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May 21, 2012
Religion a potent force for cooperation, conflict, research shows
Across history and cultures, religion increases trust within groups but also may increase conflict with other groups, according to an article in Science. “Moralizing gods, emerging over the last few millennia, have enabled large-scale cooperation and sociopolitical conquest even without war,” says U-M anthropologist Scott Atran, lead author of the article with Jeremy Ginges of… -
May 21, 2012
Accolades
Awards G. Lita Smith, a nurse practitioner in the Breast Care Center and nurse practitioner supervisor at the Comprehensive Cancer Center, recently was selected to receive the 2012 American Cancer Society Lane W. Adams Quality of Life Award for cancer caregiving. The award recognizes individuals who have made a difference through innovation, leadership and consistent… -
May 21, 2012
‘Fertilizing’ bone marrow helps answer why some cancers spread to bones
Researchers found that administering a common chemotherapy drug before bone tumors took root actually fertilized the bone marrow, enabling cancer cells, once introduced, to seed and grow more easily. The findings provide valuable insight as to why some cancers metastasize to bone, and eventually could result in new metastasis-prevention drugs, says Laurie McCauley, professor in… -
May 21, 2012
Record encourages participation in readership survey
As part of a major initiative to review and improve The University Record, we are inviting readers to share thoughts and opinions through a confidential survey. We want to know what you think about the Record, the Record Update and associated online publications. The survey, which is administered by Maguire Associates, will remain open through June 17.
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May 21, 2012
Tauber study a wake-up call for manufacturing
A recent uptick in U.S. manufacturing has optimists hoping a lost decade that saw steep employment drops in the sector is coming to an end. Productivity is up, a relatively cheap dollar is boosting exports, and the wage gap between the United States and China is shrinking. Some companies are repatriating operations from overseas. But… -
May 21, 2012
Tony England named interim dean of CECS at UM-Dearborn
UM-Dearborn recently announced a transition in leadership of its College of Engineering and Computer Science (CECS) with Tony England joining the college as interim dean. England’s two-year appointment began May 1 and was approved by the Board of Regents on April 19. Outgoing dean Subrata Sengupta rejoined the CECS faculty. “Tony England is an innovative… -
May 21, 2012
Study: At outset of careers, medical students already concerned about workloads
Medical students around the country are graduating this month, and preparing for the milestone that culminates four years of hard training — their first job as a doctor. But as students enter the workforce, many have negative views of their future day-to-day work lives as physicians, shown by a multi-school study led by the U-M… -
May 21, 2012
Obituary
William C. Parkinson William C. Parkinson, professor emeritus of physics, died March 19 at the age of 94. A native of Ontario, Canada, Parkinson earned his collegiate degrees at U-M, his Bachelor of Science in 1940, Master of Science in 1941, and a Ph.D. in 1948 as a student of Physics Professor H.R. Crane. He… -
May 21, 2012
New spawning reefs will help Great Lakes native fish
Watch a video about construction of new rock spawning reefs on the St. Clair River > The first of nine rock reefs is under construction in the St. Clair River delta northeast of Detroit. The goal of the project, which is led by Michigan Sea Grant, is to boost populations of lake sturgeon and other… -
May 21, 2012
Old school: U-M in History
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