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  • Washington Examiner: Delaying State of the Union address for political reasons bad idea, expert says
    1/10/10
    An article in the Washington Examiner on speculation that President Obama may delay the date of his State of the Union address quotes James E. Campbell, professor and chair of political science, who said it would be a bad idea to change the time of the speech. The article also ran in the San Francisco Examiner.
  • Buffalo News: Buffalo Niagara Partnership supports UB 2020
    1/10/10
    A Buffalo News editorial by president and CEO of the Buffalo Niagara Partnership, Andrew Rudnick, reports that the partnership will push the 2010 regional agenda, led by legislation to advance the UB 2020 plan.
  • Smart Money: Overwhelmed by grocery and drug store choices drives reduction in products
    1/7/10
    An article in Smart Money magazine about grocery and drug stores that are reducing the number of products they carry to more manageable levels in response to shoppers who are overwhelmed by too much choice quotes Arun Jain, Samuel P. Capen Professor of Marketing Research.
  • UPI: UB expert says behavioral screening would improve airport security
    1/7/10
    An article distributed by UPI reports effective use of intelligence gathering and behavior identification programs could have kept the alleged bomber off Flight 253, according to UB behavioral scientist Mark Frank. ANI news service, EU News Network and IANS news service also distributed articles on the subject.
  • VirtualMedicalCentre.com: Research shows pharmacists improve care of diabetics while cutting costs
    1/7/10
    A story on the Web site VirtualMedicalCentre.com looks at research conducted by UB that showed that when pharmacists directly participate in patient care, they significantly reduce treatment costs and improve outcomes.
  • Democrat and Chronicle: Logo changes often are done to get away from a dated look, marketing expert says
    1/7/10
    An article in the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle on plans by Bausch & Lomb to roll out a new logo and icon on everything from its product packaging and letterhead to TV ads and corporate signage quotes Ram Bezawada, assistant professor of marketing.
  • San Diego Union Tribune: Tarantula venom may increase muscle strength in muscular dystrophy, research shows
    1/5/10
    The Wellnews column in the San Diego Union Tribune reports UB researchers have discovered a peptide in tarantula venom that, when injected in mice with muscular dystrophy, increases muscle strength without negative side effects.
  • National Public Radio: UB alum named to prominent Justice Department post
    1/5/10
    A broadcast by National Public Radio announced the White House's nomination of UB Law School graduate Virginia Seitz to lead the Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel. Seitz, 54, graduated from UB in 1985. She is a former Rhodes scholar and past Supreme Court clerk for Justice William Brennan. If confirmed, she will run a controversial unit known for its harsh interrogation tactics during the Bush administration. Her nomination was also reported in the New York Times blog "The Caucus."
  • StraightStatistics.org: Statistics pulls the plug on record pluggers
    1/4/10
    An article on StraightStatistics.org, a Web site dedicated to detecting and exposing the distortion and misuse of statistical information and exposing those who are responsible, looks at research by Ming Ming Chiu, professor of learning and instruction, that uses multilevel diffusion curves to model the way new recordings find their way onto the U.S. airwaves.
  • The Scientist: Psychologist discusses tools and techniques for tracking mammalian behavior
    1/4/10
    An article in The Scientist about the complexities involved in defining, quantifying and assessing mammalian behavior quotes Mark Kristal, professor of psychology, who says it takes a lot of experience and some training to approach behavior work correctly.

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.