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Research in Action | A podcast for faculty & higher education professionals on research design, methods, productivity & more

Research in Action is a weekly podcast by Oregon State University Ecampus, a national leader in online education. The podcast is hosted by Dr. Katie Linder, OSU Ecampus research director, who discusses topics and issues related to research in higher education with experts across a range of disciplines and institutions. Guests share their expertise on qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods, personal experiences as researchers, best practices, and organizational and productivity strategies. Listen and learn how you can make a difference through your research. ecampus.oregonstate.edu/podcast.
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Nov 25, 2019

On this episode, Katie is joined by Dr. Julie J. Park, an Associate Professor of Education at the University of Maryland, College Park. Her research addresses how race, religion, and social class affect diversity and equity in higher education, including the diverse experiences of Asian American college students. Her new book Race on Campus: Debunking Myths with Data (Harvard Education Press) uses social science data to challenge misconceptions surrounding race in college admissions and campus climate. She is also the author of When Diversity Drops: Race, Religion, and Affirmative Action in Higher Education (Rutgers University Press), an examination of how bans on affirmative action affect everyday student life. Currently an associate editor for the Journal of Diversity in Higher Education, her work has appeared in venues such as the Washington Post, Huffington Post, and the Chronicle of Higher Education. She recently served as a consulting expert on the side of Harvard in the case Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. Harvard.

Segment 1: Race on Campus [00:00-12:42]

In this first segment, Julie discusses her book Race on Campus.

In this segment, the following resources are mentioned:

Segment 2: Myths in Race on Campus [12:43-23:50]

In segment two, Julie shares about some of the myths she discusses in her book.

In this segment, the following resources are mentioned:

Segment 3: Writing Op-Eds [23:51-36:11]

In segment three, Julie shares about her experiences writing op-ed pieces.

In this segment, the following resources are mentioned:

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Nov 18, 2019

Bonus Clip #1 [00:00-4:15]: Dane’s Background and Professional Pathway

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Nov 18, 2019

On this episode, Mary Ellen is joined by Dane Skinner, a Research Analyst for Ecampus at Oregon State University. Prior to this position, Dane worked as a Data Scientist for the Oregon State Lottery. He completed his Masters in Math and Masters in Statistics at Oregon State University in 2016. When he's not working through data problems, he enjoys spending time with family, running through the trails of the MacDonald Forest, and building furniture.

Segment 1: Forecasting with Data [00:00-15:31]

In this first segment, Dane discusses data analysis for the Oregon Lottery and OSU Ecampus.

In this segment, the following resources are mentioned:

Segment 2: Data Dashboards & Decision Making [15:32-29:05]

In segment two, Dane discusses the advantages and disadvantages of data dashboards.

In this segment, the following resources are mentioned:

Bonus Clip #1 [00:00-4:15]: Dane’s Background and Professional Pathway

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Nov 11, 2019

On this episode, Katie is joined by Dr. Natalie Pope, the Otis Endowed Professor in Gerontology & Intergenerational Social Work and Director of Doctoral programs in the College of Social Work at the University of Kentucky. In 2010 Dr. Pope received her Ph.D. in Social Work at the University of Georgia with a concentration on qualitative research methods.  Dr. Pope’s program of research broadly focuses on older adults and their family caregivers. Specifically, her scholarship aims to address the following areas: 1) planning for future caregiving needs, 2) behavioral health of community-dwelling older adults, and 3) family caregiving across the life span. Her teaching in the college centers on clinical social work practice, Dr. Pope teaches courses on clinical social work practice, human behavior theory, and qualitative research methods.

Segment 1: Young Caregivers [00:00-19:15]

In this first segment, Natalie shares about some of her research on young caregivers.

Segment 2: Foster Parent Mentoring [19:16-36:13]

In segment two, Natalie discusses her research on foster parent mentoring and using dyadic analysis.

In this segment, the following resources are mentioned:

  • These two papers talk about dyadic method specifically:
    • Eisikovits, Z. & Koren, C. (2010). Approaches to and outcomes of dyadic interview analysis. Qualitative Health Research, 20(12), 1642-1655. doi:10.1177/1049732310376520
    • Manning, J. & Kunkel, A. (2015). Qualitative approaches to dyadic data analyses in family communication research: An invited essay. Journal of Family Communication, 15, 185-192. doi:10.1080/15267431.2015.1043434
  • This paper is an exemplar of dyadic analysis:
    • Koren, C. (2011). Continuity and discontinuity: The case of second couplehood in old age. The Gerontologist, 51(5), 687-98. doi:10.1093/geront/gnr018

To share feedback about this podcast episode, ask questions that could be featured in a future episode, or to share research-related resources, contact the “Research in Action” podcast:

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Nov 4, 2019

On this episode, Katie is joined by Qwo-Li Driskill, a (non-citizen) Cherokee Two-Spirit and Queer writer, activist, and performer also of African, Irish, Lenape, Lumbee, and Osage ascent. They are the author of Walking with Ghosts: Poems (Salt Publishing, 2005) and the co-editor of Sovereign Erotics: A Collection of Two-Spirit Literature (University of Arizona, 2011) and Queer Indigenous Studies: Critical Interventions is Theory, Politics, and Literature (University of Arizona, 2011). Their book Asegi Stories: Cherokee Queer and Two-Spirit Memory (University of Arizona 2016) was a finalist for a Lambda Literary Award in 2017.

Segment 1: Indigenous & Two-spirit Studies [00:00-11:49]

In this first segment, Qwo-Li shares about their research in indigenous and two-spirit studies.

In this segment, the following resources are mentioned:

Segment 2: Research & Writing Poetry [11:50-22:38]

In segment two, Qwo-Li shares about their experience using research to write poetry.

In this segment, the following resources are mentioned:

Segment 3: Developing a Poetry Collection [22:39-34:08]

In segment three, Qwo-Li describes what makes a strong poetry collection.

To share feedback about this podcast episode, ask questions that could be featured in a future episode, or to share research-related resources, contact the “Research in Action” podcast:

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Nov 4, 2019

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To share feedback about this podcast episode, ask questions that could be featured in a future episode, or to share research-related resources, contact the “Research in Action” podcast:

Twitter: @RIA_podcast or #RIA_podcast

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The views expressed by guests on the Research in Action podcast do not necessarily represent the views of Oregon State University Ecampus or Oregon State University.

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