In the News
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April 20, 2017
Elena Gallo, associate professor of astronomy, was quoted in a story about the discovery of two extremely small galaxies that contain gigantic black holes.
New Scientist -
April 19, 2017
“Persistent advocacy now by people like me is needed both to reinforce the value of science to all people and to help salvage continuity of scientific progress and careers for the next generation of innovators,” said Alice Telesnitsky, professor of microbiology and immunology, who will participate in this weekend’s March for Science in Washington, D.C.
The New York Times -
April 19, 2017
Comments by Kate Andrias, assistant professor of law, were featured in an article about the difference between collective bargaining in Europe and the United States.
Vox -
April 19, 2017
Research by John O’Shea, professor of anthropology and curator of Great Lakes archaeology at the Museum of Anthropological Archaeology, found long-submerged physical evidence under Lake Huron that prehistoric peoples systematically and strategically hunted caribou thousands of years ago.
Great Lakes Echo -
April 19, 2017
Kim Cameron, professor of management and organizations, and of education, was interviewed about the impact of “positive energizers” on productivity and workplace relationships.
BYU Radio -
April 18, 2017
“As much as I think on paper tax breaks for socially beneficial things is a good idea, I would design a tax system that primarily tried to raise revenue off of social bads like carbon and then followed the fair, broad-based, and progressive schedule for an income tax,” said Betsey Stevenson, associate professor of economics and public policy.
The Washington Post -
April 18, 2017
“The origins of ISIS are in Iraq, and the U.S. invasion and occupation created the conditions that made this possible, including de-Baathification and promoting sectarianism,” said Mark Tessler, professor of political science, referring to the removal of the Ba’ath Party from power in Iraq.
USA Today -
April 18, 2017
Research by Chad Brummett, associate professor of anesthesiology, and colleagues found that surgical patients who are more likely to continue to use opioid painkillers are those who smoke, drink alcohol or have certain mood disorders or chronic pain.
The Huffington Post -
April 17, 2017
“The removal of any individual from his or her community is psychologically, emotionally and financially damaging to those they leave behind,” said William Lopez, postdoctoral fellow at the National Center for Institutional Diversity and School of Social Work, on the deportation of illegal immigrants from their U.S. communities.
Detroit Free Press -
April 17, 2017
Nejat Seyhun, professor of finance, was quoted in a story about the fees and hidden costs charged by financial advisers.
U.S. News & World Report
