Research
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September 6, 2023
Eight research teams chosen for new Boost program
The Bold Challenges Initiative has selected eight interdisciplinary teams from across U-M to participate in the first cycle of its newly launched Boost program.
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September 5, 2023
Study shows forced sexual intercourse rates rose during pandemic
The rate of forced intercourse in early adulthood rose during the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to a potential increase in unintended pregnancies and other sexual, reproductive and mental health problems.
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September 1, 2023
Negative feedback could moderate social media extremes
“Downvotes” and “dislikes” from peers could moderate extreme rhetoric and mitigate echo chambers among social media users, according to new research from U-M.
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August 25, 2023
Chronic housing instability poses educational risk for Detroit students
As Detroit children prepare to return to school, widespread and chronic housing instability among city residents poses a threat to students’ ability to perform well academically.
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August 25, 2023
U-M report provides insights as Medicaid ‘unwinding’ continues
At a pivotal time for Medicaid health coverage for Americans with low incomes, a report on the impacts of Michigan’s Medicaid expansion shows very positive effects, as well as opportunities for continued improvements.
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August 17, 2023
Team led by U-M receives $7.5M to aid flood predictions
A team led by U-M is bringing together researchers in science, technology and the humanities for better flood-risk predictions and better decision-making in response to those risks.
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August 17, 2023
Annual study gauges marijuana and hallucinogen use, binge drinking
Adults ages 35 to 50 continued a long-term upward trajectory in past-year use of marijuana and hallucinogens to reach all-time highs in 2022, according to Monitoring the Future.
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August 9, 2023
Histotripsy researchers receive Distinguished University Innovator Award
Researchers from the College of Engineering and Medical School who invented and developed a noninvasive alternative to surgical procedures have earned this year’s Distinguished University Innovator Award.
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July 31, 2023
Study to examine criminal justice reform in Michigan
The Center for Local, State and Urban Policy, and Poverty Solutions will look at the perspective of Michigan’s local officials on factors related to racial justice and other public safety policies.
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July 24, 2023
College of Engineering receives $7.5M to advance nuclear energy
The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded $7.5 million to researchers at the College of Engineering in an effort to address various issues related to advancing the development of nuclear energy.
