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October 18, 2017
“That primarily has to do with fear. There’s fear of retaliation. Fear of being a troublemaker. Fear of the reporting process,” said Lilia Cortina, professor of psychology and women’s studies, on the reluctance of Hollywood actresses to come forward with sexual assault allegations against film producer Harvey Weinstein.
The Washington Post -
October 18, 2017
Comments by Acrísio Pires, professor of linguistics, were featured in an article about the launch of headphones that instantly translate phrases into dozens of languages — demolishing linguistic borders that separate people.
Veja (Brazil) -
October 17, 2017
Research by Edward Ionides, professor of statistics, suggests that higher unemployment is associated with lower mortality for respiratory illnesses — since air pollution decreases during a stagnant economy.
The New York Times -
October 17, 2017
“When young children experience urgent medical situations, parents have to make decisions about whether to administer first aid at home, call for advice or seek emergency care. … Determining what is, in fact, an ’emergency’ can be a confusing and nerve-wracking experience for parents who want to make the right decision,” said Gary Freed, professor of pediatrics and communicable diseases, and health management and policy.
U.S. News & World Report -
October 17, 2017
Gary Fahnenstiel, a research scientist at the Graham Sustainability Institute, says the invasive quagga mussel, which filters out particles in lake water, is the main reason that Lake Michigan and Lake Huron are now clearer than Lake Superior.
Michigan Radio -
October 16, 2017
“Male-dominated workplace cultures with lots of hierarchy, few women integrated in leadership, and cultures of sexism and silence are the most likely places for harassment … and the first thing organizations like that should do is take a hard look at their own cultures,” said Anna Kirkland, professor of women’s studies and director of the Institute for Research on Women and Gender.
Forbes -
October 16, 2017
Alec Gallimore, dean of the College of Engineering and professor of aerospace engineering, and Scott Hall, doctoral student in aerospace engineering, were quoted throughout a story about the U-M-designed X3 thruster, which is being developed for a future NASA mission to Mars.
Space.com -
October 16, 2017
H. Luke Shaefer, director of Poverty Solutions and associate professor of social work and public policy, says the child tax credit can be improved by expanding it to cover children who live in families too poor to qualify under current rules, increasing the amount families currently receive and giving an additional increase to families with young children.
HuffPost -
October 15, 2017
“If you want to be a nurse, you should be prepared to dedicate yourself to getting at least a baccalaureate nursing degree. In this era of high technologies and informatics, nurses are expected to be highly trained in all aspects of patient care and prepared to participate and lead in system-level decision making,” said Olga Yakusheva, associate professor of nursing and health management and policy.
Reuters -
October 15, 2017
Megan Haymart, associate professor of internal medicine and endocrinology, and colleagues say that managing some cancers with “active surveillance” — taking action only if needed — may prove to be a good option in some cases, although it’s not yet a perfected strategy.
Los Angeles Times
