Category: In The Media
Researchers Collecting Data to Learn More About Storms
Marine sciences and IMS joint professor Hans Paerl spoke with Spectrum News about hurricanes, climate, and his recent study about increasing precipitation in storm events. Spectrum
Is the American Dream Out of Reach for Millennials?
Roberto Quercia, the Harris Distinguished Professor in the department of city and regional planning, is interviewed by WUNC on home ownership and wealth building. WUNC, The State of Things
Unpopular teens could be at higher risk of heart conditions later in life, study suggests
Mitch Prinstein, the John Van Seters Distinguished Professor in the department of psychology and neuroscience, is quoted by CNN on the effects of peer status later in life. CNN
Monitoring and Assessing Water Quality Across the Neuse River Estuary-Pamlico Sound Continuum
Marine sciences and IMS joint professor Hans Paerl’s long-term water quality monitoring program in the Neuse is featured in the latest edition of Coastwatch Magazine. Coastwatch Magazine
Trump’s Attacks Put Military in ‘Presidential Campaign Minefield’
Richard Kohn, a professor emeritus in the department of history, is quoted by NPR on President Trump’s criticism of the military. NPR
Average Home Size in the US: New Homes Bigger Than 10 Years Ago but Apartments Trail Behind
Public policy associate professor Jeremy Moulton is asked about the changes in how people live as a result of the pandemic. Storage Café
Understanding College Persistence for First-Generation College Students Living Through COVID-19
A research team led by public policy research assistant professor Cassandra R. Davis studied how the disruption of campus life from COVID-19 is impacting first-generation students. Center for First-Generation Student … Read more
Roanoke’s ‘Lost Colony’ Was Never Lost, New Book Says
Malinda Maynor Lowery, a professor in the department of history, is quoted in The New York Times on the possibility that the Croatoan tribe adopted the remaining English settlers. The … Read more
Arkansas poultry plants hit hard by COVID-19. Hispanic workers are facing the worst of it.
Anthropology associate professor Angela Stuesse talks about how not having access to paid sick leave as the reason for some workers to be compelled to report to work when they’re unwell. USA … Read more
How Is COVID-19 Hitting First-Generation College Students?
Public policy research assistant professor Cassandra R. Davis joins host Frank Stasio on the State of Things, where she discusses her research on the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on first-generation … Read more
Storm surge models show Hurricane Laura bringing catastrophic levels of water to Gulf Coast
Rick Luettich spoke with WITN about hurricane Laura predictions. WITN
How to make your own disinfecting wipes
Rachel Noble spoke with Popular Science about making your own disinfecting wipes, complete with a recipe for the DIYers amongst us. Popular Science
Biden’s long foreign-policy record signals how he’ll reverse Trump, rebuild old alliances and lead the pandemic response
History professor Klaus Larres examines Joe Biden’s past record in global politics and how it may inform his foreign policy relations if he were elected president. The Conversation
How the Pandemic has Changed Us Already
Glen H. Elder, Jr., the Odum Distinguished Research Professor of sociology is quoted in The Atlantic on how the Great Depression is a historical precedent for a traumatic, drawn-out collective … Read more
How to keep kids engaged with friends during COVID-19 pandemic
Psychology and neuroscience professor Mitch Prinstein discusses how kids can interact safely with their peers. ABC 11
Maybe The Waste Will Save Us
Rachel Noble, a professor in marine sciences, tells WUNC about her team’s wastewater research and how it can improve efforts to slow the spread of the virus.WUNC
Jodi Magness, Masada
Classics professor Jodi Magness discusses Masada, an iconic landmark in Israel, and her book, Masada: From Jewish Revolt to Modern Myth. UNC-TV
Swept up in historic Mississippi ICE raids a year ago, these undocumented workers are now ‘essential’
Anthropology associate professor Angela Stuesse discusses the challenges and opportunities for immigrant and labor movements in the rural South. CNN
Does ocean water kill germs? You can get some infections from contaminated ocean water
Marine sciences professor Rachel Noble discusses the differences in types of infectious germs a person can get from ocean water versus on surfaces or from droplets in the air. Insider
Learning from Lincoln: Meeting Crisis with Action
History professor William Barney draws comparisons of the current events in the United States with the crisis of secession Lincoln faced. History News Network, Columbian College of Arts & Sciences