In the News
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June 9, 2015
“They need to have names that most Americans recognize above the title,” said Lisa Nakamura, professor of American culture and screen arts and cultures, regarding Hollywood’s penchant for casting famous white actors in roles where race and ethnicity are relevant to the character or plot.
BBC News -
June 9, 2015
Research by Richard Neitzel, assistant professor of environmental health sciences, found that reducing hazardous noise levels — a risk factor for high blood pressure and heart disease — could save more than $3 billion annually.
Reuters -
June 9, 2015
“The ability to forecast the track of the hurricane has been steadily improving over the past 25 years, but the forecasting for intensity hasn’t really improved at all,” said Chris Ruf, professor of atmospheric science and environmental engineering, whose research team will launch small satellites to measure wind speeds in developing hurricanes.
Popular Science (Australia) -
June 8, 2015
Nicholas Valentino, professor of political science and communication studies, was quoted in a story about New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio’s unpopularity with white voters.
The Wall Street Journal -
June 8, 2015
In his new book, Carl Schneider, professor of law and internal medicine, says that the institutional review boards system in human-subject research “makes unreliable decisions because it is lawless and unaccountable, because its organization, procedures, membership and imperialism are so inappropriate. The problem is not regulation, it is bad regulation.”
Inside Higher Ed -
June 8, 2015
Jerry Davis, professor of management and organizations, and sociology, said that young entrepreneurs are better off launching a tech startup in Detroit than in Silicon Valley.
National Public Radio -
June 7, 2015
“Actually, though it seems intuitive, the evidence for screening for type 2 diabetes is really not strong,” said Dr. William Herman, professor of internal medicine and epidemiology.
Reuters -
June 7, 2015
Andy Hoffman, professor of management and organizations, and natural resources and environment, questioned whether demands by companies for restitution from disruptive protestors will backfire: “This tactic could embolden more people to hate this company even more and go after them even stronger.”
National Public Radio -
June 7, 2015
“These officials have a political role and it is important for them to have the latitude to fulfill their responsibility,” said Len Niehoff, adjunct professor of law, regarding court-ordered private negotiations between Detroit-area government officials to finalize a regional water authority agreement.
The Detroit News -
June 4, 2015
Utibe Effiong, writer-in-residence at the U-M Risk Science Center, penned a column on the controversy surrounding the issue of health risks from the use of mobile phones in Nigeria.
The World Post
