Fast Food for Thought

“Fast Food for Thought” brings together 10 interdisciplinary faculty members from across campus to give a series of fast-paced talks (5 minutes each) related to food and/or agriculture.

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  Kendrin Sonneville | “The new AAP Childhood “Obesity” Guidelines: What are they Recommending and at What Cost?”
  March 14th, 2023 Fast Food for Thought is an annual event where a group of interdisciplinary UM SFSI faculty and staff affiliates give a series of 5 minute talks related to food and/or agriculture. Register to attend future Food Literacy… Read more: Kendrin Sonneville | “The new AAP Childhood “Obesity” Guidelines: What are they Recommending and at What Cost?”
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  Sabina Tomkins | “What can we tell about sustainability in food product descriptions and reviews?”
  March 14th, 2023 Fast Food for Thought is an annual event where a group of interdisciplinary UM SFSI faculty and staff affiliates give a series of 5 minute talks related to food and/or agriculture. Register to attend future Food Literacy… Read more: Sabina Tomkins | “What can we tell about sustainability in food product descriptions and reviews?”
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  shakara tyler | “The Story of the Detroit Black Farmer Land Fund: Decolonization and Abolition in Practice”
  March 14th, 2023 Fast Food for Thought is an annual event where a group of interdisciplinary UM SFSI faculty and staff affiliates give a series of 5 minute talks related to food and/or agriculture. Register to attend future Food Literacy… Read more: shakara tyler | “The Story of the Detroit Black Farmer Land Fund: Decolonization and Abolition in Practice”
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  John Vandermeer | “Coffee, Capitalism, Colonialism, and Coca Cola”
  March 14th, 2023 Fast Food for Thought is an annual event where a group of interdisciplinary UM SFSI faculty and staff affiliates give a series of 5 minute talks related to food and/or agriculture. Register to attend future Food Literacy… Read more: John Vandermeer | “Coffee, Capitalism, Colonialism, and Coca Cola”
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  Andy Jones | “Nudging Michigan Diners Toward Lower Carbon Food Choices”
  March 14th, 2023 Fast Food for Thought is an annual event where a group of interdisciplinary UM SFSI faculty and staff affiliates give a series of 5 minute talks related to food and/or agriculture. Register to attend future Food Literacy… Read more: Andy Jones | “Nudging Michigan Diners Toward Lower Carbon Food Choices”
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  Liz DeBetta | “If You Don’t Eat You Can’t Think: Addressing Food Insecurity through Care”
  March 14th, 2023 Fast Food for Thought is an annual event where a group of interdisciplinary UM SFSI faculty and staff affiliates give a series of 5 minute talks related to food and/or agriculture. Register to attend future Food Literacy… Read more: Liz DeBetta | “If You Don’t Eat You Can’t Think: Addressing Food Insecurity through Care”
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  Jennifer Blesh | “Rethinking Soil Carbon Sequestration in Agriculture”
  March 14th, 2023 Fast Food for Thought is an annual event where a group of interdisciplinary UM SFSI faculty and staff affiliates give a series of 5 minute talks related to food and/or agriculture. Register to attend future Food Literacy… Read more: Jennifer Blesh | “Rethinking Soil Carbon Sequestration in Agriculture”
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  Joseph Stanhope Cialdella | “Deep Roots: Potatoes and the History of Growing Food in Detroit”
  March 14th, 2023 Fast Food for Thought is an annual event where a group of interdisciplinary UM SFSI faculty and staff affiliates give a series of 5 minute talks related to food and/or agriculture. Register to attend future Food Literacy… Read more: Joseph Stanhope Cialdella | “Deep Roots: Potatoes and the History of Growing Food in Detroit”
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  Kate Astashkina & Intro to Fast Food for Thought | “Shall We Do Our Groceries Online?”
  Kate Astashkina (Michigan Ross) gives a tiny talk titled “Shall We Do Our Groceries Online?” at Fast Food for Thought at the University of Michigan on April 12th, 2022. Introductions by Lilly Fink Shapiro, Sustainable Food Systems, Winona Bynum, Detroit… Read more: Kate Astashkina & Intro to Fast Food for Thought | “Shall We Do Our Groceries Online?”
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  Sarah Mills at Fast Food for Thought | “Here Come the 1200 Acre Solar Farms. Should We Celebrate or Worry?”
  Sarah Mills (Ford School) gives a tiny talk titled “Here Come the 1200 Acre Solar Farms. Should We Celebrate or Worry?” at Fast Food for Thought at the University of Michigan on April 12th, 2022. Introduction by Winona Bynum, Detroit… Read more: Sarah Mills at Fast Food for Thought | “Here Come the 1200 Acre Solar Farms. Should We Celebrate or Worry?”
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  David Michener at Fast Food for Thought | “Rematritaing Seeds – Tribal Sovereignty is Fundamental in Renewing Foodways”
  David Michener (Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum) gives a tiny talk titled “Rematritaing Seeds – Tribal Sovereignty is Fundamental in Renewing Foodways” at Fast Food for Thought at the University of Michigan on April 12th, 2022. Introduction by Lilly… Read more: David Michener at Fast Food for Thought | “Rematritaing Seeds – Tribal Sovereignty is Fundamental in Renewing Foodways”
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  Nancy Love at Fast Food for Thought | “‘Peecycling’ for Sustainable and Equitable nutriEnt-fooD Systems (SEEDS)”
  Nancy Love (Civil & Environmental Engineering) gives a tiny talk titled “‘Peecycling’ for Sustainable and Equitable nutriEnt-fooD Systems (SEEDS)” at Fast Food for Thought at the University of Michigan on April 12th, 2022. Introduction by Margot Finn, College of Literature, Science,… Read more: Nancy Love at Fast Food for Thought | “‘Peecycling’ for Sustainable and Equitable nutriEnt-fooD Systems (SEEDS)”
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  John Vandermeer at Fast Food for Thought | “Inevitability of Surprise in the Food System”
  John Vandermeer (Ecology and Evolutionary Biology) gives a tiny talk titled “Inevitability of Surprise in the Food System” at Fast Food for Thought at the University of Michigan on April 12th, 2022. Introduction by Winona Bynum, Detroit Food Policy Council.… Read more: John Vandermeer at Fast Food for Thought | “Inevitability of Surprise in the Food System”
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  Kendrin Sonneville at Fast Food for Thought | “The Overlooked Industry: How the Food Industry Contributes to Eating Disorders”
  Kendrin Sonneville (Michigan Ross) gives a tiny talk titled “The Overlooked Industry: How the Food Industry Contributes to Eating Disorders” at Fast Food for Thought at the University of Michigan on April 12th, 2022. Introduction by Lilly Fink Shapiro, Sustainable… Read more: Kendrin Sonneville at Fast Food for Thought | “The Overlooked Industry: How the Food Industry Contributes to Eating Disorders”
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  Lesli Hoey at Fast Food for Thought | “Eating our way out of Climate Change: The Role of University Dining”
  Lesli Hoey (Taubman College of Architecture & Urban Planning) gives a tiny talk titled “Eating our way out of Climate Change: The Role of University Dining” at Fast Food for Thought at the University of Michigan on April 12th, 2022.… Read more: Lesli Hoey at Fast Food for Thought | “Eating our way out of Climate Change: The Role of University Dining”
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  Derek Van Berkel at Fast Food for Thought | “Why Trees are so Important for Urban Agriculture in Frontline Communities”
  Derek Van Berkel (School for Environment and Sustainability) gives a tiny talk titled “Why Trees are so Important for Urban Agriculture in Frontline Communities” at Fast Food for Thought at the University of Michigan on April 12th, 2022. Introduction by… Read more: Derek Van Berkel at Fast Food for Thought | “Why Trees are so Important for Urban Agriculture in Frontline Communities”
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  Bilal Butt at Fast Food for Thought | “Drought, Famine and Hunger in Drylands”
  Bilal Butt (School for Environment and Sustainability) gives a tiny talk titled “Drought, Famine and Hunger in Drylands” at Fast Food for Thought at the University of Michigan on April 12th, 2022. Introduction by Lilly Fink Shapiro, Sustainable Food Systems.… Read more: Bilal Butt at Fast Food for Thought | “Drought, Famine and Hunger in Drylands”
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  Ravi Anupindi at Fast Food for Thought | “Transforming Food Systems Through Procurement”
  Ravi Anupindi (Michigan Ross) gives a tiny talk titled “Transforming Food Systems Through Procurement” at Fast Food for Thought at the University of Michigan on April 12th, 2022. Introduction by Margot Finn, College of Literature, Science, and the Arts. Learn more… Read more: Ravi Anupindi at Fast Food for Thought | “Transforming Food Systems Through Procurement”
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  2020 Fast Food for Thought Compilation
  Our annual Fast Food for Thought event brings together a diversity of SFSI affiliates to showcase a wide range of interdisciplinary food systems research, coursework, and activities on campus. As with most things in 2020, the 7th annual Fast Food… Read more: 2020 Fast Food for Thought Compilation
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  Tiny Talk by John Vandermeer | “The Hurricanes of Puerto Rico”
  John Vandermeer (Ecology and Evolutionary Biology) gives a tiny talk titled “The Hurricanes of Puerto Rico” at the 6th annual Fast Food for Thought at the University of Michigan on October 1, 2019. Introduction by Amy Schulz, School of Public… Read more: Tiny Talk by John Vandermeer | “The Hurricanes of Puerto Rico”
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  Tiny Talk by Katerina Stylianou | “Should we all Become Vegan?”
  Katerina Stylianou (School of Public Health) gives a tiny talk titled “Should we all Become Vegan?” at the 6th annual Fast Food for Thought at the University of Michigan on October 1, 2019. Introduction by Jessica Kenyatta Walker, American Culture.… Read more: Tiny Talk by Katerina Stylianou | “Should we all Become Vegan?”
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  Tiny Talk by Tim Lorek | “Looking for Utopia: Agriculture for Peace in Colombia”
  Tim Lorek (Latin American and Carribean Studies) gives a tiny talk titled “Looking for Utopia: Agriculture for Peace in Colombia” at the 6th annual Fast Food for Thought at the University of Michigan on October 1, 2019. Introduction by Laurie… Read more: Tiny Talk by Tim Lorek | “Looking for Utopia: Agriculture for Peace in Colombia”
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  Tiny Talk by Shelie Miller | “Can Meal Kit Services Actually be Green?”
  Shelie Miller (Program in the Environment) gives a tiny talk titled “Can Meal Kit Services Actually be Green?” at the 6th annual Fast Food for Thought at the University of Michigan on October 1, 2019. Introduction by Lesli Hoey, Urban… Read more: Tiny Talk by Shelie Miller | “Can Meal Kit Services Actually be Green?”
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  Tiny Talk by Cindy Leung | “Warning: Soda is the New Tobacco”
  Cindy Leung (School of Public Health) gives a tiny talk titled “Warning: Soda is the New Tobacco” at the 6th annual Fast Food for Thought at the University of Michigan on October 1, 2019. Introduction by Andrew Jones, School of… Read more: Tiny Talk by Cindy Leung | “Warning: Soda is the New Tobacco”
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  Tiny Talk by Marty Heller | “Beyond the Headlines: Addressing the Carbon Footprint of Our Diets”
  Marty Heller (School for Environment and Sustainability) gives a tiny talk titled “Beyond the Headlines: Addressing the Carbon Footprint of Our Diets” at the 6th annual Fast Food for Thought at the University of Michigan on October 1, 2019. Introduction… Read more: Tiny Talk by Marty Heller | “Beyond the Headlines: Addressing the Carbon Footprint of Our Diets”
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  Tiny Talk by Miranda Brown | “Are Asians Lactose Intolerant?”
  Miranda Brown (Asian Languages and Cultures) gives a tiny talk titled “Are Asians Lactose Intolerant? Traditional Chinese Medicine Says Otherwise” at the 6th annual Fast Food for Thought at the University of Michigan on October 1, 2019. Introduction by Meha… Read more: Tiny Talk by Miranda Brown | “Are Asians Lactose Intolerant?”
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  Tiny Talk by Brendan O’Neil | “What do Soil Microbes have to do with Sustainable Food?”
  Brendan O’Neill (School for Environment and Sustainability) gives a tiny talk titled “What do Soil Microbes have to do with Sustainable Food?” at the 6th annual Fast Food for Thought at the University of Michigan on October 1, 2019. Introduction… Read more: Tiny Talk by Brendan O’Neil | “What do Soil Microbes have to do with Sustainable Food?”
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  Tiny Talk by Kate Bauer | “Childhood Obesity: The Blame Game”
  Kate Bauer (School of Public Health) gives a tiny talk titled “Childhood Obesity: The Blame Game” at the 6th annual Fast Food for Thought at the University of Michigan on October 1, 2019. Introduction by Kris Harrison, Communication and Media.
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  “The First Egg Out of the Chicken’s Anus” Tiny Talk by Rebekah Modrak
  Rebekah Modrak (Art & Design) gives a tiny talk titled “The First Egg Out of the Chicken’s Anus” at the 5th annual Fast Food for Thought at the University of Michigan on October 9, 2018. Introduction by MaryCarol Hunter, School… Read more: “The First Egg Out of the Chicken’s Anus” Tiny Talk by Rebekah Modrak
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  “Of Wine, Rice and Ancient Cities” Tiny Talk by Laura Motta
  Laura Motta (Archaeology) gives a tiny talk titled “Of Wine, Rice and Ancient Cities” at the 5th annual Fast Food for Thought at the University of Michigan on October 9, 2018. Introduction by Jeremy Moghtader, University of Michigan Campus Farm.
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  “Is Cooking a Poverty Trap for 3 Billion People?” Tiny Talk by Pam Jagger
  Pam Jagger (School of Environment and Sustainability) gives a tiny talk titled “Is Cooking a Poverty Trap for 3 Billion People?” at the 5th annual Fast Food for Thought at the University of Michigan on October 9, 2018. Introduction by… Read more: “Is Cooking a Poverty Trap for 3 Billion People?” Tiny Talk by Pam Jagger
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  “Fried Old McDonald’s and Hatman Oatmeal” Tiny Talk by Kris Harrison
  Kris Harrison (Communication Studies) gives a tiny talk titled “Fried Old McDonald’s and Hatman Oatmeal: Young children’s food brand recognition and BMI” at the 5th annual Fast Food for Thought at the University of Michigan on October 9, 2018. Introduction… Read more: “Fried Old McDonald’s and Hatman Oatmeal” Tiny Talk by Kris Harrison
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  “Frank the Modern Day Forager” Tiny Talk by Chef Frank Turchan
  Chef Frank Turchan (Michigan Dining) gives a tiny talk titled “Frank the Modern Day Forager” at the 5th annual Fast Food for Thought at the University of Michigan on October 9, 2018. Introduction by Margot Finn, College of Literature, Science… Read more: “Frank the Modern Day Forager” Tiny Talk by Chef Frank Turchan
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  “Peanuts in the Collards: The Everyday Racialization of Food” Tiny Talk by Jessica Kenyatta Walker
  Jessica Kenyatta Walker (American Culture) gives a tiny talk titled “Peanuts in the Collards: The Everyday Racialization of Food” at the 5th annual Fast Food for Thought at the University of Michigan on October 9, 2018. Introduction by Tom Princen,… Read more: “Peanuts in the Collards: The Everyday Racialization of Food” Tiny Talk by Jessica Kenyatta Walker
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  “Modernity and the Hamburger” Tiny Talk by Harriet Friedmann
  Harriet Friedmann (Sustainable Food Systems Initiative Visiting Faculty; Sociology) gives a tiny talk titled “Modernity and the Hamburger “ at the 5th annual Fast Food for Thought at the University of Michigan on October 9, 2018. Introduction by Jennifer Blesh,… Read more: “Modernity and the Hamburger” Tiny Talk by Harriet Friedmann
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  “Eat With Your Eyes: A Celebration of Design, Making and Sharing Food” Tiny Talk by Mick Kennedy
  Mick Kennedy (Architecture) gives a tiny talk titled “Eat With Your Eyes: A Celebration of Design, Making and Sharing Food” at the 5th annual Fast Food for Thought at the University of Michigan on October 9, 2018. Introduction by Lesli… Read more: “Eat With Your Eyes: A Celebration of Design, Making and Sharing Food” Tiny Talk by Mick Kennedy
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  “Thinking Your Weight is a Problem is the Problem” Tiny Talk by Kendrin Sonneville
  Kendrin Sonneville (School of Public Health) gives a tiny talk titled “Thinking Your Weight is a Problem is the Problem” at the 5th annual Fast Food for Thought at the University of Michigan on October 9, 2018. Introduction by Greg… Read more: “Thinking Your Weight is a Problem is the Problem” Tiny Talk by Kendrin Sonneville
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  “Food, Fish and a Changing Climate” Tiny Talk by Karen Alofs
  Karen Alofs (School for Environment and Sustainability) gives a tiny talk titled “Food, Fish, and a Changing Climate” at the 5th annual Fast Food for Thought at the University of Michigan on October 9, 2018. Introduction by Jacob Allgeir, Ecology… Read more: “Food, Fish and a Changing Climate” Tiny Talk by Karen Alofs
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  “Food As Medicine: Increasing Access to Fruits and Vegetables in Low-Income Communities” Tiny Talk by Alicia Cohen
  Alicia Cohen (Family Medicine, Michigan Medical School) gives a talk titled “Food As Medicine: Increasing Access to Fruits and Vegetables in Low-Income Communities” at the 4th Annual Fast Food for Thought. Introduction by Julia Wolfson, Health Management and Policy, School of… Read more: “Food As Medicine: Increasing Access to Fruits and Vegetables in Low-Income Communities” Tiny Talk by Alicia Cohen
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  “Counting Calories and Carbon Emissions of your Diet” Tiny Talk by Greg Keoleian
  Greg Keoleian (School for Environment and Sustainability) gives a talk titled “Counting Calories and Carbon Emissions of your Diet” at the 4th Annual Fast Food for Thought. Introduction by Jennifer Blesh, School of Environment and Sustainability
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  “Is Healthy Food Bad for Me?” Tiny Talk by Karen Peterson
  Karen Peterson (Nutritional Sciences, School of Public Health) gives a talk titled “Is Healthy Food Bad for Me?” at the 4th Annual Fast Food for Thought. Introduction by Andrew Jones, Nutritional Sciences, School of Public Health  
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  “The Agriculture Climate Change Connection” Tiny Talk by John Vandermeer
  John Vandermeer (Ecology and Evolutionary Biology) gives a talk titled “The Agriculture Climate Change Connection” at the 4th Annual Fast Food for Thought. Introduction by Mark Wilson, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Epidemiology in School of Public Health
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  “Pee-Cycling: Creating Sustainable Fertilizer from Urine” Tiny Talk by Will Tarpeh
  Will Tarpeh (Civil and Environmental Engineering) gives a talk titled “Pee-Cycling: Creating Sustainable Fertilizer from Urine” at the 4th Annual Fast Food for Thought. Introduction by Ivette Perfecto, School for Environment and Sustainability https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3CLk14YkhMs
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  “Fish Pee: An Asset for Improving Coastal Food Sustainability?” Tiny Talk by Jake Allgeier
  Jake Allgeier (Ecology and Evolutionary Biology) gives a talk titled “Fish Pee: An Asset for Improving Coastal Food Sustainability?” at the 4th Annual Fast Food for Thought. Introduction by Maren Spolum, School for Environment and Sustainability
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  “Can Food Be Addictive?” Tiny Talk by Ashley Gearhardt
  Ashley Gearhardt (Psychology) gives a talk titled “Can Food Be Addictive?” at the 4th annual Fast Food for Thought. Introduction by Alison Miller, Health Behavior and Health Education, School of Public Health
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  “Cultivating Aesthetics to Fertilize Urban Farming” Tiny Talk by Mary Carol Hunter
  MaryCarol Hunter (School for Environment and Sustainability) gives a talk titled “Cultivating Aesthetics to Fertilize Urban Farming” at the 4th Annual Fast Food for Thought. Introduction by Monica Dus, Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology
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  “Are Monarch Butterflies Actually Canaries?” Tiny Talk by Mark Hunter
  Mark Hunter (School for Environment and Sustainability) gives a talk titled “Monarch Butterflies, Herbicides, and our Food System” at the 4th Annual Fast Food for Thought. Introduction by Meha Jain, School of Environment and Sustainability 
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  “Afterhouse Afterthoughts” Tiny Talk by Steven Mankouche
  Steven Mankouche (Architecture) gave a talk titled “Afterhouse Afterthoughts: Learning from Transforming the Foundations of a Derelict Home into a Semi-subterranean Passive Solar Greenhouse” at the 4th Annual Fast Food for Thought. Introduction by Lesli Hoey, Urban and Regional Planning
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  “Satellites for Sustainable Agriculture” Tiny Talk by Meha Jain
  Meha Jain (School of Natural Resources and Environment, Sustainable Food Systems) discusses using satellites to inform agricultural decisions in India in her talk, “Satellites for Sustainable Agriculture” at the 3rd Annual Fast Food for Thought. Introduction by Joe Trumpey, Stamps School of… Read more: “Satellites for Sustainable Agriculture” Tiny Talk by Meha Jain
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  “Interactions of Food Production & Infectious Diseases in the Developing World” Tiny Talk by Mark Wilson
  Mark Wilson (Epidemiology in School of Public Health, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology) discusses the interaction of food production and infectious diseases in his talk, “Interactions of Food Production & Infectious Diseases in the Developing World,” at the 3rd Annual Fast Food… Read more: “Interactions of Food Production & Infectious Diseases in the Developing World” Tiny Talk by Mark Wilson
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  “Learning from Farmers’ Stories” Tiny Talk by Lisa Young
  Lisa Young (Anthropology) discusses food traditions and culture in her talk, “Learning from Farmers’ Stories” at the 3rd Annual Fast Food for Thought. Introduction by Margot Finn, Applied Liberal Arts, Program in the Environment
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  “What’s Cooking in Today’s Food System?” Tiny Talk by Julia Wolfson
  Julia Wolfson (Health Management and Policy, School of Public Health) discusses cooking patterns and health in her talk, “What’s Cooking in Today’s Food System?” at the 3rd Annual Fast Food for Thought. Introduction by Lesli Hoey, Urban and Regional Planning
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  “How Will Scaling-up Urban Agriculture Impact Food, Energy, & Water Dynamics?” Tiny Talk by Joshua Newell
  Josh Newell (School of Natural Resources and Environment) discusses scaling up urban agriculture in his talk, “How Will Scaling-up Urban Agriculture Impact Food, Energy, & Water Dynamics?” at the 3rd Annual Fast Food for Thought at the University of Michigan. Introduction by… Read more: “How Will Scaling-up Urban Agriculture Impact Food, Energy, & Water Dynamics?” Tiny Talk by Joshua Newell
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  “Farmer as Career Choice in the 3rd Millennium” Tiny Talk by Jeremy Moghtader
  Jeremy Moghtader (Campus Farm Manager) discusses farming as a career in his talk, “Farmer as Career Choice in the 3rd Millennium” at the 3rd Annual Fast Food for Thought. Introduction by Jennifer Blesh, School of Natural Resources and Environment
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  “Healthy Kids, Healthy Schools” Tiny Talk by Jean Du-Russel Weston
  Jean Du-Russel-Weston (University of Michigan Health System) discusses Project Healthy Schools in her talk titled, “Healthy Kids, Healthy Schools” at the 3rd Annual Fast Food for Thought. Introduction by Andrew Jones, School of Public Health
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  “Poor Monsanto” Tiny Talk by Aniket Aga
  Aniket Aga (School of Natural Resources and Environment) discusses the role of Monsanto in India in his talk, “Poor Monsanto” at the 3rd Annual Fast Food for Thought. Introduction by Ivette Perfecto, School of Natural Resources and Environment
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  “But I want the Cookie! Eating and Self-Regulation in Toddlers” Tiny Talk by Alison Miller
  Alison Miller (Health Behavior and Health Education, School of Public Health) discusses eating and self regulation in toddlers in her talk, “But I want the Cookie! Eating and Self-Regulation in Toddlers” at the 3rd Annual Fast Food for Thought. Introduction by… Read more: “But I want the Cookie! Eating and Self-Regulation in Toddlers” Tiny Talk by Alison Miller
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  “Homesteading as Creative Practice” Tiny Talk by Joe Trumpey
  Joe Trumpey (Stamps School of Art and Design) discuss the intersection of art and farming in his talk,“Homesteading as Creative Practice” at the 2nd Annual Fast Food for Thought. Introduction by Lesli Hoey, Urban and Regional Planning
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  “Herbicide Resistance in Weedy Plants: Current Status and Future Prospect” Tiny Talk by Regina Baucom
  Regina Baucom (Ecology and Evolutionary Biology) discusses herbicide resistance in her tiny talk, “Herbicide Resistance in Weedy Plants: Current Status and Future Prospect at the 2nd Annual Fast Food for Thought. Introduction by Lee Taylor Penn, School of Public Policy
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  “Food, Entrepreneurship, and Social Change” Tiny Talk by Sara Soderstrom
  Sara Soderstrom (Program in the Environment, Organizational Studies) highlights several inspiring food entrepreneurship projects in Detroit in her talk, “Food, Entrepreneurship, and Social Change,” at the 2nd annual Fast Food for Thought. Introduction by Andrew Jones, School of Public Health
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  “Legal Support for an Equitable Food System” Tiny Talk by Alicia Alvarez
  Alicia Alvarez (Law School) discusses the legal issues involved with urban agriculture in her talk, “Legal Support for an Equitable Food System” at the 2nd Annual Fast Food for Thought. Introduction by Lilly Fink Shapiro
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  “A New Plan for the Revolution in Agriculture: In 5 Minutes” Tiny Talk by John Vandermeer
  John Vandermeer (Ecology and Evolutionary Biology) shares his plan for the revolution in agriculture “A New Plan for the Revolution in Agriculture: In 5 Minutes” at the 2nd Annual Fast Food for Thought. Introduction by Jennifer Blesh, School for Environment and Sustainability.
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  “Feeding the World with Sustainable Agriculture” Tiny Talk by Catherine Badgley
  Catherine Badgley (Ecology and Evolutionary Biology) gives a tiny talk, “Feeding the world with Sustainable Agriculture” about feeding the world with sustainable agriculture at the 2nd Annual Fast Food for Thought. Introduction by Ivette Perfecto, School for Environment and Sustainability.
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  “Who Eats Fast Food? Social Class & Stigma in the Sustainable Food Movement” Tiny Talk by Margot Finn
  Margot Finn (College of Literature, Science and the Arts) debunks the myths of who eats fast food in her talk, “Who Eats Fast Food? Social Class and Stigma in the Sustainable Food Movement” at the 2nd Annual Fast Food for… Read more: “Who Eats Fast Food? Social Class & Stigma in the Sustainable Food Movement” Tiny Talk by Margot Finn
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  “Why Food? Why Now?” Tiny Talk by Tom Princen
  Lilly Fink Shapiro introduces the 2nd Annual Fast Food for Thought.Tom Princen (School of Natural Resources and Environment) shares hypotheses for “Why Food, Why Now?”
• Thank you to our generous sponsors:
  Department of Nutritional Sciences, Graham Sustainability Institute, School of Natural Resources and Environment, Program in the Environment, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Latin American and Caribbean Studies, Law School