As Constitution Day approaches, Shannon Gilreath, professor for interdisciplinary studies at Wake Forest University School of Law, questions whether the U.S. Constitution deserves fidelity.
Environmental education has been shown to boost student motivation, critical thinking skills and interest in science and math as career pathways. The Ecological Society of America has several scientists with expertise in science and environmental education who are available to offer their perspectives on the challenges of education in an increasingly technological society.
These professors just might know who "“ or what "“ goes bump in the night.
John Karaagac, the author of John McCain: An Essay in Military and Political History, commments on McCain's candidacy for president. Karaagac teaches public policy in the School of Public and Environmental Affairs at Indiana University Bloomington.
"The unusual thing about the current reduction of expectations for Governor Palin's first television interview is that the people predicting she isn't up to the task are her opponents," says University of Maryland political communication expert, Kathleen E. Kendall. "By reducing the expectations for her performance so low, they are unwittingly helping her. That's why I'm sure her interview will be perceived as a big success."
Many in the world community saw Russia's military response to pleas for help from South Ossetia as a pretext to invade Georgia, which it promptly did. Lisa Baglione, chair and professor of political science at Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia, sees the incipient Georgian-Russian conflict, and other clashes that have erupted throughout the region "“ in Croatia, Bosnia, Chechnya, Kosovo and elsewhere "“ as a complex problem related to the devolution of sovereignty.
A finance expert in the Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University predicts an active prime market after the take-over of Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae by the government.
A media literacy kit, "Media Construction of Presidential Campaigns," provides High School teachers with a tool to teach the history of U.S. elections in a way that will prepare students to think critically about historical, political, and ethical issues related to media, democracy, and presidential campaign messages.
UNC Asheville can provide an expert to comment on recommendations made last week by the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) urging people to eat meat-free one day a week if they want to make a personal change to help tackle global climate change.
Sexual health expert Michael Reece discusses research involving sexuality education in schools. Abstinence-only education is not the most effective strategy to ensure the sexual health of adolescents and young adults, he says, yet it tends to dominate the educational system in many areas of the country.
While Palin and Hillary Clinton are putting cracks in the glass ceiling below America's highest office, they are still battling that double-bind for women in power "“ being seen as too womanly or not womanly enough, says a Vanderbilt University expert on women and the media.
NCAR scientists are available to discuss hurricane formation and behavior, the impacts of the powerful storms on society, and whether climate change may be altering hurricanes and other tropical cyclones.
Although Sarah Palin's entry into the 2008 presidential race has energized the religious right within the Republican Party, don't expect religion to be a major issue in this year's election, says University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) political communications expert Larry Powell, Ph.D. The move away from overt religious appeals may be due to an effort to avoid what Powell calls the "Pharisee Effect."
Voters in the U.S. are closely evaluating the presidential candidates' stances on education, health care, the economy, energy and many more important issues. But how much will the candidates' experience and expertise with Middle Eastern affairs sway voters? CMU Middle East expert John Robertson is available for commentary on the issue.
Last year, a USA Today story on the sixth anniversary of 9/11 said it was "unlikely to pack the same emotional clout, generate the same media attention or command the same public focus as the fifth anniversary." We should expect a similar reaction this year according to Brian Monahan, an assistant professor of sociology at Iowa State University who has been researching the social construction of 9/11.
As we mark the anniversary of 9/11 and approach the presidential election, terrorism against the United States still is on our minds. "The importance of ensuring readiness of local first responders cannot be overemphasized," says emergency management expert Dr. Robert Fleming.
Researchers hope to solve some of the universe's most mind-blowing riddles.
Last year, citing concerns over safety and effectiveness, experts from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recommended that the agency ban all over-the-counter, multi-symptom cough and cold medicines for children under 6. The recommendation was long overdue, according to Ken Haller, M.D., associate professor of pediatrics at Saint Louis University.
With the Stand Up To Cancer telethon having raised millions of dollars, now the real work begins on applying that money toward the next generation of cancer research. Experts can discuss the latest in cutting-edge research in the areas of bioinformatics, work with zebrafish and survivorship issues.
Gustav's gone, and three other hurricanes may be are heading for the United States. Emergency preparedness expert can discuss what's changed since Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast three years ago.
Lynn Sanders, a professor of politics at the University of Virginia offers the following take on the Republican Party's nomination of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin to become vice president.
During hurricane season, coastal dwellers are faced with constant uncertainty about when and where the next disaster may strike. For many, that anxiety can be more distressing than the actual storms.
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's vice presidential acceptance speech has come under fire from some critics who said the speech had a tone of sarcasm. Political communications expert Larry Powell, Ph.D., with the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), says that while sarcasm works best in appealing to the party base, it is not as effective in reaching swing voters.
While rare, 10,700 cases of childhood cancer will be diagnosed this year. Great strides in comprehensive care for such patients have been made, helping to keep the five-year survival rate for this group at 80 percent and trending upward. Experts can discuss unique programs that benefit this population.
The Stand Up To Cancer campaign is opening the nation's eyes to the need and the benefit of cancer research dollars. Top cancer experts are embarking on groundbreaking research, which include a look at active surveillance therapy in prostate cancer and investigation of the mineral selenium in ovarian cancer.
Members of the Engineers Without Borders (EWB) student chapter at the University of Massachusetts Amherst recently returned from a three-week trip to Kenya, where they worked to improve drinking water for a rural farming village.
September 11, 2001 was a tragic and epochal day that, among other things, "ushered in a new era of national security" says homeland security expert, former Maryland Congressman C. Thomas McMillen.
Sarah Palin, the Republican nominee for vice president, is different from many female leaders around the world in at least one respect "“ her political career does not follow that of a male relative, according to an expert on women in global politics.
Dr. Crystal Hoyt of the Jepson School of Leadership Studies at the University of Richmond has current research directly relevant to women running for executive office, such as Sarah Palin as a vice presidential candidate.
Several experts from the University of New Hampshire are available to discuss the impact of Hurricane Gustav, which is forecast to hit Louisiana as a major hurricane early next week.
Here are some initial reactions by University of Maryland political scientists and political communication experts to Senator McCain's choice of a running mate. Samples: "...overestimated the influence of gender..." vs."...bold and extremely strategic..."
The University of Virginia has experts in a variety of disciplines available to talk on various aspects of the effects of hurricanes on people and the environment.
What words are used and how can make the measure of a candidate.
Brian F. Carso, Jr., Ph.D., assistant professor of history and director of the pre-law program at Misericordia University in Dallas, Pa., is a political historian who has a unique insight into national conventions. He is available to answer questions concerning the presidential election and convention environments.
Whether your child is beginning kindergarten or finishing high school, bullying is a reality every student will face. "One hundred percent of children are touched by bullying," says Dr. Meline Kevorkian, author of book, "101 Facts About Bullying: What Everyone Should Know" (Rowman & Littlefield, September 2008).
New students find the whole experience of college to be educational, and some learn the hard way about the dangers of credit cards.Doug Borkowski -- director of Iowa State University's Financial Counseling Clinic, which provides credit management counseling among its services -- says students should do a little prudent planning before using a credit card.
Upcoming Stand Up To Cancer campaign being used as springboard for discussion to remind and further educate cancer patients about a comprehensive website listing of all cancer clinical trials in New Jersey. Experts available to discuss need and benefit of such a resource.
As Labor Day approaches, people are looking forward to a three-day weekend and the end of summer "“ but fewer and fewer people understand the day's historical significance. A national holiday since 1894, Labor Day was initiated by the union movement to celebrate the American worker "“ and to highlight the size and political power of the unions themselves.
As students across the country prepare to return to school, school districts face an often complicated and confusing legal landscape on how to deal with cyber-bullies in their schools, according to a researcher from the University of New Hampshire.
Iowa State University faculty members Dennis Olson and Sam Beattie are available for interviews on the new FDA regulation that will allow fresh spinach and iceberg lettuce to be irradiated to kill illness-causing bacteria.
With their party's nominations for president long since decided and roll-call votes mere formalities, the political conventions have largely become like infomercials to many Americans over the past two decades. Yet some Iowa State University political experts say this year's conventions may play a more important role in the tight presidential race.
Elections expert Dr. Steven Greene is available to provide insight and perspective on the Obama and McCain campaigns, public opinion and the media as we come into the home stretch of what will be a historic presidential election.
While the nation focuses on an exciting presidential race, the control of the House and Senate are also up for grabs -- and will certainly play a key role in deciding the policy direction of the United States.
Energy needs and environmental concerns are hot topics in this campaign season, and are likely to play a key role in determining which candidate will get voters' support in November.
International tensions are high over the war in Iraq, and emerging diplomatic concerns stemming from the ongoing conflict between Russia and Georgia -- as well as a recent agreement to site a U.S. missile defense system on Polish soil. How these events play out will likely play a significant role in the direction of the upcoming elections.
As fears escalate over financial instability and rising prices, issues related to the economy are increasingly becoming the focal points of this year's presidential election.
A nationally recognized healthcare policy expert at UC San Diego School of Medicine is available to discuss campaign issues related to healthcare plans/promises.
The Democratic and Republican national conventions are next up on our nation's political "“ and television viewing "“ agenda, and following the pizzazz of the Beijing Olympics, the respective leadership of both parties will have work to do to keep Americans tuned in, according to Randall Miller, Ph.D., political analyst and professor of history at Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia.
Politics have been known to cause conflict between neighbors, strain family relationships, end friendships and divide countries. For Americans, this year's presidential race is no different from any other; differing opinions on political parties, issues and candidates are wreaking havoc on many relationships. Stuart Twemlow, MD, a psychiatrist at The Menninger Clinic in Houston, offers this advice, "Avoid letting your political enthusiasm turn you into a verbal bully."
"We are headed into a time when a confluence of changes are going to lead to a perfect storm, making us finally realize that our health care system needs a major overhaul," says Timothy D. McBride, Ph.D., leading health economist and professor of social work at Washington University in St. Louis. "As the elderly population doubles between now and about 2030, projections are that we will see at least a doubling of the costs of the federal and state health and retirement programs," he says. "That will likely be when the perfect storm hits."
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