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Released: 26-Aug-2020 3:20 PM EDT

IU experts available to comment on Hurricane Laura and Storm Surge

Expert Pitch SCIENCE

Released: 30-Jul-2020 2:55 PM EDT

Record-breaking drop in U.S. GDP: experts available to comment

During the second quarter of 2020, real gross domestic product decreased at an annual rate of 32.9 percent, according to the advance estimate released July 30 by the U.S. Commerce Department's Bureau of Economic Analysis. The fall in economic output is the fastest pace on record in U.S. history. IU experts on business economics, public policy and productivity are available to comment.

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Released: 30-Jul-2020 1:40 PM EDT

IU experts available to comment on President Trump's suggestion to delay 2020 election

Released: 29-Jul-2020 4:25 PM EDT

Experts available to comment on 2020 Atlantic hurricane season

Indiana University experts are available to comment on the 2020 Atlantic Hurricane season in light of Hurricane Hanna's recent landfall in Texas, the first Atlantic hurricane to make a July landfall in that state since Hurricane Dolly in 2008.

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Released: 16-Jul-2020 8:55 AM EDT

Tourism Professor Can Comment on Travel During COVID-19 Pandemic

Expert Pitch BUSINESS MEDICINE

Released: 13-Jul-2020 11:55 AM EDT

IU experts available to comment on delayed executions of federal death row inmates

Released: 10-Jul-2020 1:55 PM EDT

Cancellation of non-conference college football games may lead to a new battle in the courtroom

Released: 18-Jun-2020 2:05 PM EDT

IU experts available to comment on Supreme Court decision upholding DACA

Released: 17-Jun-2020 2:10 PM EDT

IU experts available to comment on origins and significance of Juneteenth celebration

Released: 15-Jun-2020 12:45 PM EDT

Constitutional law expert available to comment on Supreme Court decision protecting LGBTQ workers

Released: 10-Jun-2020 12:20 PM EDT

Experts available to comment on reopening schools during COVID-19 pandemic

Released: 4-Jun-2020 10:10 AM EDT

IU experts available to comment on race, policing and criminal justice

Released: 4-Jun-2020 5:25 AM EDT

Sports management expert can comment on return to youth sports amid COVID-19 pandemic

Released: 29-May-2020 2:35 PM EDT

IU experts available to comment on racism, social justice, policing, role of media in light of George Floyd protests

Released: 29-May-2020 10:10 AM EDT

Freedom of speech expert available to comment on Trump's executive order on social media

Released: 26-May-2020 12:55 PM EDT

Experts available to comment on racial and social inequality in COVID-19 health care

As all 50 U.S. states ease economic restrictions implemented in response to the coronavirus, health and policy experts are braced for a potential second wave of COVID-19. Based on the first phase of the crisis, the hardest-hit populations are anticipated among communities of color, which have been disproportionally affected. According to a recent report from American Public Media Research Lab, African Americans are more than twice as likely to die from COVID-19 as Latino or Asian Americans, and nearly 2 1/2 times as likely as whites. Indiana University experts on racial inequality, social inequality in health care and demographics data are available to comment on these topics.

Feature Expert MEDICINE

Released: 18-May-2020 3:35 PM EDT

Expert available to comment on COVID-19 risk perception and summer vacations

Becky Liu-Lastres, assistant professor in the Department of Tourism, Event, and Sport Management at IUPUI is available to talk about COVID-19’s potential impact on vacations this summer, particularly how tourists will make travel decisions based on their perceived risk and how that affects small businesses in particular.

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Released: 1-May-2020 10:30 AM EDT

Dentist available to discuss steps required to safety reopen dental practices during COVID-19 pandemic

Expert Pitch LIFE MEDICINE

Released: 29-Apr-2020 4:35 PM EDT

Expert available to talk about the importance of articulating specific end-of-life wishes

Released: 23-Apr-2020 1:50 PM EDT

Expert available to talk about proning benefits for COVID-19 patients

Expert Pitch MEDICINE

Released: 22-Apr-2020 11:55 AM EDT

Expert available to discuss ways to talk to your child about missing out due to COVID-19

Released: 21-Apr-2020 10:25 AM EDT

Merchandising expert available to comment on sustainable fashion for Earth Day

Released: 21-Apr-2020 9:55 AM EDT

Expert available to talk about reproductive rights and justice amidst COVID-19 pandemic

Expert Pitch LIFE MEDICINE

Released: 16-Apr-2020 5:40 PM EDT

Former EPA Assistant Administrator Available to Comment on Agency’s Weakened Mercury Emissions Regulations

Released: 14-Apr-2020 2:55 PM EDT

Expert available to talk about governors' formation of regional pacts to discuss easing stay-at-home orders

Released: 14-Apr-2020 11:45 AM EDT

Former EPA Assistant Administrator Available to Comment on Stalled Air Pollution Standards

Released: 10-Apr-2020 2:35 PM EDT

IU professor available to discuss social bias and inequality in COVID crisis

Released: 3-Apr-2020 9:55 AM EDT

Expert available to talk about stigma around COVID-19 and mental health effects of social distancing

Released: 31-Mar-2020 1:05 PM EDT

Former EPA Administrator Available to Comment on Clean Car Rollback

Released: 24-Mar-2020 10:05 AM EDT

Cancer Researcher Offers Tips for How to Manage Stress During COVID-19 Pandemic

Expert Pitch MEDICINE

Released: 19-Mar-2020 12:50 PM EDT

Tourism expert available to discuss impact of COVID-19 on travel

Expert Pitch BUSINESS SCIENCE

Released: 19-Mar-2020 10:20 AM EDT

Sex, intimacy, etiquette during the coronavirus pandemic

Released: 19-Mar-2020 10:20 AM EDT

Teaching opportunities in wake of school closures around COVID-19: IU experts available to discuss

Released: 18-Mar-2020 4:05 PM EDT

Business expert cautions against making general assessments about COVID-19’s economic impact

Released: 17-Mar-2020 1:35 PM EDT

Psychologist available to discuss talking to kids about COVID-19

Released: 17-Mar-2020 11:25 AM EDT

Acclaimed political scientist available to comment on elections in crises

Released: 16-Mar-2020 5:05 PM EDT

Experts available to comment on telecommuting's impact on business, shareholders, and protections for employees who can't work remotely

Released: 16-Mar-2020 11:30 AM EDT

IU sociologist available to comment on how school closures, e-learning disproportionately impact low-income students

Released: 13-Mar-2020 2:25 PM EDT

Former US ambassador to Poland available to comment on diplomatic implications of US European travel ban

Released: 13-Mar-2020 1:55 PM EDT

Business strategy and economic development expert can speak about possible recession as a result of COVID-19 behavioral changes from consumers and cancellations.

Released: 13-Mar-2020 12:50 PM EDT

Finance expert available to discuss current changes to financial markets, including stock markets, bond markets, interest rates and federal policy changes

Released: 13-Mar-2020 9:55 AM EDT

Reduced feeling of security leads to instinctive self-preservation, which includes panic buying, expert says

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Released: 12-Mar-2020 4:10 PM EDT

Communications experts available to comment on corporate, government messaging on coronavirus

Expert Pitch LIFE MEDICINE

Released: 12-Mar-2020 11:35 AM EDT

Concerns over the spread of COVID-19 leading companies to move annual meetings online

Released: 11-Mar-2020 4:40 PM EDT

Having employees working at home can boost productivity, but it also can increase feelings of isolation

Released: 5-Mar-2020 2:25 PM EST

IU’s Clark explains link between conjunctivitis and COVID-19, with steps to protect eye-care professionals and patients

Expert Pitch MEDICINE

Released: 19-Feb-2020 12:40 PM EST

Judicial expert available to comment on federal judges' emergency meeting regarding Trump, DOJ sentencing intervention

Released: 7-Feb-2020 9:50 AM EST

Former advisor to the EPA’s Office of Pesticide Program available to talk about recent EPA decisions on pesticides