In the News
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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 -
January 7, 2016
Patricia Abbott, associate professor of nursing, says she expects health care to be affected in the short term by sensor-based and patient-residing technologies that help patients and providers communicate and manage chronic diseases.
InformationWeek -
January 6, 2016
Matthew Biro, professor of history of art, was quoted in a story about German artist Anselm Kiefer, whose recent work appears to include a pointed message about a new generation of extremists who have taken aim at Europe.
The New York Times -
January 6, 2016
Comments by Dr. Monica Starkman, associate professor emerita of psychiatry, and Dr. Michelle Riba, professor of psychiatry, were featured in an article about a group of grieving widows who found joy by taking dance lessons.
Detroit Free Press -
January 6, 2016
Andy Hoffman, professor of management and organizations, and natural resources and environment, was interviewed about how Michigan businesses should prepare for new energy markets and a changing climate.
Michigan Radio -
January 5, 2016
A report led by Hongyan Zhang, assistant research scientist at the School of Natural Resources and Environment, indicates Asian carp could become the most common fish in Lake Erie if the ravenous invaders develop a breeding population there, while popular sport species including walleye and rainbow trout likely would decline.
The Associated Press -
January 5, 2016
“Contrary to what the headlines often suggest, the Internet — or rather, broadband distribution — hasn’t come to kill television. Instead, it’s radically improving it,” said Amanda Lotz, professor of communication studies, and screen arts and cultures.
Quartz -
January 5, 2016
“We rarely respect the irrelevance of sunk costs in our behavior. The New Year is a clean slate. If my behavior is history dependent (why not eat the chocolate cake if I’m already overweight?), then the clean slate allows my behavior to escape past poor behavior,” said Justin Wolfers, professor of economics and public policy.
The Sydney (Australia) Morning Herald -
December 20, 2015
A national survey by Lloyd Johnston, research professor at the Institute for Social Research, shows cigarette use among teens is at an all-time low, but their fascination with e-cigarettes remains strong.
USA Today
