“People do fight
for their lives. That’s what the system requires
you to do.” Yiannis Papelis, research scientist
with the National Advanced Driving Simulator, analyzing
a study that showed most drivers tried to steer away
from danger, a good move when the braking system
is engaged (CTV [Canada], March 8).
“The appeal of Nancy Drew or Harry Potter
is it keeps on going. When you get done with one
there’s another one to pick up and then another.” Carolyn
Dyer, professor of journalism and mass communication
in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, commenting
on the popularity of the two book characters (CHED
Radio [Edmonton, Alberta], March 11).
“These campaigns are based on the assumption
that students don’t really know what the correct
norm is, that they are likely to underestimate how
many people are really drinking responsibly, and
that a ‘correct’ message will change
their behavior.” Shelly Campo, assistant professor
of community and behavioral health in the College
of Public Health, contending that social-norms marketing
campaigns on college campuses do not deter student
drinking (ABCNews.com, March 12).
“People want science to be definitive, but
anyone who has explored science knows that it is
an evolving process.” Neal Kohatsu, associate
professor of epidemiology in the College of Public
Health, discussing the frustration consumers feel
when a scientific group overturns widely held pieces
of health advice—such as how many glasses of
water one should drink a day (The Washington
Post,
March 16).
“Smoking is a pediatric disease. Unfortunately,
our program doesn’t see smokers until they’re
about 40 years old and have been smoking the majority
of their lives.” Renee Gould, advance practice
nurse with the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center’s
thoracic oncology program, explaining the importance
of convincing young people of cigarettes’ dangers
early on (Rocky Mountain News, March 23).
“If that [neural connection to emotional memories]
is broken down, you’re at the mercy of facts
and logic, and that just is not enough.” Antonio
Damasio, Maurice Van Allen/UI Foundation Distinguished
Professor of Neurology in the UI Carver College of
Medicine, suggesting that science indicates leaving
emotion out of a disagreement is a bad idea (The
Washington Post, March 23).
“It’s certainly safe to say, ‘Drink
another glass of water. It won’t hurt you.’” Phyllis
Stumbo, assistant research scientist with the UI
Clinical Research Center, recommending people increase
their daily fluid intake to combat dehydration and
to be healthier (The Olympian [Olympia, Wash.], March
23).
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