In the News
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February 25, 2019
Comments by Geneviève Zubrzycki, professor of sociology and director of the Weiser Center for Europe and Eurasia, were featured in a story about the Polish government’s outcry over the purchase of radio station Eurozet by George Soros-backed SFS Ventures.
Forbes -
February 25, 2019
Dragan Huterer, professor of physics, and colleagues studied more than 1,000 exploding stars called type 1a supernovas and found that the universe is not only expanding at the same clip in all directions, but that the expansion is accelerating over time.
Science News -
February 24, 2019
Emissions of carbon dioxide — the greenhouse gas most responsible for global warming — could soar to levels not seen in 56 million years by the middle of next century, warns Philip Gingerich, professor emeritus of earth and environmental sciences, ecology and evolutionary biology, and anthropology.
USA Today -
February 24, 2019
Many primary care doctors feel ill-equipped to discuss cancer treatment options with patients, according to research by Lauren Wallner, assistant professor of internal medicine and epidemiology: “If we are going to promote their involvement, we may need to start doing that earlier, around the time of initial treatment.”
U.S. News & World Report -
February 24, 2019
“One of the best parts of campuses is that we have this in-person community where we can support students, so why start doing things online? It’s a debate or question that’s hanging over higher education,” said Daniel Eisenberg, professor of health management and policy, who is helping to lead a large study to better understand the effectiveness of online treatment of college students who struggle with stress and depression.
The New York Times -
February 21, 2019
Research by Erin Cech, assistant professor of sociology, and faculty associate at the Institute for Social Research, found that 43 percent of women with full-time jobs in science, technology, engineering and mathematics quit their jobs or go part-time after having their first child — compared to 23 percent of new fathers.
Nature -
February 21, 2019
New diagnostic tools such as machine learning and precision medicine may help identify tuberculosis patients with the highest risk of reactivation of the disease, according to research by Ryan Bailey, professor of chemistry: “A multi-array test can provide a more detailed, disease-specific glimpse into a patient’s infection and likely outcome.”
Times of India -
February 21, 2019
“I do believe — I totally, sincerely believe — that nobody wants Michigan to look like Arkansas,” said Marianne Udow-Phillips, executive director of the Center for Healthcare Research & Transformation, comparing potential negative outcomes of a new Medicaid law in Michigan with one in Arkansas that resulted in thousands of poor people losing Medicaid eligibility.
Bridge Magazine -
February 20, 2019
“Honestly, most Filipinos have a lot more to worry about than being haunted by the ghost of King Philip,” said Deirdre de la Cruz, associate professor of history and anthropology, on the proposal by Filipino President Roberto Duarte to change the name of the Philippines to correct historical wrongs.
Public Radio International -
February 20, 2019
“By changing the way parents and children think about their futures, Children’s Savings Accounts help cultivate a college-bound mentality, improve educational outcomes, encourage college completion and bolster post-college financial health,” said William Elliott III, professor of social work.
New America
