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Released: 15-Jun-2016 1:05 PM EDT
Journalism Expert/ Author Ben Yagoda on #Trump Media Bans: "An Outrageous Assault on the Spirit, if Not the Letter, of the First Amendment."
University of Delaware

Ben Yagoda, a well-known author who helped inaugurate a journalism minor at the University of Delaware, called Donald Trump's recent media ban of the Washington Post "an outrageous assault on the spirit, if not the letter, of the First Amendment."

Released: 19-Apr-2016 3:05 PM EDT
Researchers Tasked with Designing Attack-Resilient Micro Aerial Vehicles
University of Delaware

A University of Delaware research team led by Guoquan Huang of the Department of Mechanical Engineering has been awarded an NSF grant to design resource-aware, attack-resilient navigation for micro aerial vehicles.

Released: 19-Apr-2016 2:05 PM EDT
Prison's Extended Punch
University of Delaware

A study by a University of Delaware researcher shows that incarceration of adult family member can lead to lasting neurological health decline for young female relatives.

Released: 15-Apr-2016 12:05 PM EDT
The 'I's' in Team
University of Delaware

Kyle Emich, a marketing professor at the University of Delaware, has co-authored study that examines teams in sports and business and looks at how adding star players or employees to preexisting staffs can negatively impact other individuals.

Released: 4-Nov-2015 11:05 AM EST
University of Delaware Expert Offers Strategies for Attacking Food Deserts
University of Delaware

Allison Karpyn, associate director for the University of Delaware's Center for Research in Education and Social Policy, has been involved in recent research efforts on corner store programs in urban areas and in-store marketing approaches to promote purchase and consumption of healthier options.

Released: 22-Oct-2015 12:05 PM EDT
UD Professor Examines the Changing American Family
University of Delaware

Professor Bahira Trask specializes in globalization, diversity, family and personal relations, and work-life issues.

Released: 5-Feb-2014 5:00 PM EST
Beatlemania
University of Delaware

University of Delaware professor Debra Hess Norris can’t resist quoting a few lyrics from her favorite band of all time — the Beatles — in her lectures on photograph preservation. On the eve of the 50th anniversary of the “British Invasion” in America, UD's UDaily news service talks with Norris, Henry Francis du Pont Chair in Fine Arts at UD, about her love for the Beatles and how to care for your treasured collections.

Released: 25-Oct-2013 3:40 PM EDT
Happy Halloween From 'World's Leading Authority on Poisoned Candy'
University of Delaware

University of Delaware sociologist Joel Best became skeptical about Halloween sadism when he was a graduate student. Now with over 50 years of data, he still hasn't found a documented case of a child who was seriously harmed by a contaminated Halloween treat.

Released: 15-Dec-2011 10:00 PM EST
Expert Available -- Victoria's Secret, Child Labor, Fair Trade and its Issues
University of Delaware

A professor who specializes in fair trade issues says what Bloomberg News uncovered in Victoria's Secret's African supply chain is a symptom of a larger problem.

Released: 26-Aug-2011 4:10 PM EDT
Hurricane Experts at the University of Delaware
University of Delaware

The University of Delaware provides the following list of experts on hurricanes, from historic hurricanes to disaster management, coastal erosion, flooding, rip currents, social behavior in disasters, engineering hurricane-resistant housing, damage effect on crops, and equine emergency management.

Released: 14-Dec-2010 10:45 AM EST
Holiday Toy Tips from an Education Professor
University of Delaware

Last minute shoppers don't worry. Here's some novel, educational and affordable suggestions for kids' presents -- including the best gift of all.

Released: 4-Dec-2010 12:00 AM EST
New Year’s Resolutions: Ask Why Not How
University of Delaware

If you create a detailed plan to achieve a goal, you may have a harder time reaching it. You're better off thinking about why you want to reach it, according to one University of Delaware professor.

Released: 10-Nov-2010 3:25 PM EST
Black Friday Brings Out Worst in Shoppers and Retailers
University of Delaware

On Black Friday, serious sales abound, as do serious shoppers and in some cases, serious consequences – flared tempers, bickering and in 2008, the death of a retail worker. Professor Sharron Lennon spent the past three Black Fridays observing and surveying shoppers to find out why they misbehave.

Released: 23-Jul-2010 1:00 PM EDT
Need A Back to School Expert?
University of Delaware

The University of Delaware (UD) has experts available to offer comment on teen alcohol abuse, Common Core standards, transitioning to college, teaching kids reading, writing, math and language, bullying, school security, standardized testing, special education, parenting and teen sex.

Released: 28-Jan-2010 2:50 PM EST
Super Bowl Advertising Expert Available
University of Delaware

Dr. John Antil, associate professor of marketing at the University of Delaware, has tracked Super Bowl ad trends for 20+ years. He is available for interviews about Super Bowl XLIV commercials: the actual value of being a sponsor, ads as a driver to “new media”, CBS’ price slashing, controversial ads and more.

Released: 9-Feb-2009 3:00 PM EST
3 Friday the 13ths (4 If You Count the Movie)
University of Delaware

Dr. 13 talks about a rare year for the superstitious, and the myths, fears and coincidences surrounding the number 13.

Released: 28-Jan-2009 12:15 PM EST
Are Super Bowl Ads Overpriced for a Bad Economy?
University of Delaware

Super Bowl ads are a good buy at $3 million for 30 seconds, says marketing professor John Antil. General Motors and FedEx have chosen not to advertise this year, and that could cost them.

Released: 2-Dec-2008 3:15 PM EST
Obama's Cabinet Picks Have Tough Road Ahead, Experts Say
University of Delaware

The new treasury secretary should expect a difficult year no matter what is done. The incoming secretary of energy has to cut through a lot of ignorance and wrong-thinking to get to solutions. And, the transportation secretary faces a country full of infrastructure issues. That's all according to professors at the University of Delaware.

Released: 2-Dec-2008 3:10 PM EST
Indian-born Terrorism Expert Commenting on Mumbai Attacks
University of Delaware

Terrorism Expert Muqtedar Khan grew up in India. He directs the University of Delaware's Islamic Studies Program. He specializes in the politics of South Asia and the Middle East.

Released: 30-Oct-2008 1:30 PM EDT
Late-Night Comedy's Effect on Voters
University of Delaware

University of Delaware professor explains the psychology of late-night comedy's effects on the public.



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