Media Coverage

AI Business Features Nizich's Insight on New Device

Jan 22, 2024

Michael Nizich, Ph.D., director of the ETIC and adjunct associate professor of computer science, is featured prominently in an AI Business article about a new AI agent, the rabbit R1 device, that seemingly understands what people want to do, and then does it for them. Nizich noted that “it appears that the very unique difference in the rabbit r1 device is that it is learning how you, as an individual, use your apps to make your life easier, more productive, and usually just more enjoyable.” Devices like the r1 work because an “individual's digital routines typically show little variation, making them manageable by an advanced AI system,” he said.

 

Jan 16, 2024

Popular Science featured insight from Alexander Rothstein, M.S., instructor and coordinator for the Exercise Science program, in an article about the pros and cons of “fasted workouts.” Rothstein explained that the benefits of fasting are typically short-term. While individuals do burn a percentage of reserved fat when fasting, there’s usually less total fat burned over time, as the intensity needed to sustain a high-impact workout is more than a body running on empty can handle. In addition, exercising on an empty stomach can also lead to lightheadedness, a direct result of low blood sugar and dehydration, as well as injury if one is lifting heavy equipment.

“Get some food in your stomach. It does not have to be anything heavy, but something that will keep [your] blood sugar at appropriate levels,” said Rothstein.

 

Physical Therapist Quoted in Forbes

Jan 16, 2024

Mark Gugliotti, D.P.T., associate professor of physical therapy, lent his expertise to a Forbes article about ergonomic office chairs. In particular, he explains that although many office chairs are marketed as one-size-fits-all, they’re often not suitable for people with a height under 5 feet, five inches. 

“Most office chairs are available in a standard size and come with an array of adjustments to accommodate most individuals. But these standard-size chairs are typically built to accommodate people between 5 feet, 5 inches to 6 feet tall. Although this ‘one size fits all’ industry approach may meet the needs of most, it is not always the right match for everyone,” said Gugliotti, who also noted that proper seat height adjustment should allow feet to rest flat on the floor while maintaining hips and knees at 90-degree angles.

 

Media Outlets Feature Hu's Investment Expertise

Jan 12, 2024

Personal finance expert Wenyao Hu, Ph.D., CFA, was quoted in the GoBankingRates.com articles “9 Major Stocks to Watch in 2024” and “10 Key Signs It’s Time to Dump a Stock.” In the first article, among other trends, Hu notes that the return-to-office movement could trigger a resurgence of the commercial real estate market and potentially allow opportunities for investors to capitalize on real estate investment trusts. In the second article, he tells consumers to watch for clues such as continued management changes at the senior level, which could indicate uncertainty in the company’s future.

Similar coverage also appeared in Yahoo Finance, AOL.com, and Nasdaq.com. 

 

AARP Interviews Haar for Mushroom Coffee Story

Jan 11, 2024

Mindy Haar, Ph.D., RDN, was interviewed for an AARP article about whether mushroom coffee offers potential nutrition benefits. Haar explains that enjoying a daily cup of mushroom coffee likely poses no harm for most people, but eating mushrooms offers more benefits, including increased fiber. This is because the process of extracting mushrooms to make mushroom coffee removes the fiber and other helpful nutrients.

 

Outlets Syndicate Op-ed Warning of Cuts to Federal Funding for Basic Research

Jan 10, 2024

The op-ed advocating against cuts to federal funding for basic research, originally published in The Hill, is receiving additional coverage in outlets across the country. The Daily Journal (Kankakee, IL); Claremore Daily Progress (Claremore, OK); Our Town (New York, NY); The Gilmer Mirror (Gilmer, TX), and The News-Herald (Southgate, MI), have all republished the piece by Provost and Executive Vice President Jerry Balentine, D.O.

“Far from reducing the debt burden, cuts to federal funding contribute to it by diminishing the fund of new knowledge that drives economic growth,” he writes.

 

Cybersecurity Expert Shares Phishing Scam Insight

Dec 27, 2023

Information Security and Compliance Analyst Thomas Vallario was interviewed by the PBS-affiliated news site NextAvenue for an article about phishing scams. Vallario explained that hackers’ techniques are becoming very sophisticated with the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT, which allow them to create more convincing phishing emails. In addition, hackers can now harvest personal data from other security breaches on the dark web to make their emails more personalized, increasing the chances that recipients will fall for their scams.

“Not [long ago], you'd get these emails with spelling errors or incorrect grammar, and you’d be able to spot it right away. But now, with AI, these attackers are writing perfectly written emails, and you can’t tell the difference,” Vallario said.

 

News12 Features Psychiatrist in Two Mental Health Segments

Dec 27, 2023

In December, psychiatrist Liat Jarkon, D.O., director of the Center for Behavioral Health, appeared in two News12 interviews: one focused on managing holiday anxiety and another about beating the winter blues. The segments appeared as part of News12’s “be Well” series, in which experts share insight into mental health, fitness, nutrition, and other wellness-related topics to help viewers live a more balanced life.

 

Dec 25, 2023

As seen in Newsweek, Michael Granatosky, Ph.D., assistant professor of anatomy, lent his expertise to an article about human evolution. Granatosky, who studies the origins of locomotion, noted that evolution is still affecting humans, with environmental factors like COVID-19 potentially impacting the long-term outcome of the species.

“During the pandemic, we learned that there is natural variation as to how individuals responded to infection. Such variation serves as the basis for evolution to act. Perhaps the most interesting thing about the COVID-19 pandemic was its global nature. Rarely do such events affect an entire species so dramatically,” he said.

 

Hometown Media Outlets Publicize Student Accomplishments

Dec 24, 2023

Hometown news outlets highlighted the achievements of local students during fall 2023. TAPinto Elizabeth and other sites recognized students who completed the internship certificate program; multiple outlets, including The Riverdale Press and TAPinto Chatham, noted those who help to lead the institution’s student organizations; The Courier Express and others reported on the nursing program’s members of the fall Class of 2023, who were recognized at a December pinning ceremony.