In the News

  1. June 15, 2015

    According to research by Chris Poulsen, professor of earth and environmental sciences, Earth’s oxygen levels can impact how much sunlight reaches the ground, affecting global temperature and humidity.

    Smithsonian.com
  2. June 14, 2015

    Joseph Gone, associate professor of psychology and American culture, was quoted in an article about Native Americans and epigenetics, which suggests that our genes carry memories of trauma experienced by our ancestors and influence how we react to trauma and stress.

    Huffington Post
  3. June 14, 2015

    “One expects the Library of Congress to be a leader. But with regard to digitization and the use of digital technologies, the library has basically been a bust,” said Paul Courant, professor of economics, information and public policy.

    The New York Times
  4. June 14, 2015

    Thomas Zurbuchen, professor of aerospace engineering and atmospheric, oceanic and space sciences, was interviewed about sun-propelled mini-satellites that can track stars and beam telecommunications — but at a fraction of the cost of larger regular satellites.

    PBS NewsHour
  5. June 11, 2015

    “Jews and Arabs have separate narratives, which are self-justifying. It’s very hard to get a compromise and understanding that both sides can accept. The Palestinians see themselves as victims of injustices, and the Israelis see themselves as victims of injustice,” said Victor Lieberman, professor of history.

    USA Today
  6. June 11, 2015

    Dr. Justin Dimick, associate professor of surgery and health management and policy, was interviewed about the rise in surgeries to remove hanging skin following weight-loss surgeries.

    Fox News
  7. June 11, 2015

    “We need a plan for what to do with good ideas and how to mature them, to create the infrastructure, knowledge and skills so that ideas turn into products and the manufacturing sticks here, rather than invent it here and make it ‘over there,'” said Sridhar Kota, professor of mechanical engineering.

    CNBC
  8. June 10, 2015

    Dr. Amy Rothberg, assistant professor of internal medicine, was quoted in a story about celebrities who wear corsets as part of their weight-loss regimen.

    CNN
  9. June 10, 2015

    “People think if you do one thing you can’t do the other. It really is a false dichotomy,” said Nell Duke, professor of education, regarding academics and playtime in kindergarten classrooms.

    The New York Times
  10. June 10, 2015

    Michael Imperiale, professor of microbiology and immunology, was interviewed about a cheap new lab test that uses just a drop of blood to reveal the different kinds of viruses we’ve been exposed to in our lifetimes.

    National Public Radio