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Publication

New language-learning algorithms risk reinforcing inequalities, social fragmentation, per U-M study

Apr 27, 2022

The use of large language models could transform many facets of modern life, including how policymakers assess public sentiment about pending legislation, how patients evaluate their medical care and how scientists could translate research findings...

2022 Ford School Commencement

Apr 30, 2022 1:52:40

The Ford School is proud to celebrate the achievements of the graduating classes of 2022!

Lessons learned: Michigan's Coronavirus Task Force on Racial Disparities

Jun 10, 2022 0:57:38

Joneigh Khaldun and Celeste Watkins-Hayes they will reflect on the two-year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic and will discuss the key lessons learned from Michigan's Coronavirus Task Force on Racial Disparities. June, 2022.

Headshots of Dr. Joneigh Khaldun and Dr. Celeste Watkins-Hayes

Two years later: Reflecting on the national response to COVID-19's racial disparities

May 6, 2022 1:30:00

Cameron Webb and Luke Shaefer will reflect on the COVID-19 pandemic and will discuss the national response and strategies used to address and mitigate racial disparities. May, 2022.

Headshots of Dr. Cameron Webb and Dr. H. uke Shaefer

2021 President’s Awards for Public Engagement

Apr 11, 2022 0:03:20

The President's Awards for Public Engagement honor University of Michigan faculty members for their commitment and contributions to significantly impact society through national and state leadership service, and efforts to address the challenges c

2021 President’s Awards for Public Engagement - ceremony

Apr 18, 2022 1:15:00

Watch the U-M President’s Awards for Public Engagement ceremony to honor faculty for their commitment and contributions. April, 2022. Luke Shaefer, Ann Lin, and Stephanie Leiser presented at the ceremony.

2021 President’s Awards for Public Engagement - ceremony

In the Media

Cavaillé breaks down French presidential election results

Apr 24, 2022 Arirang News

French President Emmanuel Macron has won his re-election bid, defeating far-right candidate Marine Le Pen. Charlotte Cavaillé, assistant professor of public policy, provided some insight into the election. "So there are two reasons (turnout was...

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Michelmore appointed as NBER research associate

Apr 25, 2022

Ford School professor Katherine Michelmore has been named as one of 23 new research associates by the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER). NBER is is a private, nonpartisan organization that facilitates cutting-edge investigation and...

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Barr features flood media outlets following announcement of his nomination to the Fed

Apr 20, 2022

Following President Joe Biden’s announcement of his intent to nominate Dean Michael S. Barr to be vice chair for supervision of the Federal Reserve, articles about the nomination appeared in hundreds of media outlets around the world. Here is a...

Photo of Michael S. Barr in 2020, seated on a bench in Weill Hall's second floor hallway

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Parthasarathy appointed to NASEM advisory committee on tech governance

Apr 22, 2022

Ford School professor Shobita Parthasarathy has been appointed to an ad-hoc committee of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) which will help create governance guidelines for emerging technologies related to health...

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