowledge for The Jed Foundation (JED). She heads teams of committed researchers, subject matter experts, and learning and development professionals in efforts to build knowledge about mental health, neurodiversity, and disability, to ensure all the work she's engaged in is evidence-based, and includes the most up-to-date thinking in the field. She's a certified teacher who provides unique expertise, and innovative perspectives to mission-driven education and family-facing organizations and coalitions. She works in print and digital media as a writer, editor, and content creator empowering parents and educators to affirm the pivotal roles they play in education. She played an integral role in launching Understood.org in 2014.  Amanda has also worked with other organizations and publications, including: Bright & Quirky,  Matan, Hidden Sparks Without Walls, Edutopia,  Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD), Education.com, Parenting Special Needs Magazine, DotDash (formerly known as About.com), and Popsugar Moms. Amanda received special education advocacy training from the Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates. She holds a certificate in Universal Design for Learning from the UDL Implementation and Research Network, sits on the Center for Inclusive Learning (CISL) advisory council, the advisory board of Digital Promise's Learner Variability Project, the professional advisory board of Matan, and the Technical Expert Panel, of the American Academy of Pediatrics Center of Excellence on Social Media & Youth Mental Health. Amanda Morin is also the author of five books: The Everything Parent's Guide to Special Education, The Everything Kids' Learning Activities Book, On-the-Go Fun for Kids: More Than 250 Activities to Keep Little Ones Busy and Happy — Anytime, Anywhere!, What Is Empathy? A Bullying Storybook for Kids, and Adulting Made Easy: Things Someone Should Have Told You About Getting Your Grown-Up Act Together. BACKGROUND READING Amanda's books on Amazon Amanda's website LinkedIn Instagram

Shoulder pads at the ready! You heard the episode about Bonkbusters, now take the quiz! Join Julia as Dr Amy Burge and Dr Jodi McAlister test her knowledge of the eponymous bonkbuster. This is a quiz you do not want to miss. Dr Amy Burge is Associate Professor of Popular Fiction at the University of Birmingham. Her work centres on popular genres, in particular romance – she has published research on Mills & Boon sheikh romances, Scottish romance, and chick lit from the Middle East. She is Managing Editor of the Journal of Popular Romance Studies, and principal investigator for an AHRC-funded Research Network on Muslim Women's Popular Fiction (2021-2023).Dr Jodi McAlister is Senior Lecturer in Writing and Literature at Deakin University. She is the author of The Consummate Virgin: Female Virginity Loss and Love in Anglophone Popular Literatures (2020) and New Adult Fiction (2021). Jodi is also a romance author and has published six novels. Her seventh, Not Here to Make Friends is coming out with Simon and Schuster in January 2024. Read more about Bonkbusters in their article in The Conversation.Keep in touchOrder Shooters  here.Order Chasing the Light, Julia's sequel to Shooters, here.I love our listeners, and I want to hear from you. Please leave a review on one of my podcast platforms and chat with me on social media:Twitter: @twolitchicksInstagram: @two_lit_chicksTikTok: @two_lit_chicksEmail: hello@twolitchicks.orgThank you so much for listening.Two Lit Chicks Podcast is recorded and produced by Your Voice HereFor a free 30-minute consultation with Jeremy about podcasting get in touch with the code TLCLOVE.Support the show

To celebrate the release of Jilly Cooper's new book, Tackle, on November 9, I'm speaking with Dr Amy Burge and Dr Jodi McAlister about their research into the BONKBUSTER. Warning: we talk graphically about THAT goldfish scene in LACE. Dr Amy Burge is Associate Professor of Popular Fiction at the University of Birmingham. Her work centres on popular genres, in particular romance – she has published research on Mills & Boon sheikh romances, Scottish romance, and chick lit from the Middle East. She is Managing Editor of the Journal of Popular Romance Studies, and principal investigator for an AHRC-funded Research Network on Muslim Women's Popular Fiction (2021-2023).Dr Jodi McAlister is Senior Lecturer in Writing and Literature at Deakin University. She is the author of The Consummate Virgin: Female Virginity Loss and Love in Anglophone Popular Literatures (2020) and New Adult Fiction (2021). Jodi is also a romance author and has published six novels. Her seventh, Not Here to Make Friends is coming out with Simon and Schuster in January 2024. Read more about Bonkbusters in their article in The Conversation. Keep in touchOrder Shooters  here. Order Chasing the Light, Julia's sequel to Shooters, here.I love our listeners, and I want to hear from you. Please leave a review on one of my podcast platforms and chat with me on social media:Twitter: @twolitchicksInstagram: @two_lit_chicksTikTok: @two_lit_chicksEmail: hello@twolitchicks.orgThank you so much for listening.Two Lit Chicks Podcast is recorded and produced by Your Voice HereFor a free 30-minute consultation with Jeremy about podcasting get in touch with the code TLCLOVE.Support the show

It's been a long time since we've talked about theophylline. Dr. Paul Boylan will bring you up to date with this discussion about the ACCP Pulmonary Practice and Research Network's scoping review. Full text of the manuscript is available at: https://accpjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/phar.2843

In this episode of The Cleft Palate Craniofacial Journal podcast series, Pat Chibbaro, Multimedia Specialist, interviews Nicola Stock and Carrie Heike, authors of the CPCJ article entitled, "Establishing an International Interdisciplinary Research Network in Craniofacial Microsomia: The CARE Program" (coauthored by Canice E. Crerand, Alexis L. Johns, Christy M. McKinney, Maarten J. Koudstaal, Amelia F. Drake).

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By Jared Samuelson Dr. Tim Choi joins the program to discuss his dissertation, “Controlling the Northern Seas: The Influence of Exclusive Economic Zones on the Development of Norwegian, Danish, and Canadian Naval Forces.” Dr. Tim Choi is a Research Fellow at the North American and Arctic Defence and Research Network. Download Sea Control 459 – … Continue reading Sea Control 459 – The Influence of EEZs on Norwegian, Danish, and Canadian Naval Forces with Dr. Tim Choi →

Islamic occultism, magic, esotericism and witchcraft Matthew Melvin-Koushki (PhD Yale) is Associate Professor of Islamic History at the University of South Carolina, and founder of its new MA in Magic and Occult Science. He specializes in early modern Islamicate intellectual and imperial history, with a philological focus,on the theory and practice of the occult sciences in Timurid-Safavid Iran and the broader Persianate world to the nineteenth century, and a disciplinary focus on history of science, history of philosophy and history of the book. President of Societas Magica, he is co-editor of the volumes Islamicate Occultism: New Perspectives (2017) and Islamicate Occult Sciences in Theory and Practice (2021), and cofounder of the international working group Islamic Occult Studies on the Rise (IOSOTR), at islamicoccult.org, which showcases the newest work in this now burgeoning interdisciplinary field. - SIGN UP TO MY NEWSLETTER

MassageNet.org is a practice-based research network (PBRN) that focuses on massage therapy research. In this episode of The ABMP Podcast, Darren and Kristin are joined by Dr. Niki Munk and Sami Zabel to discuss how MassageNet provides resources to clinicians, researchers, and other massage therapy stakeholders to combine efforts to grow research in massage therapy, what involvement in MassageNet looks like, and some of the current research happening now. Dr. Niki Munk is Chair and Associate Professor of Health Sciences at the Indiana University School of Health and Human Sciences, a nonpracticing licensed massage therapist in Kentucky, and a steering committee member for the Indiana Consortium for Integrative Medicine and Health. Dr. Munk earned her doctorate in gerontology from the University of Kentucky in 2011, and her research explores real-world massage therapy for chronic pain and associated factors, including emotional well-being, trigger point self-care, and accessibility challenges to massage. Before her academic career, she had a clinical massage practice focused on older adults and was the program director and instructor at the Lexington Healing Arts Academy. Dr. Munk has been a longtime volunteer with the Massage Therapy Foundation (MTF) and has served on their Board of Trustees since 2018. In her capacity as Research Committee Chair, she has led and overseen the revitalization and relaunch of MassageNet, the MTF-supported practice-based research network. Sami Zabel is a doctoral candidate at Indiana University and a trained massage therapist. During her massage training, she realized that the scientific literature about massage is still very limited, so she decided the best way for her to serve the massage profession would be to become a massage researcher. She enrolled in Indiana University's Health and Rehabilitation Science PhD program under Dr. Niki Munk to become a researcher. During her studies, Sami became involved in the revival of MassageNet. She helped develop a new enrollment survey, administrative documents, and procedures to ensure MassageNet runs smoothly and creates a nurturing environment for massage therapists to learn about and become involved in research. Sami is using MassageNet as part of her dissertation study, investigating what massage therapists know and understand about mental health and how that translates to clients' experiences. She hopes to continue working with MassageNet and the Massage Therapy Foundation throughout her career.   Resources:   Website: https://www.massagenet.org/     Hosts:   Darren Buford is senior director of communications and editor-in-chief for ABMP. He is editor of Massage & Bodywork magazine and has worked for ABMP for 22 years, and been involved in journalism at the association, trade, and consumer levels for 24 years. He has served as board member and president of the Western Publishing Association, as well as board member for Association Media & Publishing. Contact him at editor@abmp.com. Kristin Coverly, LMT is a massage therapist, educator, and the director of professional education at ABMP. She loves creating continuing education courses, events, and resources to support massage therapists and bodyworkers as they enhance their lives and practices. 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Recently, a group of scientists and animal facilities announced  a cooperative program called the Marine Mammal Research Network to match researchers and students with institutions interested in conducting investigations for the conservation and welfare benefit of wild populations and those living in human care. Dr Jason Bruck returns to discuss the group's formation and goals, as well as, how interested students, facilities, and/or researchers can get involved. Animal Care Software

William A. (“Sandy”) Darity Jr. is the Samuel DuBois Cook Professor of Public Policy, African and African American Studies, and Economics and the director of the Samuel DuBois Cook Center on Social Equity at Duke University. He has served as chair of the Department of African and African American Studies and was the founding director of the Research Network on Racial and Ethnic Inequality at Duke. Previously he served as director of the Institute of African American Research, director of the Moore Undergraduate Research Apprenticeship Program, director of the Undergraduate Honors Program in economics, and director of Graduate Studies at the University of North Carolina. at Chapel Hill. Darity's research focuses on inequality by race, class and ethnicity, stratification economics, schooling and the racial achievement gap, North-South theories of trade and development, skin shade and labor market outcomes, the economics of reparations, the Atlantic slave trade and the Industrial Revolution, the history of economics, and the social psychological effects of exposure to unemployment. He was a visiting scholar at the Russell Sage Foundation (2015-2016), a fellow at the Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences (2011-2012) at Stanford, a fellow at the National Humanities Center (1989-90) and a visiting scholar at the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors (1984). He received the Samuel Z. Westerfield Award in 2012 from the National Economic Association, the organization's highest honor, Politico 50 recognition in 2017, and an award from Global Policy Solutions in 2017. He is a past president of the National Economic Association and the Southern Economic Association. He also has taught at Grinnell College, the University of Maryland at College Park, the University of Texas at Austin, Simmons College and Claremont-McKenna College. He has served as Editor in Chief of the latest edition of the International Encyclopedia of the Social Sciences, (Macmillan Reference, 2008) and as an Associate Editor of the 2006 edition of the Encyclopedia of Race and Racism (2013). His most recent book, coauthored with A. Kirsten Mullen, is From Here to Equality: Reparations for Black Americans in the 21st Century (2020). Previous books include For-Profit Universities: The Shifting Landscape of Marketized Education (2010) (co-edited Tressie McMillan Cottom), Economics, Economists, and Expectations: Microfoundations to Macroapplications (2004) (co-authored with Warren Young and Robert Leeson), and Boundaries of Clan and Color: Transnational Comparisons of Inter-Group Disparity (2003) (co-edited with Ashwini Deshpande).He has published or edited 13 books and published more than300 articles in professional outlets. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mastermine-mrg/message

This is your WORT local news for Wednesday, December 28.The new Dane County Jail Project sees a tumultuous year of fighting inflation,UW Madison joins a national coalition to prevent opioid overdoses,Parks and Landmarks returns to Apple River Canyon.And Madison in the 60s sees a city fighting for civil rights in 1962.

The family of five-year-old Easton Oetting from Sarnia Ontario was diagnosed with Duplication Syndrome by the research group Care4Rare Canada. Mainstreet's science columnist Torah Kachur tells host Jeff Douglas that only a lucky few people with the rare genetic disorder get a diagnosis.

*** Please support us to keep bringing you in-depth coverage. Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/talkeasterneuropeThis episode features a discussion with Aline Sierp, an Associate Professor in European Studies at Maastricht University, the co-founder and co-president of the Memory Studies Association, and the Council of European Studies' Research Network on Transnational Memory and Identity in Europe. Aline provides us with a broader context of the Contested Histories Onsite project which is a cooperation between Talk Eastern Europe, the Memory Studies Association, and EuroClio: the European Association of History Educators. This project is powered by the European Commission and the Europe4Citizens program.” Under this project, we published three episodes on different historical sites in Europe, the narratives around them, and the recontextualization that these narratives have undergone. This podcast presents some reflections on the work done under the project and presents some other outcomes that are available to the broader public. Previous episodes under the Contested Histories Onsite project: Episode 99: Transforming the fascist past. The case of Bolzano's bas-relief, https://talkeasterneurope.eu/episodes/episode-99-transforming-the-fascist-past-the-case-of-bolzanos-bas-relief-424Episode 85: Estonia grapples with its Soviet past, https://talkeasterneurope.eu/episodes/episode-85-estonia-grapples-with-its-soviet-past-228Episode 77: Inside memory sites - The Warsaw Rising Museum, https://talkeasterneurope.eu/episodes/episode-77-inside-memory-sites-the-warsaw-rising-museum-910 The Contested Histories Onsite website: https://contestedhistories.org/onsite/Memory Studies Association: https://www.memorystudiesassociation.org/contested-histories-onsite/EuroClio: https://www.euroclio.eu/project/contested-histories/

John Chuback, M.D., Monika Gloviczki, M.D., Emily Iker, M.D., and Mark Melin, M.D. On today's Episode #9, Dr. Chuback and Dr. Iker welcomed CAM AYALA to the show. In addition to being in the spotlight in 2019 as a contestant on ABC's The Bachelorette and Bachelor in Paradise. Cam decided to use this public notoriety to bring awareness to lymphedema and other lymphatic disorders, having been a primary lymphedema sufferer since 2001. Cam was diagnosed with primary lymphedema that has affected his right leg. Despite several bouts of infection and over 17 surgical procedures, Cam continues to fight through the daily challenges that this disease presents even with his recent above-knee-amputation. Cam continues to actively speak about lymphatic disorders and is now the Director of Development & Marketing for LE&RN (Lymphatic Education & Research Network). CAM AYALA'S LINKS: https://www.instagram.com/camronayala/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/GoodVibeCam  

The Journal RETINA is devoted exclusively to diseases of the retina and vitreous. These podcasts are intended to bring to its listeners summaries of selected articles published in the current issue of this internationally acclaimed journal.

This week, hosts Taylor Cross and Kelsey Swantek get a look into the Nebraska On-Farm Research Network from a new perspective – a research cooperator participating in his second year of research trials. Glenn Spangler is a grower from Cass County, Nebraska who wanted to better his understanding of soybean planting population and precision ag technology. After listening to the FarmBits Podcast, Glenn reached out the On-Farm Research Network and was able to set up a study where he got to do just that. Listen in on this Farmer Focus episode as Glenn shares his story. On-Farm Research Results Book: Results Book: https://on-farm-research.unl.edu/pdfs/research/result-publications/2021research-results.pdf Glenn's 2021 Study: pp. 18-19 FarmBits Contact Information: E-Mail: farmbits@unl.edu Twitter: https://twitter.com/NEDigitalAg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UNLFarmBits Kelsey's Twitter: https://twitter.com/kswan713 Kelsey's LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/KelseySwantek Taylor's Twitter: https://twitter.com/tayloranne7170 Taylor's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-cross/ Opinions expressed by the hosts and guests on this podcast are solely their own, and do not reflect the views of Nebraska Extension or the University of Nebraska - Lincoln.

Jasmine Smith, CEO, and Dr. Deborah Duong, CTO, of Rejuve.AI help patients achieve a healthy and extended life expectancy regardless of economic standing. Rejuve is the world's first decentralized AI longevity research network that provides equitable health and wellness solutions. The platform focuses on treatment accessibility, patient-centric research, data ownership, and fair labor. It also operates as an economy of clinical data researchers and contributors who retain ownership of their work. Contributors provide data and Rejuve's blockchain serves as a distributed ledger to keep patient data safe, ensure transparent data transactions, and maintain clear data ownership. Links from this episode:  Clinical Research News Rejuve.AI PharmaLedger Project   

Dr. Anand “Sunny” Narayanan is currently a Research Professor at Florida A&M AND - Florida State University (FAMU-FSU). As a first-generation, immigrant, Indian American from a disadvantaged background, Sunny has held a life-long interest in encouraging diversity through educational outreach and interdisciplinary projects. Sunny holds a Ph.D. from Texas A&M University in Medical and Space Physiology, and B.S. degrees from West Virginia University in Mechanical Engineering and Biology. Sunny took his first professional steps with NASA, supporting systems engineering computational projects at the Katherine Johnson Independent Verification and Validation Facility, completing team-based design-build-fly projects through NASA's Microgravity University program, and conducting nanotechnology biomedical research as a Ronald E. McNair Scholar. He continued his academic steps at Texas A&M University, supported by the National Space Biomedical Research Institute for his doctorate to study physiological adaptations of astronauts during their journey in space., Now as a Research Professor, he continues his support of NASA's space program, leading and supporting multiple biomedical studies investigating the physiological effects of deep space radiation, Lunar, and Martian gravity, relevant to our human space exploration goals as we return to the Moon and beyond through the Artemis program. Finally, Sunny is encouraging of individuals from all backgrounds demonstrating interest in aerospace careers. He is involved and serves as an advisor for organizations including Astronaut Scholarship Foundation, Students for the Exploration and Development of Space, Zed Factor Fellowship, Global Brigades, Space Generation Advisory Council, Lymphatic Education & Research Network, to inspire and support the next-generation of STEAM leaders. Check out the Aerospace and Innovation Academy website here: www.aerospacehigh.org Register for Summer STEM Sessions HERE: --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawna-christenson2/support

Jennifer Jo Brout is the Director of the International Misophonia Research Network. She is a New York State Certified School Psychologist, a Connecticut Professional Licensed Counselor, and holds a Doctorate in School/Clinical-Child Psychology. She is the mother of adult triplets, and is a Misophonia sufferer herself. Disappointed by her own experiences with the state of the field when seeking help for her own child in 1999, Dr. Brout began efforts to establish better research practice, improved diagnosis, and innovative clinical practice related to auditory over-responsivity. Dr. Brout has been at the forefront of research in this area for over 18 years, having established the Sensation and Emotion Network (SENetwork) in 2007, along with Sensory Processing and Emotion Regulation Program at Duke University in 2008 (now the Misophonia and Emotion Regulation Program). She graduated from New York University, Columbia University, and Ferkauf School of Psychology (at Albert Einstein School of Medicine) respectively. Be sure to check out the show notes on our blog at  Harkla.Co/Podcast.Brought To You By HarklaThis podcast is brought to you by Harkla.  Our mission at Harkla is to help those with special needs live happy and healthy lives. We accomplish this through high-quality sensory products, & child development courses.Podcast listeners get 10% off their first order at Harkla with the discount code "sensory". Head to Harkla.co/sensory to start shopping now.LinksDr. Brout's Website - Misophonia for Parents Jennifer's Instagram @dr.jenniferjobroutMisophonia Education WebsiteDuke Center for Misophonia and Emotion RegulationMisophonia Literature Review  Psychology Today - Misophonia BlogDSM Application for SPD Dr. Lucy Jane Miller  Episode 123 - Sensory Modulation DisorderEpisode 187 - Auditory Hypersensitivity Harkla Website Harkla InstagramAll Things Sensory Podcast Instagram