9 episodes
People, Space, and Place People, Space &Place
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We are People, Space, and Place (PSP), a geography-focused podcast co-hosted by Michigan State University PhD students Kionna Henderson, Veda Hawkins, and Raven Mitchell and we believe that geography is everywhere! With each episode, we investigate topics related to race, health, and natural science and offer insights from our respective fields of human and physical geography. Join us as we highlight the important geographic underpinnings encountered in everyday topics.
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Interview with Arctic geographer, Dr. Kelsey Nyland
Does permafrost melt or thaw? Join us as we talk through all things Arctic from bathrooms to permafrost monitoring with geomorphologist Dr. Kelsey Nyland. Bonus, Kelsey and Raven recall the time they encountered a bear while working in Canada.
A link to some of Kelsey’s most recent work: https://geography.columbian.gwu.edu/kelsey-nyland
A link to the NSF-funded project website (CALM) mentioned in this episode: https://www2.gwu.edu/~calm/
National Geographic links about the observed warming trends in the Arctic: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/issue/september-2019
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Mental Health Care is the Best Type of Self Care!
The month of March is health awareness month! What better type of health than mental health? Join us as we interview Dr. Tenille Gaines, the Associate Director of Counseling & Psychiatric Services at Michigan State University, on the importance of mental health.
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Talking with Jen Fry
PSP spoke to Jen Fry, second year Geography PhD student and owner of Jen Fry Talks social justice firm. During the podcast we talk about Jen's research in sports geography, the Jan 6th insurrection and her work as a social justice advocate. This podcast is filled with laughter and real conversation.
https://www.jenfrytalks.com/
https://www.ted.com/talks/jen_fry_radical_social_justice_education_through_high_fives
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People, Space, and Place (Trailer)
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Geography Awareness Week: A Discussion on Hurricanes and Society
Happy Geography Awareness Week! On episode three of the PSP podcast, we discuss natural disasters and their impacts on the physical and social aspects of our lives.
Geography Awareness Week FAQ from National Geographic: https://www.nationalgeographic.org/education/programs/geography-awareness-week/
Quote from AAG Research Geographer, Melanie Vanderhoof, U.S. Geological Survey: http://www.aag.org/cs/jobs_and_careers/profiles_of_geography_professionals/november_2020_profiles
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Travel And Introspection 2021 Goals
Raven shares some of the goals/hopes for the new year from her closest friends and family. Here's to 2020!
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