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  • New York Times Magazine: Sociologist discusses division of labor in families
    6/15/08
    The cover story in The New York Times Magazine about parents sharing work and home responsibilities equally quotes Sampson Lee Blair, associate professor of sociology and an expert on the division of labor in families.
  • USA Today: Campbell quoted on unexpected death of Tim Russert
    6/14/08
    An article in USA Today on Friday's unexpected death of award-winning NBC journalist Tim Russert quotes James Campbell, professor and chair of political science.
  • Reuters: Talking isn't necessarily the best therapy for everyone
    6/11/08
    An article distributed by Reuters reports on research by Mark Seery, assistant professor of psychology, that showed that people who don't talk about their feelings after a traumatic event are no more likely to have problems down the road than those who do express them.
  • Inside Higher Ed: Miller quoted on college students and energy drinks
    6/11/08
    An article on Inside Higher Ed reports on the link between college students consuming energy drinks and an inclination toward risky behavior, and quotes Kathleen Miller, senior research scientist at the Research Institute on Addictions.
  • ABC News: Campbell discusses Iraq, presidential campaign
    6/9/08
    James E. Campbell, professor and chair of political science, is quoted in an article on ABC News on how good news in Iraq could affect the presidential campaigns of John McCain and Barack Obama.
  • Rutland Herald: Mandell quoted on teens' spending habits, financial literacy
    6/9/08
    An article in the Rutland Herald on the impact of teens' spending habits and financial literacy in the current economic condition quotes Lewis Mandell, professor emeritus of finance and managerial economics.
  • USA Today: Study shows idol worship might be good for you
    6/9/08
    USA Today's "A Better Life" blog looks at a UB study that appeared in the journal "Personal Relationships" that showed that having a parasocial relationship with a celebrity can be a boost to self esteem.
  • TIME: Article looks at Seery research on trauma and "talking it out"
    6/9/08
    An article in TIME magazine reports on research conducted by Mark Seery, assistant professor of psychology, that showed that "talking it out" is not always the best reaction to trauma. "We constantly tell people it's wrong to hold feelings inside. But our finding [suggest] the exact opposite," he said.
  • AP: Article looks at pre-kindergarten math curriculum developed by UB researchers
    6/6/08
    An article distributed by the Associated Press looks at the Building Blocks pre-kindergarten math curriculum developed by Douglas Clements, professor of learning and instruction, and Julie Sarama, associate professor of learning and instruction.
  • Newsweek: Article looks at research on venting and trauma
    6/4/08
    An article in Newsweek reports that while common sense generally dictates that letting it all out, blowing off steam and getting it off your chest are the appropriate way to deal with difficulties, a study by Mark Seery, assistant professor of psychology, suggests that those who do not reveal their feelings in the wake of a collective trauma turn out just fine, if not better, than those who do.

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.