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September 27, 2015
Miles Kimball, professor of economics, believes that adding subzero interest rates to the Federal Reserve’s policy toolbox is critical to ending recessions.
CNBC -
September 27, 2015
Research by Dr. Shervin Assari, research investigator in psychiatry, found that white men are more likely than black men to suffer from depression, despite having fewer stressful life events.
The Telegraph (U.K.) -
September 27, 2015
“The whole phenomenon of athlete philanthropy is becoming much more formalized and institutionalized. It really is part of the athlete’s brand, their identity, their persona,” said Katherine Babiak, associate professor of sport management.
The New York Times -
September 24, 2015
“It’s a shame when someone tries to cheat this test because it’s an important yardstick for us to make sure the car will provide cleaner driving,” said Andre Boehman, professor of mechanical engineering, referring to Volkswagen’s admission it created software that allowed its diesel cars to cheat on air pollution standards.
CBS Moneywatch -
September 24, 2015
Nejat Seyhun, professor of finance; Marina Whitman, professor of business administration and public policy; and Martin Zimmerman, professor of business administration, were quoted in a story about the fallout from the Volkswagen diesel scandal.
Vice News -
September 24, 2015
“I can’t say I’m surprised. The temptation to game the system with a defeat device is definitely high because of the technical challenges,” said John DeCicco, research professor at the U-M Energy Institute, on the deception perpetrated by Volkswagen to cheat emissions tests.
The Washington Post -
September 23, 2015
“Catholic conservatives, like (Pope) Francis, want to conserve harmonious social relations and a Christian understanding of economic justice, just as they want to conserve what the church takes to be traditional family values,” said Brian Porter-Szucs, professor of history.
Fortune -
September 23, 2015
“We spend so much time talking about human significance, but when you are on a glacier and there’s a mile of ice below you and a mile of ice above you, you have no impact. It was so big and stark, but also so beautiful,” said Sarah Aciego, assistant professor of earth and environmental sciences, and atmospheric, oceanic and space sciences, recalling her first visit to Antarctica.
The New York Times -
September 23, 2015
“With increasing urbanization, we have more noise. In this country, we don’t place a lot of value on hearing and the ability to hear. Maybe we don’t care about our hearing, but we don’t want to have a heart attack,” said Rick Neitzel, assistant professor of environmental health sciences.
The Huffington Post -
September 22, 2015
Naomi André, associate professor of Afroamerican and African studies, women’s studies and the Residential College, says black women have an easier time than black men landing top opera roles.
National Public Radio
