Social Issues

News about UB research and outreach relating to societal issues such as poverty, homelessness, bullying, domestic violence, human rights, diversity and inclusion. (see all topics)

Another mass shooting, yet legislative change to gun laws unlikely, UB law expert says
12/3/15
Pro-gun organizations have too much control over Congress, says UB's Anthony O’Rourke.
VTech hack is the first major attack to gain access to minors’ accounts
12/1/15
More than 200,000 of the 5 million accounts stolen in a cyberattack on the digital toymaker VTech belonged to children, information that hackers could use to open credit card accounts, according to a UB expert in cyber deception.
Player’s claims of officiating bias should not be ignored
11/23/15
A UB psychologist says comments by a member of the Washington Redskins that his team’s controversial nickname is influencing the officiating in favor of the opposition could be more than a matter of post-game frustration.
Syrian refugees more likely fleeing terrorism, than actual terrorists themselves, UB expert says
11/19/15
The refugee screening process is already largely effective, says Hilary Weaver.
Study finds tight school security can have unintended, negative consequences
11/19/15
Security measures in American high schools can have unintended consequences that hinder, rather than help students learn.
UB experts available to discuss the Paris terror attacks
11/17/15
Experts can discuss topics that range from refugees to the impact on the psyche.
STEM education leaders — including four from WNY — convene in D.C., meet White House officials
11/12/15
Members of WNY’s ISEP program — co-led by UB — discussed strategies for building equitable, real-world STEM learning opportunities.
Medical marijuana should be held to same standard as other drugs, UB pharmacist says
11/10/15
People are advocating for medical marijuana for less than pure reasons, says UB's Edward Bednarczyk. It needs to be studied.
Pinpointing poverty with cellphone data
11/10/15
In developing nations, big data may provide a quick, cost-efficient tool to fight extreme poverty.
Focusing on user habits key to preventing email phishing, according to UB research
11/10/15
The cumulative number of successful phishing cyberattacks has risen sharply over the last decade, and in 2014 that figure surged past the total U.S. population.

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