Expert Tip Sheets

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

Expert: Democratic wins buoyed by embracing different types of candidates, economic concerns
11/5/25
Political scientist Conor Dowling examines Democratic victories in Virginia, New Jersey and New York City.
Curriculum opt-outs and the classroom: What the Supreme Court’s ruling means for inclusive education
10/27/25
Learning about other cultural and identity groups supports the development of a more educated citizenry with a greater capacity for empathy, says LaGarrett King.
AI in the classroom: UB expert offers tips for thoughtful and ethical use
10/21/25
UB’s Ian Mette offers guidance to help families, teachers and administrators use AI thoughtfully and responsibly.
Legal scholar advocates for stronger protections against cyber scams
10/17/25
Karla Lellis says social media, AI and other digital tech can leave people vulnerable to harm.
Experts: Gov't shutdown won’t cause large economic turmoil, but will erode consumer and investor confidence
10/16/25
The shutdown will also delay key federal economic statistics, and could result in further federal workforce reductions, University at Buffalo professors say.
Physician: Instagram limiting content for teenagers is a step in the right direction
10/14/25
Restricting social media content will benefit teens’ already overwhelmed brains, says University at Buffalo physician Sourav Sengupta.
UB pediatric pharmacist explains facts behind childhood vaccines
10/8/25
William Prescott has expertise in vaccinations and vaccine hesitancy.
Expert: Prolonged government shutdown will start impacting Americans’ health care within a month
10/3/25
Shutdown could also cause health insurance premiums to rise, resulting in more Americans becoming uninsured, says Nancy Nielsen.
Are the jaw-dropping predictions of full-time jobs being replaced by AI believable?
9/23/25
University at Buffalo economics professor Joanne Song McLaughlin says it’s too early to talk about the accuracy of these numbers.
Expert on steel cables available to discuss Lisbon funicular tragedy
9/4/25
University at Buffalo engineer Deborah Chung is developing an electrical method of assessing cables.

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.