Experts

Emory University researchers probe dogs' thoughts

Wed, 23 May 2012 23:59:00 -0400

"What we hope to figure out is what is a dog thinking, and more specifically what are dogs thinking when they look at humans," explains Dr. Gregory Berns of Emory University. The story was picked up by more than 50 media outlets.

Top 50+ creative writing professors on Twitter

Tue, 22 May 2012 23:59:00 -0400

Salman Rushdie of Emory University was listed as a top professor on Twitter. "Brilliant and famous author of books like 'Midnight's Children,' Salman Rushdie not only teaches, he tweets!"

Book: Why the racial gap will widen

Tue, 22 May 2012 23:00:00 -0400

In a fresh and insightful new book, Emory University political scientist Alan Abramowitz points out that during the presidential elections of the 1950s, non-whites provided about 7 percent of all the votes won by Democrats and 3 percent of the votes collected by Republicans, according to the University of Michigan's National Election Studies data.

How white will the electorate be?

Mon, 21 May 2012 06:00:00 -0400

Last month, Emory University political scientist Alan Abramowitz noticed something unusual. Most of the polling about the presidential race found President Obama leading Mitt Romney, by mid-to-high single digits.

Emory and Atlanta Braves celebrate first anniversary of BraveHeart: Welcome Back Veterans Southeast Initiative

Mon, 21 May 2012 01:00:00 -0400

This Memorial Day, Emory University and the Atlanta Braves will celebrate the first year of BraveHeart: Welcome Back Veterans Southeast Initiative.

Need for HIV vaccine is greater than ever

Fri, 18 May 2012 01:00:00 -0400

Despite tremendous improvements in HIV treatment and a dramatic reduction in AIDS deaths from 55,000 to 16,000 annually, the U.S. and other countries are still falling behind in new infections.

Obama: They still like him, but will they vote for him?

Thu, 17 May 2012 01:00:00 -0400

Obama: They still like him, but will they vote for him? Now that the bruising GOP primary has ended, the Romney campaign's efforts to soften their candidate's image as a stiff and out-of-touch rich guy may be paying off, said Andra Gillespie, an associate professor of political science at Emory University.

The New Black Politician

Wed, 16 May 2012 01:00:00 -0400

Emory University political science professor Andra Gillespie discusses her new book "The New Black Politician: Cory Booker, Newark, and Post-Racial America". The political mobilization and race expert follows the rise of Newark Mayor Cory Booker, his elections against Sharpe James and how he compares to President Obama and Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed.

Should Woody Allen have a Home in the manual of mental illness?

Thu, 10 May 2012 16:00:00 -0400

"Mood and anxiety disorders blur together," says Scott Lilienfeld, a psychologist at Emory University. "This was an admission that they can¿t be separated in any clean, neat way."

Black voters likely to stick with Obama despite gay marriage stance

Thu, 10 May 2012 01:00:00 -0400

Gay rights "was never the most salient thing for African-Americans," says Emory University political science professor Andra Gillespie.