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Alicia Walf from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute offers reasons why people procrastinate when stressed.

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Released: 28-Jun-2022 12:05 PM EDT

Expert Says Financial Technologies Can Help Address Climate Change

“Financial technologies offer great promise to tackle climate change and provide pathways for developing sustainable economies,” says Aparna Gupta, co-director of the Center for Research toward Advancing Financial Technologies, the first-ever fintech research center backed by the National Science Foundation.

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Released: 26-Oct-2021 8:40 AM EDT

Rensselaer Scholar Conducts First Sociological Analysis of Lead Residue in Soil; Available During National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week

Released: 22-Oct-2021 11:05 AM EDT

Companies Big and Small Can Benefit From a Clear Remote Work Strategy

Expert Pitch LIFE BUSINESS

Released: 28-Jun-2021 11:30 AM EDT

Metal-Breathing Bacteria Could Transform Electronics, Biosensors, and More

Released: 1-Jun-2021 2:30 PM EDT

Space Debris Recently Struck the ISS. This Small Device Could Stop it From Happening Again

Released: 17-May-2021 9:55 AM EDT

A Neuroscientist’s Guide to Managing Post-COVID-19 Anxiety When Returning to Work

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Released: 6-May-2021 3:55 PM EDT

Facebook Oversight Board’s Trump Decision Underscores Need For Clear Regulatory Frameworks for Social Media

Released: 6-May-2021 10:00 AM EDT

With "herd immunity" unlikely, antivirals will play key role in COVID-19 management

Released: 27-Apr-2021 9:55 AM EDT

Self-Built Protein Coatings Could Improve Biomedical Devices

Released: 21-Apr-2021 10:05 AM EDT

Could Smarter Guns Be the Key To Stopping Mass Shootings and Other Violence?

Released: 15-Apr-2021 1:25 PM EDT

Drug Historian Offers Insight on Dramatic Surge of Opioid Overdoses

Released: 2-Apr-2021 2:40 PM EDT

Rensselaer Experts Available To Discuss Federal Infrastructure Proposal

President Joe Biden is proposing a sweeping $2 trillion infrastructure bill that would fund improvements to transportation, manufacturing, and digital infrastructure, among other projects. Researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, the country’s first technological research university, are leaders in improving the sustainability, safety, and performance of transportation systems, energy systems, and wireless networks, among other areas. Experts in civil and environmental engineering, electrical engineering, and mechanical engineering are available to discuss what impact large-scale infrastructure projects could have on a multitude of systems that impact people across the country.

Released: 31-Mar-2021 12:35 PM EDT

RPI Infrastructure Experts Available to Discuss President Biden's Proposals

Expert Pitch LIFE SCIENCE

Released: 23-Mar-2021 10:15 AM EDT

What Can a Forgotten Chapter in America’s History of Opioid Addiction and Treatment Teach Us Today?

Released: 9-Mar-2021 1:35 PM EST

Telecommuting Expert Predicts Permanent Changes in the Way We Work Following Pandemic

Released: 4-Mar-2021 11:50 AM EST

One Year In, Rensselaer Experts Keep Addressing COVID-19 Challenges in Inventive Ways

Over the course of the last year, Rensselaer experts have made many meaningful contributions to the understanding of — and response to — the COVID-19 crisis. Here is a list of pandemic-related topics they can address.

Feature Experts Tip Sheet MEDICINE SCIENCE

Released: 25-Feb-2021 1:30 PM EST

Web science pioneer says we need a better definition of misinformation if we want social media to weed it out

Released: 19-Feb-2021 10:40 AM EST

Power Grid Expert Weighs in On What Caused Texas Outages — And How to Build a Better System

Released: 4-Feb-2021 12:35 PM EST

Big Data Offers New Insights Into Biological Components of Autism Spectrum Disorder

Released: 28-Jan-2021 2:30 PM EST

Alternative Data Can Offer Insight into GameStop Action on Wall Street

Released: 26-Jan-2021 8:55 AM EST

A Free App Can Help School and College Administrators Contain COVID-19 This Semester

Expert Pitch LIFE MEDICINE

Released: 19-Jan-2021 2:10 PM EST

Consumer Behavior Has Shifted Significantly During Pandemic, Survey Reveals

Released: 14-Jan-2021 8:50 AM EST

We crave voting alternatives, but online voting shouldn't be one of the options, says @RPI expert James Hendler. @jahendler #TheOfficialACM #voting

Released: 8-Jan-2021 12:35 PM EST

Network scientist Boleslaw Szymanski @RPI offers key insights into polarization, disinformation, and minority power.

Released: 7-Jan-2021 4:45 PM EST

How Should Students Be Credited for Supporting Their Classmates?

Released: 28-Oct-2020 1:10 PM EDT

How to Handle Election Stress in an Exceptionally Stressful Year

Released: 21-Sep-2020 1:30 PM EDT

Architectural Probiotics: An Immune System for the Built Environment

Expert Pitch MEDICINE SCIENCE

Released: 21-Sep-2020 11:05 AM EDT

Oracle and TikTok: Headache or Heady Deal?

Released: 20-Aug-2020 1:10 PM EDT

Let Your Brain Rest: Boredom Can Be Good For Your Health

Released: 22-Jul-2020 11:50 AM EDT

Rensselaer Experts Available To Provide Perspective on Hurricane Season

With hurricane season already underway and projected to be active, communities throughout the U.S. are trying to balance disaster preparation amid an unprecedented public health crisis. While significant attention is rightly being given to COVID-19, leaders – especially those in communities along the coast – must plan for the possibility of dual disasters. Researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have extensive experience studying and responding to natural disasters and are available during this hurricane season to share their research and perspectives.

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Released: 7-Apr-2020 1:10 PM EDT

How Should Remote Workers Cope with Isolation?

Expert Pitch LIFE BUSINESS

Released: 31-Mar-2020 3:15 PM EDT

How To Use Light To Reduce Depression and Anxiety — and Sleep Better — During This Pandemic

Expert Pitch LIFE MEDICINE SCIENCE

Released: 31-Mar-2020 3:05 PM EDT

Leading Game Designer Lists Top Ten Board Game Suggestions While Stuck at Home

Released: 24-Mar-2020 3:05 PM EDT

How precautionary buying could create larger challenges in a disaster

Released: 20-Mar-2020 12:05 PM EDT

Helping Young Investors Stay Calm During Bear Market

Released: 20-Mar-2020 8:55 AM EDT

Rensselaer Team Seeks Alternative Approach to Controlling Viruses

Expert Pitch MEDICINE SCIENCE

Released: 18-Mar-2020 12:30 PM EDT

This Video Game Can Teach You How to Bring a Vaccine to Market

Released: 27-Feb-2020 1:30 PM EST

As businesses prepare for a coronavirus outbreak, they must consider the dos and don’ts of telecommuting

Released: 26-Feb-2020 2:00 PM EST

Use of Naloxone To Combat the Opioid Overdose Epidemic Explored in New Book

Naloxone, a life-saving drug that can rapidly reverse the effects of opioid overdose, should be in every first-aid kit and medicine cabinet. That is the conclusion Nancy Campbell reached after years of research and dozens of interviews with scientists, drug users, and activists in the United States and abroad.

Feature Expert LIFE MEDICINE

Released: 14-Nov-2019 1:05 PM EST

As Instagram considers removing the "like" feature, a Rensselaer professor is available to speak about her research on social media and mental health.

Released: 4-Sep-2019 10:00 AM EDT

Wind Engineering Expert Available to Speak about Hurricane Dorian

Released: 3-Sep-2019 10:05 AM EDT

Expert available to speak about power outages following Hurricane Dorian

Released: 28-Aug-2019 2:05 PM EDT

Water purification expert available to discuss solutions to Newark water crisis