Expert Tip Sheets

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

UB experts available to discuss Cuomo resignation, Hochul first female governor of New York
8/10/21
Professors can comment on Andrew Cuomo's resignation as governor of New York, and how it relates to law, politics, social issues and more.
Supreme court debate of Times V. Sullivan could bring big changes to libel laws, press protections, says UB media law expert
7/7/21
Samantha Barbas’ forthcoming book focuses on the landmark New York Times v. Sullivan case
Experts can discuss why Buffalo backed socialist newcomer India Walton for mayor
6/23/21
University at Buffalo experts can discuss the Democratic primary election in Buffalo, in which voters put progressive challenger India Walton in position to be the first big city socialist mayor in the U.S. in 60 years.
UB geriatrician: ‘Unequivocal enthusiasm for the FDA’s action on aducanumab might not be in the best interests of patients’
6/18/21
Patients with Alzheimer’s disease and their families may be understandably enthusiastic about the Food and Administration’s recent approval of aducanumab, but a UB expert in geriatrics cautions against unequivocal enthusiasm for the drug.
Expert: Juneteenth holiday shows world U.S. leadership by recognizing common dignity for all humans
6/17/21
Cecil Foster is a professor of transnational studies in the UB Department of Africana and American Studies.
How to reduce COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy? UB experts weigh in
5/24/21
UB social sciences experts offer their suggestions on how to combat COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy.
UB experts can discuss Earth Day, future of the environmental movement
4/14/21
Researchers in the UB Department of Environment and Sustainability can discuss the history of Earth Day and the future of environmental activism.
UB experts available to discuss marijuana legalization in New York
3/29/21
Researchers can discuss how the law relates to public health, crime, politics.
Energy grid expert can discuss Texas outage, how to improve energy demand forecasting, climate change adaptation
2/18/21
University at Buffalo engineer Sayanti Mukherjee studies interdependencies among energy use sectors, develops holistic prediction models.
NFL’s coaching diversity problem could be addressed by improving the pipeline, UB expert says
1/27/21
Creating pathways for minority candidates, particularly former players, to achieve success in leadership positions could go a long way toward ensuring greater diversity in the NFL.

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