In the News
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November 23, 2015
“This proposal is not likely to encourage greater school attendance. In fact, withholding welfare payments from these families is likely to increase truancy,” said Percy Bates, professor of education, regarding a new law that allows the state to halt welfare benefits to families whose children are chronically absent.
The Detroit News -
November 23, 2015
Linda Lim, professor of strategy, was quoted in an article about how the U.S. and China are vying for dominance in the battle of the Asia-Pacific trade pacts.
South China Morning Post -
November 22, 2015
Debra Bezzina, project senior manager at the U-M Transportation Research Institute, was quoted in an article about vehicle-to-vehicle communications and auto safety.
Car and Driver -
November 22, 2015
Ivette Perfecto, professor of natural resources and environment, and John Vandermeer, professor of ecology and evolutionary biology, and natural resources and environment, were interviewed about their research on coffee rust, a fungus wreaking havoc on coffee crops in Mexico and Central America.
Michigan Radio -
November 22, 2015
“Our view is that we got a pretty weak number in the third quarter for GDP, but that really masked a stronger domestic economy,” said Gabriel Ehrlich, associate director of the U-M Research Seminar in Quantitative Economics, whose 2016 U.S. forecast predicts the fastest growing economy in 10 years.
The Washington Post -
November 19, 2015
“Refugees resettled to the U.S. must undergo an incredibly thorough vetting process before they are allowed to travel here. It is ridiculous for governors to rationalize their isolationist posture on security grounds,” said James Hathaway, professor of law and director of the Program in Refugee and Asylum Law.
U.S. News & World Report -
November 19, 2015
A Physicians for Human Rights report by Dr. Michele Heisler, professor of internal medicine and health behavior and health education, accuses the Syrian government of flouting international law by killing health workers, bombing hospitals and blocking lifesaving aid.
The New York Times -
November 19, 2015
Women should not rely on creams and ointments to reduce pregnancy stretch marks because most products lack solid scientific research, according to research by Dr. Frank Wang, assistant professor of dermatology.
International Business Times -
November 18, 2015
Carmela Brown, associate director for new student services and orientation advising at the Newnan LSA Academic Advising Center, was quoted in a story about the college-readiness of high school seniors.
Detroit Free Press -
November 18, 2015
Miles Kimball, professor of economics, was interviewed about the Federal Reserve’s anticipated hike in interest rates.
CNBC
