Get fit in less time this summer!
A study conducted by Wayne State University researchers on the breakdown of muscle during strength training is mentioned in a story about more efficient summer workouts.
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Wayne State's Noren urges U.S. to reinvent education
Wayne State University President Jay Noren said at the National Summit that education is a key to turning around the nation's economy. \"Education for a creative and entrepreneurial workforce is the essential element that drives the American economy,\" Noren said. He also called for extending the school day and school year, and restructuring the public education system from a kindergarten through 12th grade system into a kindergarten through college system, with a 14-year public system extending to the first two years of college. In terms of the current trend of states cutting university budgets, he called for the creation of a national higher education trust fund to insulate universities from economic downturns such as the current recession. \"We did this in Social Security in the 1930s and Medicare in the 1960s,\" Noren said. \"It was the right thing then, and it would the right thing for higher education now.\"
How to help depressed Michigan teens
Dr. David Rosenberg, research director of Child and Adolescent psychology at Wayne State, is mentioned in a short article which announces a live chat that will be conducted at 2 p.m. today on the Free Press website. The discussion will focus on learning more about depression in teens and how, if untreated, it could lead to suicide.
Pain-depression link in middle-age women
Wayne State University researchers conducted a study about how chronic pain and depression are linked. From the data, researchers concluded that in middle-age women chronic pain might not be the cause of depression but preexisting mood problems could be associated with development of chronic pain. They further concluded that depression can increase vulnerability to experiencing persistent pain.
Professor Janice Hale on Detroit Today
WSU College of Education professor Janice Hale, founding director of the Institute for the Study of the African American Child (ISAAC) at Wayne State, was interviewed on "Detroit Today" about research that will be announced during the June 20 ISAAC Round Table session on campus. The research is directed toward closing the academic achievement gap facing African American children
Author, Entrepreneur Chris Gardner headlines Detroit event
Renowned entrepreneur and New York Times bestselling author Christopher Gardner has been confirmed as the featured speaker at TechTown's FastTrac to the Future event on June 24. FastTrac is an all-day conference aimed at helping Detroiters make career transitions into successful entrepreneurship.
Two Midland Alternative Energy Companies Win GLEQ
Judy Johncox, senior director of commercialization services at Wayne State, was on a panel of investment judges at a statewide Business Plan Competition Award ceremony last week at Michigan State University. The top six teams competing for the grand prize pitched their plans to the panel of judges, which also included an unnamed representative from WSU's TechTown.
Wayne State U and MITRI partner to move Neuro Rx candidates to clinical trials
Wayne State University and the Michigan Technology and Research Institute and have partnered to commercialize three small molecule compounds developed by WSU researchers with the potential to treat an array of neurological conditions including Parkinson's disease and dimentia. The three small-molecule platforms were developed in the laboratory of Aloke Dutta, professor of pharmaceutical sciences at WSU\'s Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.
More energy efficiency needed in homes, summit told
In a story providing live updates from the floor of the National Summit, Wayne State University President Jay Noren called for widespread reform of the U.S. educational system, noting that the United States has fallen behind many other nations in educational attainment at all levels.
Wayne State Wednsdays Farmers Market
Urban Planning professor Kami Pothukuchi discussed Wayne State's Wednesday Farmers Market. The market will run every Wednesday through Oct. 28 in front of the Prentis Building.
WSU starts company to make better antidepressants
Wayne State University and the Michigan Technology and Research Institute in Ann Arbor are forming a company to develop improved antidepressant drugs. "Drug therapies currently on the market for treatment of depression have many shortcomings," said Aloke Dutta, professor of pharmaceutical sciences at WSU and inventor of the new technology.
State plans ed foundation
Casandra Ulbrich, director of corporate and foundation relations at Wayne State and a member of the State Board of Education, said the board is working on a plan to raise money that will increase the funds for education-based services in Metro Detroit.
President Noren on Detroit Today
President Jay Noren was interviewed by "Detroit Today" program co-host Quinn Klinefelter at the National Economic Summit in Detroit regarding challenges faced by higher education in the current economic slump. Among other topics covered were the role of universities in helping build a knowledge-based economy and the latest initiatives by Wayne State to assist financially strapped students.
To fight shortage, state plan aims to churn out teachers
Paula Wood, dean of the College of Education, comments in a story that focuses on a State Board of Education plan to speed up the process for receiving teaching certificates in certain instances. She is among college of education heads across the state who express concern about lowering standards for certification.
Rumblings: Self-made millionaire to speak at TechTown event
Chris Gardner, the former street person turned self-made millionaire who was the hero of the Will Smith movie "In Pursuit of Happyness," will keynote a free daylong workshop at Wayne State University on June 24 called "FastTrac to the Future."
Recommendations of the Cherry Commission
This story lists and updates the statuses of key recommendations that were recommended by the Cherry Commission in 2004 to find ways to double the number of college graduates. Wayne State University is noted in the article regarding research, retention and community development.
Health insurance mandates for employers supported at forum
Representatives of hospitals, doctors and health insurers in Southeast Michigan expressed support for bills calling for an employer mandate to offer health insurance Monday, at two forums held at Wayne State University. However, Dr. Herb Smitherman, Wayne State University School of Medicine professor, said he is concerned the funding sources that are being called upon to subsidize the package might not be enough to fund a basic benefit plan for the uninsured.
A debate over the incinerator in Detroit
In a point-counterpoint on the incinerator in Detroit about its impact on greenhouse gases, Noah Hall, Wayne State University professor who specializes in environmental law, warns that fees imposed on greenhouse gas emissions could prove costly for incinerator operations.
Week on the Web
Dr. Robert Mentzer Jr. has resigned as dean of the Wayne State University School of Medicine effective July 31. Dr. Valerie Parisi, vice dean of the school, will continue as acting dean until an interim is appointed.
Arab Americans seek partnership with Obama administration
The Arab-American Anti-discrimination Committee has announced creation of a scholarship in journalism at Wayne State. The amount is to be determined.