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March 21, 2016
Christian Sandvig, associate professor of communication studies and information, was interviewed about human biases regarding race and gender that are incorporated into computer algorithms.
National Public Radio -
March 21, 2016
A study by Vicki Freedman, research professor at the Institute for Social Research, shows that women continue to have a longer life expectancy than men, but they are now living worse and suffering more disabilities in their old age.
The Times of India -
March 20, 2016
“Individuals who refuse vaccines not only put themselves at risk for disease, it turns out that they also put others at risk, too — even people who have been vaccinated before,” said Dr. Matthew M. Davis, professor of pediatrics and communicable diseases, public policy, and health management and policy.
FOX News -
March 20, 2016
“The Zika outbreak has the potential to promote change in abortion and birth control policies across Latin America,” said Alexandra Minna Stern, professor of American culture, women’s studies, history, and obstetrics and gynecology.
The Conversation -
March 20, 2016
“When a company makes your feed algorithmic, it’s the moment that you’re being squeezed as an asset. … It’s them reminding you that you’re not the owner, you’re the product. You do know that, right?” said Charles Severance, clinical associate professor of information.
The Guardian (U.K.) -
March 17, 2016
“Twice as many children as parents expressed concerns about family members oversharing personal information about them on Facebook and other social media without permission. Many children … found that content embarrassing and felt frustrated when their parents continued to do it,” said Sarita Yardi Schoenebeck, assistant professor of information.
CBS News -
March 17, 2016
Research by Dr. Lona Mody, professor of internal medicine, suggests that nearly a quarter of patients have some sort of drug-resistant germ on their hands when they are discharged from the hospital to a post-acute care facility, such as a nursing home, rehabilitation center or hospice.
NBC News -
March 17, 2016
“When business schools are missing out on a large share of female college graduates, they are missing out on an extremely large share of the top qualified college graduates. … They are going to have to make changes that will make them more attractive to women,” said Betsey Stevenson, associate professor of public policy and economics.
Bloomberg Business -
March 16, 2016
Silvia Lindtner, assistant professor of information, and art and design, was quoted in an article about Shenzen, China, the world’s largest manufacturer of electronics and hotbed of high-tech innovation.
Forbes -
March 16, 2016
“The biggest long-term threat to American manufacturing isn’t foreign competition. It’s our own lack of interest,” said Sridhar Kota, professor of mechanical engineering.
Detroit Free Press
