Media week: UO scholars in the news in the past week
Stories looked at mice and meditation, Uber and sexism and new exoplanets
In the News
Trump's media battles could make journalism stronger, profs say
Nicole Dahmen and Seth Lewis say reporters may have to find new sources
Mark Thoma discusses concern over spin on economic data
The UO economist says politicizing data would damage research
UO's Richmond says science depends of the free flow of ideas
The UO Presidential Chair discussed possible changes in federal research policy
Psych professor's work on youth drug use gets spotlight
Atika Khurana's recent study on susceptibility to addiction is featured on Psych Central
LERC's Gordon Lafer discusses right-to-work in NPR interview
The laws are generally used to hurt, not help, unions, Lafer says
Study of meditating mice at the UO draws media play
UO biology, psychology and neuroscience researchers publish study on benefits of mindfulness in mice
Media week: UO scholars in the news in the past week
UO experts were sought in stories on music, gut bacteria and science funding under Trump
Portland Business Journal spotlights new UO Portland building
The UO’s Portland-based executive MBA and sports product management programs now have a building of their own, a change recently highlighted in the Portland Business Journal.
They’re sharing a recently developed space in Old Town Chinatown, where they moved this term. They plan to use the building not only for education, but also to host events with companies like Nike, Adidas and Columbia.
Sports product management students use the building Monday through Thursday, and MBA students use it over the weekend.
UO work on indoor bacteria featured on Mother Nature Network
The story features work on the microbiology of indoor environments