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ow are interstates and the civil rights movement connected? What are the “flavors” of the English language? What happens when a fast-paced work environment becomes a high-stress management problem?

Host Brandon Etheredge ’18, director of multimedia services for the College of Liberal Arts, helps answer these questions and more in the “Things You Didn’t Know You Didn’t Know” podcast. This entertaining, educational listen features expert faculty from the College of Liberal Arts at Auburn University who discuss their research.

“Across disciplines, our faculty produce pioneering research with broad application and groundbreaking results that improve people’s lives,” Etheredge said. “Thanks to the variety of our schools and departments, each episode of the podcast details new and innovative ways the College of Liberal Arts contributes to positive change.”

In episode three, Associate Professor and Health Services Administration Program Director Haneen Ali details how a hotel stay led to revolutionary changes in patient care. Her innovative research proposes new ways hospitals can streamline procedures and patients can enjoy quicker response times by medical staff.

“What we proposed in our design is to implement the technology that we use on a daily basis… the patient can communicate their needs using Alexa.”
Dr. Haneen Ali about PATIENT CARE
“Both the community of pilots and broader society expects pilots to be white men. And this has very real consequences.”
Dr. Alan Meyer about DIVERSITY IN AVIATION
As airlines grapple with diversifying their flight decks and companies, Associate Professor of History Alan Meyer will walk you through the history of diversity in aviation and how to make this multibillion-dollar industry more reflective of the world it serves.
Explore ways you can make your content more accessible with Professor and Associate Director of Media Studies Ed Youngblood. He explains how features such as captions and alt text provide a content lifeline for audiences with auditory impairments, and inclusion is the best way to broaden your audience.
Explore ways you can make your content more accessible with Professor and Associate Director of Media Studies Ed Youngblood. He explains how features such as captions and alt text provide a content lifeline for audiences with auditory impairments, and inclusion is the best way to broaden your audience.
“If you’re building a new building and you’re paying attention to the accessibility guidelines, it’s not that hard. Websites work the same way.”
Dr. Ed Youngblood about ACCESSIBLE CONTENT CREATION
These bodies of work and more are packaged in accessible, engaging episodes that will leave you more knowledgeable about the world in which we live. When it comes to the things you didn’t know you didn’t know, CLA offers a wealth of knowledge to enjoy anytime, anywhere.

“’Things You Didn’t Know You Didn’t Know’ is designed for lifelong learners who enjoy the creativity and convenience of podcasts,” Etheredge said. “In a podcast, College of Liberal Arts research is more accessible than ever. We invite listeners to engage with this work that continues to inspire and improve lives around the world.”

“If you’re building a new building and you’re paying attention to the accessibility guidelines, it’s not that hard. Websites work the same way.”
Dr. Ed Youngblood about ACCESSIBLE CONTENT CREATION
Stream “Things You Didn’t Know You Didn’t Know” on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Tune In, iHeart Radio or wherever you get your podcasts.
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