Expert Tip Sheets

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

Buffalo Bills unite a far-flung community, sending message of healing and hope, says UB sports law expert and avid Bills fan
1/22/21
Nellie Drew's legal expertise in sports runs the gamut, and it extends into fandom.
Felony murder expert available to discuss possible charges in U.S. Capitol riot
1/15/21
Guyora Binder’s 2012 book, 'Felony Murder,' explores the controversial legal doctrine.
Expert: How law enforcement would have treated a mostly Black and brown group of rioters storming the U.S. Capitol
1/11/21
‘There would have been a bloodbath,’ says Henry Louis Taylor Jr., who researchs issues of race and class.
Invoking 25th Amendment will further divide the nation, UB political scientist says
1/8/21
James Campbell, who studies polarization, can discuss how U.S. Capitol riot will shape national politics in the short and long term.
Constitutional law scholar discusses options for lawmakers seeking Trump’s removal
1/8/21
Law professor James Gardner says Trump incited violence against the U.S. government, and comments whether invoking the 25th Amendment, impeachment or prosecution are feasible.
In the struggle between free speech and democracy, misinformation won, says expert
1/7/21
The misinformation that led to the siege of the United States Capitol by rioters on Wednesday has made it clear that freedom of speech currently outweighs societal good in the U.S., says UB information literacy expert Heidi Julien.
Expert can discuss future of social media and its impact on U.S. democracy
1/7/21
Monica Stephens’ research focuses on social media and societal trends, including incivility and misinformation on social media.
Younger students, those with disabilities likely to struggle most with remote learning, UB expert says
12/17/20
Claire Cameron discusses the effects on students being away from the classroom during the pandemic.
Experts praise state order to remove 90-day delay for pharmacists to provide COVID-19 vaccinations
12/16/20
Order allows UB pharmacy students to play an active role in distributing the vaccine.
UB expert says Biden’s emphasis on unity can take the politics out of the pandemic response
12/14/20
Forthcoming research by Janet Yang, an expert in science, health and risk communication, identifies two important prosocial emotions that can influence the likelihood of people embracing scientifically grounded pandemic response measures.

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The views and opinions expressed by faculty in commentary to news media are based on their scholarship and/or research and do not represent the official positions of the University at Buffalo.