Dr. Risa Isard: Amplifying Marginalized Voices Through Data-Driven Research

Runtime 32:07In this episode of Tucker Center Talks, Dr. Nicole M. LaVoi and Anna Goorevich engage in a compelling conversation with Dr. Risa Isard about her research on media bias in the WNBA. Dr. Isard uncovers how disparities in coverage highlight deeper systemic inequities and the interconnected nature of athlete identities. The discussion sheds light on the media’s influence in shaping perceptions of women’s sports and explores critical themes such as intersectionality and allyship. Together, they reflect on how data-driven research can amplify the voices of marginalized athletes and advance meaningful change in women's sports

Rights Review: An approach to applying Rights Statements from RightsStatements.org (2025 version)

Information design by Andrew Palahniuk. Graphic design by Jordan Wagaman.An illustration of one possible approach to determining which rights statement (from RightsStatements.org) to associate with a digital object. Developed for use by Minnesota Digital Library Contributors and other cultural heritage organizations. Not intended as legal advice. First edition released in 2018; this edition fully updated for 2025.Bahnemann, Greta; Huber, Molly E.; Ring, Sara; Sims, Nancy. (2025). Rights Review: An approach to applying Rights Statements from RightsStatements.org (2025 version). Retrieved from the University Digital Conservancy, https://hdl.handle.net/11299/269791

A Q&A on the art of Q&As with Alexandra DeYoe

Runtime 15:58City reporter Alexandra DeYoe sits down with Alex Lassiter and shares the behind-the-scenes process of interviewing politicians and what makes a great Q&A.Lassiter, Alex; DeYoe, Alexandra. (2025). A Q&A on the art of Q&As with Alexandra DeYoe. Retrieved from the University Digital Conservancy, https://hdl.handle.net/11299/270076

Memories of a Yellowstone Childhood

UMRA member Ron Matross grew up in small towns just outside Yellowstone Park. In this memoir, he presents detailed and often amusing stories of a childhood spent exploring the outskirts of the Park. From bicycles to baseball, and photography to Flexible Flyers, this essay is like warm comfort food to those of us who came of age in the 1950s-1960s, and serves as an introduction to bygone times for younger folks.Matross, Ron. (2025). Memories of a Yellowstone Childhood. Retrieved from the University Digital Conservancy, https://hdl.handle.net/11299/270008

ICI Staff Newsletter "FYI" January 2025

The Institute's monthly staff newsletter features news of recent activities, accomplishments, and resources. This month's first feature story is about a new data portal developed at ICI that addresses the dire shortage of direct care workers who support people with disabilities in their daily lives. The second feature story is about the University of Minnesota President, ICI researchers, and others calling on statewide health and education leaders to address critical service gaps in the mental and behavioral health of children and youth. The third story is about ICI urging the U.S. Department of Labor to phase out certificates that allow workers with disabilities to be paid less than the federal minimum wage. This month's Update is about occupational therapist Alyssa Mason (MNLEND 2020-21), who explains that infant trauma victims may need help with sensory processing strategies in addition to mental health support.Institute on Community Integration. (2025). ICI Staff Newsletter "FYI" January 2025. Retrieved from the University Digital Conservancy, https://hdl.handle.net/11299/269429

What is an Establishment of Religion? And What Does Disestablishment Require?

Muñoz, Vincent Phillip. (2025). What is an Establishment of Religion? And What Does Disestablishment Require?. Retrieved from the University Digital Conservancy, https://hdl.handle.net/11299/269472

El horror como evocación del pasado dictatorial en tres cuentos de Mariana Enriquez

Reyes Romero, Nayeli. (2025). El horror como evocación del pasado dictatorial en tres cuentos de Mariana Enriquez. Retrieved from the University Digital Conservancy, https://hdl.handle.net/11299/269919

Registrar’s Advisory Committee Minutes: January 25, 2025

University of Minnesota. (2025). Registrar’s Advisory Committee Minutes: January 25, 2025. Retrieved from the University Digital Conservancy, https://hdl.handle.net/11299/260229

Oral History Interview with Cynthia Irvine

This oral history interview is sponsored by and a part of NSF 2202484 “Mining a Useable Past: Perspectives, Paradoxes, and Possibilities with Security and Privacy,” at the Charles Babbage Institute. Early in the interview Professor Irvine discusses early educational interests and work, and a focus on Astronomy as an undergraduate and in completing a Ph.D. at Case Western Reserve University. The bulk of the oral history focuses on her work in computer science and computer security, with introduction to the computer security specialty working at Naval Postgraduate initially, mentorship and collaboration with Roger Schell, and going to work for his startup company Gemini, a company launched to build high assurance certified access control systems for government and industry. She discusses gender in science, computer science, and computer security. In returning to Naval Postgraduate School to become a faculty and earning the honor of Distinguished Professor of Computer Science, her work has explored and advanced security models, security practices, and computer security education. An early pioneer in the latter area, she was lead organizer of an early computer security education annual conference in Monterey at NPS, work influential to the field and to the National Security Agency in launching a certification of schools as Centers of Academic Excellence in cybersecurity, which evolved to certifications in education and in research, CAE-CD, CAE-CO, and CAE-R. She discusses educational philosophy and mentorship and her partnering research//work in using gaming as an educational tool for cybersecurity. She also relates her work and education within the framework of the mission of NPS, as well the evolving and fast escalating risk landscape regarding critical infrastructure and other realms.Irvine, Cynthia. (2025). Oral History Interview with Cynthia Irvine. Retrieved from the University Digital Conservancy, https://hdl.handle.net/11299/270164

Recordando a los bárbaros: la historia gótica puertorriqueña en la ficción de Vanessa Vilches Norat

Casanova-Vizcaíno, Sandra. (2025). Recordando a los bárbaros: la historia gótica puertorriqueña en la ficción de Vanessa Vilches Norat. Retrieved from the University Digital Conservancy, https://hdl.handle.net/11299/269921