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Physicist Awarded NSF Grant for Gravitational Wave Research

Sunday, July 12, 2020, By Dan Bernardi

Duncan Brown, the Charles Brightman Professor of Physics in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S), has been awarded a three-year grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to study the universe using gravitational waves. Gravitational waves are ripples in…

The Toronto Star

“Today’s coronavirus news: Texas sees deadliest week of pandemic; Australia approves experimental drug to treat severe cases.”

Saturday, July 11, 2020, By Lily Datz

Robert Thompson, trustee professor of television, radio and film and director of the Bleier Center for Television and Pop Culture in the Newhouse School, was quoted by the Toronto Star in the article titled, “Today’s coronavirus news: Texas sees deadliest week…

Orlando Sentinel

“Disney reopens as a different world with masks, social distancing and light crowds.”

Saturday, July 11, 2020, By Lily Datz

Robert Thompson, trustee professor of television, radio and film and director of the Bleier Center for Television and Pop Culture in the Newhouse School, was quoted in the Orlando Sentinel article titled, “Disney reopens as a different world with masks,…

CNN

“New WHO report says airborne coronavirus transmission ‘cannot be ruled out’ in outbreaks in some indoor settings.”

Friday, July 10, 2020, By Lily Datz

Brittany Kmush, assistant professor in the Department of Public Health at Falk College, was interviewed by CNN for the story, “New WHO report says airborne coronavirus transmission ‘cannot be ruled out’ in outbreaks in some indoor settings.” Kmush, an expert…

Associated Press

“Mexican president’s US visit cordial, lacking in substance”

Thursday, July 9, 2020, By Lily Datz

Gladys McCormick, associate professor of history in the Maxwell School, was interviewed by the Associated Press for the article “Mexican president’s US visit cordial, lacking in substance.” Professor McCormick, who also serves as the Jay and Debe Moskowitz Endowed Chair…

CGTN America

“Andrew J. Saluti talks about cultural events reopening after lockdown”

Wednesday, July 8, 2020, By Lily Datz

Andrew Saluti, assistant professor of museum studies in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, was interviewed by CGTV on cultural events reopening after COVID-related shutdowns.

Morning Consult

“Black Audiences Want Hollywood to Expand Beyond Slavery, Civil Rights Film Narratives.”

Wednesday, July 8, 2020, By Lily Datz

J. Christopher Hamilton, assistant professor of television, radio, and film in the Newhouse School, was interviewed by Morning Consult for the story, “Black Audiences Want Hollywood to Expand Beyond Slavery, Civil Rights Film Narratives.” Hamilton, an expert on the film…

CNN

“Why Trump? Why now? Behind Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s big trip to the US.”

Wednesday, July 8, 2020, By Lily Datz

Gladys McCormick, associate professor of history in the Maxwell School, was interviewed by CNN for the report “Why Trump? Why now? Behind Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s big trip to the US.” Professor McCormick, who also serves as the…

Health & Society

‘Avoid the Coronavirus Blame Game’

Tuesday, July 7, 2020, By News Staff

Rebecca Ortiz is an assistant professor of advertising in the Newhouse School. Her primary areas of expertise are health communication research and campaign development and evaluation. In many states across the United States recently, the coronavirus positivity rate for people…

STEM

Arts and Sciences Biologists Win the Thomas Henry Huxley Award for Their Creation of an Evolutionary Learning Module

Tuesday, July 7, 2020, By Dan Bernardi

Researchers from the Department of Biology in the College of Arts and Sciences are winners of the Society for the Study of Evolution’s (SSE’s) prestigious Thomas Henry Huxley Award. This marks the first time a team from Syracuse University has…