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February 14, 2016
Dr. Kenneth Langa, professor of internal medicine and health management and policy, was interviewed about his research on dementia risk.
National Public Radio -
February 14, 2016
Donald Welch, chief information security officer, was quoted in an article about a secret network-monitoring program at the University of California that is stirring controversy due to lack of transparency.
Inside Higher Ed -
February 14, 2016
Dr. Marjorie Treadwell, professor of obstetrics and gynecology, and Aubree Gordon, assistant professor of epidemiology, said that the recent discovery of Zika in the brain of a fetus with severe birth defects strengthens the evidence that the virus is causing microcephaly.
NBC News -
February 11, 2016
Dr. Amy Rothberg, assistant professor of internal medicine and nutritional sciences, says people with higher amounts of body fat have higher amounts of leptin, but they can develop leptin resistance — which means they don’t pick up on the signal that they’ve gotten enough calories.
CBS News -
February 11, 2016
“Given the harm that Flint children and residents have had to endure for nearly two years, it is time for a forward-thinking response that not only ensures clean water but also helps residents recover wealth losses and gives Flint children the supports necessary to be successful in school and adulthood,” said Trina Shanks, associate professor of social work.
Huffington Post -
February 11, 2016
Martin Heller, research area specialist at the Center for Sustainable Systems at the School of Natural Resources and Environment, spoke about why some produce, such as asparagus, has greater climate impact than pork and veal.
National Geographic -
February 10, 2016
Comments by Bob Bain, associate professor of education and history, were featured in a story about better ways to teach history.
The Atlantic -
February 10, 2016
“Coaches and trainers are relying on their naked eye to improve performance. Now you have technology that can measure motion to the nearest millisecond. No pun intended, but it’s an eye-opening change,” said Noel Perkins, professor of mechanical engineering, describing his microsensor technology in footballs, golf clubs, tennis racquets and more that transmits data to explain performance.
Detroit Free Press -
February 10, 2016
Yeidy Rivero, professor of American culture and screen arts and cultures, was quoted in an article about why Turkey’s soap operas are captivating Latin America.
International Business Times -
February 9, 2016
“Voters know that Public Act 436 (Michigan’s emergency manager law) is an affront to democracy, but it’s also become a tool for perpetuating and deepening racial inequalities,” said Shawna Lee, associate professor of social work.
The Detroit News
