Expert Tip Sheets

Commentary from University at Buffalo faculty experts on breaking news and other events.

Tackling the teacher shortage requires a multifaceted approach, UB expert says
8/31/23
Gorlewski assesses the ongoing problems (and solutions) associated with the national teaching shortage
New study on Wegovy should prompt insurers to cover the weight-loss drug, UB expert says
8/11/23
University at Buffalo expert Katherine Balantekin discusses the impact of the latest Wegovy clinical trial.
UB engineer discusses materials used to build Titan sub
6/29/23
Deborah Chung is an expert on composite materials, like those used to build the ill-fated Titan.
Ozempic, anti-obesity drugs usher in ‘important moment’ for field of weight management, UB expert says
6/16/23
Registered dietitian Katherine Balantekin cautions that while popular anti-obesity drugs are helpful, they are ‘best used as adjuncts to behavioral obesity management.’
K-pop expert Stephanie Choi explains genre’s global growth
6/9/23
‘K-pop is really about the bond between the idols and the fans,’ Choi says.
Can you taste wildfire smoke? Maybe, but it’s complicated, says University at Buffalo taste expert
6/8/23
For many people sensing a charred flavor in their mouth, it is most likely a misplaced sense of smell, says Kathryn Medler.
Loneliness epidemic demands immediate attention − and the fix isn’t that hard, UB psychologist says
5/5/23
Research shows that tiny gestures can have a positive impact on people’s lives by making them feel like part of a community, says Shira Gabriel, an expert in social psychology: “You have the power, with a very small act, to make a real difference in someone’s life.”
Proposed Tesla union: Labor trends nationwide – and in Buffalo – give workers a shot, UB labor expert says
2/15/23
The union would be a first for the Elon Musk-owned company, says sociologist Erin Hatton.
The secret to maintaining heart health may be simpler than you think, UB expert says
2/9/23
Women's Health Initiative investigator offers tips on how to maintain a healthy heart, including how the things people do every day can count toward hitting their heart health goals.
Turkey-Syria earthquake: Building collapses not unexpected, say UB earthquake engineers
2/9/23
Many factors can contribute to a building collapsing during extreme earthquake shaking, such as which occurred Feb. 6 in Turkey and Syria, University at Buffalo earthquake engineers say.

The views and opinions expressed by faculty in commentary to news media are based on their scholarship and/or research and do not represent the official positions of the University at Buffalo.