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"People don't always understand the degree of distraction they may be exposing themselves to...so the idea is to help people understand that distraction by providing them with feedback."

John D. Lee, professor of mechanical and industrial engineering in the College of Engineering, on a special camera system that monitors drivers and provides feedback. (MSNBC, April 16).

“We can’t reverse the disease, but we can make the quality of each day as good as it can be.”

Kate Gfeller, professor of music and director of the music therapy program in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, on music’s impact on people with Alzheimer’s disease (New York Times, April 23).

“The level of preparedness is unprecedented. We've been drilling for this potential eventuality, not just for influenza but for other biological emergencies."

Gregory Gray, professor of epidemiology in the College of Public Health, saying that the antiterrorism training that resulted after Sept. 11 has U.S. hospitals better prepared to handle a pandemic (Newsweek, April 27).