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CSUDH Political Experts Available for Election Coverage

California State University, Dominguez Hills — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 10:50:36 EST

Political Science Faculty Weigh in on 2024 Election

California State University, Dominguez Hills — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 10:35:03 EST

In the final stretch of the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, two CSUDH political science professors answer questions about what this historic moment means for voters, public discourse, and the health of our democracy.

21st Century India Center Receives First Significant Philanthropic Gift

University of California San Diego — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 23:30:28 EST

With the goal of deepening U.S.-India ties and collaboration, the Motwani Jadeja Foundation has donated a significant gift to the University of California San Diego's 21st Century India Center, which is housed in the School of Global Policy and Strategy.

Ask the Expert: Why Is Immigration Reform So Contentious?

Michigan State University — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 17:05:29 EST

The issue of immigration reform is one that both Republicans and Democrats have sought to address for years with little success. And many voters are losing their patience with the lack of progress -- whether resulting from ineffective bills passed, bills that have failed to pass, or executive orders from presidents. Veronica Tobar Thronson is a clinical professor of law who directs the Immigration Law Clinic at the Michigan State University College of Law. Here, she provides an overview of why there has been a lack of immigration reform and how it has become a leading political issue.

Attorney General Griffin Provides $1 Million Grant to Build Cybersecurity Center at UA Little Rock

University of Arkansas at Little Rock — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 16:15:41 EST

Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin has announced a $1 million grant to establish a cybersecurity research and education center at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. UA Little Rock, a recognized leader in cybersecurity education, will use the funding from the Office of the Attorney General to establish the Cyberspace Operations Research and Education (CORE) Center, which will enhance research opportunities and support the development of Arkansas's future cybersecurity workforce.

In Memoriam: Diane Edmund Griffin, MD, PhD, 1940-2024

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 15:45:07 EST

Diane Griffin, MD, PhD, a pioneering infectious-disease virologist, scientific leader, and Johns Hopkins professor, died Monday. She was 84.

Smith Enterprise Risk Consortium Rolls Out New Mortgage Risk Indexes

University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 14:40:28 EST

A UMD-Smith effort led by Clifford Rossi has produced a pair of mortgage credit risk indexes to guide lenders, servicers, credit investors, regulators and other market participants.

What Will Decide the 2024 Election? UChicago Experts Available to Discuss Candidates' Economic Proposals, the Threat of Misinformation, Impact of Israel/Gaza Conflict, and More

University of Chicago — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 14:30:29 EST

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Newswise Expert Queries — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 14:00:00 EST

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Navigating Election Anxiety At Work: Dr. Jason Walker

Adler University — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 13:30:41 EST

Indiana University Social Psychologist Available to Speak About Coping with Election Anxiety and Stress

Indiana University — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 13:05:30 EST

Expert Available: Trump Rally Highlights Mainstreaming of Bigotry in GOP Messaging

George Washington University — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 12:00:19 EST

Donald Trump's Sunday rally at Madison Square Garden featured overt hate speech and inflammatory jokes, underscoring how divisive language has permeated the GOP's messaging. ...

Expert Available: Anxiety and Frustration Dominate Voter Sentiment in 2024 Presidential Race

George Washington University — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 12:00:01 EST

As Election Day nears, a new poll reveals widespread voter anxiety and frustration, with nearly 70% of Americans feeling uncertain about the 2024 campaign. ...

AACN's Foundation for Academic Nursing Awards Funding to Study the Impact of Simulation on Student Transition to Practice

American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 11:00:46 EST

The Foundation for Academic Nursing, the philanthropic arm of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), is pleased to announce the 2024-2025 recipients of the AACN Faculty Scholars Grant.

This Halloween, What Are New Jersey Voters Really Afraid Of? More Than Half Say the 2024 Election.

Rutgers University-New Brunswick — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 09:25:23 EST

When asked how the upcoming 2024 presidential election makes them feel, a majority of New Jersey voters express some kind of dread, according to the latest Rutgers-Eagleton Poll. Fifty-seven percent say something about being anxious (15%), nervous (14%), uneasy (12%), scared (12%) or worried (4%). Eight percent cite being excited, optimistic or hopeful.

How COVID-19 Transformed Family Dinners

American Psychological Association (APA) — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 09:00:00 EST

While the lockdowns associated with COVID-19 pandemic led many families to eat more meals at home, they had an additional benefit: an increase in the quality of family time during those dinners, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

BAScii International Program Open House 2024

Chulalongkorn University — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 08:55:39 EST

The Chulalongkorn School of Integrated Innovation (CSII) is pleased to invite prospective students, innovators and tech enthusiasts to its highly anticipated BAScii Open House 2024. The Open House will take place on Saturday, November 9, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, on the 3rd Floor of the Chaloem Rajakumari 60 Building (Chamchuri 10).

Expert Shares Advice on How to Ease Anxiety This Election Season

Virginia Tech — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 18:40:41 EST

Voter anxiety over the presidential election is real. Kristen Benson, director of the marriage and family therapy program at Virginia Tech, offers advice for easing tension.

CSUF Political Science Faculty Can Offer Expertise on Key Election Topics

California State University, Fullerton — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 17:50:58 EST

CSUF Engineering Math Model Predicts Next US President

California State University, Fullerton — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 16:00:04 EST

Chandrasekhar Putcha, Cal State Fullerton professor emeritus of civil and environmental engineering, has used math to answer the question on everyone's minds every four years since 2008: Who will be the next U.S. president?

How Local Governments Can Lead the Way in Decarbonizing the U.S.

University of California San Diego — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 15:15:32 EST

The success of the $1 trillion that was recently invested by the U.S. federal government to mitigate climate climate change through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) largely depends on how well state and local governments spend the money, according to new a commentary recently published in Nature.

Rounds with Leadership: Seeking Solutions to the Faculty Shortage

American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 12:50:01 EST

For nearly two decades, AACN has worked to quantify the shortage of nurse educators and its impact on pathways into the profession and nursing school enrollments. Released on October 3, AACN's most recent survey of faculty vacancies in schools with baccalaureate and higher degree programs found a national vacancy of 7.9%, up slightly from 7.8% last year.

The Importance of Swing States in the Presidential Election

Lewis University — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 12:10:17 EST

Most likely, the outcome of this upcoming U.S. presidential election will rely on seven key states, according to Dr. Steve Nawara, chair and professor of political science at Lewis University. Those states include Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, and Wisconsin.

GW Expert Voices Weigh in on the Final Stretch of the 2024 Presidential Election

George Washington University — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 12:00:50 EST

Hear from faculty experts at the George Washington University as we enter the final countdown to the 2024 U.S. election. ...

Expert Available: Harris Vows to Rebuild Unity, Warns Against Trump's 'Revenge-Driven' Agenda

George Washington University — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 12:00:11 EST

Vice President Kamala Harris delivered her campaign's closing argument against Donald Trump, promising to focus on uniting Americans and addressing their everyday concerns. ...