March 10, 2008
The University Library has introduced a new tool to make it easier for library Web site patrons to organize, collect and share information. MTagger lets users tag library Web pages, Mirlyn catalog entries, digital images or any Web page and then share their tag collections with others. “MTagger is a handy way to organize your…
March 10, 2008
The method to the madness of quasicrystals has been a mystery to scientists. Quasicrystals are solids whose atoms aren’t arranged in a repeating pattern, as they are in ordinary crystals. Yet they form intricate patterns that are technologically useful. A computer simulation performed by U-M scientists has given new insights into how this unique class…
March 10, 2008
When it comes to achievement gaps within racial groups, catching up over time is common, a U-M study finds. In the first known study to analyze reading and math achievement within racial groups during elementary school, researchers found high achievers within all groups and that a substantial proportion of children catch up to the high…
March 10, 2008
More online For more about the Heinz C. Prechter Bipolar Research Fund and Genes Project, go to www.prechterfund.org or call Wally Prechter at (734) 675-2200. Generous donors are poised to give the Depression Center $1.5 million to fund advanced research on bipolar disorder through two challenge grants designed to encourage smaller donations by individuals, especially…
March 10, 2008
Michigan’s research universities are an important factor in helping change the Michigan economy, U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Brighton, told a group attending the annual U-M Congressional Breakfast in Washington, D.C. Provost Teresa Sullivan addresses the annual U-M Congressional Breakfast in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Stacy Mitchell) Rogers cited how Michigan auto factories became bomber factories…
March 10, 2008
U-M continues to defend a lawsuit that may affect whether it will be able to maintain the confidentiality of addresses and telephone numbers of employees who request not to have their home contact information published in the faculty and staff directory. Oral arguments were heard March 5 in the University’s appeal to the Michigan Supreme…
March 10, 2008
An education fund has been established for the three children of Leo Felty Jr., the 32-year old masonry worker who died Feb. 28 after falling 40 feet from scaffolding at the U-M Museum of Art construction site. Felty leaves behind a wife and children ages 11, 8 and 8. He was employed by a masonry…
March 10, 2008
By simulating and studying supernovae, a new center at U-M aims to advance predictive science. The Center for Radiative Shock Hydrodynamics is funded primarily by a $17-million, five-year cooperative agreement from the National Nuclear Security Administration’s (NNSA) Office of Advanced Simulation and Computing. This is one of five new Predictive Science Academic Alliance Program centers…
March 10, 2008
“Life is for the Living,” a documentary by a student filmmaker with an introduction by alumnus and former CBS newsman Mike Wallace, will premiere this week in Ann Arbor. “Life is for the Living” Film by Michael Rubyan 7:30 p.m. March 12 Michigan Theater The free showing will be at 7:30 p.m. March 12 at…
March 10, 2008
Corey Wright, lead chef for Bursley Residential Dining, prepares food as part of Make a Great Plate cooking demonstration in Palmer Commons. Wright and two other chefs displayed their culinary skills while showing audience members how to make healthy meals that are tasty and easy to prepare. The program was presented by the GOOD CHOICE…
