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IL101: Information Literacy Buzzin' Bees Podcast series

IL101 students in SAU Librarian Stella Herzig's class worked in teams, choose a topic of interest to them and that they felt would be of interest to a university community and created a podcast episode highlighting and discussing the research

Buzzin' Bees Season 3 Spring 2024

Season 3 Spring 2024

Season 3: Episode 1

Episode title: OH MY DAYS!!!!!

Farrell, K., & Wainscott, C. (Hosts). (2024). Oh My Days!! [Podcast audio episode]. In Buzzin'BeesSt. Ambrose University. 

College athletes can now make money through there name, image, and likeness are there so many ups and downs to this situation 

Season 3: Episode 2

Episode title: Budding Scholars: Higher Education and Herb 

Anderson, M., Merlo, J., & Van Dyke, H. (Hosts). (2024). Budding scholars: Higher education and herb [Podcast audio episode]. In Buzzin'BeesSt. Ambrose University.

Marijuana uses among college students has both positive and negative effects on students' mental health and academic performance. 

Season 3: Episode 3

Episode title: Buzzing Beyond Earth: Exploring Extraterrestrial Bee-ings

Boll, L., Kidd, N., & Thompson, D. (Hosts). (2024). Buzzing beyond earth: Exploring extraterrestrial bee-ings. [Podcast audio episode]. In Buzzin'BeesSt. Ambrose University.

The United States Governments’ secrecy surrounding unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs) and potential extraterrestrial life influences public perception of these phenomena, and this secrecy translates into the evidence presented by the media.

Season 3: Episode 4

Episode title: Don't Get Stung By Stress

Graham, R., Murath, A., & Sliker, J. (Hosts). (2024). Don't get stung by stress [Podcast audio episode]. In Buzzin' BeesSt. Ambrose University.

Overcoming stigma and encouraging help-seeking behavior among athletes who are struggling with mental health challenges should be implemented everywhere.

Season 3: Episode 5

Episode title: Broken Wings: Law Enforcements Battle with Stress and Trauma

Galant, D., & Sloier, G. (Hosts). (2024). Brokenwings: Law enforcements battle with stress and trauma [Podcast audio episode]. In Buzzin'BeesSt. Ambrose University.

While first responders are hailed as heroes, the constant exposure to traumatic events and demanding work environment create a breeding ground for complex psychological conditions like secondary traumatic stress and burnout, significantly impacting their well-being and performance. So, bear with us as we embark on a journey to understand the untold struggles that echo through the lives of those who dedicate themselves to saving others. 

Season 3: Episode 6

Episode title: Clickbait Calories: How the Media Portrays Diet Culture 

Kuffler, K., Klimacek, B., & Guerra, G. (Hosts). (2024). Clickbait calories: How the media portrays diet culture [Podcast audio episode]. In Buzzin' Bees.,St. Ambrose University.

The portrayal of diet and body image in various media outlets influence individuals' perceptions of health, self-worth, and engagement with diet culture which leads to increased body dissatisfaction and disordered eating behaviors.

Season 3: Episode 7

Episode title: Tidy Up, time warp: Unlock the potential of your space 

Hess, J., Moreno, I., & Scholbrock, H. (Hosts). (2024). Tidy up, time warp: Unlock the potential of your space [Podcast audio episode]. In Buzzin' BeesSt. Ambrose University. 

The level of clutter in living spaces (dorms and homes) can have a significant negative impact on residents’ mental health and well-being, as well as influence perceptions of their personality traits.

Season 3: Episode 8

Episode title: Game Changers

Hellwig, M. & Lee, C. (Hosts). (2024). Game changers [Podcast audio episode]. In Buzzin'BeesSt. Ambrose University. 

Parents who are more active in their children's sports can help them grow in the sports and how parents try to live their life through them can make the kids dislike the sport more, Not only parents but coaches too.

Season 3: Episode 9

Episode title: Honey on the Odds 

Fialkowski, J., &Tate, K. (Hosts). (2024) Honey on the odds [Podcast audio episode]. In Buzzin'BeesSt. Ambrose University. 

Betting companies are taking advantage of young teens and adults but sponsoring big leagues and games which is promoting sports betting at a young age. Along with the convenience of the phone it is causing an epidemic of young addiction to sports betting around the world. 

Season 3: Episode 10

Episode title: Tired But Wired: The Truth about Sleep and Caffeine

Koos, K., Politsch, L., & Yegge, D. (Hosts). (2024). Tired but wired: The truth about sleep and caffeine [Podcast audio episode]. In Buzzin'BeesSt. Ambrose University. 

 Sleep deprivation caused by caffeine use negatively affects academic performance and physical health in college-aged students.

Season 3: Episode 11

Episode title: Busy bee brains: Why we forget like bees 

Miller, K., & Nguyen, K. (Hosts). (2024). Busy bee brains: Why we forget like bees [Audio podcast episode]. In Buzzin'Bees. St. Ambrose University. 

Students should stay actively engaged with their material if they are looking to improve learning retention.

Season 3: Episode 12

Episode title: Borrowed Future: Sting of Student Debt

Padonou, W., Schifeling, B., & Terronez, J. (Hosts). (2024). Borrowed future: Sting of student debt [Podcast audio episode]. In Buzzin'BeesSt. Ambrose University.

Student loan debt stalls life milestones like careers, homeownership, and marriage, this negatively impacts borrowers financially, socially, and emotionally. 

Season 3: Episode 13

Episode title: AI Gone Rogue

Tillman, C., Tran, Q., & Zetina, J. (Hosts). (2024). AI gone rogue [Podcast audio episode]. In Buzzin'BeesSt. Ambrose University. 

AI has been known to spread misinformation at times whether you know it or not. We found that there is a need for strategies to mitigate the risk posed by AI- generated misinformation while maximizing it’s potential to enhance information quality in order to properly use AI and its tools. 

Season 3: Episode 14

Episode title: Conquering the Pollen Pile: Stop Forgetting and Actually Remember Stuff 

Patrick, M. (Host). (2024). Conquering the pollen pile: Stop forgetting and actually remember stuff [Audio podcast episode]. In Buzzin'BeesSt. Ambrose University.  

To boost memory and understanding, learners need to be proactively interacting with their course material.

Project created by St Ambrose University Reference and Instruction Librarian, Stella Herzig, MLS

Episodes recorded at the SAU radio station KALA-FM studio by its General Manager, Dave Baker