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FSU experts available to discuss history, preparation and impact of Olympic Games

Published: July 12, 2021 | 3:40 pm | Posted in: Expert Pitches

After a year’s delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Tokyo Olympics will commence at the end of July to much fanfare, but with no actual fans in the stands. The games begin July 23 and run through Aug. 8. Florida State University researchers are available to assist reporters who are covering the Summer Olympics. Researchers with expertise in sports psychology, […]

FSU experts available to discuss Juneteenth 2021

Published: June 11, 2021 | 2:29 pm | Posted in: Expert Pitches

Shantel G. Buggs, assistant professor of sociology and African American studies. (FSU Photo/Bruce Palmer)

In the past year, high-profile incidents of police brutality, protests and mass marches have broadened the national dialogue on race and raised the profile of Juneteenth, a holiday which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, on June 19, 1865, to announce that the Civil War had ended, and all enslaved people were to be freed. The troops came […]

Pride Month: FSU physician sheds light on LGBTQ health disparities

Published: June 10, 2021 | 1:06 pm | Posted in: Expert Pitches

Dr. Jonathan Appelbaum, professor and chair of the Department of Clinical Sciences in the Florida State University College of Medicine. (Courtesy of Dr. Jonathan Appelbaum)

Recent moves by the Biden administration to prohibit health care discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity were widely applauded by civil rights groups. But health officials are still fighting a battle when it comes to making sure all LGBTQ individuals receive adequate health care. Dr. Jonathan Appelbaum, professor and chair of the Department […]

Sea Turtle Week: FSU marine biologist available to comment on importance of these keystone species

Published: June 7, 2021 | 2:14 pm | Posted in: Expert Pitches

A newly hatched pair of green sea turtles (Chelonia mydas) make their way to the ocean. (Photo credit: Mark Sullivan, NOAA)

Sea turtles have existed on Earth for more than 100 million years. But today, most species of these oceangoing reptiles are threatened or endangered. Scientists and resource managers are working to better understand and manage their populations, and they’re using work like that led by Mariana Fuentes, an associate professor in the Department of Earth, […]

Expert ready to provide insight on global ocean health crisis

Published: June 3, 2021 | 3:40 pm | Posted in: Expert Pitches

For the past two weeks, a cargo ship has been burning off the coast of Sri Lanka filled with several tons of plastic pellets loaded with toxic chemicals. According to Sri Lanka’s Marine Protection Authority, this is “one of the worst beach pollutions in our history.” Ian MacDonald, a professor in the Florida State University Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science, is […]

FSU experts available to discuss upcoming travel season

Published: June 3, 2021 | 3:16 pm | Posted in: Expert Pitches

Tarik Dogru, assistant professor at FSU's Dedman School of Hospitality.

As local and state governments lift travel restrictions and pandemic-related mandates, the travel and tourism industry is experiencing the early signs of a rebound. The modest signals of the long-hoped recovery began to unfold over the Memorial Day Weekend when AAA estimated more than 37 million Americans hit the road, traveling at least 50 miles from home. That’s up […]

Experts available to comment on Colonial Pipeline cybersecurity breach and supply chains

Published: May 13, 2021 | 4:46 pm | Posted in: Expert Pitches

Diogo Nunes De Oliveira, assistant professor, College of Communication and Information

The recent cybersecurity breach of the Colonial Pipeline sent ripples from the Gulf Coast of Texas to New York and then throughout the American economy. Panicked consumers sought to gas up their vehicles out of fears of an impending shortage and drained pumps throughout the Southeast. Cybersecurity experts and a host of government and law enforcement […]

FSU expert available to discuss intellectual property and COVID-19 vaccines

Published: May 7, 2021 | 11:55 am | Posted in: Expert Pitches

President Joe Biden has expressed his support for a World Trade Organization proposal to waive intellectual property rights for COVID-19 vaccines. Florida State University law professor Frederick Abbott, the Edward Ball Eminent Scholar Professor of International Law, is available to comment on international intellectual property rights and global economic issues around the proposal. Abbott regularly […]

FSU expert available for comment on COVID-19 Hate Crimes Bill

Published: April 23, 2021 | 12:56 pm | Posted in: Expert Pitches

Brendan Lantz, College of Criminology and Criminal Justice.

President Joe Biden signed the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act on Thursday, a law that will expedite the Justice Department’s review of hate crimes related to COVID-19 and designate an official at the department to oversee the effort, as well as issue new guidance to state and local law enforcement for online reporting. The legislation is intended to target an increase […]

Video: FSU experts provide insights for upcoming hurricane season

Published: April 20, 2021 | 3:09 pm | Posted in: Expert Pitches

Florida State University faculty members shared their insights into the upcoming hurricane season with members of the news media in a virtual briefing. Assistant Professor of Geography Bradford Johnson, Associate Professor of Risk Management and Insurance Charles Nyce, FAMU-FSU Associate Professor of Civil Engineering Eren Ozguven, Associate Professor of Geography Chris Uejio and Assistant Professor […]

FSU expert available to comment on anniversary of first human in space, legacy of space race

Published: April 12, 2021 | 10:14 am | Posted in: Expert Pitches

It has been 60 years since the first human journeyed into space. Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first human to fly in space on April 12, 1961. He completed a full orbit of the Earth in the Vostok 1 spacecraft, reaching a height of 203 miles above the surface of the planet. The event […]

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