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Hurricane experts available to provide analysis throughout the season

Published: May 9, 2017 | 12:20 pm | Posted in: Expert Pitches

James Elsner, Earl & Sofia Shaw Professor and chair of the Department of Geography

From prediction to insurance consideration to ecological aftermath, Florida State University experts are among the world leaders in the study of hurricanes and their impact on people, property and the environment. These experts are available to answer media questions and provide perspective for news stories throughout the 2017 hurricane season, which begins June 1 and […]

Trump tax plan: FSU experts available to talk complexities of White House proposal

Published: May 3, 2017 | 11:51 am | Posted in: Expert Pitches

Steve Johnson, Dunbar Family Professor at FSU College of Law

President Donald Trump’s proposed revisions to the tax code, which include dramatically reducing the corporate tax rate and expanding the standard deduction available to individuals on their tax returns, represent significant and politically contentious shifts in the ways that The United States government taxes its citizens and businesses. As additional details about Trump’s tax plan […]

Expert Pitch: FSU professor explains changing attitudes toward embryonic gene editing

Published: March 13, 2017 | 12:05 pm | Posted in: Expert Pitches

David Gilbert, J. Herbert Taylor Distinguished Professor of Molecular Biology

A recent 261-page report from the esteemed National Academy of Sciences has provoked widespread concern that scientists are treading hastily into a world where reality is indistinguishable from science fiction. The report, titled “Human Genome Editing: Science, Ethics, and Governance,” has left many unnerved by its raft of policy suggestions — most notably that, if […]

Expert Pitch: Increase of anti-Semitic hate crimes

Published: March 3, 2017 | 3:43 pm | Posted in: Expert Pitches

With the recent surge of bomb threats targeting Jewish Community Centers and the spate of vandalism in predominately Jewish cemeteries, there are many questions as to what has caused a sudden increase in anti-Semitic crimes. Experts from Florida State University are available to comment on this rash of attacks on the American Jewish community. John […]

Expert Pitch: 2017 Florida Legislative session topical issues

Published: March 3, 2017 | 3:40 pm | Posted in: Expert Pitches

As the Florida Legislature prepares to convene its annual 60-day session starting Tuesday, March 7, the list of urgent business from environmental and education issues continues to mount. From Medicaid block grants to potential fracking bans, lawmakers will have a slate of important problems to address in the coming months. Experts from Florida State University […]

First 100 Days: FSU expert explains significance of president’s early days in office

Published: February 28, 2017 | 9:48 am | Posted in: Expert Pitches

Carol Weissert, the Florida State University LeRoy Collins Eminent Scholar and Chair of Civic Education and Political Science.

During the first 100 days of any presidential administration, national political coverage is often dominated by pundits sounding off about the ways a president discharges his executive duties. Carol Weissert, the Florida State University LeRoy Collins Eminent Scholar and Chair of Civic Education and Political Science, said that this heightened level of national attention is […]

Super Bowl equals super stress for some players

Published: February 1, 2017 | 4:01 pm | Posted in: Education & Society, Expert Pitches

The Super Bowl is one of the most watched events on the planet. When the New England Patriots and the Atlanta Falcons face off in Super Bowl LI on Sunday, Feb. 5, in Houston, Texas, millions will be watching and rooting for their favorite teams or players. For fans, their pregame ritual may center around […]

Expert Pitch: U.S. Supreme Court nomination

Published: February 1, 2017 | 2:12 pm | Posted in: Business, Law & Policy, Expert Pitches

With his nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch to the U.S. Supreme Court, President Donald Trump will look to make an immediate mark on the judicial branch of government. Trump announced his pick Tuesday night and said Gorsuch, 49, represents the best judge in the country for the position. The Supreme Court has been operating with […]

Make 2017 your year of success: FSU professor’s research reveals the path to peak performance

Published: January 26, 2017 | 3:20 pm | Posted in: Education & Society, Expert Pitches, Health & Medicine

Psychology Professor Anders Ericsson, FSU’s Conradi Eminent Scholar

So, how are your 2017 resolutions going? If one of your goals is to further develop a skill — maybe something that will help you do your job with more expertise, or perhaps you finally want to run that marathon — then a Florida State University professor has tips that could help you succeed in […]

Expert Pitch: Super Bowl Tourism, Human Trafficking

Published: January 26, 2017 | 11:25 am | Posted in: Expert Pitches

Suzanne Leonard Harrison M.D. is an expert on human trafficking.

When the Atlanta Falcons and New England Patriots battle on the gridiron in Super Bowl LI on Sunday, Feb. 5, at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, football won’t be the sole focus on the day. Florida State University faculty experts are available to discuss various aspects of the event. TOURISM MARKETING Mark Bonn, Professor, Dedman […]

Expert Pitch: The future is now for robot cars

Published: January 23, 2017 | 4:47 pm | Posted in: Business, Law & Policy, Expert Pitches

Tim Chapin, dean of the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy and professor of urban and regional planning at Florida State University

The prospect of self-driving vehicles has tantalized tech aficionados and car lovers for years, especially when there are industry rumblings that automation is on the cusp of a breakthrough. Now, with recent important innovations from companies like Google, Tesla and Ford, driverless car expert Tim Chapin, interim dean of the College of Social Science and […]

Expert Pitch: Presidential Executive Orders

Published: January 23, 2017 | 4:26 pm | Posted in: Expert Pitches

Marshall Kapp, director of the Center for Innovative Collaboration in Medicine and Law

As President Donald Trump begins his first full week in office, he has already made a number of moves signaling an end to Obama-era policies. Trump signed an executive action ordering his agency heads to ease financial burdens associated with the Affordable Care Act. He also signed an executive order that withdraws the United States […]

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