Wayne State University's GO-GIRL program piques girls' interest in math, science, engineering, technology

Wayne State's GO-GIRL (Gaining Options-Girls Investigate Real LifeTM) program is featured in this story. GO-GIRL is designed to promote interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) related careers and to boost mathematics skills and confidence in seventh-grade girls. The 10-week Saturday program, hosted by WSU\'s College of Education, will launch Jan. 22, 2011, and culminate with graduation ceremonies in April. Sally K. Roberts, assistant professor of mathematics and faculty advisor for GO-GIRL, comments in the story.

November 16, 2010

Detroit's sister city could teach it a few things

A column highlights Detroit Mayor Dave Bing's trip to Turin, Italy, along with local leaders from several institutions including Wayne State University.

November 15, 2010

Personal coaching helps ADHD college students

Wayne State researchers found that college students with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder benefit from a more inclusive, personal model of learning how to manage their time and organize their lives. WSU researchers Sharon Field and David Parker comment. http://pagingdrgupta.blogs.cnn.com/2010/11/12/adhd-kids-benefit-from-coaching/?iref=allsearch http://www.modernmom.com/hottopic/2010/nov/15/personal-coaching-helps-adhd-college-students/ http://www.investors.com/NewsAndAnalysis/Article/553781/201011151825/Coaches-can-help-students-focus.aspx

November 15, 2010

Wayne State University professor inducted to the National Academy of Kinesiology

Jeff Martin, professor of exercise and sport science in Wayne State's College of Education, was recently inducted as a fellow in the National Academy of Kinesiology. "It is a great honor to have a Wayne State faculty member elected as a fellow of the National Academy of Kinesiology," said Hilary Ratner, vice president for research at Wayne State. "His contributions to the field are significant and have truly been a guiding force in the field of exercise and sport science."

November 15, 2010

Researcher receives nearly $3.4 million

Mark A. Lumley, professor of psychology in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, received a five-year, $3,373,000 grant from the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases of the National Institutes of Health. Lumley will investigate whether therapy that focuses on education, symptom management or confronting avoided emotional experiences is the best approach for fibromyalgia, a common and disabling pain condition.

November 15, 2010

Intel teams up with leading researchers to make football helmets safer

Intel Corporation today announced that it is collaborating with industry experts and several universities, including Wayne State University, to tackle the issue of football-related head injuries.

November 15, 2010

Survey: Detroit area not alluring to young professionals for many reasons

Wayne State University is mentioned in an article discussing the results of a recent Gallup poll on the quality of life for young professionals in the metro Detroit area. The survey revealed that nearly 70 percent of those interviewed have a negative view of the region\'s nightlife offerings, despite new restaurants, bars and entertainment venues over the past three years, particularly in downtown and around midtown.

November 15, 2010

Fungal endophytes may reduce Michigan irrigation costs

Carl Freeman, researcher from Wayne State University, has partnered with the Corn Marketing Program of Michigan (CMPM) to measure the benefits of fungal endopyhtes grown on corn crops in drought conditions.

November 15, 2010

Southwest Detroit, Midtown thriving: Urban renewal experts analyze how they do it

Wayne State University and the University Cultural Center Association are mentioned in an article about the revitalization of Midtown even in tough economic times.

November 14, 2010

U.S. Department grant addresses sexual and domestic violence

A segment about sexual and domestic violence mentions a U.S. Department of Justice grant and partnership between First Step, a nonprofit advocacy organization for abuse victims, and Wayne State University to enhance criminal justice and prosecution of offenders and provide help for victims.

November 14, 2010

Wayne State University professor may have ended mystery of nanoconfined water

Peter M. Hoffmann, associate professor of physics and materials science at Wayne State University's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, has found that at the nanoscale, liquid water transforms into a rubber-like solid when squeezed at a certain rate. "Usually the water in our cells is considered as a rather static bystander," Hoffmann said. "But water is the most important liquid in the universe because it is the one essential ingredient we need to support life."

November 14, 2010

Biz-labor coalition markets region's skilled workforce

Labor union and business leaders last week, during a workforce conference created by Crain\'s Detroit Business and Wayne State University\'s Forum on Contemporary Issues in Society, unveiled the first product of a new collaboration to market Southeast Michigan: a 12-page booklet on workforce-related assets.

November 14, 2010

Wayne State wins GLIAC South Division title with 44-27 victory over Findlay

Wayne State on Saturday scored a 44-27 victory over Findlay. The victory makes the Warriors (9-2, 8-2 GLIAC) the inaugural South Division champions of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. http://detnews.com/article/20101113/SPORTS0203/11130420/Wayne-State-wins-GLIAC-South-Division-title-with-44-27-victory-over-Findlay#ixzz15MKRD0l4 http://www.freep.com/article/20101113/SPORTS08/101113072/1056/Wayne-State-clinches-GLIAC-South http://mms.tveyes.com/Transcript.asp?StationID=2785&DateTime=11%2F13%2F2010+5%3A47%3A29+PM&Term=wayne+state&PlayClip=TRUE http://mms.tveyes.com/Transcript.asp?StationID=2790&DateTime=11%2F14%2F2010+7%3A13%3A35+AM&Term=wayne+state&PlayClip=TRUE

November 13, 2010

Grant to help Detroit doctors serve cancer patients better

Updated reports highlight the efforts of Wayne State University's School of Medicine, Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute and Josephine Ford Cancer Center to reduce cancer disparities in older blacks in the Detroit area. http://www.freep.com/article/20101113/NEWS06/11130355/1322/Grant-to-help-Detroit-doctors-serve-cancer-patients-better http://www.detnews.com/article/20101113/LIFESTYLE03/11130341/1040/Coalition-to-study-cancer-disparity http://www.crainsdetroit.com/article/20101112/FREE/101119936/detroit-medical-institutions-team-to-study-racial-disparities-in#

November 13, 2010

Mercy Hospital Cadillac collaborates on sepsis initiative

An article recaps a recently held summit examining sepsis, a condition characterized by an overwhelming, whole body response to an infection. Emanuel Rivers, a Henry Ford Hospital physician and clinical professor at Wayne State University's School of Medicine, was among the researchers who discussed how to develop a region-wide approach to the disease.

November 13, 2010

Wayne State food drive runs through Wednesday

A brief notes that Wayne State University will collect canned and nonperishable food donations at its athletic campus for distribution to 300 needy Detroit families.

November 12, 2010

New effort to reduce cancer disparities

Additional reports highlight the efforts of the Wayne State University School of Medicine, Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute and Josephine Ford Cancer Center to reduce cancer disparities in older blacks in the Detroit area. http://wwj.cbslocal.com/2010/11/12/new-effort-to-reduce-cancer-disparities/ http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-ap-mi-cancerpartnership,0,5101759.story http://mms.tveyes.com/Transcript.asp?StationID=2785&DateTime=11%2F12%2F2010+5%3A54%3A05+AM&LineNumber=&MediaStationID=2785&playclip=True&RefPage=

November 12, 2010

Centralize higher-ed governance? No: State's public universities work best when run like independent businesses

Wayne State University is among three Michigan public colleges praised in column that suggests universities should run like businesses. "The dorms are full, and the students are helping create a new bustling atmosphere around the university," the columnist said of Wayne State.

November 11, 2010

L'Anse Creuse partners with Wayne State University

L'Anse Creuse High School students will have the opportunity to earn college credit for the first college level history course, The World Since 1945, thanks to a new partnership between L'Anse Creuse Public Schools and Wayne State University. Ahmad Ezzeddine, associate vice president for educational outreach at Wayne State commented, "We are extremely excited about this, and working with L'Anse Creuse, as well as Macomb County, as part of a broader strategy to offer higher education opportunities to students."

November 11, 2010

Will Snyder's tech background change state's economy?

The University Research Corridor linking Wayne State University, Michigan State University and U-M is mentioned in an article suggesting that Michigan diversify its economy in step with the 21st-century growth in health sciences and microprocessors.

November 11, 2010