Expert Tip Sheets

Donald Grinde Jr. is an expert on Native American history, rights and activism.

There is a way to sensitively navigate conversations about whether and how to celebrate Thanksgiving and other holiday rituals during the pandemic.

The instability is fueled by three sources: Trump and the GOP not willing to concede defeat, growing authoritarianism in states, and a federal judiciary that leans Republican, Gardner says.

Partisanship, mail-in ballots drive huge numbers that might not be repeated anytime soon, says Jacob Neiheisel.

A UB researcher discusses how misinformation is impacting U.S. democracy, and shares tips for how social media users can identify these falsehoods.

UB psychologist Mark Seery says instead of trying to avoid election-related stress, it's possible to think about and approach stress differently.

Most police officers are not trained to handle mental health calls in a non-violent manner, says Diane Elze, associate professor in UB's School of Social Work.

Adjuvants, agents that enhance the immune response to foreign molecules, will likely play a role in developing a successful COVID-19 vaccine. 

UB’s Eva Zurek, a theoretical chemist, is an expert on high-pressure chemistry and the search for superconductors.

The pandemic shows that resources are needed to help renters avoid eviction, just as the 2008 financial crisis demonstrated the need to help homeowners avoid foreclosure, says UB expert.