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Survey: 90% Of Parents Multitask While Driving
A University of Michigan survey finds that parents seem to be focused on anything but driving when their kids are in the car.
Tipping Points: Study Says Restaurant Service Linked To Race
A new study suggests whether or not you get good service at a restaurant depends on your race.
CIMdata Publishes New Report on ’3D Geometric Search’
The product lifecycle management consulting and research firm CIMdata Inc. Wednesday announced a new paper investigating the emerging technology of 3D geometric search.
Animal Activist Pleads Guilty To Trespass In WSU Stalking Case
A Florida animal-rights activist charged with posting harassing messages directed at a Detroit researcher who works with dogs has pleaded guilty to trespassing.
Michigan Researchers To Lead Food Security Study
Researchers with the U-M School of Natural Resources and Environment are leading a five-year, $4 million study of disparities in access to healthy food across the state.
MSU Gets New Building For Nursing Education, Research
The Michigan State University College of Nursing has a new center for students, researchers, practitioners and educators to work together on health care issues.
Wayne State Gets $1M Gift For Ovarian Cancer Research
A substantial financial gift made by a Clinton Township woman to the Wayne State University School of Medicine will create an endowment to promote research in the prevention and treatment of ovarian cancer.
Michigan Tech Creates Crowdfunding Site For Research
Anyone familiar with Michigan Technological University knows that it is a hotbed of superior ideas. A new initiative by the same name — Superior Ideas — was unveiled Thursday at the university’s Board of Control meeting.
U-M: New Vehicle Emissions Show Record Improvement
Emissions from new vehicles are down a record 20 percent in the last five years, according to researchers at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute.
UM Researcher Gets EPA Grant To Predict Toxic Chemical Effects
Research by the University of Michigan School of Public Health that seeks to identify better methods to predict the toxic effects of certain chemicals on reproduction and behavior in mammals, fish and avian wildlife is one of eight projects to receive a share of $11 million from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.


















