In the News
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August 18, 2014
“For some companies, these inversions are really smart business moves. For others, they’re less smart. You don’t always know if it’s going to work,” said James Hines, professor of law and economics, addressing how companies establishing a tax domicile abroad often fail to produce above-average returns for investors.
Chicago Tribune -
August 11, 2014
David Jude, research scientist emeritus of natural resources and environment, was interviewed about the many different species of fish found in the Great Lakes.
Michigan Radio -
August 11, 2014
“Players should always look at what they are hitting and avoid using their head as the initial point of contact with their opponent. In addition to increased concussion risk, head-down tackling and hitting with the top of the helmet are a mechanism for neck fracture,” said Steven Broglio, associate professor of kinesiology.
U.S. News & World Report -
August 11, 2014
“I cannot recall a judge saying in a class-action case that the amount of settlement is too low and you need to go back and go for broke at trial. This is very striking,” said Daniel Crane, professor of law, regarding a U.S. District Court judge’s rejection of a proposed $324 million settlement in an antitrust case.
The New York Times -
August 4, 2014
An article about the new book “Building a Better Teacher” quotes School of Education Dean Deborah Ball on why teacher training needs to involve more than learning on the job.
Inside Higher Ed -
August 4, 2014
“So while the economy is still experiencing sluggish growth, perhaps the best thing to do is just not mess with it (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program). SNAP’s not perfect, but on the whole it works, in fact quite well,” co-wrote Luke Shaefer, associate professor of social work.
New Republic -
August 4, 2014
Eden Wells, clinical associate professor of epidemiology, said the likelihood of the Ebola virus spreading beyond West Africa via air travel is extremely low.
International Business Times -
August 4, 2014
Dr. Anna Lok, professor of internal medicine, encourages baby boomers to be tested for hepatitis C and describes new drug treatments that deliver 90-to-95 percent cure rates for those diagnosed early.
WDIV-TV Detroit -
August 4, 2014
In his monthly column, Dr. Howard Markel, professor and director of the Center for the History of Medicine, highlighted the 49th anniversary of the signing of the Medicare Act, a momentous event that continues to shape modern medicine.
PBS NewsHour -
July 29, 2014
Research by Dr. Jacek Debiec, assistant professor of child and adolescent psychiatry, found that mothers can pass on specific fears to their days-old babies through smells.
Newsweek
