All Posts in #COVID 19
“Farm, Food Workers Lagging When It Comes To COVID Vaccinations.”
Laura-Anne Minkoff-Zern, associate professor of food studies in Falk College, was interviewed for the Pacific Northwest Ag Network podcast “Farm, Food Workers Lagging When It Comes To COVID Vaccinations.” Minkoff-Zern, an expert on interactions between food and social justice, says…
“Wheels of commerce are rolling, but COVID-19 fallout still causing kinks in supply chain.”
Patrick Penfield, professor of supply chain practice and director of executive education in the Whitman School, was interviewed for the Denver Post business article “Wheels of commerce are rolling, but COVID-19 fallout still causing kinks in supply chain.” Penfield, who…
“Anti-Vaxxers Melt Down Over Vaccinated People Giving Blood.”
Brittany Kmush, assistant professor of public health in Falk College, was quoted in the Daily Beast story “Anti-Vaxxers Melt Down Over Vaccinated People Giving Blood.” Kmush, who studies infectious disease epidemiology and vaccines, says that anti-vaxxers concerns are unwarranted because…
“COVID devastated New York, but here’s why it fared better in the fall surge”
David Larsen, associate professor of public health in Falk College, was quoted in the ABC News story “COVID devastated New York, but here’s why it fared better in the fall surge.” Larsen, an epidemiologist who studies infectious disease, attributes much…
“On Covid-19, should we be optimistic? Or pessimistic? (Or both?)”
Brooks Gump, Falk Family Endowed Professor in Falk College, was quoted in The Buffalo News for the story “On Covid-19, should we be optimistic? Or pessimistic? (Or both?)” Gump, an expert on epidemiology and public health, says that while it…
Highlight the Heroes Part 1: Staff Members Display Ingenuity, Determination, Teamwork in Face of COVID-19 Pandemic
As the novel coronavirus took hold in the United States and locally nearly a year ago, many members of the campus community have had to reimagine countless processes, solve new and challenging problems, work together in ways previously unheard of…
“Relief bill could lift millions of kids out of poverty by expanding tax credit.”
Katherine Michelmore, assistant professor of public administration in the Maxwell School, was quoted in the Marketplace article “Relief bill could lift millions of kids out of poverty by expanding tax credit.” Michelmore, who studies family policy and labor economics, says…
Health Ambassador Team Seeking Volunteers
The Health Ambassadors are seeking engaged, passionate students to join their team of volunteers this Spring 2021 semester. The Health Ambassadors uphold the Stay Safe Pledge on campus and work to educate the campus community about COVID-19 best practices. Participation…
“Material hardship taking a mental and physical toll on young adults during pandemic.”
Research led by Colleen Heflin, professor of public administration and international affairs in the Maxwell School, was covered in the Medical Xpress article “Material hardship taking a mental and physical toll on young adults during pandemic.” Heflin, specializes in poverty…
“Clubhouse’s rising popularity raises misinformation concerns.”
Jennifer Grygiel, assistant professor of communications in the Newhouse School, was interviewed by The Hill for the article “Clubhouse’s rising popularity raises misinformation concerns.” Clubhouse, a new social media platform, has grown in popularity during the pandemic. Grygiel, an expert…