In the News
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September 7, 2016
Stephen Garcia, associate professor of organizational studies and psychology, was quoted in a story about the city of Dubai’s penchant for setting world records, such as the world’s tallest building, busiest international airport and longest driverless metro line.
The Associated Press -
September 6, 2016
“They wound up creating a Frankenstein that they couldn’t control,” said Mark Mizruchi, professor of sociology and organizational studies, referring to big business’s alignment with the Republican Party, which has become increasingly hostile to corporate interests.
The Washington Post -
September 6, 2016
H.V. Jagadish, professor of electrical engineering and computer science, was quoted in a story about the increased use of crime-forecasting tools and the potential for racial profiling and aggressive policing.
Business Insider -
September 6, 2016
Dr. Mark Moyad, urologist and director of preventive and alternative medicine at the U-M Health System, says consumers need to be careful with diet supplements: “Almost anything for weight loss should be a concern because most of them work by increasing blood pressure or heart rate while also trying to increase metabolism.”
FOX News -
September 5, 2016
“There are many more working universes than most people realize. We tend to think not only is our universe fine-tuned for us, we also think this is the best universe one could design. In some sense, we’ve designed a better universe,” said Fred Adams, professor of physics and astronomy.
New Scientist -
September 5, 2016
“To sing ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ can be to explore our history if one gets beyond rote singing to consider (Francis Scott) Key’s song and its history. For this inspiration of a national conversation, I am grateful to Colin Kaepernick,” said Mark Clague, associate professor of musicology.
CNN -
September 5, 2016
Reuven Avi-Yonah, professor of law, says the European Union has a strong case for collecting taxes from Apple and that if the situation were reversed, Americans would be clamoring to collect taxes from a foreign company.
The New York Times -
August 30, 2016
Liz Kolb, clinical assistant professor of education, was interviewed for a story about the impact of technology on the development of kids’ emotional intelligence.
ABC News -
August 30, 2016
“We’re not dealing with groups of people here who are not entitled to U.S. protection. Quite the contrary, we’re dealing with a population that actually seems to in very large measure qualify for protection that we offered to provide by signing the U.N. Refugee Convention,” said James Hathaway, professor of law and director of the Program in Refugee and Asylum Law, referring to Central American child refugees.
The Christian Science Monitor -
August 30, 2016
A new study by Richard Miech, research professor at the Institute for Social Research, shows that most teens are vaping for the sweet and fruity flavors, not for the nicotine.
The Associated Press
