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UrduCORNELL UNIVERSITY MEDIA RELATIONS OFFICEOct. 2, 2019 After WTO ruling, Trump hits EU with attention-grabbing tariffs The U.S. announced it is moving to impose tariffs imports from the European Union, following a ruling from the World Trade Organization (WTO) earlier…
Category: Expert Pitch
‘Joker’ focus taps into antihero zeitgeist, says Notre Dame expert
Jason Ruiz, associate professor of American studies at the University of Notre Dame, is an expert in American TV shows and films, with current research on depictions of Pablo Escobar in TV and film. He says: We are living in…
Court ruling opens way for first US Injection Site, health law expert available for comment
The director of Health Law at Creighton University, Kelly Dineen, is available to talk about the Wednesday ruling by allowing a Philadelphia nonprofit group to open the first supervised injection facility in the U.S., where people can use illegal opioids…
NYC 14th street ban opens door for alternative transportation
Starting this Thursday, cars will be banned from lower Manhattan’s 14th street as part of an 18-month experiment to improve traffic flow. The 1.1-mile stretch will only allow buses, trucks, bikes and pedestrians. Only local businesses and residents will have…
Flu Experts at Johns Hopkins Medicine
As the 2019–20 flu season gets underway, Johns Hopkins Medicine experts will be available throughout the season to talk with your newsroom about the epidemiology of this year’s virus, as well as provide important information about this year’s vaccine. Flu cases have already begun to appear in the U.S. Flu activity tends to increase in October and can run as late as May.
Rutgers Experts Can Discuss Red Meat Controversy
New Brunswick, N.J. (Oct. 1, 2019) – Rutgers University–New Brunswick professors Daniel J. Hoffman and Donald W. Schaffner are available to comment on research in the Annals of Internal Medicine about the health risks of eating red and processed meats.…
Human organoids are being hailed as a major development in biomedicine by the American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB)
Human Organoids: A New Dimension in Cell Biology Human organoids are being hailed as a major development in biomedicine in a recently-released report by the American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB). According to the report, human organoids “have the potential…
Street Smart NJ Program Reduces Traffic Violations, Boosts Safety
New Brunswick, N.J. (Oct. 1, 2019) – Street Smart NJ campaigns on pedestrian safety at intersections in eight communities reduced traffic violations and increased safety, according to a two-part study by the Rutgers Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation (CAIT)…
Nutrition expert available to discuss controversial red meat guidelines
On Monday, a new set of analyses published in the Annals of Internal Medicine challenged the widespread recommendations to cut back on red and processed meats. University of Alabama at Birmingham Assistant Professor Beth Kitchin, Ph.D., is available for comment on these…
Trump supporters launch crowd sleuthing effort to identify whistleblower, says expert
Online crowd sleuthing – the practice some supporters of President Trump are using to help identify the anonymous whistleblower who triggered an impeachment inquiry — is a double-edged sword, says Virginia Tech computer scientist Kurt Luther. “The growing phenomenon of…
Rutgers Experts Explore Impact of E-Cigarettes, Vaping on Marginalized Populations
Recent deaths and illnesses linked to vaping have prompted New York to become the first state to ban flavored e-cigarettes. Other states are looking to follow suit, including New Jersey, where Gov. Phil Murphy has appointed a task force to…
As Hong Kong protests continue into National Day, expert available for media interviews
Hong Kong protests are expected to continue Tuesday as China celebrates National Day—an annual celebration of the establishment of the People’s Republic of China on Oct. 1, 1949. CU Boulder history Professor William Wei can speak to reporters about the protests, National…
One year out, Virginia Tech security expert evaluates effectiveness of Real ID
Virginia Tech security and terrorism expert Aaron Brantly says the implementation of Real ID is a solid first step in standardizing the identification of citizens within the United States. “It facilitates compliance across a number of categories and seeks to…
White House lacking coherent strategy to respond to impeachment inquiry, says Virginia Tech expert
In the midst of the impeachment inquiry, it is becoming more evident the Trump White House lacks a clear communications strategy to respond to daily developments, according to Virginia Tech political scientist Karen Hult. “It’s not fully clear to me…
@UCSDHealth’s William Sandborn, MD, available on inflammatory bowel disease #ibd #gastroenterology
William Sandborn, MD, chief of the Division of Gastroenterology and director of the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center, is one of the world’s top experts in the management of ulcerative colitis and Crohns disease. His groundbreaking research has been instrumental to…
American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB) experts can offer background information on Nobel Prize winners & their science.
The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine and the Nobel Prize in Chemistry are awarded for the discoveries of major importance in life science, medicine or chemistry. Over 35 Nobel Laureates have been members of the ASCB at some time…
When data parasites are a positive – A growing trend of data sharing will move science forward, @umichCVC cardiologist says.
J. Brian Byrd, M.D., M.S., available to discuss advances in data sharing, why it’s so important, and to give an overview of the Research Symbiont Award. It started as an insult, but advocates for data sharing are encouraging people to…
Rutgers Expert Camilla Townsend Available to Discuss Immigration Issues at U.S.-Mexico Border
New Brunswick, N.J. (Sept. 26, 2019) – Rutgers scholar Camilla Townsend is available to discuss shifting perspectives of the U.S.-Mexico border. “How we think about the border has transformed over time. In the first half of the 20th century, the…
Expert Available to Respond to Continued Vaping Concerns
Laura Crotty Alexander, MD, assistant professor of medicine at the University of California San Diego and a staff physician and researcher at the VA San Diego Healthcare System, is a pulmonary critical care specialist with clinical and research-based interests in e-cigarettes.…
Notre Dame Expert: On Trump-Ukraine affair, no short-term personal or political gain can justify politicizing American foreign policy.
For stories on the foreign policy and international security components of the impeachment proceedings against President Trump, Michael Desch, University of Notre Dame professor of political science and director of the Notre Dame International Security Center (NDISC), is available for comment. He…
Tulane expert available to talk about the exposure, negative effects of vaping
Vaping has become America’s latest epidemic, and the number of vaping-related illnesses continues to increase daily. As of Sept. 24, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control estimated 530 confirmed cases of serious lung illnesses due to the effects of vaping.…
Rutgers Experts Available to Discuss U.N. Report on Climate Change, Oceans
New Brunswick, N.J. (Sept. 25, 2019) – Rutgers University–New Brunswick Professor Malin Pinsky and Rutgers coastal expert Lisa Auermuller are available to comment on a new United Nations report on climate change and ocean, coastal, polar and mountain ecosystems. More than…
Rising ocean temps increase risk of infectious disease for humans, marine life
A major new United Nations report, issued on Wednesday, warns that the Earth’s oceans are under severe strain from climate change, threatening everything from the ability to harvest seafood to the well-being of hundreds of millions of people living along…
Juul leans into regulatory expertise with new CEO hire
CORNELL UNIVERSITY MEDIA RELATIONS OFFICESeptember 25, 2019 Juul leans into regulatory expertise with new CEO hire On Wednesday, vaping firm Juul announced it was replacing its chief executive, Kevin Burns, with KC Crosthwaite, formerly with tobacco giant Altria. The replacement…
All Things Impeachment: American University Experts Available to Discuss History, Politics of Impeachment Inquiries
When: Sept. 25, 2019 – ongoing What: American University experts are available for commentary and analysis of the House of Representatives’ forthcoming impeachment inquiry and the issues surrounding it. Background: An online resource guide featuring American University experts is now available for reporters. It features…
Virginia Tech entomology expert is available to discuss the dragonfly migrations that some say are appearing on weather radars
Though dragonflies annually migrate south search of warmer waters to lay their eggs, they seem to be doing so in much larger numbers this year, a Virginia Tech expert said. Their swarms have been so large that meteorologists have said…
Political Scientist Available to Discuss Impeachment Inquiry
Ross Baker, distinguished professor of political science at Rutgers University–New Brunswick and an expert on American politics, is available to comment on the formal impeachment inquiry against President Trump. Baker is a former research associate at the Brookings Institution. He has served…
UVA Darden Expert Available to Discuss WeWork CEO Transition Ahead of Planned IPO
UVA Darden Professor Yo-Jud Cheng can speak to the WeWork CEO succession situation ahead of the planned IPO. In particular, Professor Cheng speak to how the incentives and pressures on boards change as a company approaches an IPO and what factors…
Oregon State University expert says impeachment is all about foreign intervention
Christopher Nichols, an associate professor of history and director of the Center for the Humanities at Oregon State University, is available to comment about Nancy Pelosi’s impeachment announcement. Nichols has these initial thoughts: “President Trump’s efforts with — and ties to…
Tulane experts available to discuss impact of impeachment inquiry
The call for impeachment is growing among House Democrats, and the following Tulane University experts are available to discuss the topic with media. For interviews, contact [email protected] or Carolyn Scofield at 407-342-8809. Stephen Griffin, W.R. Irby Chair and Rutledge C.…
Expert on electoral behavior, Kathy Dolan can weigh in on an impeachment probe’s impact on the 2020 elections.
House Democrats have announced that they are moving forward with an official impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump. Kathleen Dolan, a distinguished professor of political science at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, can answer questions about the potential impact on the…
WashU Expert: Impeachment ball in Senate’s court. And they might consider taking ball and going home — dismiss, adjourn or other options
Whatever impeachment moves the Democratic-majority U.S. House of Representatives makes next, it’s ultimately up to the Republican-controlled and administration-friendly Senate to hold a trial on the matter — and a Washington University in St. Louis political scientist anticipates the Senate could make a number of moves to avoid the issue.
UNF Political Science Professor Discusses Trump Impeachment Implications
Dr. Michael Binder, an associate professor of political science at the University of North Florida, discusses possible Trump impeachment, it’s political implications and more.
Possible political consequences of impeachment probe? Longtime political scientist Thomas Holbrook can provide analysis.
Thomas Holbrook can discuss the potential political consequences of an impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump, including the impact on press coverage of the primaries and the potential impact on the general election. A distinguished professor of political science at the…
Former EPA Administrator Available to Comment on EPA’s Threats Toward California Over Clean Air Act Compliance
The Environmental Protection Agency, in a letter from EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler dated Sept. 24, threatened to pull federal highway funding in California due to the state’s “failure” to improve air quality as required by the Clean Air Act. The…
GW Experts Available During Breast Cancer Awareness Month
WASHINGTON (Sept. 24, 2019) – Breast cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer in women in the United States, with the American Cancer Society predicting more than 250,000 new cases in 2019. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and…
Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning are rapidly changing. The materials research community is just beginning to utilize AI and ML in the research process, and it is already clear that this represents a potentially game changing development.
Dr. Benji Maruyama is a Principal Materials Research Engineer in the Air Force Research Laboratory, Materials & Manufacturing Directorate. He is the Leader of the Flexible Materials and Processes Research Team, and leads research on the synthesis and processing science…
Rutgers Expert Can Discuss Indonesian Fires Threatening Orangutans
New Brunswick, N.J. (Sept. 23, 2019) – Rutgers University–New Brunswick Professor Erin R. Vogel, an expert on endangered orangutans, is available to comment on tropical forest fires threatening the Tuanan Orangutan Research Station in the Mawas Conservation Area on the…
Labor Expert: GM Strike is Part of a “Dramatic Shift” in the American Labor Movement
Rebecca Kolins Givan, an associate professor in the Rutgers School of Management and Labor Relations, is available for interviews about the ongoing GM strike and the broader context of recent strikes by nurses, teachers, hotel workers, and others. “We are…
Expert on youth/teens and environmental activism is available for analysis on global youth climate protest
Connie Flanagan, a professor in the School of Human Ecology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, is available to talk about the global youth climate protest movement. Flanagan says, “The climate crisis is arguably the biggest global political challenge facing younger generations…
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Junco expert available to discuss precipitous decline in North American birds
On Sept. 19, the journal Science reported that North America’s birds are disappearing from the skies at a shocking rate, with an estimated 3 billion birds lost since 1970. Ellen Ketterson, a distinguished professor of biology at Indiana University and…
Research shows music aids memory performance in older adults and patients with Alzheimer’s Disease
For this year’s World Alzheimers Day, Dr. Deason from Texas State University, reflects on how aging and disease affects the human mind, particularly in older adults. Who: Dr. Rebecca Deason, Associate Professor of Psychology at Texas State, investigates how we…
Falling short in election, Netanyahu proves he is not ‘above it all’
Israeli citizens went to the polls this week to vote in an election that long-serving Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyau hoped would give him and his Likud party agoverning mandate. However, the election resulted in no party securing enough seats in parliament…
University of California, Irvine ecologist Steven D. Allison and School of Huamanites Dean Tyrus Miller can comment on why science heeds the humanities to solve climate change
A University of California, Irvine ecologist and humanities dean believe scientists and humanists must collaborate to solve climate change. Together, they’ve developed a program to embed humanities graduate students in science teams, an idea that climate research centers are also…
It’s time to de-escalate the crisis with Iran, meet with President Rouhani and return to a nuclear agreement, says Notre Dame’s Ebrahim Moosa
University of Notre Dame Professor of Islamic Studies Ebrahim Moosa offers the following comments on the ongoing tension between the U.S. and Iran as a result of the attack on the Saudi Arabian oil facilities. “The reluctance or ambivalence of President Donald…
University of California, Irvine scientists available to speak about the impact of climate change on human health and wildfires
James Randerson, Chancellor’s Professor of Earth System Science at the University of California, Irvine, is a senior researcher on the impact of climate change on the ecology, particularly with regard to wildfires in important forest ecosystems. He was a senior…
WCS experts on Nature-Based Solutions available for comment on climate summit. Tweet at @wcsnewsroom
The UN Climate Action Summit on Monday, September 23rd is intended to mobilize a collective leap in political ambition for the climate action needed to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals. The Summit is…
Study shows warming Arctic temperatures contributing to North American heat waves
The research team is comprised of Tom Ballinger, Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography at Texas State University, Dagmar Budikova, Department of Geography, Geology and the Environment, Illinois State University, and Trent W. Ford, Department of Geography and Environmental…
Northwestern Medicine’s John Pandolfino, MD, Chief of Gastroenterology is available to comment on Zantac recall
John Pandolfino, MD, Chief of Gastroenterology is available to comment and share alternative treatment options for GERD. Dr. Pandolfino has recommended Zantac as an on demand treatment for GERD and for some patients chronically for nighttime symptoms and PPI intolerance.…