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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 -
June 4, 2015
If the bar for winning a case in “vaccine court” — a no-fault alternative to civil court — were any lower, people would be compensated for injuries that do not appear to have been caused by a vaccine, says Anna Kirkland, associate professor of women’s studies and political science.
National Public Radio -
June 4, 2015
Dr. Renee Wayne Pinsky, assistant professor of radiology, was quoted in a story about a new state law requiring women with dense breast tissue — the sort that can hide potentially deadly tumors from routine mammograms — must be notified in writing and encouraged to consider additional tests.
Detroit Free Press -
June 3, 2015
In congressional testimony about physician use of electronic health records, Julia Adler-Milstein, assistant professor of information and health management and policy, said, “Why do some do so well with technology while others struggle? The answers are not as simple as age or tech savviness. It’s likely much more about how the IT is used, and the context in which it is used.”
Forbes -
June 3, 2015
Michael Traugott, professor emeritus of communication studies and political studies, said political spending by billionaires who also are political novices is no guarantee of victory.
Reuters -
June 3, 2015
“Rich and poor students don’t merely enroll in college at different rates; they also complete it at different rates. The graduation gap is even wider than the enrollment gap,” said Susan Dynarski, professor of public policy, education and economics.
The New York Times -
June 2, 2015
Ethan Kross, associate professor of psychology, says that by using one’s first name when addressing oneself, social anxiety can be greatly reduced before, during and after a stressful event.
Huffington Post -
June 2, 2015
An op-ed article by Marina Whitman, professor of business administration and public policy, explains why the Trans-Pacific Partnership on trade and investment makes sense for America.
Detroit Free Press
