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May 14, 2018
Keith Riles, professor of physics, was quoted in an article about whether black holes can be used to detect undiscovered particles that may help explain the deeper workings of the universe.
The Globe and Mail (Toronto) -
May 13, 2018
Research by Sarita Yardi Schoenebeck, assistant professor of information, and colleagues shows that kids don’t mind when parents post “positive” content about them on social media, but would like their feelings to be considered: “Ask your kids’ permission, at least sometimes. Pay attention to what they do and don’t like and respect that.”
Science News -
May 13, 2018
Comments by Aaron Kall, director of the U-M Debate Program, were featured in an article about this week’s Michigan Republican gubernatorial debate.
The Detroit News -
May 13, 2018
Black Americans are no longer less likely than whites to be prescribed opioid painkillers — but that means their risk of addiction to the narcotics has increased, according to a new study by Matthew Davis, assistant professor of nursing, and colleagues.
UPI -
May 10, 2018
“Certainly, adoption is a good outcome for some children in foster care. Yet, we know too little to conclude that adoptions make sense for all of them,” said Vivek Sankaran, clinical professor of law.
Los Angeles Times -
May 10, 2018
The Women’s Justice and Clemency Project, directed by Carol Jacobsen, professor of art and design, and women’s studies, was featured in a commentary on the “forgotten” female inmates in Michigan’s prison system.
Michigan Radio -
May 10, 2018
Sherif El-Tawil, professor of civil and environmental engineering, and colleagues have developed an ultra-high performance concrete now being used to repair bridges in Michigan and, perhaps, eventually on roads.
Fox 2 Detroit -
May 9, 2018
Writing on the #MeToo movement in the art world, Irina Aristarkhova, associate professor of art and design, says artistic genius should not excuse sexual harassment.
Salon -
May 9, 2018
“Breaking the script is what the guy has always done. There’s a reason we call it ‘on the edge.’ Riding right up to it might be a good strategy, but stepping over it … starts to risk your relationship with the markets,” said Greg Miller, professor and chair of accounting, on the antics of Tesla CEO Elon Musk.
The Washington Post -
May 9, 2018
“It’s unprecedented the kind of stress and anxiety we are seeing in very young children. … This is across the socioeconomic spectrum. We’re seeing kids who are completely stressed out — not only about school violence or the potential for it, but about things like test scores, things like college entrance,” said Elizabeth Birr Moje, School of Education dean and professor.
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