In the News
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May 5, 2021
With the rise of social media, “we see words emerging to define very niche categories of people, identities and behaviors. In their core, they’re marking shared events or a shared understanding of the world,” said Kelly Wright, doctoral student in linguistics.
The New York Times -
May 5, 2021
“If a company like GM is not diversifying their dollars with companies made up of diverse groups of people, that’s problematic. However, that doesn’t necessarily mean they have to spend their money with you. Not taking your phone call doesn’t mean she’s saying no to the entire Black market,” said Marcus Collins, lecturer in marketing, on accusations of systemic racism made by media mogul Byron Allen against General Motors and CEO Mary Barra.
Detroit Free Press -
May 5, 2021
Russia shows how national censorship policies can be implemented by pioneering a “landmark” approach that relies on pressuring social media platforms to police their content and innovative use of technology to ensure they comply, says Roya Ensafi, assistant professor of electrical engineering and computer science and founder of U-M’s Censored Planet lab.
Bloomberg -
May 4, 2021
Kirk Severtson, professor of voice, says opera in America is in the midst of a long-overdue reckoning, a cultural reassessment brought to the forefront by the MeToo and Black Lives Matter movements. “Forward-thinking (opera) companies … are thinking about how to expand their audience base, to better connect with their communities, while assuring their current audience base that they also hold a commitment to the beloved traditional works.”
The Detroit News -
May 4, 2021
The U.S. should do everything in its power to get vaccines to the rest of the world to save as many lives as possible and keep the virus from evolving, says Adam Lauring, associate professor of microbiology and immunology, and ecology and evolutionary biology: “The more people are vaccinated, the more dead ends there are for the virus.”
The New Republic -
May 4, 2021
“Keeping a regular sleep schedule is as important as, if not more important than, having enough sleep time for one’s mental health,” said Yu Fang, a researcher at the Michigan Neuroscience Institute, who led a study that shows variability in sleep habits significantly affects mood and depression — no matter how many total hours one sleeps.
The Washington Post -
May 3, 2021
Disparities in air pollution exposure are part of “a long history of slavery and racial discrimination in the U.S.,” said Paul Mohai, professor of environment and sustainability: “Racism isn’t just about racial animus. It’s about not caring about the welfare of people of other races.”
The Associated Press -
May 3, 2021
“He certainly gave a valiant effort to try to increase unity, outreach to Republicans in Congress. … But on certain issues and things like gun control … it seems unlikely for a lot of things that can’t be done through reconciliation for him to be able to get over 60 votes,” said Aaron Kall, director of U-M Debate, commenting on President Biden’s first joint address to Congress last week.
The Detroit News -
May 3, 2021
The New York Times“We’re at a moment where science has the potential to make a difference on issues of social justice and inequality. … If ever there was a time to really focus on them, it’s now,” said Shobita Parthasarathy, professor of public policy and director of the Science, Technology, and Public Policy program, on the Biden administration’s desire to “reinvigorate our national science and technology strategy.”
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April 30, 2021
“People of any age can share the virus. So even with kids, it’s best to have them wear the mask to reduce the risks,” said Kengo Inagaki, associate professor of pediatrics. “Generally speaking, most infections happen outside the school rather than inside. However, it can be brought in the school if precautions aren’t taken.”
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