Expert Tip Sheets

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

Fiorina should wield humor on Trump during debate, UB gender expert says
9/15/15
Women get more scrutiny when trying to attain high-level leadership or political roles because as a society we have gender stereotypes, says UB's Emily Grijalva.
Before accepting Syrians, U.S. must improve refugee support system, UB expert says
9/11/15
Unless the infrastructure is built to support refugees, President Obama's plan is not going to work, says UB's Hilary Weaver.
Joe Biden has authenticity that voters want and Clinton lacks, UB elections expert says
9/9/15
Biden says what he thinks, and that, says UB's James Campbell, is what voters are looking for.
Court’s Kim Davis ruling is a mixed one for LGBT community, UB law professor says
9/4/15
The court had a chance to limit the inflammatory nature of the ruling with a fine, but chose not to says UB's Michael Boucai.
Katrina’s impact on police severe years after the storm, UB expert says
8/31/15
Officers who responded showed PTSD symptoms six years after the hurricane, according to a study by UB's John Violanti.
Due to Katrina, American cities are ‘better off’ when it comes to evacuation plans, UB urban planner says
8/28/15
No city wants to be the next Hurricane Katrina and have thousands of people left behind, says UB's Daniel Hess.
On-air shooting highlights ‘American phenomenon’ of disgruntled former employee, UB trauma expert says
8/27/15
People feel wronged, and in their minds, the injustices accumulate and they take matters into their own hands, says UB's Nancy Smyth.
UB School of Management Expert Available to Discuss Volatile Stock Market
8/25/15
For average investors who are in equity markets for the long run, there is little need for concern, says UB's Cristian Tiu.
Legionnaires’ disease has always been around, UB infectious disease expert says
8/5/15
UB's John Sellick does not believe the largest outbreak of Legionnaires' disease in New York City's history is an epidemic.
Trump’s authenticity is what’s making him popular, UB political scientist says
8/4/15
Trump is "extremely unlikely" to earn the GOP nomination, says UB's James Campbell.

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