In the News
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November 13, 2014
“It all depends on the problem you want to solve. If your objective is to lower carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, pyrolysis (converting plastic to oil) is not necessarily a benefit,” said John DeCicco, research professor at the Energy Institute, in a story on the environmental concerns surrounding the potential for plastic as a new global energy source.
Al Jazeera America -
November 12, 2014
Research by Sandra Tang, research fellow in psychology, suggests that children with young moms do worse in school.
New York Magazine -
November 12, 2014
“I wonder if the challengers have given enough thought to the people — real people, with real health problems, and a real need for insurance — who could be caught in the crossfire,” said Nicholas Bagley, professor of law, regarding some states’ resistance to expand Medicare or create their own insurance exchanges.
Los Angeles Times -
November 12, 2014
Richard Curtin, director of the Surveys of Consumers, said that rising confidence often leads to more consumer spending, which bodes well for retailers heading into the holiday shopping season: “Consumers are becoming more confident in their own economic situation and that of the economy as a whole.”
The Boston Globe -
November 11, 2014
Katie Oppenheim, a registered nurse and chair of the U-M Professional Nurse Council, was quoted about a contract between the nurses’ union and the U-M Health System that is intended to protect nurses treating Ebola patients.
The Detroit News -
November 11, 2014
“They’ve left their equity and put themselves at parity with other cars. In the end, reliability is what Toyota’s all about. I worry they’re giving up their differentiation,” said Christie Nordhielm, clinical associate professor of business administration, about the Japanese automaker’s plan to remake the image of its popular Camry.
Automotive News -
November 11, 2014
Research by Eric Kim, doctoral student in psychology, found that older adults with a strong sense of purpose in life might be particularly likely to get health screenings such as colonoscopies and mammograms.
U.S. News & World Report -
November 10, 2014
John Ciorciari, assistant professor of public policy, and Linda Lim, professor of corporate strategy and international business, addressed misgivings about Chinese justice that may deter the U.S. and others from fully cooperating with China in its fight against graft.
The Associated Press -
November 10, 2014
John Pottow, professor of law, said that despite a long history of mismanagment, Detroit has handled its bankruptcy with efficiency and pragmatism — thanks in large part to emergency manager Kevyn Orr.
The Economist -
November 10, 2014
Jerry Davis, professor of management and organizations and sociology, and Erik Gordon, clinical assistant professor of business and law, were quoted in a story about the possibility that Compuware executives would get millions in golden parachutes if a company buyer fires them.
Detroit Free Press
