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Because of their expertise and reputations, members of the UB faculty and staff are sought out by reporters who quote them in print, broadcast and online publications around the world. Here is a sampling of recent media coverage in which UB is mentioned prominently.
"The penmanship drill became an exercise in conformity, and that's what [educators] thought would be a good idea. Some of them went so far as to say if you can learn to follow orders in a penmanship drill, then when you go to work on the factory floor, you'll do what you're told. I can't get nostalgic about [penmanship]. I'd much rather my children be great keyboarders than great writers. As long as it's legible, it's good enough."
Tamara Plakins Thornton, professor of history, in an article in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette on the deplorable state of penmanship in a computer-driven world.
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"It's true, many older people are highly resistant to grab bars because most of them have been of institutional design—they are plain stainless steel and they remind people of public restrooms and they think they are ugly. However, in the last few years, manufacturers have begun to make them much more attractive and easier to install."
Ed Steinfeld, professor or architecture, in an article distributed by United Press International on home accessibility, particularly the need for bathroom grab bars
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"According to our findings, it is unlikely that the buildings at the falls enhance the mist. Rather, our data show that it's air and water temperature that control the amount of mist."
Marcus Bursik, professor of geology, in an article distributed by United Press International, on research that showed that increased mist at Niagara Falls is not caused by high-rise hotels.
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