Broad Matters

The Cost of Care

Sriram Narayanan studies how operations and public policy intersect. His latest research looks at hospitals across the country and asks an interesting questions: when states change medical malpractice laws, what happens to hospital costs, staffing and patient experience? Follow Sriram on LinkedIn, and learn about more of his work on Google Scholar. For more episodes of Broad Matters, subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Food Insecurity

Food insecurity in the work place may not seem like something that affects workers in the U.S., but recent research from Francisco Moreno provides strong evidence that it does. Where Francisco brings the data, Jessica Gray brings lived experience that confirms that it is something happening right now in our communities. Her experience now benefits the Broad College through the Broad Care Center, a free resource helping students, faculty and staff in need. Follow Francisco Moreno and learn more about his research on X and LinkedIn. Learn more about the Broad Care Center at broad.msu.edu/carecenter and follow them on Instagram. You can also connect with Jessica Gray on LinkedIn, too! For more episodes of Broad Matters, subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Mission To Mars

Dorothy Carter leads groundbreaking research that's helping NASA prepare for humanity's Mission to Mars. At the core of her research is the concept of multi-team systems, such as astronaut crews and Earth-based mission control teams. She and her collaborators look at how success depends not just on one team's performance, but on how multiple teams coordinate and communicate to achieve complex goals. Her work is helping NASA, and all of us, better understand how people can work together to achieve extraordinary goals. Follow Dorothy and her research on LinkedIn and Google Scholar. For more episodes of Broad Matters, subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Property Rights and Regulations

Delving into hours-of-service regulation in the trucking industry, The Broad Matters podcast talks with Martin Holzhacker about a paper he coauthored with the Department of Supply Chain Management at the Broad College. Their research uncovers both the benefits and also the unintended consequences of regulation on independent workers.  Follow Martin and his research on LinkedIn and Google Scholar. For more episodes of Broad Matters, subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

AI Automation in Accounting

Can automation, such as machine learning & AI, make financial reporting better?The Broad Matters podcast invites Musaib Ashraf to discuss his recent article investigating how public companies are weaving AI into their accounting systems. Along the way, he offers practical guidance for C-suite leaders eager to strengthen their own systems and stay ahead of the curve. Follow Musaib and his research on LinkedIn and Google Scholar. For more episodes of Broad Matters, subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.