Expert Tip Sheets

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

After Iowa, it’s establishment (Rubio) vs. outsiders (Cruz/Trump) and will the GOP get its way, UB political scientist says
2/2/16
The real winner in Iowa was Marco Rubio, says UB's Jacob Neiheisel. And he is likely to have success in New Hampshire, too.
Zika not likely to affect large parts of U.S., UB medical geographer says
1/29/16
There are a lot of other alternatives when it comes to microcephaly, says UB's Jared Aldstadt.
Cruzin’ to victory? UB professor’s research influences Ted’s campaign
1/27/16
The Ted Cruz campaign points to research from UB's James Campbell that looks at the impact of swing voters.
Flint water crisis never would have happened in affluent white neighborhood, UB expert says
1/22/16
What's happening in Flint is similar to what happened in New Orleans with Hurricane Katrina and in Ferguson, Missouri, says UB's Henry Louis Taylor Jr.
UB expert: Hawaii’s new cigarette law may be only part of the solution
1/12/16
States should take advantage of the flexibility they have to adopt different legal purchasing ages, Lynn Kozlowski writes in the current issue of Issues in Science and Technology.
The psychology behind Powerball fever
1/12/16
1 in 292 million? So what. Even risk-averse humans are swept-up in Powerball, a UB psychologist says.
The miniscule odds of winning Powerball
1/8/16
You’re 25 times more likely to become president than to win the jackpot, a UB biostatistician says. But unbelievably rare things happen every day.
UB experts can discuss medical marijuana as dispensaries open in New York State
1/6/16
Medical benefits exist for medical marijuana, but rigorous testing is needed, UB experts say.
Trump supporters rally around him even more with each attack thrown his way, UB political scientist says
12/11/15
Criticism from the opposite party, or media, creates a backlash effect, says UB's Jacob Neiheisel.
Extremist groups have global audience at their fingertips due to social media, UB expert says
12/4/15
Online communication amplifies polarized attitudes, says UB's Michael Stefanone.

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