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March 23, 2021
“People are interested in finding greater purpose, meaning direction in their lives — I think they always have. That goes back to Socrates and Aristotle. On the other hand, the science of this is only recently being developed. And now there’s quite strong science. I think people are increasingly interested in philosophy — especially philosophy of themselves. How should I live?” said Vic Strecher, professor of health behavior and health education.
The Detroit News -
March 22, 2021
“When people rely exclusively on payday and auto title loans, there are fewer (if any) new home and business loans in their community. Without bank loans, there is no new money creation, which means communities get stuck in a cycle of disinvestment. This one-two punch can knock out communities for generations,” co-wrote Terri Friedline, associate professor of social work.
Chicago Sun-Times -
March 22, 2021
“As many strive to live in a just, equitable and peaceful world, it is important to restore a more multicultural sense of intellectual history, particularly within graphic design’s canon,” wrote Audrey Bennett, professor of art and design, whose research shows that the design style that undergirds much of the graphic design profession today may have roots in African culture.
Fast Company -
March 22, 2021
“They are the supreme law of the land under Article VI of the Constitution, and as a result, they do override any inconsistent state law,” said Steven Ratner, professor of law, who believes federal treaties prevent the state of Michigan from shutting down Canadian firm Enbridge Energy’s cross-border pipeline in the Great Lakes.
Bridge Magazine -
March 19, 2021
“It’s the genius factor. I know that word gets bandied about a lot, but this guy before the age of 40 had really accomplished what so many people want to do. And yet he did it,” said Philip Hallman, curator of the Screen Arts Mavericks & Makers Collection at the U-M Library, on the legacy of legendary filmmaker Orson Welles.
The Ringer -
March 19, 2021
Nearly half of parents say their teenagers faced new or worsening mental health conditions since the pandemic began, says Gary Freed, professor of pediatrics, and health management and policy. Restrictions to control the spread of COVID-19 have kept teens at home “at the age they were primed to seek independence from their families,” so relaxing family rules could include allowing teens to spend more time on social media connecting with friends.
CNN -
March 19, 2021
As birds begin to migrate north, many will crash into buildings with lights on, said Ben Winger, assistant professor of ecology and evolutionary biology. “And a city that produces a lot of artificial light at night … in a place with a lot of bird migration is going to have a high risk for bird mortality. Based on monitoring birds with radar, we can better predict when the really heavy migration routes are going to be.”
Michigan Radio -
March 18, 2021
“Social belonging is one of our deepest needs, and when we can’t get that met, that can pose real problems for how we feel, both mentally and physically,” said Amie Gordon, assistant professor of psychology, who worries about the mental health of people who have been navigating the pandemic mostly alone, especially if that “feeling (is) imposed on you in a way that creates loneliness and a desire for connection that you’re not able to satisfy.”
Michigan Radio -
March 18, 2021
“We, in many ways, are living in this post-truth era where whether it’s a lie or truth doesn’t matter to many people. What matters is that whatever the alternative facts are, so called, they actually resonate and make sense to them,” said Alexandra Minna Stern, professor of American culture, history and women’s studies, and associate dean for the humanities.
National Public Radio -
March 18, 2021
Discriminatory housing practices from nearly a century ago continue to influence a person’s risk of suffering a stroke, according to a study by Helen Meier, assistant research scientist at the Institute for Social Research: “When you’re systematically denying certain portions of the population access to the best ways to build wealth, that disadvantage then accumulates over generations. Socioeconomic disadvantage is very tied to health.”
U.S. News & World Report
