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  • Physics World: Does dark matter trigger strange stars?
    10/7/10
    An article in Physics World about dark matter and strange stars reports cautious support for the dark-matter mechanism comes from Dejan Stojkovik, assistant professor of physics, who says the stability of the strange star needs to be investigated.
  • Chronicle of Higher Education: Arts Briefs features work by UB architect
    10/7/10
    The Chronicle of Higher Education's Arts Briefs reports on two exhibitions by Dennis Maher, clinical assistant professor of architecture, in the Burchfield Penney Art Center and at the Black & White Gallery / Project Space in Brooklyn.
  • Fast Company: Architecture prof creates sculptures from materials of demolished houses
    10/7/10
    Fast Company magazine features the artwork of Dennis Maher, clinical assistant professor of architecture at UB, who creates sculptures from the materials of demolished houses. Maher's work is on exhibit at Buffalo's Burchfield Penney Art Center and the Black & White Gallery / Project Space in Brooklyn.
  • Daily Record: Political scientist discusses role of rage in N.Y. governor's race
    10/6/10
    James E. Campbell, professor and chair of political science, is quoted in an article in the Daily Record about the role anger is playing in the New York State governor's race. "A lot of people can feel comfortable with Paladino being mad as hell, because they are, too," he said. "But out of control – that does not comfort voters."
  • Azure: UB architect interviewed about architecture for bats
    10/6/10
    An article in Azure, a magazine that covers design, architecture and art, interviews Joyce Hwang, assistant professor of architecture, about the Bat Tower she and her students constructed in Griffis Sculpture Park.
  • Columbia City Paper: Educator quoted on use of drugs in juvenile detention
    10/6/10
    An article in Columbia City Paper about the controversy over the use of antipsychotic drugs on juveniles in detention quotes adolescent psychologist LeAdelle Phelps, professor of counseling, school and educational psychology, who said prescribing the drugs can be in important means to an end: bringing juveniles to a mental place where they are more amenable to psychotherapy.
  • Buffalo News: Editorial supports continuing efforts to get UB 2020 done
    10/6/10
    An editorial in the Buffalo News supports President John B. Simpson's blunt assessment of New York State's leadership and the state's overall system of education, and calls on his successor to continue to press for SUNY empowerment and the goals of UB 2020.
  • Grist: Urban planner discusses "food deserts" and bringing healthy food to the inner city
    10/5/10
    An article in Grist magazine, an environment news and commentary magazine, about "food deserts," low-income sections of cities that lack easy access to grocery stores selling healthy food and fresh produce, quotes Samina Raja, associate professor of urban and regional planning. "Planners did not actively try to make neighborhoods underserved Â… but by certain planning decision, the end result was the same," she said.
  • Orlando Sentinel: Sleeping less than six hours a night may lead to diabetes
    10/5/10
    An article in the Orlando Sentinel reports a new study conducted at UB shows that people who get less than six hours of sleep a night are more likely to develop diabetes. The article quotes Lisa Rafalson, a National Research Service Award Fellow in the Department of Family Medicine. An article also appeared in the Los Angeles Times.
  • MSNBC: Psychologist interviewed live about Chilean miners, effects of being trapped underground
    10/4/10
    Michael Poulin, assistant professor of psychology, was interviewed live on MSNBC about the trapped Chilean miners and the physical and mental effects of being confined underground for more than two months.

UB faculty frequently offer expert perspectives on issues that are part of the current public discourse, including ones that may be perceived as controversial. It is our belief—and at the core of UB’s academic mission—that constructive, thoughtful dialogue fosters a better understanding of our world. Thus, we openly share these perspectives.