In the News
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July 19, 2016
“When a public health agency unequivocally states ‘don’t eat raw dough’ (regardless of whether flour or other ingredients were affected by a recall or not), it is implying (falsely) that no one could rationally disagree. Well, I’m a public health faculty member, and I disagree,” said Brian Zikmund-Fisher, associate professor of health behavior and health education.
Mashable -
July 12, 2016
In the aftermath of the recent racially charged police shootings, “a compassionate organization cultivates a sense of empathy for those who are suffering. And the first thing is for leaders to be present, talking, listening and acknowledging that something specific has happened, and that some people may have concerns,” said Alison Davis-Blake, professor of management and organizations.
Fortune -
July 12, 2016
Research led by Michael Boehnke, professor of biostatistics and director of the Center for Statistical Genetics, identified more than 12 genes that directly increase risk for type 2 diabetes — the most complete understanding yet of the condition’s genetic architecture.
HealthDay -
July 12, 2016
“The upside, the great one, is you don’t need to drill and you don’t need an injection,” said Dr. Margherita Fontana, professor of dentistry, regarding an antimicrobial liquid that can be brushed on cavities to stop tooth decay.
The New York Times -
July 12, 2016
Howard Stein, professor of epidemiology and Afroamerican and African studies, was quoted in an article about how Kenya can invigorate its manufacturing sector.
African Business (pages 69-70) -
July 12, 2016
Comments by Ivo Dinov, associate professor and director of the Statistics Online Computational Resource at the School of Nursing, were featured in a story about the false-positives produced by functional magnetic resonance imaging in brain scans.
PBS Nova -
July 5, 2016
“The expectation of Tesla is that the driver is alert and vigilant, ready to take over at a moment’s notice. In practice, however, we see that humans quickly become bored and place too much trust in the system. People let down their guard and are not attentive and ready to take over,” said Ryan Eustice, associate professor of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and computer science, and naval architecture and marine engineering.
Forbes -
July 5, 2016
Girls whose friends have experienced teen childbirth are less likely to get pregnant themselves, according to research by Olga Yakusheva, associate professor of nursing and health management and policy.
Reuters -
July 5, 2016
“Unions have to change out of necessity, because the people who they are representing do not really resemble the white male breadwinner of the 1960. It’s a move they have to make,” said Kristin Seefeldt, assistant professor of social work and public policy.
The Christian Science Monitor -
July 5, 2016
Shobita Parthasarathy, associate professor of public policy and women’s studies, was quoted in a story about Britain’s best option to undo Brexit.
The Fiscal Times
