In the News
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November 29, 2016
“You can’t directly die from taking a cannabinoid, the way tens of thousands of people are directly dying from opioids each year in the U.S.,” said Dr. Daniel Clauw, professor of anesthesiology, rheumatology and psychiatry.
CNBC -
November 29, 2016
“I fear for the day every hospital system is down. This will require some kind of governmental mandate. … We’re not going to be laughing when the lights go out,” said Kevin Fu, associate professor of electrical engineering and computer science, on the need for federal regulations that require all internet-connected devices to have built-in security.
CNN -
November 22, 2016
Nyeema Harris, assistant professor of ecology and evolutionary biology, and colleagues recently installed more than 150 motion-triggered cameras in three locations in Michigan — the largest-ever camera-trap study of the state’s diverse wildlife.
USA Today -
November 22, 2016
Research led by Shawn Xu, professor of molecular and integrative physiology, discovered a new kind of photoreceptor that enables even an eyeless insect to sense and respond to light.
CBS News -
November 22, 2016
There may never be enough formally trained palliative care physicians to support families facing serious illness, said Dr. Preeti Malani, professor of internal medicine, in an editorial calling for more research and better training of all doctors on end-of-life care.
Health Day -
November 21, 2016
Margo Schlanger and Samuel Bagenstos, both professors of law, addressed issues surrounding attorney general-nominee Sen. Jeff Sessions’ record regarding civil rights.
The Atlantic -
November 21, 2016
Michael Heaney, assistant professor of organizational studies and political science, was quoted in an article about why some protests succeed, while others fail.
New York Magazine -
November 21, 2016
Comments by Dr. Jacek Debiec and David Marshall, both assistant professors of psychiatry, were featured in a story about the impact that excessive stress has on children’s learning, behavior, and physical and mental health.
Detroit Free Press -
November 20, 2016
Nicole Ellison, professor of information, was quoted in an article about Twitter’s suspension of several high-profile alt-right accounts in an attempt to stop hate speech.
Christian Science Monitor -
November 20, 2016
Addressing the impact of income inequality on happiness, Justin Wolfers, professor of economics and public policy, said, “It’s the basic marginal benefit of each extra dollar. Inequality reduces happiness — every social scientist has a strong presumption of this.”
The New Yorker
