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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 4 Fall 2024

Season 4 Fall 2024

Season 4: Episode 1

Episode Title: Paws & Peace

Coss, K., Zeman, M., & Raya, C. (Hosts). (2024). Paws & Peace (no. 1)[Podcast audio episode]. In Buzzin'BeesSt. Ambrose University.

Pets have an effect on their owners. There are many benefits to owning a pet including better mental health, companionship, and an increase in physical activity, but pets can also negatively affect their owners by increased stress because of money, separation anxiety, and the stress of losing a pet.  

Season 4: Episode 2

Episode Title: The Right Fit

O'Grady, C.M, & Marungo-Murillo, J, (Hosts). (2024). The right fit (no. 2) [Podcast audio episode]. In Buzzin'BeesSt. Ambrose University. 

The gender gap in college continues to widen due to socioeconomic, cultural, educational factors that diminish men for a higher education. 

Season 4: Episode 3

Episode Title: The Vibe Check

Boddicker, B., Ballard, J., & Carmona, B. (Hosts). (2024). The vibe check ( no. 3)[Podcast audio episode]. In Buzzin'BeesSt. Ambrose University.

Britney and Bailey claim the rise of social media has negatively impacted our society in many ways, Including body image, misinformation, cyberbullying, and procrastination. However Jacobi claims that although there are some negative effects of social media there are a lot of positive aspects, including mental health support and more social interactions.

Season 4: Episode 4

Episode Title: Debt-free & Thriving 

Jenniges, S., Mlekush, I., &Mosier, L. (Hosts). (2024). Debt-free and thriving (no. 4)[Podcast audio episode]. In Buzzin'BeesSt. Ambrose University. 

Students going to college in the future should be coursed in financial literacy, especially with first generation students juggling through high debt and loans. 

Season 4: Episode 5

Episode Title: Honeyed Harmonies: ADHD’s Sweet Escape

Adams, K., & Black, K. (Hosts). (2024). Honeyed harmonies: ADHD's sweet escape (no.5) [Podcast audio episode]. In Buzzin'BeesSt. Ambrose University.

Music with its rhythmic patterns and emotional resonance, serves as a valuable tool for individuals with ADHD, enhancing focus, reducing impulsivity and improving overall cognitive function. 

Season 4: Episode 6

Episode Title: BEE-yond Fake Food

B*****, J., & L**, J. (Hosts). (2024). BEE-yond Fake Food (no. 6)[Podcast audio episode]. In Buzzin'BeesSt. Ambrose University.

 The pervasive influence of ultra-processed foods, amplified by campus food systems and deceptive marketing, poses significant risks to the cognitive, neurological, and metabolic well-being of college students.

Season 4: Episode 7

Episode Title: The Buzz On Bots: How AI Is Impacting Modern Day Education

Bueno, A., Orozco, A., & McKillip, K. (Hosts). (2024). How AI is impacting modern-day education (no.7) [Podcast audio episode]. In Buzzin'BeesSt. Ambrose University. 

AI enhances learning by personalizing education for K-12 and college students, but it also could take teachers jobs in the future. Misuse of AI is a big factor in education, when we use AI ethically and properly it would be looked at as a tool opposed to a crutch.

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