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February 24, 2015
John Maddox, director of collaborative program strategies at the U-M Transportation Research Institute, was quoted in a story about the competition between Google and Apple to develop the next generation of cars’ dashboard systems.
The New York Times -
February 24, 2015
“People are going to start buying cars because of the embedded technology. Tech [companies] are sending a signal that the value now in the car is the technology,” said Peter Adriaens, professor of civil and environmental engineering, natural resources and environment, and entrepreneurship.
Forbes -
February 23, 2015
John Callewaert, integrated assessment director at the Graham Sustainability Institute, was quoted in an article about U-M’s recent report analyzing policy options for fracking in Michigan.
Detroit Free Press -
February 23, 2015
“The chief cares very much about preserving the credibility of the court and assuring that it doesn’t act as a political institution. This case is widely perceived as an ideological bid by opponents of the ACA to revisit a political decision that’s already been made,” said Nicholas Bagley, assistant professor of law, referring to the role of Chief Justice John Roberts in the Supreme Court case challenging the Affordable Care Act.
Business Insider -
February 23, 2015
Sridhar Lakshmanan, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering at UM-Dearborn, says three things are required to turn a regular car into an automated one: a global positioning system, a system to recognize dynamic conditions on the roads, and a way to turn the information from these two systems into action on your ride.
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February 23, 2015
Mike Palmer, horticultural manager at the Matthaei Botanical Gardens, was quoted in a story about U-M’s giant American agave plant that finally bloomed last year but has only another month to live.
The Associated Press -
February 22, 2015
“Young lawyers often go out into the world thinking that the rule of law applies everywhere. But the reality is, unfortunately, there are a number of justice systems where justice is a far cry from what they’re meting out,” said Eve Brensike Primus, professor of law.
The Christian Science Monitor -
February 22, 2015
Liangyu Fu, Chinese studies librarian, discussed the traditions involved with celebrating the Chinese New Year.
Michigan Radio -
February 22, 2015
“Americans seem to believe that logging more hours leads to increased output, but respite deprivation can actually increase mistakes and workplace animosity — in addition to prompting or exacerbating stress-related illnesses,” said Kathleen Potempa, dean of the School of Nursing.
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February 19, 2015
Evelyn Alsultany, associate professor of American culture, said describing the slayings of three young Muslims in North Carolina only as a hate crime or a parking dispute ignores what’s happening in society.
CBS News
