The Fifth Force
For decades, the Standard Model of physics outlined four fundamental forces underlying every physical phenomenon. Now, nationwide research including Rackham students and alumni may change the way we understand our universe.
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Rackham Student Helps Rewrite Michigan History
Anthropology Ph.D. candidate Brendan Nash helped identify a 13,000-year-old Paleoindian camp in St. Joseph County, now thought to be the earliest archaeological site in Michigan.
Rackham Student Finds Time Outdoors Improves Youth Physical and Mental Health
In a new study, Rackham public health student Astrid Zamora finds spending time in nature has significant mental and physical health benefits for teenagers and young adults.
Why Did the Bumblebee Cross the Road?
Bees and other insects are crucial for the reproduction of many plant species, but roads often impose obstacles to this vital function. Rackham students Gordon Fitch and Chatura Vaidya studied this problem and proposed some solutions.
Evening the Scales
Some of the most widespread sources of information on the planet, Wikipedia’s articles are praised for their neutrality, but show significant biases in whom they cover. Rackham political science student Samuel Baltz spent most of 2020 working to change that by writing an article on women in political science every day.
Unequal Treatment
New research led by Rackham public health Ph.D. student Delvon Mattingly shows Black COVID-19 patients in Michigan have nearly double the number of hospital stays and worse experiences with testing and care than their white counterparts.
Rackham Student Explores Migrant Rights Movement Led by Mothers of Missing Children
When their children disappeared en route to the United States, a group of mothers banded together to demand their return. In a new podcast episode, Rackham student Arielle Gordon explores the history of the mass movement sparked by their actions.
Rackham Students Find Segregation and Income Disparity Drive COVID-19 Cases
In a new study, a group of Rackham psychology students found COVID-19 cases and deaths are higher in U.S. metropolitan areas with higher levels of racial segregation.
Rackham Student Examines Myanmar Coup
In a new article, Rackham and political science Ph.D. candidate Megan Ryan breaks down the causes and significance of the recent military coup in the Southeast Asian nation.
A Culture of Sustainability
In 2019, U-M launched a commission to help it achieve carbon neutrality. Rackham nursing graduate Megan Czerwinski used her expertise in sustainability and health education to help members of the U-M community understand the stakes and learn how they can contribute.