News And Features From Mtsu

Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Robert Summers Synopsis: The new vice provost for international affairs discusses how he will establish a broader worldwide profile for MTSU while coping with COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.

Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guests: Dr. Betsy Dalton and Dr. Natalie Hoskins Synopsis: Dalton, an associate professor, and Hoskins, an assistant professor, both in the Department of Communication Studies, discuss the new health communication concentration in their department.

Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Sidney Blalock Synopsis: Sidney Blalock, a doctoral candidate in English and a graduate teaching assistant, is one of 10 scholars in the nation named to a special panel to help guide educational publisher MacMillan's choice of materials.

Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Louis Kyriakoudes Synopsis: The director of the Albert Gore Research Center asks the public for donations of artifacts from Black Lives Matter demonstrations and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Roberta Chevrette Synopsis: The assistant professor of communication studies discusses "Dangerous Dames: Representing Female-Bodied Empowerment in Postfeminist Media," which she co-wrote with Dr. Heather Hundley of MTSU and Dr. Hilary A. Jones of California State University-Fresno.

Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Amie Whittemore Synopsis: The lecturer in the Department of English shares her plans for the $50,000 fellowship she won from the Academy of American Poets.

Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Jackie Gilbert Synopsis: The management professor in the Jennings A. Jones College of Business explains her new book "How to Transform Workplace Bullies Into Allies."

On this episode of "Out of the Blue," we learn how our Department of Theatre and Dance is shaping stories written by area children into works of art that will soon go on tour. We learn about the new $36 million building for the College of Behavioral and Health Sciences that will open for classes this fall. And we explore Supply Chain Management, one of the most popular programs in the Jones College of Business, made even more relevant by our response to COVID-19. Jette Halladay from the College of Liberal Arts as she leads an undergraduate research project that takes the stories from elementary children and performs them with the help of MTSU students. Rick Moffett from the College of Behavioral and Health Science discusses the long-awaited new building which will open in Fall 2020, and the many resources it holds for students in the Criminal Justice Administration, Social Work, and Psychology programs. Cliff Welborn from the Jones College of Business talks with Andrew about the Supply Chain Management p

Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Charlie Starr Synopsis: One of the world's foremost experts on British author C.S. Lewis, MTSU alumnus Dr. Charlie Starr, describes a never-before found attempt by Lewis at a sequel to "The Screwtape Letters."

Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Greg Rushton Synopsis: Dr. Greg Rushton, a professor of chemistry, talks about APTeach, a grant-funded project to promote networking among chemistry teachers to come up with the best teaching methodologies.

Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Ben Burnley Synopsis: The MTSU alumnus and former aspiring musician will embark on political science master's degree and doctoral degree tracks at Georgetown University in the fall.

Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Rebekah Brummett Synopsis: Brummett, an MTSU alumna and master's degree student and the curator of community engagement at South Union Shaker Village in Auburn, Kentucky, explains the Shaker religious sect's unique relationship with African Americans prior to the Civil War.

The June 2020 edition of Middle Tennessee State University‘s TV magazine show, "Out of the Blue,” features Zoom interviews with three professors discussing nationally recognized programs and projects that are providing one-of-a-kind opportunities for students. Join us to hear from: • Dr. Dave Wood, Martin Chair of Insurance in the Jones College of Business, highlights the amazing career opportunities of MTSU's number one nationally ranked Risk Management and Insurance program. • Dr. Jennifer Kates, English professor and Director of MTSU Write, discusses this from-home mentorship program within the English Department. It is a three-semester program, working with new and experienced writers in fiction, non-fiction, poetry, screenwriting, and playwriting. • Paul Chilsen, an associate professor in the Department of Media Arts shares his journey leading a team of film production students into the Amazon rainforest of Brazil - a project that got the attention of National Geographic. You can view more episode

Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Mark Doyle Synopsis: Dr. Mark Doyle, a professor of history, discusses his book "The Kinks: Songs of the Semi-Detached," an examination of the iconoclastic British rock band through socioeconomic and historical lenses.

Guest(s): Dr. Katherine Mangione, Associate Professor, Department of Elementary and Special Education Does it sink or does it float? What’s the best way to remove that grass stain from those shorts? Is hand sanitizer or soap more effective for washing hands? Today, Dr. Mangione shows us the science process skills we can take advantage of this summer. With practical examples and activities, you’ll be able to show your child how scientists think and learn about our world. The “Classroom in Your Living Room” podcast series is produced by the Center for Educational Media at MTSU. For questions, suggestions for future episodes, or to say hello, please email Trisha Murphy, Development Director within the College of Education at trisha.murphy@mtsu.edu.

Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Sean Foley Synopsis: In the second part of a two-part series, Dr. Sean Foley, a professor of history, examines the film and television industries in Saudi Arabia and their impact on the culture there.

We know special education is a very broad term and the range of intellectual and physical difficulties is wide. In today’s episode, we discuss the importance of learning functional life skills, managing familial stress, and transitioning into this “new normal” and new routines as we phase out of quarantine. As Drs. Pence and Black state, these skills are helpful for any child to acquire - no matter the diagnosis (or lack thereof). The “Classroom in Your Living Room” podcast series is produced by the Center for Educational Media at MTSU. For questions, suggestions for future episodes, or to say hello, please email Trisha Murphy, Development Director within the College of Education at trisha.murphy@mtsu.edu. Guest(s): Dr. Tom Black, Associate Professor of Special Education and Dr. Alicia Pence, Assistant Professor of Special Education

Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Sean Foley Synopsis: In the first of a two-part series, the professor of history discusses his book "Changing Saudi Arabia: Art, Culture, and Society in the Kingdom."

How can we help students engage in reading and writing activities as we gear up for summer? Drs. Schrodt and Elleman share practical tips for how we might take advantage of online resources, tiny habits, thoughtful exercises, and most of all, intentional conversation and connection! Sometimes, what’s not on the page is just as important as what’s on the page, and we’ll tell you how in this week’s episode. Find more podcast resources at https://mtsu.edu/podcasts. The “Classroom in Your Living Room” podcast series is produced by the Center for Educational Media at MTSU. For questions, suggestions for future episodes, or to say hello, please email Trisha Murphy, Development Director within the College of Education at trisha.murphy@mtsu.edu.

The May 2020 edition of Middle Tennessee State University‘s TV magazine show, "Out of the Blue,” features Zoom interviews with three professors — and a student — discussing their latest research and classroom projects. Join us to hear from: • Dr. Hanna Terletska, an assistant professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, who is one of the first two MTSU professors to be recognized by the National Science Foundation as one of the nation’s top young faculty members. • Dr. Mary Farone, a professor in the Department of Biology, who discusses her efforts to bring research opportunities and two federally funded projects to undergraduate students. • Dr. Molly Taylor-Poleskey, an assistant professor in the Department of History, and MTSU senior history major Audrey Creel, whose class is using the latest digital storytelling skills to explore the history of Nashville neighborhoods. You can watch “Out of the Blue,” with host Andrew Oppmann, anytime online and on Murfreesboro cable Channel 9 daily at 7 a.m.