In the News
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January 9, 2018
Julia Seng, professor of nursing, women’s studies, and obstetrics and gynecology, discussed how stress caused by child abuse and neglect can affect the pregnancies of survivors years later.
Inside Higher Ed -
January 8, 2018
“(The) new and updated Michigan Automated Prescription System will only be effective if it is utilized universally by the physician and health provider communities. The use of objective data is the only way we as physicians can do our part to inform safe prescribing practices and reverse the opioid epidemic in Michigan,” wrote Rebecca Cunningham, professor of emergency medicine, and health behavior and health education.
Bridge Magazine -
January 8, 2018
Qiaozhu Mei, associate professor of information, and colleagues trained a machine-learning program on about 63,000 Reddit threads to learn what dialog-ending responses look like — which could someday notify users before they hit “submit” if a post is likely to shut down discussion.
Science News -
January 8, 2018
“What makes them special is each house is different and each is a response to its unique setting. Each owner also thinks they have the best Wright house, but they all have something special, a piece of his organic touch,” said Robert Fishman, professor of architecture and urban and regional planning, referring to homes designed by famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright.
The Detroit News -
January 7, 2018
Susan Shore, professor of otolaryngology, biomedical engineering, and molecular and integrative physiology, helped develop an experimental device that treats tinnitus — persistent ringing in the ears — by targeting unruly nerve activity in the brain.
Chicago Tribune -
January 7, 2018
In an amicus brief filed with the U.S. Supreme Court, Samuel Bagenstos, professor of law, says that if the state of Ohio wants to purge voters from voting rolls, it is better to consult post office or motor vehicle records than to guess from voting history.
The Economist -
January 7, 2018
Allison Alexy, assistant professor of Asian languages and cultures, and women’s studies, was interviewed for a story about a social media star who posted a controversial video of a forest in Japan where many people commit suicide.
CNN -
January 4, 2018
“Social media platforms have always operated under a veil of neutrality, and it’s becoming increasingly clear that these companies will need to take a stand on major issues and rewrite their policies accordingly,” said Lindsay Blackwell, doctoral student in information, regarding ineffective responses by Facebook and Twitter to stop online harassment by their users.
Salon -
January 4, 2018
Research by David Cordova, assistant professor of social work, suggests that teens who engage in risky behaviors are at increased risk for HIV as adults.
UPI -
January 4, 2018
Ariella Shikanov, assistant professor of biomedical engineering and macromolecular science and engineering, was quoted in an article about efforts to create artificial ovaries that could provide female cancer survivors a new option for conceiving a child.
The Scientist
