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UrduA study examining the early field experiences of student teachers in the area of secondary math education took a unique turn when COVID-19 prompted the closure of schools and a move to online learning. The shift gave a University of…
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Architectural Probiotics: An Immune System for the Built Environment
Studies have shown the biome of the gut is critical to human health. Scientists have found there are good bacteria that promote health and bad bacteria that can play a factor in disease. With the growing use of supplements like…
Oracle and TikTok: Headache or Heady Deal?
Why is Oracle bidding for TikTok? Shyam Kumar, associate professor and director of the MBA program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, sees it as a double-edged sword. “This deal is a question mark from Oracle’s standpoint,” Kumar said. “They have benefitted…
Rutgers Expert Available to Discuss Voter Access, Registration, Mail-in-Voting
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media contact: Neal Buccino, [email protected], 848-932-7328 New Brunswick, N.J. (Sept. 21, 2020) – Elizabeth Matto, director of Rutgers University’s Center for Youth Political Participation (CYPP), is available to discuss voter participation in the November election, controversy surrounding mail-in ballots…
Pancreatic Cancer Expert Available to Comment on the passing of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Ryan Merkow, MD, oncologist at Northwestern Memorial Hospital is available to explain the complexities of metastatic cancer of the pancreas. Please let me know if you would like to interview him. Thank you, Kasmer Quinn312-498-9180
UCLA pancreatic cancer surgeon/expert to speak on the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Badger Ginsburg
In mourning of the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Badger Ginsburg,Timothy Donahue, MD, chief of surgical oncology at UCLA’s Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center is available to discuss complications from metastatic cancer of the pancreas and the advances in treatment…
Pancreatic cancer physician available to discuss medical conditions in wake of RBG passing
Bart Rose, M.D. Department of Surgery Areas of expertise: Pancreatic cancer Diseases of the stomach Rose is director of the UAB Pancreatobiliary Disease Center — the first multidisciplinary program in the Alabama to treat diseases of the pancreas and bile…
U of R Prof says better Holocaust education is needed, ‘teaches about the deep links—especially for ideology of white supremacy—between antisemitism, anti-Black & anti-POC racism’
“According to a recent study by the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany, reports LA Magazine, 59% of young adults in California did not know how many Jewish people were killed during the Holocaust. While I find this statistic deeply…
Rutgers Expert Available to Discuss Alleged Unwanted Hysterectomies in ICE Facility
Kristyn Brandi, a reproductive health expert, is available to discuss alleged medical abuses and unwanted hysterectomies at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility. “It’s horrifying to hear about these allegations and forced sterilizations occurring to detainees in ICE…
.@UChicagoMedicine experts can discuss #Tocilizumab research; Drug may reduce need for ventilators in #COVID19 pneumonia
Roche made news today as research showed its drug (tocilizumab) reduced patients’ need for ventilators for those with COVID-19-associated pneumonia. A University of Chicago Medicine team has done separate, independent research on tocilizumab and found similar results in their own phase II trial.…
New study shows associations between adolescents’ relationships with their pets and their social media use
A study published this week in Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal examines associations between adolescents’ relationships with their pets and their social media use. This is the first study to explore links between owning pets, online social competence, and…
WeChat, TikTok Ban ‘Signals U.S., Chinese Internets Drifting Apart,’ and this is Bad for the Global Economy
With the Trump administration ban of WeChat and TikTok, Research Professor Kislaya Prasad can explain why this signals “the U.S. and Chinese Internets are drifting apart” and why this “is bad for the world.” Prasad is Academic Director of the…
International political economist available to comment on Trump administration’s TikTok, WeChat ban
The Trump administration announced today that it would bar the Chinese-owned mobile apps WeChat and TikTok from U.S. app stores as of Sunday. These two popular services are used by more than 100 million people in the United States. Sarah…
University of Redlands ethics professor says Journalist Bob Woodward made the right call, considered the greater good
Ethics Professor Riaz Tejani believes Author/Journalist Bob Woodward did the right thing. “In researching his recent book Rage, Woodward learned that the administration, and Trump himself, knew the virus was deadlier and more contagious than what was said publicly over the last nine…
Rutgers Expert Available to Speak on Western Wildfires and Lung Health and Covid-19 Complications
Reynold Panettieri, a pulmonologist and vice chancellor for translational medicine and science director at Rutgers Institute for Translational Medicine, is available to comment on how smoke from the Western wildfires can affect the lungs and the steps people can take…
Rutgers Expert Available to Discuss Communicating About COVID-19 Vaccine
New Brunswick, N.J. (Sept. 17, 2020) – Rutgers University–New Brunswick Professor William Hallman is available for interviews on how to communicate with the public about a potential COVID-19 vaccine. “For a COVID-19 vaccine to be embraced by the public, officials can’t…
Wildfires reveal safety in city living
As urbanites flee pandemic prone cities, wildfires in the Western U.S. may just give them a reason to come back. Suburb and foothill communities have seen increasing susceptibility to wildfires, and as infernos continue their blaze in California, Oregon and…
COVID-19: experts in epidemiology, economics, psychology, other fields available for media interview
Virginia Tech experts on a variety of subjects are available for media interviews related to COVID-19 and the novel coronavirus. More than 50 experts are currently listed, and additional scholars with expertise related to the global spread of the novel…
Graphene expert comments on the creation of an extremely tiny magnetic field detector
“The research group from the University of Basel has recently created an ultracompact superconducting quantum interference device — aka SQUID, where the record miniaturization is achieved by using next-generation materials: bilayer graphene-based van der Waals heterostructures. SQUIDs usually consist of two…
Russian expert comments on a gas in the toxic atmosphere of the planet Venus that could be a by-product of life
A most interesting and important discovery, it shows we still know very little about the closest planet to ours. Naturally, this is by no means evidence of biological activity or its traces, nor does the original publication claim that. The…
CDC E. coli report shows effective detection systems, low health risks
A study in the journal Emerging Infectious Diseases published by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday examines E. coli outbreaks linked to leafy greens in the United States and Canada from 2009 to 2018. Professors of food safety at Cornell…
University of Redlands environmental economist says “It makes sense to take extremely aggressive action against further climate change to mitigate these wildfires.”
University of Redlands Environmental Economist Nicholas Reksten focuses a complex lens on the California wildfires, the climate crisis and how change could impact both. Dr. Reksten recently told Empire KVCR (PBS/NPR), “In terms of a cost-benefit analysis there is zero…
Experts: Unprecedented Challenges Confront 2020 Election
ALBANY, N.Y. (Sept. 16, 2020) – COVID-19, A polarized electorate, absentee voting and questions about information security are just some of the potential challenges looming as the United States gears up for the 2020 Presidential election on Nov. 3. The…
Wildfire smoke disproportionally harms poorer communities, remedies necessary to address health inequity
With most of the Northwest blanketed by wildfire smoke, public officials and health experts suggest staying inside as much as possible to reduce exposure to the significant health risks of wildfire smoke. However, inequity in our communities means not every…
Hurricane and climate experts from @IndianaUniv are available to comment on #HurricaneSally’s landfall in Alabama.
Gabriel Filippelli Gabriel Filippelli is a biogeochemist, focusing on the flow and cycling of elements and chemicals in the environment. This includes his work on pollutant distribution and exposure to human populations, and ways to engage communities to reduce their own…
Notre Dame expert says Congressional report condemning Boeing, FAA raises questions of culture, mission
A Congressional report released today condemned both Boeing and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for numerous design, management and regulatory failures in development of the 737 Max jetliner, which led to two “preventable” crashes that killed 346 people. The 238-page…
How the Global Pandemic is Impacting Patients with Eating Disorders
From isolation to weight gain to the anxiety of remote learning, the global pandemic presents a variety of reasons why those with eating disorders are having a difficult time managing their health conditions. Jessie Menzel, MD, pediatric program manager with…
McLean Hospital Webinar Series: Overcoming Low Self-Esteem
Dr. Lisa Coyne Answers Questions About Self-Worth Thursday, September 17 11am If you struggle with self-esteem, it can be difficult to see yourself as a valuable person. Often, low self-esteem goes hand in hand with impostor syndrome, and any external…
FDA Guidance Fails to Ensure Security of 3D-Printed Masks and PPE
New Brunswick, N.J. (Sept. 16, 2020) – FDA guidelines for making 3D-printed masks, face shields and other personal protective equipment (PPE) in the COVID-19 era fail to defend against cyberattacks, according to Rutgers and Georgia Tech engineers. Due to the…
Emily Vosper, climate scientist at Bristol: Hurricane Sally could be the 2nd stalling hurricane to hit the US in recent years
“Hurricane Sally could become the second stalling hurricane to hit the United States in recent years. Two years ago, hurricane Harvey stalled over Southern Texas as a category 4 storm and was the costliest storms on record tied with hurricane…
September is #BloodCancerAwarenessMonth and the @CUCancerCenter has a patient, Siri Lindley, and medical experts looking to bring knowledge to this disease.
September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month and the CU Cancer Center has a patient, Siri Lindley, and medical experts looking to bring knowledge to this disease. Siri is a former world champion triathlete who is a survivor of Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML).…
School resource officers part of problematic punitive approach to education, ASU expert says
Associate professor weighs in on national debate and calls for funding for counselors and security guards as an alternative As K-12 schools prepare for reopening, coronavirus safety protocol isn’t the only issue that school officials are debating. Schools across the…
Rutgers Scholar Available to Discuss Concerning Trends of Suicidal Behavior Before and During COVID-19
Rutgers psychologist Edward Selby is available to comment on the need for greater awareness and prevention of suicidal behavior during COVID-19 pandemic. “Suicidal behavior has been escalating in the United States over the last 20 years, and we saw a…
Florida State University experts are among the world leaders in the study of hurricanes and their impact on people, property and the environment
From prediction to insurance consideration to ecological aftermath, Florida State University experts are among the world leaders in the study of hurricanes and their impact on people, property and the environment. These experts are available to answer media questions and…
New National Poll: American’s Trust In Leaders and Institutions Declines During COVID-19 Pandemic
Rutgers scholar Katherine Ognyanova is available to comment on the latest Rutgers-Harvard-Northeastern-Northwestern survey data from The COVID-19 Consortium for Understanding the Public’s Policy Preferences Across States. The researchers polled participants on whether they trust certain institution and individuals to do the…
Middle East deal underscores foreign policy chasms in region
CORNELL UNIVERSITY MEDIA RELATIONS OFFICESept. 15, 2020 On Tuesday, U.S. President Donald Trump will host leaders of Israel, United Arab Emirates and Bahrain at the White House in a ceremony to mark the normalization of relations between Israel and…
Rutgers Experts Available to Comment on 2020 Presidential Race & Campaign Issues
As the 2020 presidential campaign accelerates, Rutgers faculty experts are available to comment on the most pressing issues in the race for the White House. Topics include the economy, immigration, health care, national security, gun control, the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change…
Ancient ocean, meteorites could have seeded life in Venusian clouds
An international team of researchers has discovered the presence of the chemical compound phosphine in the atmosphere of Venus — a discovery that could indicate some form of life on the hot planet. They describe their findings in the journal…
Michigan Tech Expert on Wildfire Smoke, Human Health
What are the effects of wildfires on the ecosystem, the atmosphere, and human health? Through remote sensing, Nancy French, senior research scientist at the Michigan Tech Research Institute, connects wildfire fuel to how fires behave and what ends up in the…
Rutgers Experts Available to Discuss Reaching Gen Z, College Students During 2020 Race
Experts at Rutgers University–New Brunswick are available to discuss how to reach young voters, including Generation Z and college students, and how they could impact the 2020 presidential election. Elizabeth Matto is the director of Rutgers’ Center for Youth Political Participation…
UCLA pulmonary expert to speak on air quality and wildfires
Dr. Reza Ronaghi, a pulmonologist at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, explains how wildfires affect air quality and what precautions people can take to limit exposure to smoke and other fire-generated toxins in the air. How do you…
Rigged election? Partisans view threats to election integrity differently
Even before they cast their votes, partisans of different stripes are poised to question the legitimacy of the election outcome, but for different reasons. According to The American Social Survey, sponsored by the Weidenbaum Center at Washington University in St. Louis, nine out of 10 Trump supporters are very or somewhat concerned about fraud in mail-in voting.
James Randerson, UCI professor of Earth system science, available to comment on western U.S. wildfires
Prof. Jim Randerson is a leading U.S. expert on human impacts on biogeochemical cycles, with particular empasis on climate and wildfires. A good summary of his research activities can be found here: https://sites.uci.edu/randersonlab/media/. Jim’s lab website: https://sites.uci.edu/randersonlab/. If you would…
Rutgers Senate Expert Available to Discuss Key Election Races
Rutgers political scientist Ross Baker is available to discuss key Senate races leading up to and following Election Day. Baker is a Senate expert and has worked in the chamber. “What at first glance looks like a defeat for Sen. Majority…
West Coast wildfires: Disaster research experts can discuss evacuation plans, multiple crises, health concerns and more
Experts from the University of Delaware’s Disaster Research Center can provide analysis and advice on evacuations, health concerns, risk perception, dealing with multiple crises and more in reference to the wildfires raging in California, Oregon and Washington state. Tricia Wachtendorf:…
Climate risk management takes bigger role in business and markets
Climate change is a systemic threat to the U.S. financial system, according to a new report from the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission advisory panel. All of the group’s 35 members approved the report, which recommends a price on carbon…
Oregon State University wildfire expert available for interviews about wildfires in U.S. West
David Blunck, an associate professor of mechanical engineering Oregon State University, is an expert on the burning of live fuels, such as live trees and bushes. Blunck and his colleagues use a combination of lab work, modeling, and field studies…
Expert available for commentary on human and ecosystem response to today’s massively destructive wildfires
Dr. Robin Verble, an expert on fire ecology, is available for commentary on human and ecosystem response to today’s massively destructive wildfires. Verble is interested in factors influencing plant combustibility and flammability; organismal, community and ecosystem responses to fire; historical…
Second stimulus bill needed to prevent additional job losses
On Thursday, the Senate failed to pass a pared-down coronavirus relief package and the U.S. Department of Labor reported more than 857,000 workers filed new unemployment claims in the past week. Russell Weaver, an economic geographer with Cornell University’s School of…
First Amendment rights on display in Rochester protests
Protests in Rochester, NY continued this week for the eighth day after a federal lawsuit revealed police involvement in the death of Daniel Prude in March along with a subsequent alleged cover up of the incident. The police chief and…