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UrduUniversity of Michigan experts are available to discuss the latest findings when the U.S. Census Bureau releases its 2018 poverty and income statistics Tuesday, Sept. 10. All of them are part of U-M’s Poverty Solutions, an initiative that aims…
Category: Expert Pitch
Tulane expert available to speak on Brexit
Britain’s departure from the European Union, commonly known as Brexit, won’t be happening anytime soon, if at all. Prime Minister Boris Johnson lost a key Parliamentary vote Sept. 3, with 21 members of his own Conservative Party joining the opposition…
Wind Engineering Expert Available to Speak about Hurricane Dorian
Hurricane Dorian battered the Bahamas with—at times—sustained winds of 185 mph. As it heads for the southeast, wind damage is still a big concern. Chris Letchford, the head of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute,…
While much of the focus on #Dorian has been on the gale force winds, #stormsurge will play a huge role in the #hurricane’s catastrophic impact, says Prof @KyleMandli. Given Dorian’s current track, a widespread surge is expected from Fl to the Carolin
Kyle Mandli models and simulates storm scenarios to develop strategies to protect against coastal disasters. He is especially focused on the impact of storm surge and sea level rise in a warming climate. An assistant professor of applied mathematics at…
UTHealth disability rights champion Lex Frieden has hurricane preparedness tips for people in the path of Hurricane Dorian
With Hurricane Dorian bearing down on the East Coast, many people have been advised to evacuate. While a difficult task under the best of circumstances, leaving home can be particularly challenging for people with disabilities. There are issues involving service…
Political roller-coaster set to continue as Argentina imposes currency controls
CORNELL UNIVERSITY MEDIA RELATIONS OFFICE September 3, 2019 Political roller-coaster set to continue as Argentina imposes currency controls Over the weekend Argentinian President Macri announced the imposition of capital controls in an effort to stabilize the country’s currency and…
Hurricane Dorian: U-M nursing professor can discuss preparedness, long-term health effects of disasters
Sue Anne Bell, assistant professor of nursing at University of Michigan, is particularly interested in the long-term health effects of disasters, in developing policy that protects and promotes health throughout the disaster management cycle, and in the relationship between community…
Earth Scientist Karthik Balaguru can speak on the rapid intensification of hurricanes (how quickly they develop in size and strength) which is something we saw happen with Dorian. He works in the Marine Sciences Laboratory @PNNLab
PNNL Earth Scientist Karthik Balaguru can speak on the rapid intensification of hurricanes (how quickly they develop in size and strength) which is something we saw happen with Dorian. He works in our Marine Sciences Laboratory. Relevant work: Hurricanes Gained…
BIDMC pain experts available for interview during National Pain Awareness Month (September)
Managing acute and chronic pain is a challenge for many. September is National Pain Awareness Month and BIDMC has several expert sources available for interview on various pain management topics including medication treatments, physical therapy and/or rehabilitation, behavior therapy, acupuncture…
BIDMC prostate health experts available for interview during National Prostate Health Month (September)
About 1 in 9 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society. With National Prostate Health Month quickly approaching in September, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center has several expert sources that may…
University of Michigan/American Lung Assoc. expert can address vaping hazards
MeiLan K. Han, M.D., MS, is professor of internal medicine in the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Michigan Medicine and director of the Michigan Airways Program. She serves as a Scientific Advisory Committee member to the COPD…
Texas State University expert available to offer insights into Odessa, Texas mass shooting in “Don’t name them” campaign.
What: A gunman killed seven people and wounded 25 others in a shooting along a west Texas highway Saturday, and had previously failed a gun background check. Who: Pete Blair, professor of Criminal Justice at Texas State University, and Executive…
Expert available to speak about power outages following Hurricane Dorian
The loss of electrical power during and after hurricanes is of significant concern right now as Hurricane Dorian bears down on the Southeast. Luigi Vanfretti, an associate professor of electrical, computer, and systems engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, is an…
Hurricane Dorian: GW Experts Available to Discuss Disaster Response and Recovery
The George Washington University has experts available to comment on various topics relating to Hurricane Dorian. GW’s Flash Studio, a state-of-the-art broadcast studio, is available for remote, live or taped television and radio interviews. The studio is operated in partnership with…
Hurricane Dorian: WIU Meteorologist Available to Discuss Storm
From Dr. Marcus Büker, Associate Professor of Meteorology, Western Illinois University. To schedule an interview, contact Dr. Büker directly at [email protected]. Hurricane Dorian, had it occurred in the 1990s, would have prompted a massive, and unnecessary, evacuation of most of south Florida…
American University Experts Available to Offer Insights Into Political Situation in Israel and Upcoming Elections
What: Israel is bracing for elections on September 17. American University experts are available for commentary and analysis of the political situation in Israel, issues related to U.S.-Israel relations, and U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East. Who: Guy Ziv,…
Rutgers Expert describes the intercultural and misappropriated Chinese themes in American pop culture
Rutgers Expert Available to Discuss Chinese Influence in Music, Theatre, Pop Culture Professor describes the intercultural and misappropriated cultural themes in American pop culture New Brunswick, N.J. (Aug. 30, 2019) – Rutgers scholar Nancy Yunhwa Rao is available to discuss…
Bracing for Hurricane Dorian, coastal experts available to discuss emergency preparation, disaster response and recovery
Virginia Tech has a team of coastal experts available to talk with reporters as Hurricane Dorian heads toward the East Coast. Researchers can provide insight about hurricanes, flash flooding, storm surge, sea-level rise and emergency response. Robert Weiss examines the impact…
Notre Dame’s Victoria Tin-bor Hui, native of Hong Kong & expert on contentious politics, available for comment on ongoing protests
University of Notre Dame Associate Professor Victoria Tin-bor Hui is a native of Hong Kong and an expert in contentious politics, particularly in the China-Hong Kong context. She can be reached via email at [email protected]. Notre Dame has an on-campus studio so we…
As Football Season Gets Underway UNLV Gaming Law Expert Weighs in on the Current Landscape of Legal Sports Betting
September’s arrival coincides with the beginning of a major pastime in the lives of Americans: football. ‘Tis the season for fans to not only cheer for and cry over their favorite teams, but to make wagers on them, too. The…
Addiction specialist on federal marijuana/OK opioid news
This week has been a momentous one in pharmaceuticals news. Even as a judge in Oklahoma held drug makers responsible to the tune of $527 million for decades of opioid addiction and the thousands of overdose deaths in the state,…
Thoracic Oncologist: Vaping is addictive, toxic and young people are more at risk
Since June, almost 200 cases of lung illnesses or injuries linked to vaping have been reported to the federal government. This week, officials stated that there has been one vaping-related death reported. Dr. Eric Bernicker, thoracic oncologist with Houston Methodist, is…
EPA to ease methane regs for industry, ‘single largest culprit’ of emissions spike
The Trump administration is expected to announce today that it plans to roll back regulations on methane emissions, making it easier for energy companies to release methane — a potent greenhouse gas — into the atmosphere. Robert Howarth is professor…
With #HurricaneDorian’s approach comes the threat of power loss, which can disrupt transportation and put lives at risk. @JohnsHopkins engineer Umesh Korde suggests that harnessing energy from ocean waves can help restore power more quickly.
As Hurricane Dorian threatens to strike Florida, officials are beginning to prepare for its potential impact on electricity, building infrastructure, transportation and more. Umesh Korde, a research professor in the Department of Environmental Health and Engineering at The Johns Hopkins…
Avoid the freshman 15
As college students return to school, it can be easy to fall into the trap of unhealthy eating. The University of Alabama at Birmingham‘s Anna Threadcraft, RDN, is available to provide quick and easy tips to help you prevent the…
Former EPA administrator available to comment on expected rollbacks of methane regulations
The Environmental Protection Agency is expected to announce today rollbacks to the federal regulation of methane emissions, a powerful greenhouse gas linked to climate change, strongly limiting standards created during the Obama administration. Janet McCabe, a professor of practice at…
Disaster researchers can comment on evacuation, sea level rise, health issues, pet safety as Hurricane Dorian approaches
The University of Delaware’s Disaster Research Center offers several experts who can talk about various aspects of a storm such as Hurricane Dorian. Tricia Wachtendorf: Evacuation decision-making, disaster response and coordination, disaster relief (donations) and logistics, volunteer and emergent efforts, social…
WashU Expert: Opioid cases represent tipping point in addiction fight
An Oklahoma judge ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay $572 million for its role in the opioid crisis in a historic ruling Aug. 26. A federal case in Ohio involves at least 1,600 lawsuits from cities and counties throughout the country. Oxycontin maker Purdue Pharma has offered to settle more than 2,000 lawsuits from states and cities for between $10 billion and $12 billion.
UAlbany Atmospheric Scientists Available to Discuss Hurricane Dorian
ALBANY, N.Y. (Aug. 29, 2019) — According to latest forecasts, Hurricane Dorian has strengthened and could reach Category 3 status by Sunday morning. The storm is currently projected to make landfall early Monday somewhere along the Florida or Georgia coast.…
Water purification expert available to discuss solutions to Newark water crisis
Newark is the latest American city dealing with a water crisis and what to do about it. Raphael Rodrigues, a lecturer in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, is an expert in the area of…
Rutgers Coastal Expert Can Discuss ‘King Tide’ in N.J.
New Brunswick, N.J. (Aug. 28, 2019) – Rutgers coastal expert Lisa Auermuller is available for interviews on the “king tide” in New Jersey, which will lead to abnormally high water levels through Labor Day, causing localized tidal flooding and illustrating…
University of Michigan expert available: Exercise after concussion may improve recovery
After a sports-related concussion, traditional recovery recommendations have previously called for weeks or months of rest, depending on the duration of a person’s symptoms. But Michael Popovich, M.D., M.P.H., a sports neurologist at Michigan NeuroSport, thinks this method could actually…
Boris Johnson’s Brexit Bet: American University Professors Available to Comment
Who: American University public affairs, communications, and history experts What:Available to comment on Boris Johnson’s request to suspend the UK parliament When: Aug. 28 – Ongoing Where: In studio, on campus, phone. Experts Available: Laura Beers, associate professor of history, researches modern Britain…
FSU experts available to comment on healthy aging
September is Healthy Aging Month, an annual national observance to focus attention on the positive aspects of growing older.Florida State University faculty are among the global leaders in the study of gerontology, aging and longevity. These experts are available to comment on a variety of topics related to healthy aging and successful longevity.
Facebook’s new ad rules to slow down scammers, but may not help voters
Facebook announced new rules this week for political advertising in response to misleading disclosure claims on ads and pressure to maintain transparency ahead of the 2020 election. Facebook will now require political advertisers to verify their identities via government databases.…
UK parliament suspension sends MPs scrambling
CORNELL UNIVERSITY MEDIA RELATIONS OFFICE Aug. 28, 2019 UK parliament suspension sends MPs scrambling Earlier this morning, the UK government suspended Parliament, following a request by Prime Minister Boris Johnson. The move is seen as an attempt from Johnson to…
Indiana University cybersecurity expert available to comment on recent ransomware attacks
Two Long Island school districts were hacked this summer as part of a ransomware attack—prompting one school to pay $88,000 to get back the sensitive information. This attack is another in a series of recent ransomware attacks forcing schools and…
U-M researcher on post-surgery opioid use weighs in on J&J ruling
Joceline Vu, a resident in the U-M Department of General Surgery, researches the use of opioids to treat acute pain. She recently co-authored a study that showed physicians at 43 Michigan hospitals cut opioid prescriptions by a third following surgery.…
Johnson & Johnson ruling: Opioid expert available to discuss
Peter Jacobson, JD, MPH, is professor emeritus of health law and policy and director of the Center for Law, Ethics, and Health at the University of Michigan School of Public Health. “The Johnson & Johnson ruling is welcome news for…
HURRICANE EXPERTS AVAILABLE TO PROVIDE ANALYSIS THROUGHOUT THE SEASON
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Kathleen Haughney, University Communications (850) 644-1489; [email protected] @FSUResearch May 2019 HURRICANE EXPERTS AVAILABLE TO PROVIDE ANALYSIS THROUGHOUT THE SEASON From prediction to insurance consideration to ecological aftermath, Florida State University experts are among the world leaders…
Rutgers Expert Can Discuss Fires in Amazon Rainforests
New Brunswick, N.J. (Aug. 27, 2019) – With numerous fires raging in ecologically priceless Amazon rainforests, Rutgers University–New Brunswick Professor Laura C. Schneider can comment on current fire patterns (the number of fires and their location), linkages to tropical rain…
Aftermath of J&J ruling: Opioid expert available for comment
On Monday, an Oklahoma judge ruled Johnson & Johnson must more than half a billion dollars for its role in the state’s opioid crisis. Stefan Kertesz, M.D., an addiction scholar and professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School…
IU experts available to comment on decision in opioid lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson
Cleveland County District Judge Thad Balkman is expected to rule today in a landmark lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson that will set the stage for future lawsuits against pharmaceutical companies. The decision would be the first of its kind as…
Expert can discuss the environmental threats posed by the fires, as well as the political context of these events
Christopher Dick is the director of the University of Michigan Herbarium and the Museum of Zoology, and he is a professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. He has worked extensively in the Amazon and is an expert…
Former EPA administrator available to comment on ruling to uphold Obama-era ozone standards
Federal judges with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit have determined that many of the ozone standards created during the Obama administration as part of the Clean Air Act will be upheld, following years of…
Economist Available to Discuss China-US Trade Wars
Thomas Prusa, a Rutgers University–New Brunswick expert on international trade and economics, is available for commentary on China’s announcement today of retaliatory tariffs on $75 billion in American goods. Prusa said, “This morning’s announcement by China of their intention to…
Can smarter guns end the gun control debate? #RPI expert proposes ethical-AI technology as a solution.
Selmer Bringsjord, professor and director of the Rensselaer Artificial Intelligence and Reasoning Lab at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, thinks smarter weapons could end the stalemate over gun control in America. Weapons equipped with “ethical AI” would change the debate from the…
Amazon Rainforest Researcher with 20+ Years Experience Can Discuss Ecological, Policy Changes Relating to Wildfires
Dr. Jill Caviglia-Harris, professor of economics and finance, and environmental studies, at Salisbury University (MD), has studied the land use impact of the Amazon rainforest for more than 20 years, focusing on understanding the underlying tradeoffs between development and deforestation.…
Experts Available to Discuss Bruce Springsteen’s Cultural Contributions Ahead of his 70th Birthday
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media contact: Cynthia Medina, [email protected], 848-445-1940 Experts Available to Discuss Bruce Springsteen’s Cultural Contributions Ahead of his 70th Birthday New Brunswick, N.J. (Aug. 22, 2019) – Rutgers scholars are available to discuss Bruce Springsteen’s multifaceted contributions to…
EXPERT PITCH: Censorship of suicide scenes in entertainment media may do more harm than good
Censoring teen suicides in entertainment media like “13 Reasons Why” may do more harm than good, according to West Virginia University’s Elizabeth Cohen, an associate professor of communication studies. Cohen says the well-publicized study that linked the show to a…