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June 6, 2011
Accolades
Danielle Schultz, a chemistry doctoral candidate, was among 12 outstanding graduate students recently honored at the Roche Symposium in Nutley, N.J., with the Roche company’s Excellence in Chemistry Award for research accomplishments in the field of organic chemistry. Students were nominated by their faculty advisers and selected by a committee comprised of Roche scientists. -
June 6, 2011
Report: Information technology sector shows potential for state
The University Research Corridor released a new report June 2 that shows how the information and communication technology industry is a worthy educational investment, offers higher-paying jobs and has potential for more business growth in Michigan.
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June 6, 2011
U-M doctor and research scientist wins state honor
Dr. Eva Feldman, professor of neurology and research scientist at the Medical School, has been named one of the Detroit News’ “Michiganians of the Year” for her work.
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June 6, 2011
U-M revises trespass warning policy
A revised Department of Public Safety policy on trespass warnings includes a number of changes that more clearly will spell out the scope and the reason for the warnings. The policy also makes it clear that faculty, students and staff may be issued a trespass warning only in extenuating circumstances.
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June 6, 2011
URC to launch Global Detroit International Student Retention Program
The New Economy Initiative of Southeast Michigan has awarded the University Research Corridor a three-year, $450,000 grant to launch the Global Detroit International Student Retention Program to retain international talent in the region.
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June 6, 2011
Semester in Detroit students’ research supports historical play
In April 1966 students from Detroit’s Northern High School walked out of class over issues of disrespect, lack of educational resources and race, in an action that divided the community. But today the incident is bringing together history students — trained in research through U-M Semester in Detroit — with high school students who perform with Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit.
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June 6, 2011
Kids who bully are twice as likely to have sleep problems
Children who are bullies or have conduct problems at school are more likely to be sleepy during the day according to Medical School researchers.
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June 6, 2011
CRLT conference draws top Chinese educators
Interested in transforming their students from attentive classroom listeners to actively engaged learners, 33 top Chinese university officials recently visited U-M for instruction from the Center for Research on Learning and Teaching (CRLT) at the 2011 Michigan Faculty Development Seminar. Activities included instruction on the use of “clickers” in the classroom, which in recent years… -
June 6, 2011
Regents approve faculty promotions
Editor’s note: A number of faculty members were inadvertently left off a list of faculty promotions approved last month by the Board of Regents. The full list of LSA promotions appears below. LSA Marlyse Baptista, professor of Afroamerican and African studies, with tenure; and professor of linguistics, with tenure Tiya Miles, professor of American culture,… -
June 6, 2011
Ford School conference speakers to explore social, political networks
Fourth Annual Political Networks Conference and Workshops Keynote: Garry Robins 5 p.m. June 16 Plenary address: Mark Newman 4:30 p.m. June 17 • Both talks are at the Annenberg Auditorium of the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy Networks have become an increasingly popular concept among social scientists in determining how systems affect individual…
