In the News
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January 12, 2016
Michael Flannagan, research associate professor at the U-M Transportation Research Institute, was quoted in a story about technology recently unveiled by BMW that may make blind spots in cars a thing of the past.
The Washington Post -
January 12, 2016
“In the wake of the financial crisis, President Obama saved the United States from another Great Depression and enacted sweeping reform of the financial sector. But we need to keep pushing harder to make the financial system safer, fairer and better harnessed to the needs of the real economy,” said Michael Barr, professor of law and public policy.
CNBC -
January 11, 2016
“China’s continuing struggle to control and reduce air pollution exemplifies the government’s fear that lifestyle issues will mutate into demands for political change,” said Mary Gallagher, associate professor of political science and director of the Center for Chinese Studies.
Christian Science Monitor -
January 11, 2016
“When gasoline is cheap, the motivation just isn’t there for consumers to pay a whole lot of attention to fuel economy,” said Brandon Schoettle, project manager at the U-M Transportation Research Institute.
National Public Radio -
January 11, 2016
Bridgette Carr, clinical professor of law, says reality of human trafficking is more complicated than the “Lifetime movie” version that presents suburban teenagers who are abducted from shopping malls, suffer terrible ordeals, but are eventually reunited with their grateful and loving families.
Detroit Free Press -
January 10, 2016
Linda Gregerson, professor of English language and literature, was interviewed about her first collected volume of poetry, which highlights 40 years of her work.
Michigan Radio -
January 10, 2016
Kedra Ishop, associate vice president for enrollment management, was featured in a story about U-M’s recent success in increasing minority enrollment.
The New York Times -
January 10, 2016
“Creating shareholder value and creating good jobs are largely incompatible. Corporations are ‘job creators’ only as a last resort,” said Jerry Davis, professor of management and organizations and sociology.
Los Angeles Times -
January 7, 2016
Sidonie Smith, director of the Institute for the Humanities and professor of English language and literature, and women’s studies, was cited in an article about the future of doctoral education.
The Chronicle of Higher Education -
January 7, 2016
“I’m a little concerned that they’re saying here’s a package that a coach, parent, anybody can use and that that’s good enough,” said Steven Broglio, associate professor of kinesiology, referring to high school sideline concussion-testing programs.
The Associated Press
