Research

  1. September 4, 2019

    Cutting calories? Budget by meal, not by day

    Researchers found that the daily calorie budget was lower by at least 100 calories when study participants set the daily budget by meal rather than by day.

  2. September 4, 2019

    Seniors feel isolated when brakes put on driving privileges

    When driving a car is no longer a transportation option, seniors adversely feel the short- and long-term effects of isolation, according to a new study.

  3. September 4, 2019

    Study looks at responses to negative, positive news

    Research regularly finds that Americans respond more strongly to negative news content, but a recent study suggests it’s a global occurrence.

  4. September 3, 2019

    Making a difference around the world

    Many U-M students spent their summer engaged in communities nearby and across the globe, creating unforgettable memories and making a difference through service and research.

  5. August 23, 2019

    Research shows certificates boost MOOC completion rates

    New research on massive open online courses finds that one way to keep students engaged in the free classes is to offer a certificate of completion for a fee.

  6. August 19, 2019

    Guidelines aim to slow spread of fake climate change news on Facebook

    U-M researchers are working to shed light on a potential solution to this problem of fake news about climate change — especially on Facebook.

  7. August 9, 2019

    Team led by U-M selected to manage national estuary research

    A team led by U-M has been awarded a five-year, $20 million cooperative agreement to help oversee research at a nationwide network of 29 coastal reserves.

  8. July 29, 2019

    Events this week cap 30th anniversary of UROP program

    The Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program, which caps its 30th anniversary with events this week, has impacted the academic careers of thousands of U-M students.

  9. July 29, 2019

    Michigan Drug Discovery awards new round of funding, assistance

    Michigan Drug Discovery has awarded funding for three new U-M drug discovery projects, and project-management support and mentoring assistance for three Rogel Cancer Center projects.

  10. July 25, 2019

    Study reveals hot spots of environmental injustice in Michigan

    A new U-M study has identified “hot spots” of environmental injustice across the state, with both a high risk of exposure to environmental hazards and a high vulnerability due to social factors.