Under Discussion: Spring 2007 Newsletter
Fighting brain diseases
CMU students and neuroscientists are leading new research efforts to test antioxidants from cherries and oil from emu and fish as potential treatments for brain diseases.
Museum hosts first new exhibit in 13 years
CMU students developed a new exhibit to display some of the more than 50,000 artifacts housed in the Museum of Cultural and Natural History. <Full story>
Semester at the White House
Political science graduate student Timothy Burger recently completed a competitive internship program at the White House.
CMU students influence state legislation
Students from Griffin Endowed Chair Bill Ballenger's seminar are credited with helping to create the Michigan Promise Scholarship. <Full story>
Graduate students bring new life to family artifacts
English graduate students are researching family manuscripts to fulfill thesis project requirements for the Composition and Communication program. <Full story>
Psychology professor studies driver attention
Psychology professor Rick Backs is studying the effects of driver distractions such as dashboard devices and cell phones.
Book leads to architectural tour of Saugatuck
The Lake Michigan port village of Saugatuck is making a name for itself among the likes of Tokyo, New York City and Palm Springs thanks in part to a book written by CMU history professor James Schmiechen. <Full story>
Department seeks funding for Model UN
Faculty from the political science department are seeking funding to send students to Model United Nations conferences in New York City. <Full story>
Courthouse named in honor of CMU graduate
Traverse City officials name new courthouse in honor of CMU graduate and former U.S. Senator Robert P. Griffin. <Full story>
