In the News
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November 14, 2013
“We want to demonstrate fully driverless vehicles operating within the whole infrastructure of the city (of Ann Arbor) … to show that these can be safe, effective and commercially successful,” said Peter Sweatman, director of the U-M Transportation Research Institute.
The Associated Press -
November 13, 2013
Margaret Dewar, professor of urban and regional planning, was quoted about how large, mostly industrial cities are choosing to raze old, abandoned structures but not rebuild.
The New York Times -
November 13, 2013
A story about a free medical clinic run by U-M students featured Dr. Brent Williams, associate professor of internal medicine, and medical students Shannon Cramm, Chelsea Reighard and Lauren Wozniak.
The Atlantic -
November 13, 2013
“History suggests that when a disaster happens, a connection to those with political power matters for the flow of disaster aid, (but) given the historic nature of Typhoon Haiyan, we hope the Philippine political elite can break from the patterns of the past,” wrote Allen Hicken, associate professor of political science, and doctoral students James Atkinson and Nico Ravanilla.
The Washington Post -
November 12, 2013
“This is a case that establishes the principle that people with disabilities, like everybody else, have to be fully accounted for in emergency preparedness actions,” Samuel Bagenstos, professor of law, said about a federal judge’s ruling that New York City’s emergency plans violate the Americans with Disabilities Act.
National Public Radio -
November 12, 2013
Doctoral student Jamila Kwarteng of the School of Public Health was quoted about her research that suggests a well-maintained neighborhood sidewalk — not just merely the presence of one, regardless of condition — encourages exercise.
Reuters -
November 11, 2013
Physicians have been slow to embrace human papillomavirus testing as an additional screening method for cervical cancer, said Dr. Mack Ruffin, professor of family medicine.
National Public Radio -
November 11, 2013
Do-Hee Morsman, administrator at the Nam Center for Korean Studies, was quoted in an article about the increasing popularity of Korean studies courses at U.S. universities.
Inside Higher Ed -
November 11, 2013
Bridgette Carr, clinical professor of law and director of the Human Trafficking Clinic, was interviewed about a state task force recommendation that minors sold for sex or cheap labor should not be charged with a crime.
Michigan Radio -
November 11, 2013
Comments by Philip Larson, program director of veteran and military services in the Office of New Student Programs, were featured in a story about soldiers who transfer military skills to a college major.
U.S. News & World Report
