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Words of Wellness
Insights on College Wellness
In this episode of Words of Wellness, we discuss strategies to combat burnout in college students, Tanisha examines the impact of technology on Gen Z’s sleep, Nathaniel looks into nonviolent communication and empathy, and Han links goal-setting strategies to brain performance. The episode delves into personal experiences, college life challenges, social wellness, and the balance...
2025-04-22
00 min
Words of Wellness
Navigating College Life and Spiritual Well-Being
In this episode of Words of Wellness, we talk about topics related to spiritual wellness, perfectionism, letting go of others’ perceptions, and anxiety in college students. They explore how their first year in college has impacted their wellness, the importance of finding meaning in their endeavors, and share personal stories about their academic and career...
2025-04-22
00 min
Words of Wellness
Navigating Mental Health Challenges in College: Insights and Strategies
In this episode of Words of Wellness, students to share their research and personal experiences on various mental health challenges faced by college students. Gracie Brown discusses anxiety in college students, Katie Dodson explores the stigma around mental health in athletes, Ethan Huztler addresses preventing academic burnout, Natalie Beisser focuses on anxiety in Generation Z,...
2025-03-27
00 min
Words of Wellness
Balancing Wellness: Insights on Health, Sleep, and Technology
In this episode of Words of Wellness, students share their insights on various wellness topics. Joseph Chin discusses the brain, physical health, and discipline while Adriana Vigil focuses on sleep in college populations. Neil Patel talks about self-confidence in health, Lainey Grant addresses heat-related fatalities in athletics, and Darsh Shaw explores the link between health...
2025-03-27
00 min
Research Conversations
Dr. Dan Anderson on Alternative Approaches to Scholarship: “Writing is a public act. You don’t write just to put it away in a drawer.”
On this episode of Research Conversation, Finn Mcconaghy sits down with our fearless leader, Dr. Dan Anderson, to talk through Dr. Anderson’s absolutely stacked resume. Tune in for a conversation about everything research can look like, how to get first-year college students interested in research, and the potential roles of AI in education and human...
2025-03-24
00 min
Words of Wellness
Improving Communication and Social Understanding
In this episode of Words of Wellness, host Daniel Anderson from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill delves into the ways we think, talk, and write about wellness. Featuring a special book talk, guests Ryan Oakley, Harper Sinha, William Novotny, and Tanisha discuss books that explore various aspects of wellness, including The Gifts...
2025-03-18
00 min
Words of Wellness
Spirituality and Wellness: Book Talk Special
In this special Book Talk episode of Words of Wellness, host Daniel Anderson is joined by Sydney Cummings, Meg Jenkins, Arnav Garg, Andy Peta, and Manny Williams to discuss their chosen wellness books and how they relate to spiritual wellness. The episode explores themes such as overthinking, perfectionism, Taoist philosophy, and finding inner peace, while...
2025-03-04
00 min
Words of Wellness
Exploring Wellness: Book Insights and Metaphors
This episode focuses on key themes from books like The Power of Positive Thinking, Habits of a Healthy Brain, and The Science of Introverts, among others. The participants share insights on metaphors used in wellness literature, the balance between scientific details and practical advice, and their personal connections to the books. They also critique the...
2025-02-27
00 min
Words of Wellness
Transformative Reads: Physical Wellness Insights from Influential Books
Words of Wellness, Daniel Anderson from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill hosts a Book Talk with guests Joseph Chen, Darsh Shah, Neel Patel, Lanie Grant, and Adrianna Vigil. Each guest discusses insights from their chosen wellness books: The Body Keeps the Score, The Six Pillars of a Rewarding Life, Tiny Habits, Developing...
2025-02-26
00 min
Words of Wellness
Transformative Reads: Physical Wellness Insights from Influential Books
In this episode of Words of Wellness, Daniel Anderson from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill hosts a “Book Talk” with guests Joseph Chin, Darsh Shah, Neel Patel, Lanie Grant, and Adrianna Vigil. Each guest discusses insights from their chosen wellness books: The Body Keeps the Score, The Six Pillars of a Rewarding...
2025-02-26
00 min
Research Conversations
Dr. Hilary Lithgow on Undergraduate Research: “Everything is researchable. All you have to do is be interested.”
In this special episode of Research Conversations, Host Samiha Bala is joined by UNC teaching professor Dr. Hilary Lithgow. Dr. Lithgow is the liaison between the English and Comparative Literature Department and the Office of Undergraduate Research, as well as the undergraduate advisor for the ECL major. On this episode, Dr. Lithgow and Samiha chat...
2025-02-14
00 min
TeachWrite
Affective Labor and Teaching
We talk about the emotional aspects of teaching. We look at maintaining authority while fostering an open and supportive classroom environment.We take up the emotional resilience and introspection called for by teaching, offering thoughts on supporting students while navigating professional boundaries.
2024-11-23
00 min
TeachWrite
The Humanities and Disciplinary Boundaries
We look at how teaching the humanities brings challenges and opportunities. We talk about the varying backgrounds of students, and how many initially struggle with the open-ended nature of humanities knowledge. We also look at the role of AI as students navigate writing in disciplines.
2024-11-23
00 min
TeachWrite
Labor, Workshops, and Boundaries
We discuss the ways that academic labor calls for a balancing act. Teaching feels personal and fulfilling, contributing to one’s development as an educator. But teaching can absorb large amounts of time and energy. We talk about the need for support and meaningful engagements to help navigate.
2024-11-23
00 min
TeachWrite
Academic Integrity in the Age of AI
The conversation takes up academic integrity and the evolving role of AI in education. We take up AI, authorship, accountability, and the responsibilities of both students and instructors. The discussion highlights the importance of emphasizing reading, writing, and thinking in maintaining academic integrity.
2024-11-23
00 min
TeachWrite
Feedback and Grading
We look at traditional grading and labor-based systems and navigating the complexities of student motivation. The conversation sheds light on the varied approaches to evaluating student work. We highlight the pedagogical opportunities presented by focusing on feedback over grades.
2024-11-23
00 min
TeachWrite
Peer Review in Writing Pedagogy
Peer review drives reflection and growth for both students and instructors. We look at strategies to maximize its effectiveness. Students can actively participate in creating the rubric for peer review, encouraging a sense of ownership and reducing passivity. More frequent, short peer review sessions can build familiarity and expertise among students. We can transform peer...
2024-11-23
00 min
TeachWrite
Identity and Modeling in the Writing Classroom
We unpack the concept of modeling in the classroom. We argue that imitation in writing is intertwined with identity. The classroom shapes both instructors’ and students’ identities through interaction, reflection, and the shared endeavor of writing.
2024-11-23
00 min
TeachWrite
Group Work
We look at group work in writing classes. We take up not only writing and rhetoric but also the collaboration experiences that students gain. We discuss strategies for decentralizing authority and fostering a classroom environment where students support one other’s learning, promoting both personal and academic growth.
2024-11-23
00 min
PITCasts
The Writing Process
2024-11-23
00 min
TeachWrite
The Writing Process
The instructors discuss various strategies they've employed to instill a sense of agency and ownership among their students, advocating for a balance between providing structure and allowing freedom.
2024-11-23
00 min
Research Conversations
Let’s Talk: Individualism w/ Akash Bhowmik
Brigit Pierce, who is both a member of the PITcasts and the managing editor of the journal, flexes her hosting muscles in this episode featuring another student researcher. Akash Bhowmik joined us for a conversation about his article published in the Fall 2023 cycle of the PIT Journal. His research analyzed the themes of individualism,...
2024-05-01
00 min
Research Conversations
Let’s Talk: Taylor Swift w/ Emily Cancro
Introducing Emily Cancro, a student researcher with may passions, including popular culture. She joined Ayah Wahab, this episode’s host, for a conversation regarding her scholarship about Taylor Swifts “All Too Well” short film and the 10-minute version song. Swift not only wrote the deeply personal song, but also showcased her talent as both the writer...
2024-04-03
00 min
Research Conversations
Let’s Talk: Gun Control w/ Benson Wang
Let’s kickoff the first episode after Spring Break by introducing a newer addition to the PITcasts, Samiha Bala. She has been working in editing and now showcases her skills as the host of this episode. Benson Wang, who has a personal connection to his research, joins Samiha for a conversation regarding gun control. Tune in...
2024-03-20
00 min
Research Conversations
Let’s Talk: Chat GPT
The Podcast committee is back again to talk about new technology and how it affects students! This episode focuses on Chat GPT, an AI designed to mimic human writing. Since its launch in late 2022, the academic world has been debating how this tool can be used and it what capacity. Tune in to listen...
2024-02-28
00 min
Research Conversations
Let’s Talk: The Hallyu Wave w/ Bevin Adams
Introducing Bevin Adams, a student researcher majoring in Global Studies! Hosts Adesina Newkirk and Ayah Wahab lead the conversation about the Hallyu Wave, also known as the Korean Wave. Tune in to a discussion about Korean media, its rise in global popularity, how it compares to Western media, and why this cultural shift matters.
2024-02-14
00 min
Research Conversations
Let’s Talk: Mike Pence Comes to UNC
Not only does the PITcast do research, but it does current events as well! The Podcast committee comes together to analyze current events affecting students. The first topic on this show discusses Mike Pence! While he was on the campaign trail in the Spring of 2023, he made a stop at the University of North...
2024-01-31
00 min
Research Conversations
Let’s Talk: Appalachia w/ Ryleigh Bennet
Introducing Ryleigh Bennett, our first student researcher of this show! Host Ethan Dahlke guides the conversation about her article published in the Spring 2023 cycle of the PIT Journal. Tune in for the discussion of geography, highway policy, Bluegrass music, and the “otherness” of the Appalachian Mountain Region.
2024-01-31
00 min
Research Conversations
Let’s Talk: Appalachia w/ Ryleigh Bennett
Introducing Ryleigh Bennett, our first student researcher of this show! Host Ethan Dahlke guides the conversation about her article published in the Spring 2023 cycle of the PIT Journal. Tune in for the discussion of geography, highway policy, Bluegrass music, and the "otherness" of the Appalachian Mountain Region.
2024-01-31
00 min
Research Conversations
Let’s Talk: Appalachia w/ Ryleigh Bennett
Introducing our first student researcher Ryleigh Bennett! This is the first of many episodes highlighting student research. Host Ethan Dahlke guides the conversation about Bennett's article published by the PIT Journal in the Spring 2023 cycle. Tune in for discussions of highway policy, bluegrass music, and the "otherness" of the Appalachian Mountain Region.
2024-01-31
00 min
TeachWrite
Readings in the Writing Class
In this episode we look at the field of teaching writing, taking up in particular the role of reading in the teaching of writing. We take up this text: Sirc, Geoffrey. “Resisting Entropy.” College Composition and Communication, vol. 63, no. 3, 2012, pp. 507–19. JSTOR, http://www.jstor.org/stable/23131603. Accessed 6 Dec. 2023. Music: “Sun Says Yes” by spinningmerkaba
2023-12-06
00 min
TeachWrite
Assessment
We discuss assessment, looking at e-portfolios and other aspects of assessment. We pay particular attention to activities of reflection. Texts take up include: Yancey, Kathleen Blake, editor. ePortfolio as Curriculum: Models and Practices for Developing Students’ ePortfolio Literacy. First edition, Stylus Publishing, 2019. Music: “Sun Says Yes” by spinningmerkaba
2023-11-30
00 min
Research Conversations
Welcome!
In this episode, Host Dan Anderson interviews members of the PIT Journal Podcasting Staff.
2023-10-13
00 min
Words of Wellness
Looking Back on Season One
How has our exploration of the rhetoric of wellness shaped our own practices? What are some of the highlights of the semester? What have we learned?
2023-09-12
00 min
Words of Wellness
Social Media
How do our online habits impact our wellness? What strategies can we use to manage social media? What happens when we move from consumers to producers of online content?
2023-09-12
00 min
PITCasts
Episode 02: Social Media in the Classroom
Hosts: Allison Beatty, Cat Olah, Dan Anderson Guest: Matthew Duncan On this episode of “Teaching with Technology”, Allison, Cat, and Dan talk with Matt Duncan about the academic legitimacy of social media, how to integrate TikTok into the classroom, and how social media platforms affect our attention span. This episode will be of interest to...
2022-03-21
00 min
PITCasts
Episode 02: Social Media in the Classroom
Hosts: Allison Beatty, Cat Olah, Dan Anderson Guest: Matthew Duncan On this episode of “Teaching with Technology”, Allison, Cat, and Dan talk with Matt Duncan about the academic legitimacy of social media, how to integrate TikTok into the classroom, and how social media platforms affect our attention span. This episode will be of interest to...
2022-03-21
00 min
PITCasts
Episode 5: Climate Change As Colonization
In this series we’ve addressed the ways climate concerns are stymied and undermined through explanations that reduce climate collapse to a kind of inevitability. While we’ve addressed proposed solutions to each of these framings that focus on one aspect, economic, political or ideas of human being, in this episode we’re going to look at an...
2021-12-08
00 min
PITCasts
Episode 5: Climate Change As Colonization
In this series we’ve addressed the ways climate concerns are stymied and undermined through explanations that reduce climate collapse to a kind of inevitability. While we’ve addressed proposed solutions to each of these framings that focus on one aspect, economic, political or ideas of human being, in this episode we’re going to look at an...
2021-12-08
00 min
PITCasts
Episode 4: Climate Change as Human Nature
Lack of political action on the climate emergency can lead people to feel fatalistic. Generation Z especially can feel they have been born “after the end” to borrow James Berger’s phraseology. In a generational sense especially, it is often difficult to think about what to do when it already feels too late — that all...
2021-12-08
00 min
PITCasts
Episode 4: Climate Change as Human Nature
Lack of political action on the climate emergency can lead people to feel fatalistic. Generation Z especially can feel they have been born “after the end” to borrow James Berger’s phraseology. In a generational sense especially, it is often difficult to think about what to do when it already feels too late — that all...
2021-12-08
00 min
PITCasts
Episode 3: Climate or the Economy
Welcome to “In a Warming World” a podcast that critically examines cultural narratives that minimize climate change in order to reveal how ecological social change is not only possible but necessary. I’m Moira Marquis, a postdoctoral fellow at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Economic concerns are some of the most compelling ways...
2021-12-08
00 min
PITCasts
Episode 3: Climate or the Economy
Welcome to “In a Warming World” a podcast that critically examines cultural narratives that minimize climate change in order to reveal how ecological social change is not only possible but necessary. I’m Moira Marquis, a postdoctoral fellow at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Economic concerns are some of the most compelling ways...
2021-12-08
00 min
PITCasts
Episode 2: Climate Indifference
While people that express outright skepticism are fewer and fewer, indifference to climate change seems to be on the rise. Indifference in the face of climate change can result from the perceived inefficacy of activism, the perceptible lack of concern from others in daily life, the inability to afford expensive, individual environmental alternatives like solar...
2021-12-08
00 min
PITCasts
Episode 2: Climate Indifference
While people that express outright skepticism are fewer and fewer, indifference to climate change seems to be on the rise. Indifference in the face of climate change can result from the perceived inefficacy of activism, the perceptible lack of concern from others in daily life, the inability to afford expensive, individual environmental alternatives like solar...
2021-12-08
00 min
PITCasts
Episode 1: Climate Skepticism in the US and Germany
“Climate change?!! What a hoax!” “Of course! It’s just heavy summer rain.” Source: roth-cartoons.de/projekt/klimaluege/ Students from UNC Chapel Hill and Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) discuss the similarities and differences between U.S. and German climate skeptics. This project has been generously supported by UNC Chapel Hill’s Office of the Vice Provost for Global Affairs and the Chancellor’s Global...
2021-12-08
00 min
PITCasts
Episode 1: Climate Skepticism in the US and Germany
“Climate change?!! What a hoax!” “Of course! It’s just heavy summer rain.” Source: roth-cartoons.de/projekt/klimaluege/ Students from UNC Chapel Hill and Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) discuss the similarities and differences between U.S. and German climate skeptics. This project has been generously supported by UNC Chapel Hill’s Office of the Vice Provost for Global Affairs and the Chancellor’s Global...
2021-12-08
00 min
PITCasts
Introduction: In a Warming World
2020 has set a new record for hottest year to date. Deadly heat waves, powerful storms, and out-of-control wildfires, are only some of the negative ecological consequences. Social consequences range from increased anxiety and depression, to a negative outlook on future generations. And yet, it seems as if most societies are still ignoring or minimizing...
2021-10-14
01 min
PITCasts
Introduction: In a Warming World
2020 has set a new record for hottest year to date. Deadly heat waves, powerful storms, and out-of-control wildfires, are only some of the negative ecological consequences. Social consequences range from increased anxiety and depression, to a negative outlook on future generations. And yet, it seems as if most societies are still ignoring or minimizing...
2021-10-14
01 min
ThePitCast by ThePitCrewOnline
The Double GP pitcast| Portugal and Spain
Aaron, Adam and Luca once again, brings you not one but two pitcasts merged together, covering both Grand prix at Portugal and Spain.Follow us on our social accountsTwitter: https://twitter.com/PitCrew_OnlineFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePitCrewOnline/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepitcrewonline/Our Website.https://www.thepitcrewonline.net/
2021-05-23
37 min
PITCasts
Episode 01: Using Technology to Introduce Challenge
Allison, Patrick, and Cat speak with Dan Anderson about his approach to integrating technology into his courses. Discussion topics include the learning curve associated with creating podcasts, how COVID-19 is affecting learning, and the podcast in general.
2019-03-07
00 min
PITCasts
Episode 01: Using Technology to Introduce Challenge
Hosts: Allison Beatty, Patrick Conway, Cat Olah Guest: Dan Anderson On the premier episode of “Teaching with Technology”, Allison, Patrick, and Cat speak with Dan Anderson about his approach to integrating technology into his courses. Discussion topics include the learning curve associated with creating podcasts, how COVID-19 is affecting learning, and the podcast in general....
2019-03-07
00 min