Temple Story Ideas for 09/21/2001
Temple UniversityThe following Temple experts are among those available to discuss issues related to the terrorist attacks on the nation last week.
The following Temple experts are among those available to discuss issues related to the terrorist attacks on the nation last week.
From heroism and post traumatic stress to national security and environmental concerns, Temple University experts are available to discuss issues related to Tuesday's terrorist attacks.
From history and psychology to political science and finance, Temple University experts are available to address terrorist attacks and their aftermath.
1) Bush faces challenges on immigration issues. 2) Temple leads the way for people with disabilities. 3) Microsoft decision promotes competition. 4) Factors to fight the "freshman 15."
1. Four-year-olds climb sheer backyard pool walls in less than two minutes, according to researcher. 2. Now's the time for college students to think of life after graduation, says career counselor. 3. Strong government spedning may be stimulus economy needs.
1) Internet taxes could weave a tangled web for dot-coms. 2) It's back-to-school at Temple with the largest freshman class and a 1,000 bed residence hall. 3) Student advisor has tips for students entering school without a major.
Allowing internet purchases and services to be taxed could create confusion in an e-business environment already in upheaval.
1) Temple's freshman move-in day sees 1,500 students arrive for first day of school. 2) New 1,000 bed residence hall boasts all the comforts of home. 3) All parents should be aware of dangers of bullying.
1) Little League-er's may not be hurt by prime-time broadcasting; 2) Temple psychologist says X Games mirror principles of founding fathers; 3) Presidency expert suggests Bush may have to make the 'news' to get attention.
1) What to do when your kid goes to college; 2) Temple sports psychologist warns macho attitude as much a risk as heat; 3) Watch your step when out shopping for back-to-school.
1) Freshman need to compromise if moving on campus; 2) Mt Etna a blast for Temple geologist; 3) Finance professor sees possible new job growth in future; 4) New Joint Chiefs chair may be pressed to boost missile defense.
Temple University geology professor Dr. Gene Ulmer sits in his home and closely watches the continued eruptions of Sicily's Mt. Etna volcano on his television.
Cell phones and e-mail may have become common forms of communication in the 21st century, but centuries of evolution have made face-to-face communication man's preferred method.
The U.S. economy may not technically be in a recession, but don't tell that to all the people losing their jobs, says a Temple University finance professor who predicts the economic slowdown will continue into next year.
1) Let's face it, man isn't made to communicate electronically; 2) Bush plan helps big biz by keeping cost of AIDS drugs high; 3) NYC teacher ads could serve as model for Philadelphia.
1) Could merger be the last call for AT&T?; 2) Temple summer course teaches high schoolers robot wars -- Philly-style!; 3) Life is good for WNBA all-stars, but what about the rest?; 4) Click mouse, not shutter for temple pictures: online photo archives now accessible by the news media; 5) X-Games could be big biz for more than city ER's.
1)Temple ACES program gives voice to people with speech disabilities. 2)Temple engineering professor offers tips to beat the heat. 3)Got white space? 4)Campaign finance fighting to stay on the Hill.
Temple University, New York City, and the New York Stock Exchange have teamed up to present a national conference for mayors on the power of information technology to improve constituent services and reduce the cost of government.
1) Rain won't go away; expect floods another day, says ecosystem expert. 2) Outside or online? Temple psychologist suggests parents and kids do both. 3) No residency required, no impact on shortage of Philly teachers.
1) All Sixers all the time may not be a bad news strategy. 2) For kids in courts, rehab rather than scare tactics. 3) Keeping your cool while burning fat this summer.
1) Stress that comes home with students for the summer. 2) What Jefford's defection means to PA's Arlen Specter and other GOP moderates. 3) Fan or Fanatic, the line between the two.
1) Even for the merry-go-round set, parks are a thrill. 2) Acing the interview is key for grads. 3) Pump prices too high? It's all relative.
1) Temple Commencement 2001: everyone has a story...read on. 2) Criminal justice professor at Temple weighs in on McVeigh's stay of execution. 3) Get a Job! Some suggestions for new graduates.
Pomp plus circumstance, mixed with student success equals Temple's 114th commencement.
1)Mothers have worked for peace since 1800's. 2)Electricity demands may generate higher natural gas prices. 3)Open windows to keep cool this summer. 4)"Boot Camp" recruit about to graduate from Temple.
1) Temple engineering professor suggests cleaning now to avoid over heating in the summer. 2) Sports psychologist offers tips for parents to let kids "play" ball.
1) Blind Temple student develops new Braille device; 2) Researchers using fly ash to decontaminate water; 3) Temple undergrads benefit from interdisciplinary programs.
1) Putting the brakes on urban blight, Temple criminal justice professor advocates careful planning instead of bulldozers. 2) Temple hosts national conference examining high smoking rates among asian americans.
As Earth Day refocuses the world's attention on the environment, researchers from Temple and Philadelphia universities are using the environment waste product fly ash to remove heavy metals from contaminated water.
1) Will McVeigh's execution bring closure to survivors? 2) Nearly a year after Columbine, schools still not focusing on children's trauma. 3) Access to guns remains biggest post-Columbine problem
1) Find good CPA and file online to beat tax time stress. 2) Treatment of juveniles in the justice system to be addressed at state forum.
1) Are tech stocks born again junk bonds? 2) Little chance for small market teams to make World Series, 3) In with the new will help garden grow, 4) High schoolers are coached by media pros.
1)Temple's receives $1M Microsoft award; 2)Program at Temple provides support for minority science students; 3)Mathematics professor at Temple one of only two that won national award; 4) Temple professor made the American Physical Society's list in 2000.
1) Temple March Madness: How sweet (16) it is! 2) Winning big-time college coaches measure success beyond W's and L's. 3) Investors have psyched the market into overdrive.
1) the hype surrounding Hollywood and the Oscars; 2) "The markets are looking for a bottom, and long-term investors can benefit from buying more;" 3) Class of 2005 hosted for campus visit.
Microsoft has given nearly $1M in software (estimated retail value) and technical assistance--to support the e-commerce and management information systems programs in Temple University's Fox School of Business and Management.
Laws relating to juvenile crime, including treating young people as adults, have risen since the mid 1990s because of public outcry, fear, and concern over juvenile violence, according to a Temple University criminal justice professor.
1) Theories and suggested remedies for school violence, 2) California's crisis could be aided by conserving now instead of later.
"This kid appears to fit all the protocols I've been talking about in my research," says author of Dangerous Schools, and one of three Temple experts available to talk about the Calif. school shooting.
1) Students use nature to fight pests 2) Warm-up is key when returning to summer sports. 3) Students on spring break trade in swimsuits for hard hats. 4) University to host annual science fair.
1) Conference to focus on economics of sports. 2) Falling stocks shouldn't mean rising stress, says Temple health studies professor. 3) New publication from Temple serves everyone.
1) Broadcasting professor looks at best and worst of Election 2000 coverage. 2) How the slowing economy has affected on-campus recruiting. 3) A slow and steady return to physical activity can win the weight war.
1) Colin Powell lends his voice to pedestrians at Temple University. 2) Forget Hallmark - make it personal this Valentine's day says Temple psychologist. 3) Building robots and meeting deadlines help bridge gap between students.
If government subsidies are available for child care, then why aren't low-income families using them? This is one of the questions researchers at Temple University are hoping to answer.
1) Panel to dicuss multi-cultural education; 2) The XFL needs to be heavy on the football for fans to stay; 3) Temple's Frank Farley rates George W.'s personality on the "T" scale.
1) Look for George W.'s image to form in the funny papers. 2) California legislative intervention may short-circuit energy crisis. 3) Bush's education plans need to cross socio-economic lines. 4) Educational vouchers may foster racial separation in schools.
1) Bush's early days likely to be spent bridging gap between Congress and the country. 2) George W. will be scrutinized for nominations and Clinton's last directives. 3) Recent findings suggest that female medical technicians would benefit from improved supervisor feedback.
1) Earliest direct evidence of crop cultivation in the Americas, 2) Students study Belize's barrier reef
1) Host city's economic boon just part of Super Bowl hype. 2) George W.'s inaugural speech may not be one for the books. 3) As Bush takes office, Clinton looking to leave his mark on Washington.
To study coral reefs, Temple University biology students travel to Belize's Great Barrier Reef.