Media Coverage

Dec 17, 2023

As seen in Newsday, a research project led by Assistant Professor of Physics Eve Armstrong, Ph.D., has received a three-year grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) totaling $360,000. The award will support her continued studies to determine which elements formed from the dust of supernova explosions.

 

The Hill Publishes Balentine Op-ed

Dec 17, 2023

In an op-ed published in The Hill, Provost and Executive Vice President Jerry Balentine, D.O., warns that proposed funding cuts for basic scientific research would be a grave mistake for our nation's long-term economic success. “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.

The for-profit sector can take basic research and turn it into useful products, but often, their origin point isn't a business. It's research institutions or universities, operating with federal funding. “Proposed cuts would have far-reaching consequences for more than 300,000 researchers across the country,” Balentine notes. And if funding dries up, potential breakthroughs slip out of reach, as science typically advances incrementally, with discoveries building upon decades of previous work.

 

Dec 13, 2023

Fast Company, AOL.com, Yahoo, and others featured research co-authored by consumer behavior expert Colleen Kirk, D.P.S., associate professor in the School of Management. The study reveals that invitees tend to overestimate the negative ramifications of declining social invitations.

 

Marketing Researcher Quoted in Forbes

Dec 05, 2023

Insight from consumer behavior expert Colleen Kirk, D.P.S., associate professor in the School of Management, is featured in the Forbes article, “Why Barbie Made Forbes’ 2023 Power Women List.” Kirk explains that the doll has played a crucial role in shaping girls’ views on how much they can accomplish, including offering them opportunities to explore identities and future career possibilities like becoming a surgeon or an astronaut.

“It’s the whole idea that Barbie can reflect our aspirations. We can put ourselves into this doll, as women of all ages, and that’s really powerful,” says Kirk.

 

Newsday Publicizes NSF-Funded Research

Dec 02, 2023

As seen in Newsday, Associate Professor of Physics Sophia Domokos, Ph.D., has secured an NSF grant totaling $135,000 for a three-year research project to explore the inner workings of matter. The project could advance understanding of protons and neutrons, as well as other strongly coupled systems such as high-temperature superconductors, special materials that could revolutionize key technologies like MRIs and maglev trains.

 

Dec 01, 2023

Rajendram Rajnarayanan, Ph.D., assistant dean of research and associate professor at NYITCOM-Arkansas, was quoted in Salon, Fortune, and other news outlets regarding circulating viruses. In Salon, he discusses the emerging Pirola COVID-19 variant, while in Fortune he notes the potential impact of the winter “tripledemic,” the simultaneous circulation of COVID-19, flu, and RSV strains.

 

Nov 20, 2023

As seen in Phys.org, The Daily Science, IFL Science, Tech and Science Post, and other outlets, research co-authored by Professor and Chair of Anatomy Jonathan Geisler, Ph.D., provides new insight into how toothed whales and dolphins came to navigate the underwater world using sound waves (echolocation). The researchers analyzed a large set of fossils belonging to two species of ancient dolphins in the genus Xenorophus, which, like living echolocating dolphins and whales, had asymmetrical skulls. However, the fossils suggest that the animals were less adept than their living relatives at producing high-pitched sounds or hearing high frequencies. Given this, as well as other factors, Geisler and his co-author conclude that Xenorophus marked a key transition in how whales and dolphins developed their “built-in sonar.”

 

New York Post Features Hinds on Volunteering

Nov 19, 2023

An article in the New York Post about volunteering as a means to not only help others but also potentially boost one’s own career prominently features Associate Provost of Student Engagement and Development Tiffani Hinds, M.Ed. Hinds, who noted she feels “emotionally full from engaging in service,” also shared that “engaging in volunteer work allows you to meet new people who you might have not ordinarily crossed paths with.”

Several experts cited in the story advise that people should tackle a volunteer role with the same dedication as they would a paid position. And Hinds agreed. “People are watching, and who knows?” she said. “What you’ve exhibited while servicing others could lead to attracting leadership roles and professional offers.”

 

Hu Shares Insight for CreditDonkey Article

Nov 17, 2023

Insight from Assistant Professor of Finance and Accounting Wenyao Hu, Ph.D., CFA, was featured in a CreditDonkey.com article about online banking tools. Among other points, Hu addresses the key security features users should consider when choosing an online bank, including two-factor authentication and fraud monitoring.

“Banks are now smarter at spotting unusual activities or monitoring your typing habit with your password in your account. If there's a large transaction or something that doesn't look right, the bank's system alerts you. They might temporarily freeze your account for safety. This proactive approach means you can rest easy, knowing there's always a watchful eye protecting your money. This is a crucial feature you need to consider for your selection,” says Hu.

 

Nov 15, 2023

Alexander Rothstein, M.S., coordinator and instructor for the Exercise Science, B.S. program, was quoted in an Runner’s World story about the time needed to safely prepare for a marathon. Rothstein notes that while the marathon training period is meant to give runners enough time to properly increase their mileage, there are many beneficial adaptations occurring in the body during this time as a direct result of each training session. Among other changes, this includes strengthening of the heart and the increased ability for vessels to efficiently distribute the blood throughout the working muscles, improving cardio function and aerobic capacity.