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What Can We Learn From Tropical Storm Hilary?
Tropical Storm Hilary dumped more than 4 inches of rain on the coastal areas of Southern California this week, and more than 10 inches in the mountains. The weather event led to flooding, downed trees and power lines and even…
Featured Media Coverage – Week of Aug. 14
Syracuse University thought leaders, events and research news were showcased in the following news outlets this week: Nina Kohn, David M. Levy Professor of Law and Faculty Director of Online Education in the College of Law, was quoted in the…
Featured Media Coverage – Week of Aug. 7
Syracuse University thought leaders, events and research news were showcased in the following news outlets this week: Shana Gadarian, professor and chair of political science in the Maxwell School, was quoted in the Christian Science Monitor story “Trump indictment over…
Expert Available to Discuss Niger’s Coup
As the Niger crisis deepens, Sean McFate, a professor at Syracuse University’s Maxwell School and author of The New Rules of War: How America Can Win — Against Russia, China, and Other Threats, is available to discuss Niger’s coup. He…
New Research Examines Echo Chambers and Political Attitudes on Social Media
What is the role of social media in shaping our political attitudes? New research published in Nature sets out to understand whether and how the information people see on social media shapes their political views. Entitled “Like-minded Sources on Facebook…
On National Monuments for Emmett Till and Mamie Till Mobley
Paula C. Johnson, Professor of Law and Director of the Cold Case Justice Initiative , offers reactions to the announcement that President Joe Biden will establish a national monument honoring Emmett Till, the Black teenager who was abducted and killed by white…
Taylor Swift Ticketmaster Chaos Goes International
Many of us Taylor Swift fans thought the The Eras Tour Ticketmaster disaster wouldn’t go beyond the U.S., but those “Swifties” trying to get tickets in Paris and Lyon experienced the chaos this morning. Personally, I was one of those…
Vice Admiral & Deep Ocean Researcher Respond to Missing Submersible
If you are looking for experts to help explain and discuss the current story of the missing Titan submersible that was diving around the wreckage of the Titanic, please see two Syracuse University experts with extensive knowledge of deep ocean…
Weakening Democracy Linked to Rising Deaths, Study Finds
Voting rights have come under scrutiny across the United States in recent years, with multiple cases before the Supreme Court this session. A new study by Syracuse University researchers suggests the issue has implications beyond politics. The study, led by…
‘There’s No Safe Place from Wildfire Smoke’ says Maxwell Environment Professor
Millions of people in North America are experiencing poor air quality this week due to smoke from wildfires burning in Canada. The smoke has drifted south and east, blanketing much of the Midwest and Northeast in a thick haze. Air…