In the News
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September 29, 2014
“I keep telling my students if the bottom line is their only bottom line and they want to flip something as fast as possible, move to Silicon Valley and get in line with everyone else. If however, they want to roll their sleeves up for the long haul, they should get involved with something already happening in Detroit,” said John Marshall, associate professor of art and design, and architecture and urban planning.
Dwell -
September 29, 2014
In an op-ed article, Louisa Lim, visiting professor of journalism, says that tactics used against pro-democracy protestors in Hong Kong in the past few days are reminiscent of those used in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square in 1989.
The New York Times -
September 28, 2014
Stephen Forrest, professor of electrical engineering and computer science, and material science and engineering, spoke about extending the lifetime of blue organic light emitting diodes, which could lead to longer battery life in smartphones and produce better TV display screens.
The Times of India -
September 28, 2014
Ilsedore Cleeves, doctoral student in astronomy, was quoted about research by her and her colleagues that traced the origins of water in our solar system to before the formation of the sun.
The Christian Science Monitor -
September 28, 2014
Erik Gordon, clinical assistant professor of business and law, was interviewed about Sears losing a potential lender as it attempts to shore up its difficult financial position.
Bloomberg -
September 25, 2014
“Walking is an inexpensive, low-risk and accessible form of exercise and it turns out that combined with nature and group settings, it may be a very powerful, under-utilized stress buster,” said Dr. Sara Warber, clinical associate professor of family medicine.
The Economic Times (India) -
September 25, 2014
“The opportunity to perform on George Gershwin’s piano will be extraordinarily inspirational for our students and faculty,” said Christopher Kendall, professor and dean of the School of Music, Theatre & Dance.
The New York Times -
September 25, 2014
Dr. James Carpenter, professor of orthopaedic surgery, was quoted in a story about the increase in knee and hip replacements among active, retired baby boomers.
Detroit Free Press -
September 24, 2014
A story about food addiction quoted Ashley Gearhardt, assistant professor of psychology: “Sitting in the room with clients, you never hear people say, ‘Oh my God, I came home after a hard day and I was just craving broccoli and cauliflower so bad that I had a massive binge on these vegetables.'”
The Huffington Post -
September 24, 2014
Sarita Yardi Schoenebeck, assistant professor of information, was quoted in a story about the risks of posting pictures of children on Facebook.
The Guardian (U.K.)
