In the News
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September 13, 2015
Comments by Reuben Miller, assistant professor of social work, were featured in an article about how inmates use Yelp to read and post online reviews of jails.
Wired -
September 13, 2015
“Men have a more difficult time acknowledging, describing or owning [mental illness] than women do. Men need to recognize that this is not something they can just snap out of, and it’s most certainly not a sign of weakness,” said Dr. John Greden, professor of psychiatry and executive director of the Comprehensive Depression Center.
The Huffington Post -
September 13, 2015
Bruce Conforth, lecturer in American culture, was interviewed about words that have entered colloquial language after originating as book characters.
National Public Radio -
September 10, 2015
Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis’ “religious objection to same-sex marriage affords her no more legal or moral basis to hold office as clerk but refuse to do her job than would a religious objection to interracial marriage,” said Samuel Bagenstos, professor of law.
New Republic -
September 10, 2015
Max Shtein, associate professor of materials science and engineering, discussed the solar cells he developed with Matthew Shlian, a lecturer of art and design, and which were inspired by kirigami — the ancient Japanese art of paper cutting.
National Geographic -
September 10, 2015
“If we can identify risks during pregnancy that can be treated, such as obstructive sleep apnea, we can reduce the incidence of small babies, C-sections and possibly NICU [neonatal intensive care unit] admission that not only improve long-term health benefits for newborns but also help keep costs down,” said Louise O’Brien, research associate professor of neurology and obstetrics and gynecology.
MSN.com -
September 9, 2015
“They’re people that want more stimulation than sitting at home and being very productive working in your pajamas all day,” said Gretchen Spreitzer, professor of management and organizations, referring to those who do their jobs at co-working spaces.
The Associated Press -
September 9, 2015
Research by Dr. William Herman, professor of internal medicine, and Dr. Amy Rothberg, assistant professor of internal medicine, indicates the prevalence of diabetes in the U.S. has finally started to plateau — a sign that efforts to curb obesity may have finally started to pay off.
Chicago Tribune -
September 9, 2015
“The number one risk in combat in recent years has been underbody blast. So a major focus of (our research) is to understand how soldiers sit in their seat when they’re in vehicles, so we can understand how to protect them in those underbody blast events,” said Matthew Reed, research professor at the U-M Transportation Research Institute.
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September 8, 2015
“I’m not saying that (martial arts) is a replacement of pharmacological management for treatment of ADHD. It more likely is an adjunct in that it could possibly enhance what medicine is giving you,” said Dr. Beth Tarini, assistant professor of pediatrics and communicable diseases.
Detroit Free Press
