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January 28, 2019
Although furloughed workers know that, eventually, they will be reinstated with back pay, even temporary situations like the federal shutdown can have “scarring” effects on well-being — especially for those who didn’t expect the uncertainty, said Sarah Burgard, associate professor of sociology, epidemiology, and public policy, and research associate professor at the Institute for Social Research.
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January 27, 2019
Research by Charley Willison, a doctoral student in health management and policy, and Scott Greer, professor of health management and policy, global public health, and political science, shows that the federal response to hurricanes in Florida and Texas in 2017 was faster and more generous than the help sent to Puerto Rico in preparation and in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria.
EcoWatch -
January 27, 2019
“We are all worried constantly about the influenza viruses emerging from poultry. I would be much less concerned with some of the avian-to-human transmissions that we’ve seen,” if all of the chickens on the market now were edited to be immune to the flu, said Arnold Monto, professor of epidemiology and global health.
Popular Science -
January 27, 2019
“The easy concealability of the latest vaping devices better allows youth to vape without adults knowing about it. If we want to prevent youth from using drugs, including nicotine, vaping will warrant special attention in terms of policy, education campaigns and prevention programs in the coming years,” said Richard Miech, research professor at the Institute for Social Research.
PBS NewsHour -
January 27, 2019
A lower-carbon diet — less red meat, more plant-based protein — is not only better for the climate but also healthier, according to a study by Martin Heller, a researcher for the Center for Sustainable Systems at the School of Environment and Sustainability.
U.S. News & World Report -
January 24, 2019
“We can make Michigan a living laboratory as we evolve to this new mobility. If you think all of this will go to California, that is an (expensive) home base for this stuff,” said Ellen Hughes-Cromwick, senior economist at the U-M Energy Institute, on the announcement that Waymo will locate self-driving car manufacturing at a factory in southeast Michigan.
USA Today -
January 24, 2019
Research by Aubree Gordon, assistant professor of epidemiology, and colleagues found that children with prior dengue infection had 38 percent less risk of showing symptoms when infected with Zika than those who were dengue-free.
Scientific American -
January 24, 2019
Jason DeBord, assistant professor of music, discussed “Lost in Ann Arbor,” an upcoming student concert in Detroit performed by graduating seniors at the School of Music, Theatre & Dance.
BroadwayWorld Detroit -
January 23, 2019
A column co-written by James DeVaney, associate vice provost for academic innovation, espouses stackable credentials, such as massive open online courses, as a learning strategy: “Educational providers meet learners where they are, and provide the right level and amount of learning, and an appropriate credential, for their needs.”
Inside Higher Ed -
January 23, 2019
Research by Steven Katz, professor of internal medicine, and health management and policy, suggests that women with breast cancer who get newer genetic tests to estimate their risk of recurrence may not be any more anxious about their test results than their peers who get older tests that focus on fewer genes.
Reuters
