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November 8, 2010
Clearinghouse will connect mood disorder researchers, volunteers
The Depression Center and the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance, a national mental health support and advocacy organization, have announced a partnership to create an information clearinghouse that will help connect individuals with mood disorders to research opportunities. Nearly 10 percent of the adult population — more than 20 million Americans — has a mood… -
November 8, 2010
Nuclear materials detector shows exact location of radiation sources
A table-top gamma-ray detector created at U-M not only can identify the presence of dangerous nuclear materials, but can pinpoint and show their exact location and type, unlike conventional detectors. “Other gamma ray detectors can tell you perhaps that nuclear materials are near a building, but with our detector, you can know the materials are… -
November 8, 2010
Physics experiment finds violation of matter/antimatter symmetry
The results of a high-profile Fermilab physics experiment involving a U-M professor appear to confirm strange 20-year-old findings that poke holes in the standard model, suggesting the existence of a new elementary particle: a fourth flavor of neutrino. The new results go further to describe a violation of a fundamental symmetry of the universe asserting… -
November 8, 2010
U-M researchers, state leaders discuss film ‘Waiting for Superman’
How hot a topic is education reform in Ann Arbor? Big enough to get more than 1,600 people to line up single file in front of the Michigan Theater on a Wednesday night. The crowd packed into the theater to hear a cross section of education leaders including U-M researchers, and state, local and union… -
November 8, 2010
Old school: U-M in History
Bicycles rule
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November 8, 2010
Breakthrough: Scientists harness the power of electricity in the brain
A paralyzed patient may someday be able to “think” a foot into flexing or a leg into moving, using technology that harnesses the power of electricity in the brain, and scientists at the School of Kinesiology are now one big step closer. Researchers at the school and colleagues from the Swartz Center for Computational Neuroscience… -
November 8, 2010
2010 Blood Battle Campus blood drive schedule
The following locations are open to students, staff and community members: • Today (Nov. 8), 1 p.m.-7 p.m., U-M Alumni Association, 200 Fletcher St. • Today (Nov. 8), 2-8 p.m. Michigan Union, 530 S. State St. • Today (Nov. 8), 2-8 p.m. Bursley Hall, 1931 Duffield St. • Tuesday, noon-6 p.m. Duderstadt Gallery, 2281 Bonisteel… -
November 8, 2010
Applications sought for Michigan Road Scholars Tour
U-M instructional, research and clinical track faculty are invited to apply for consideration to be part of the 2011 Michigan Road Scholars Tour. This annual educational tour will expose participants to the state’s economy, government and politics, culture, educational systems, health and social issues, history, and geography. Designed to increase mutual knowledge and understanding between… -
November 8, 2010
NCAA Committee on Infractions rules on football case
The NCAA Committee on Infractions announced Nov. 4 that it has accepted the self-imposed sanctions initiated by U-M during the NCAA Response on May 25, and added an additional year of probation for the football program. The university contested two allegations, and the NCAA report was favorable in each instance.
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November 8, 2010
Simulating human decision-making could improve emergency evacuation planning
A unique disaster-response planning tool takes real-time human decision-making into account to determine effective law-enforcement strategies during evacuations. A U-M researcher contributed to the development of the tool. “When a disaster happens, people need to evacuate immediately, and it’s difficult to plan for these situations. This new model could help government entities train first responders…
