Expert Tip Sheets

Commentary from University at Buffalo faculty experts on breaking news and other events.

New concussion guidelines updated to eliminate one key component: prolonged rest
5/17/17
It is best to treat concussion with light activity, says UB's John Leddy, who helped shape the new guidelines.
A shockingly new leadership style has come to D.C., and in the long run, there likely will be serious negative consequences, says expert on leadership and team effectiveness
4/12/17
An authoritarian style does not work best when it comes to complex, dynamic environments, says UB's Paul Tesluk.
‘Awash in a sea of information and fake news,’ Americans need to develop new literacy skills, UB’s information studies chair says
1/27/17
Responsible and level-headed Americans must develop “digital literacy skills” to sort through the flood of “biased or false misinformation” in today’s information age.
Evidence grows, showing benefits of post-concussion exercise but causation has yet to be proven
12/22/16
A study published this week in the Journal of the American Medical Association is part of a growing body of evidence suggesting that long periods of rest may not help concussion patients recover, UB expert says.
Google Toilet Locator app will help, but larger change is needed in India, UB expert says
11/18/16
Google’s Toilet Locator could provide an innovative solution to India’s open defecation problem in urban locales, but major challenges remain in mitigating the issue in rural areas where it’s most common, says Pavani Ram.
Trump could create manufacturing jobs, but it will take time, UB expert says
11/14/16
Re-creating manufacturing jobs in the U.S. won't happen overnight, says Nallan Suresh.
Trump could create manufacturing jobs, but it will take time, UB expert says
11/14/16
Re-creating manufacturing jobs in the U.S. won't happen overnight, says Nallan Suresh.
UB experts weigh in on the election
11/10/16
The morning after the election, three UB faculty members shared their insights on the 2016 presidential election, weighing in on the inaccuracy of the polls and what a Donald Trump presidency might look like.
Yes, this election is almost over (we hope), but its impact on our psyche is sure to linger (sorry)
11/7/16
A campaign full of personal attacks is likely to yield a depressed nation — no matter who wins, says a UB expert on trauma.
Are the Cubs really cursed?
10/26/16
“Yes,” says a UB expert on superstitions, but curses can be broken, and now might just be the time where things are aligned.

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