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May 20, 2013
Provost’s seminar focuses on ‘flipping’ classes for more effective teaching
Participants at the Provost's Seminar on Teaching on Monday learned about the benefits of "flipping" classes, a technique designed to invigorate the learning process by structuring classes so they use less time for lectures and allow for more classroom discussions and collaborations.
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May 20, 2013
Security risks found in sensors for heart devices, consumer electronics
The type of sensors that pick up the rhythm of a beating heart in implanted cardiac defibrillators and pacemakers are vulnerable to tampering, according to a new study conducted in controlled laboratory conditions. Implantable defibrillators monitor the heart for irregular beating and, when necessary, administer an electric shock to bring it back into normal rhythm.… -
May 20, 2013
Smoking declines after U-M campus ban
A campus survey reveals a reduction in tobacco use by faculty and staff members roughly a year after U-M banned smoking on the grounds of its three campuses.
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May 20, 2013
Study: Body clocks of depressed people altered at cell level
Every cell in our bodies runs on a 24-hour clock, tuned to the night-day, light-dark cycles that have ruled us since the dawn of humanity. The brain acts as timekeeper, keeping the cellular clock in sync with the outside world so that it can govern our appetites, sleep, moods and much more. But new research… -
May 20, 2013
Third Century Initiative funds its first Global Challenge projects
Fifteen projects have received funding from a component of the university's Third Century Initiative to develop innovative, multi-disciplinary approaches to teaching and scholarship. The component, Global Challenges for a Third Century, seeks to inspire ideas about how to tackle some of the world's greatest challenges.
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May 20, 2013
Food commercials excite teen brains
Watching TV commercials of people munching on hot, crispy French fries or sugar-laden cereal resonates more with teens than advertisements about cell phone plans or the latest car. A new U-M study found that regardless of body weight, teens had high brain activity during food commercials compared to nonfood commercials. “It appears that food advertising… -
May 20, 2013
Institute for the Humanities names faculty, graduate student fellows for 2013-14
The Institute for the Humanities has awarded fellowships to nine faculty and eight graduate students to support research projects they will pursue during 2013-14.
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May 20, 2013
U-M doctor seeks to prevent smoking by studying comics
Photo by Scott C. Soderberg, Michigan Photography. To stay connected to his native land, Dr. Masahito Jimbo read a lot of Japanese manga comics when he was a high school student in the United States. Published in weekly magazines with 10-15 comics inside, Japanese comics don’t always center on a superhero with supernatural abilities, as… -
May 6, 2013
StaffWorks conference seeks poster and speaker submissions
More online Read more about StaffWorks. StaffWorks is accepting submissions for poster and speaker sessions for its Best Practices and Technology conference to take place in the fall. StaffWorks is a showcase for U-M staff to share insights, innovations, experience and expertise in the use of technology and best practices to support the services and… -
May 6, 2013
Blowing the whistle on bad behavior
Our work environments play a bigger role than previously thought when it comes to reporting unethical behavior, according to a U-M researcher. “Our findings contradict conventional wisdom that the personal characteristics of an employee drive his or her decision to speak up,” said David Mayer, assistant professor of management and organizations at the Stephen M.…
