In the News
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January 22, 2015
“It’s surprising to see a State of the Union address that is this liberal and certainly a little bit more controversial that you would expect given the lopsided nature of the November election,” said Aaron Kall, director of the U-M debate program.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette -
January 22, 2015
Dr. Utibe Effiong, writer in residence at the U-M Risk Science Center, blames poor governance for Nigeria’s struggles with climate change — and inability to effectively address it.
Slate -
January 21, 2015
“If you want to find out who’s going to fight and die, if you want to break up a particular terrorist cell, find out what they’re eating and how they dress. Plots never occur in mosques: you have to be quiet in a mosque. They occur in fast food places, soccer fields, picnics and barbeques,” said Scott Atran, adjunct professor of psychology and adjunct research scientist at the Institute for Social Research.
Scientific American -
January 21, 2015
Richard Janko, professor of classical studies, was quoted in an article about new technology that may allow scholars to someday read ancient papyrus rolls that were carbonized in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D.
The New York Times -
January 21, 2015
Research by Dr. Christine Cigolle, assistant professor of family medicine, and colleagues found that the rate of older people who suffer a fall is on the rise.
U.S. News & World Report -
January 20, 2015
“Curiously, the fascination that Americans today have with the island has everything to do with the fact that Cuba managed to exist for a half century without the United States being there,” said Ruth Behar, professor of anthropology.
The Huffington Post -
January 20, 2015
Research by J. Todd Arnedt, associate professor of psychiatry, suggests that drinking alcohol before bedtime can help people fall asleep fast, but does not allow the body to go through its natural sleep cycle.
International Business Times -
January 20, 2015
Michael Bernitsas, professor of naval architecture and marine engineering, and mechanical engineering, was quoted about a device that uses university-patented technology to harvest energy from river bottoms.
Detroit Free Press -
January 19, 2015
Eileen Pollack, professor of English language and literature, was interviewed about the lack of women in the sciences and other “genius” fields.
NBC News -
January 19, 2015
A recent court decision that lowered the ceiling on a fine for BP’s 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill is a major victory for the company, said David Uhlmann, director of the Law School’s Environmental Law and Policy Program.
The New York Times
