In the News
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October 24, 2024
“Economic independence for women is a bedrock for every other form of human flourishing,” said Greta Krippner, professor of sociology. “Career choices, relationship choices, choices over parenting or not — you know, everything that determines a life is conditioned on having some level of economic independence.”
Marketplace -
October 23, 2024
Research professor Margaret Kivelson and professor Xianzhe Jia, both of the Department of Climate and Space Sciences and Engineering, helped develop NASA’s Europa Clipper, a device that will use the magnetic field of Jupiter’s moon to study its ocean hidden beneath 100 kilometers of ice. “We would like to understand how deep this ocean is, how thick this ocean might be, and how salty this water might be,” Jia said.
WEMU Radio -
October 23, 2024
“Where people were in their lives during lockdown — whether starting college, beginning a job search, stepping into a managerial role, or juggling remote work with parenting — has shaped who they are today. Leaders need to be attuned to these dynamic forces and adapt to the different needs and challenges their teams face,” said Jeffrey Sanchez-Burks, professor of organizational behavior and human resource management.
Harvard Business Review -
October 23, 2024
Indigenous communities, who have relied on a deep understanding of their environments to survive, have already been through an environmental “apocalypse” because of the theft of customary lands, says Kyle Whyte, professor of environment and sustainability and of philosophy: “Going back several centuries, it was Indigenous peoples’ lands that were first sacrificed to make way for mining and other industries that we now know are responsible for human-caused climate change.”
Voice of America -
October 22, 2024
“We have to change how we build. The real estate sector moves so slowly, particularly in the home building area. Almost everything we build is stick frame, which is dumb because it is not the most solid or strong construction technique, especially if you don’t use proper bracing to hold down the roof and walls,” said Andrew Hoffman, professor of sustainable enterprise.
InsuranceNewsNet Magazine -
October 22, 2024
“The reasons we haven’t seen improvements in blood pressure control in the United States over recent years are unclear, but likely relate to rising rates of obesity, difficulty accessing physician care and trouble affording medications and medical care. … High blood pressure is the most important risk factor for stroke, and it is important for patients to be monitoring their blood pressure at home,” said Deborah Levine, professor of internal medicine and neurology.
WDIV/Detroit -
October 22, 2024
“Abortion care is extremely safe, and none of those surgical facility laws have ever been shown to make abortion care safer,” said Halley Crissman, adjunct clinical assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology, about state laws that require abortion facilities to be licensed surgical centers with strict building codes, including hallway widths, ceiling heights, and sizes of bathrooms and janitors’ closets.
Fast Company -
October 21, 2024
“We have to recognize that health isn’t just the absence of disease. Positive mental health, economic health and social connections contribute to the ability for people to thrive. These are all critical components of health,” said Laura Power, director of the Office of Public Health Practice and clinical associate professor of epidemiology and infectious diseases.
Second Wave Michigan -
October 21, 2024
“Selling accessible parking to the highest bidder, without consideration of disability status, disregards the medical and social necessity of these accommodations and marginalizes the people these spaces were intended to support,” wrote Christopher Connolly, a resident in pediatric and medical genetics at Michigan Medicine.
Chicago Tribune -
October 21, 2024
There’s a difference between loneliness and simply being by oneself, says Kira Birditt, research professor at the Institute for Social Research. In a study on well-being and solitude, she found that older adults experienced fewer strong emotions — positive or negative — during time spent alone, but didn’t feel lonelier. “That’s a really important point: Being alone is not being lonely.”
The Washington Post
