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U-M study explores increasing women's representation in leadership roles

By Ann Arbor Times | Jul 3, 2024

Since the early 1970s, there has been a global commitment to support women in achieving positions of authority in U.S. corporations. However, this promise remains largely unfulfilled. Cindy Schipani, professor of business law at the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business, examines some limiting factors and opportunities for improvement in her recent research.

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Study finds economist retweets boost visibility for doctoral job seekers

By Ann Arbor Times | Jul 3, 2024

A recent study from the University of Michigan examines the impact of social media on job market success for doctoral candidates in economics. The research suggests that retweets from prominent economists can significantly enhance visibility and recognition for job seekers.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Washtenaw County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending June 29

By Ann Arbor Times | Jul 3, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Washtenaw County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 29, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Eastern Michigan University professor joins White House roundtable on gun violence impact

By Ann Arbor Times | Jul 2, 2024

Tsu-Yin Wu, professor and director of the Center for Health Disparities Innovations and Studies at Eastern Michigan University, was recently invited by The White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention and Office of Public Engagement to participate in a pivotal in-person roundtable on June 25, 2024. The discussion focused on assessing and addressing the impact of gun violence on Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities.

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Study explores why young adult drinkers opt for non-drinking days

By Ann Arbor Times | Jul 2, 2024

Understanding the reasons why young adults choose not to drink on certain days may inform prevention and intervention programs aimed at reducing the harms associated with alcohol consequences. Although alcohol use is declining among young adults, rates of hazardous drinking and its harmful consequences remain high. Current research has examined motivations to drink, but a new University of Michigan study suggests that focusing on the reasons young adults choose not to drink could enhance strategies to prevent negative consequences associated with alcohol use.

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How many companies in cities in Washtenaw County received FDA inspections in June?

By Ann Arbor Times | Jul 1, 2024

There was one company in a city associated with Washtenaw County that received an FDA inspection in June, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Washtenaw County in week ending June 29

By Ann Arbor Times | Jul 1, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Washtenaw County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 29, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Study links prolonged exposure to traffic-related pollution with loss of independence in elderly

By Ann Arbor Times | Jul 1, 2024

A recent study from the University of Michigan has found that long-term exposure to air pollution can lead to a loss of independence for older adults. Published in JAMA Network Open, the research highlights traffic-related air pollution as a significant risk factor for older adults losing their ability to care for themselves without assistance.

U-M experts discuss Supreme Court ruling's impact on Trump's legal proceedings

By Ann Arbor Times | Jul 1, 2024

University of Michigan experts have provided insights and reactions to the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent ruling that grants partial immunity to former President Donald Trump, while remanding the case to a lower court.

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Study traces origins & spread history for wine-producing grape ancestors

By Ann Arbor Times | Jul 1, 2024

The ancestor of Vitoid grapes that gave rise to commercial grapes likely originated in the New World, specifically in the tropical belt of the Americas and the Caribbean, 60 million years ago. This conclusion comes from a study co-authored by a University of Michigan researcher.

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Using visible light enables synthesis of key pharmaceutical compounds

By Ann Arbor Times | Jul 1, 2024

University of Michigan chemists have discovered a method to use visible light in synthesizing azetidines, compounds suitable for pharmaceuticals. The team, led by chemist Corinna Schindler, developed a process to produce monocyclic azetidines using visible light and a photocatalyst. Their findings are published in the journal Science.

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U-M study reveals lack of focus on climate change in US sociology

By Ann Arbor Times | Jul 1, 2024

A recent University of Michigan study highlights a significant gap in the field of sociology: a lack of focus on climate change. According to Sofia Hiltner, a U-M doctoral candidate in sociology whose research is published in The American Sociologist, societies both fuel and face the consequences of this crisis, yet the discipline appears insufficiently engaged with the issue.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Washtenaw County in week ending June 29?

By Ann Arbor Times | Jun 30, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Washtenaw County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 29, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Washtenaw County in week ending June 22?

By Ann Arbor Times | Jun 29, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Washtenaw County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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2023: How much was spent on women’s basketball teams from Washtenaw County?

By Ann Arbor Times | Jun 28, 2024

Women’s basketball teams from Washtenaw County received $7,603,892 during the 2023 season, up 7.7% from the previous year.

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2023 sees Washtenaw County investing $14,776,435 in men’s basketball teams

By Ann Arbor Times | Jun 28, 2024

Men’s basketball teams from Washtenaw County received $14,776,435 during the 2023 season, up 11.4% from the previous year.

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Common surgeries linked to high number of opioid prescriptions

By Ann Arbor Times | Jun 28, 2024

A handful of common surgical procedures account for large shares of all opioids dispensed after surgery in children and adults, according to two studies recently published by researchers at the University of Michigan. The studies, published this week in Pediatrics and JAMA Network Open, report that the top three procedures for children ages 0-11 account for 59% of opioids dispensed after surgery (tonsillectomies and adenoidectomies 50%, upper extremity fractures 5%, and removal of deep implants 4%). Among those ages 12-21, the top three procedures account for about a third of...

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University of Michigan leads $1.75M project on Great Lakes biodiversity

By Ann Arbor Times | Jun 27, 2024

The University of Michigan is the lead institution on a new $1.75 million project that will explore biodiversity in the Great Lakes. A grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Integrated Ocean Observing System will establish a Great Lakes Biodiversity Observation Network to coordinate with and learn from biodiversity observation networks along the U.S. coasts, ocean waters, and other BONs in ocean and freshwater habitats worldwide.

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Study links low income areas to higher snack consumption

By Ann Arbor Times | Jun 27, 2024

People living in lower-income neighborhoods and areas without local food stores consume more snacks and sweets than those in higher-income areas with many food stores, according to a new study. Researchers from the University of Michigan and the University of Alabama-Birmingham examined overall consumption of snacks and sweets, along with four subcategories: bakery sweets; candy and desserts; savory snacks and crackers; and nutrition bars and low-fat snacks.

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University of Michigan study reveals insights into perinatal suicide factors

By Ann Arbor Times | Jun 27, 2024

A study conducted by the University of Michigan has revealed that suicide is a leading cause of death during pregnancy and in the months following delivery in the United States. Researchers assert that many of these deaths may be preventable.