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October 17, 2018
Research led by Devin Gill, stakeholder engagement specialist at the Cooperative Institute for Great Lakes Research, found that harmful algal blooms have changed the way many Lake Erie recreational anglers and charter captains fish: “For some of them, it looks unnatural. It looks like the lake is sick.”
Great Lakes Echo -
October 17, 2018
“If you were here in 1817, Michigan would have seemed an entirely indigenous space. It was dominated by native peoples. … There’s still (a) significant native population in the state of Michigan. There are 14 reservations, 14 communities,” said Michael Witgen, associate professor of history and American culture, and director of Native American studies.
Michigan Radio -
October 16, 2018
“Most poor people are white. Putting a thumb on the scale for low-income students will help far more white students than black or Hispanic students,” said Susan Dynarski, professor of public policy, education and economics, raising doubts that pursuing socioeconomic diversity in admissions practices will help racially diversify a campus.
The Atlantic -
October 16, 2018
“The abundance of programming and commercial viability of smaller audiences is making it possible for storytelling from a much wider range of experiences to finally be available,” said Amanda Lotz, professor of communication studies, on the plethora of streaming video services and niche programming.
Wired -
October 16, 2018
David Moran, clinical professor of law, says a 2006 Supreme Court case he argued, but lost, permits police who violate the knock-and-announce rule to use incriminating evidence they find: “We couldn’t find a single case in which a jury had returned anything other than nominal damages for a violation of the knock-and-announce rule. … There’s really been no deterrent, no incentive to prevent the police from kicking down doors, even when it’s illegal.”
The Washington Post -
October 15, 2018
“Partisanship is now a very important part of the average citizens’ compass for determining how they feel about not just issues but about each other,” said Nicholas Valentino, professor of political science and research professor at ISR’s Center for Political Studies.
The New York Times -
October 15, 2018
Research by Lindsay Admon, clinical lecturer in obstetrics and gynecology, shows that black women have the highest risk of life-threatening birth complications in the United States — a 70-percent higher rate than whites for major birth problems.
NBC News -
October 15, 2018
Richard Primus, professor of law, says newly appointed Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh is unlikely to heed calls by critics to step aside from certain politically charged cases in which his fairness and independence might be questioned after a divisive confirmation fight: “For Kavanaugh to recuse would be for him to say, ‘Yes, I understand you don’t trust me … and I validate that concern.’ He’s not going to say that.”
Reuters -
October 14, 2018
“Using online social media to maintain contact with family members and friends is a good way to compensate for seniors who restrict their social activities due to pain. It is not going to replace seeing people in person, but it will help supplement their reduced activities,” said Shannon Ang, doctoral student in sociology.
Reuters -
October 14, 2018
Lisa Meeks, clinical lecturer in family medicine, says that by virtue of their own experiences, doctors with disabilities are better equipped to understand and empathize with patients, especially those with disabilities, and have prompted innovative thinking about how to provide care.
Bloomberg News
