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April 7, 2016
A new study by Dave Schwab, research scientist at the U-M Water Center, shows more than 700 miles of shoreline in lakes Huron and Michigan are potentially vulnerable to oil spills if the pipeline beneath the Straits of Mackinac ruptures.
Detroit Free Press -
April 6, 2016
Research by David Meyer, professor of psychology, shows that switching what you’re doing mid-task increases the time it takes you to finish both tasks by 25 percent.
Forbes -
April 6, 2016
“America’s ongoing diversity explosion should be greeted with optimism because of the opportunities it presents for revitalizing our country, energizing our labor force and providing greater connectivity to the global economy. But there is a hidden danger lurking in the form of an emerging generation gap with strong racial overtones that, left unchecked, could become a significant obstacle to progress,” said William Frey, research professor at the Institute for Social Research.
CNN -
April 6, 2016
Dr. Jeffrey Jentzen, professor of pathology, was quoted in a story about a Pennsylvania coroner who has started recording the cause of most drug overdose deaths as homicides.
The Washington Post -
April 5, 2016
Dr. Shelley Hershner, assistant professor of neurology, discussed her research on the sleeping habits of college students and offered recommendations on how students can get more sleep.
NBC News -
April 5, 2016
Yago Colas, associate professor of comparative literature and the Residential College, was quoted in a story about the amazing buzzer-beater three-point shot that gave Villanova the NCAA men’s basketball championship Monday.
National Public Radio -
April 5, 2016
Stuart Batterman, professor of environmental health sciences and civil and environmental engineering, was interviewed for an article about the impact of Michigan’s air pollution problem on African-American residents.
Newsweek -
April 4, 2016
Recently introduced bills to require that all high school students learn basic CPR prior to graduation “would add more than 100,000 potential lifesavers to our communities every year. Today’s students could be tomorrow’s lifesavers,” said Dr. Brad Uren, assistant professor of emergency medicine.
The Detroit News -
April 4, 2016
Research by Muniba Saleem, assistant professor of communication studies, found that exposure to terrorism news increases perception of Muslims as aggressive.
Michigan Radio -
April 4, 2016
“Some of the biggest mistakes people make when trying to achieve and maintain a healthy weight is to focus just on food and exercise. Sleeping well and staying well hydrated with water can play a big role in weight management,” said Dr. Tammy Chang, assistant professor of family medicine.
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