U-M News Service Weekly Podcast

Jim Burnstein, head of U-M screenwriting program, talks about program and need for state to attract film companies

Podcast featuring Sheldon Danziger, professor in the Ford School of Public Policy.

This is an audio interview with Ernest Harburg about resolving conflict

Interview with ISR social psychologist Kira Birditt

Much like the squeaky wheel that gets the grease, a single opinion repeated often enough has nearly as much influence as one expressed by several people, says Stephen Garcia of the Ross School of Business. In fact, one person expressing the same belief three times is, on average, 90 percent as effective as three people each stating the same sentiment once.

Interview with occupational therapist and Institute of Gerontology Research Investigator Susan Murphy on bathtub/shower safety for the aged

A video interview with two U-M professors who helped develop the craft and footage of sea trials.

Audio interview with Andy Gershoff, marketing prof at the Ross School.

Audio interview with IRWG researcher Michelle Segar.

Podcast with L. Rowell Huesmann

Podcast on sleep

Audio interview with economist George Fulton about Michigan's weak economy.

Audio interview with chemical engineering professor Walter Weber.

Audio interview with professor allison aiello about mrsa

Audio interview with Sonya dal Cin

Interview with social psychologist Oscar Ybarra

Podcast interview with law professor Michael Barr

Audio interview of book co-author John U. Bacon by John Lofy.

Andras Schiff launches University Musical Societys new season. Concerts on U-M students will play for Schiff and hear his critiques.

New research funded by the NSF shows that mental exercise through socializing promotes cognitive functioning in adults of all ages

Julio Frenk, former minister of health of Mexico, and current counsel to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation speaks at U-M symposium on Sept. 11.

Interview with David Jude and Stephen Hensler of the School of Natural Resources and Environment

Audio interview with Professor Don Zak at the School of Natural Resources and Environment.

An interview with professor Zoran Filipi, assistant director of the University of Michigan's Automotive Research Center

UMTRI researcher Bruce Belzowski discusses the UAW contract negotiations and what it means for the future of the auto industry.

audio interview with Rebekah Modrak

audio interview w/ John Dann

Dr. Eva Feldman outlines results of a study marking the first time that tight blood sugar control has been shown to have a long-term effect on the chance that a person with diabetes will develop neuropathy (nerve problems)

U-M economist talks about what Michigan must do to turn things around economically.

U-M astronomers capture the first image of surface features on a sun-like star.

More than 100 experts from across the nation gathered at the University of Michigan to tackle the contentious immigration debate including the challenges and opportunities.

U-M study outlines strategies to reduce greenhouse emissions while explanding state's energy sector.

A new University of Michigan project that will study substance abuse among Chilean teens during a five-year period could provide insights into the increasing tobacco, alcohol and drug use in Latin America.

An April stroll through the arboretum reveals the sights and sounds of spring.

Dr, Joyce Lee describes research findings that show more than 229,000 children—approximately 3.2 cases for every 1,000 American children under the age of 18—currently have diabetes. And one-third of those children are obese.

Inteview with professor

Marsh Visiting Professor of Journalism Mark McDonald offers insights about embedding, its origins and protocols, and the media's current coverage of the wars in both countries.

Enoch Brater discusses Arthur Miller

Co-curators talk about the mission and impact of annual show

Pediatrician Julie Lumeng outlines her findings on watching television and being overweight among three- and four-year-olds.

Conversation with UMS Ben Johnson on attracting, broadening audiences

Audio interview with University of Michigan professor.

Laura Bailey talks with Prof. William Martin about nuclear waste disposal and University of Michigan nuclear energy research.

Percy Bates talks about Black History Month.

How the ISR Panel Study of Income Dynamics studies how U.S. men, women and children spend their time.

Social work Prof. Andrew Grogan-Kaylor talks about disciplining children.

Social Work professor Jorge Delva outlines his findings

UM Deans explore outreach opportunities of Detroit Center office

Dance Prof. Bill DeYoung discusses the University of Michigan Dance Department’s recent accreditation and the future of the department.

Composers' work inspiration for dance performance that was be part of 2006-07 national tour

U-M social psychologist Dan Kruger discusses how evolutionary psychology provides a unifying framework for understanding behaviors as different as altruism, mortality and sexual selection.

University of Michigan nuclear engineering and radiological sciences Prof. William Martin outlines nuclear power’s evolution.

Andrew Hoffman, associate director of U-M’s Erb Institute for Global Sustainable Enterprise, says that companies with a history of climate-related activity are trying to shift their strategies from a focus on risk management and bottom-line protection to an emphasis on business opportunities and top-line enhancements.

U-M School of Education Dean Deborah Ball talks about why most Americans are so bad at math and how U-M is fighting to change that.

audio interview with Epidemiologist Sandro Galea

Social work Prof. Leslie Hollingsworth discusses adoptions across international borders.

Audio: Mary Sue coleman Speech

A new University of Michigan unit will address energy issues within and outside the University.

A discussion of responses to perceived threats against scientific integrity.

U-M researchers find that informal quotas are a common part of life.

University or Michigan Museum of Art (UMMA) Director James Steward discusses UMMA's expansion and renovation.

Audio interview with history Prof. Juan Cole

Audio interview w/ University of Michigan public policy Prof. Sheldon Danziger

Dan Klionsky has a unique teaching style

Stephen Weiss' research team was looking for a gene that affected the development of the circulatory system in mice. Quite by mistake, they found a 'molecular scissors' that loosens the collagen belt around fat cells, allowing them to expand.

Interview with women's health expert Mary Fran Sowers, University of Michigan School of Public Health

Audio interview with University of Michigan Research Assistant Prof. Jennifer Glass

Bernie Degrouat interviews Nejat Seyhun and M.P. Narayanan.

A podcast from the University of Michigan News Service. Jared Wadley interviews Amanda Lotz.

A podcast from the University of Michigan News Service. Karl Bates interviews Sean J. Morrison, Ph.D.

Michael Traugott discusses attitudes about public cell phone use.

Law professor John Pottow says it's too early to celebrate a decline in bankruptcy filings.

Prof. Andrew Hoffman says sustainable climate strategies cannot be an add-on to business as usual - they must be integrated with a company's core business activities.