Institute for Social Research
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May 10, 2023
Michigan doctors hesitant to authorize medical cannabis use
Although cannabis is legal in Michigan, doctors in the state are hesitant to authorize their patients to use the drug, according to a study based on a survey of university-affiliated physicians.
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May 3, 2023
Two from U-M elected to the National Academy of Sciences
Professors Maria Carmen Lemos and Robert Sellers are among the 2023 inductees into the National Academy of Sciences, one of the highest distinctions for a scientist or engineer in the United States.
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April 3, 2023
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March 13, 2023
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March 6, 2023
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February 21, 2023
Four projects selected for grants focusing on rural life
Rural areas around the globe face distinct challenges, and four new projects will bring U-M social scientists and engineers together to improve understanding and develop solutions.
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February 20, 2023
Denise Sekaquaptewa to lead U-M’s ADVANCE Program
Provost Laurie McCauley has appointed Denise Sekaquaptewa to be the next director of the U-M ADVANCE Program, effective Sept. 1. She will become the third director in ADVANCE’s history.
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January 23, 2023
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January 17, 2023
Winter seminar series examines political polarization
The Research Center for Group Dynamics at the Institute for Social Research will host an interdisciplinary winter seminar series to deepen understanding of why political polarization in the United States is so high.
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December 15, 2022
Nicotine vaping now a top form of teen substance use
Nicotine vaping is one of the most common types of substance use for teenagers in 2022, according to results from a national study released Dec. 15.
