From the New York Times to the Washington Post, University of Oregon researchers have been at the forefront of media coverage around COVID-19 as journalists seek out experts on the national and world response, reaction and preparation for the virus.
Here are some of the stories featuring UO faculty members from the week of April 13-17:
April 17
- Buildings have their own microbiomes – we’re striving to make them healthy places
The Conversation: Kevin Van den Wymelenberg, associate professor of architecture and director, Biology and the Built Environment Center, Leslie Dietz, Wet Lab manager, and Mark Fretz, research assistant professor of architecture, write for The Conversation. The story was picked up by the following outlets: Flipboard, Albany Times-Union, Stamford Advocate, Greenwich Time, Newsify app, Connecticut Post, Midland TX Reporter-Telegram, The Hour, Phys.org, Lee Enterprises newspaper chain,
- Try these 8 tips to reduce parenting stress during the coronavirus pandemic
The Conversation: Jessica Flannery, doctoral candidate in clinical psychology, co-authors a piece for The Conversation.
April 16
- Making masks at home – what you need to know about how to reduce the transmission of coronavirus
The Conversation: UO sports product design professor Susan Sokolowski writes for The Conversation. The story was picked up by the following outlets: Yahoo, San Antonio Express-News, Stamford Advocate, The Hour, Medical Xpress, Flipboard, News Republic, Idaho Press-Tribune
- Foreign policy experts call for end to hate crimes against Asian American community: Readers
USA Today: UO law professor Eric Priest is listed as a contributor.
- Is a Pandemic the Signal It’s Time for an Oregon Sales Tax? We Asked the State’s Leading Economist
Willamette Week: UO economist Tim Duy is featured.
April 15
- In the Pandemic, Every State Should Vote by Mail
The Atlantic: UO political scientist Priscilla Southwell writes for The Atlantic.
- The Great Recession Was Bad. The ‘Great Lockdown’ is Worse.
Bloomberg: UO economist Tim Duy writes for Bloomberg.
- Air conditioning appears to spread coronavirus – but opening windows could stop it, study says
Newsweek: The story features research by Leslie Dietz, Patrick F. Horve, Mark Fretz and Kevin Van Den Wymelenberg, all of the UO’s Biology and the Built Environment Center. This story also appears on MSN.com.
- Curating Engagement-Related COVID-19 Resources
Medium: Andrew DeVigal, endowed chair in journalism innovation and civic engagement at the SOJC as well as the associate director of the school’s Agora Journalism Center, writes for Medium.
- Adam Zagoria's personal battle with coronavirus, economic fallout in Lane County, more college sports being cut, U of O prof. Josh Snodgrass
The James Crepea Show: UO anthropologist Josh Snodgrass is interviewed.
April 14
- Trump's favorite scapegoat emerges as his best ally in US economic rescue effort
CNN: UO economist Tim Duy is quoted. Duy is also featured in a story in the Portland Business Journal.
- Natural light, fresh air could keep coronavirus out of workplaces, scientists suggest
Fox News: The story features research by Leslie Dietz, Patrick F. Horve, Mark Fretz and Kevin Van Den Wymelenberg, all of the UO’s Biology and the Built Environment Center.
- Coronavirus will change sports as we know them
Quartz: UO marketing professor Bettina Cornwell provides expert commentary.
- How oil prices got wrapped up in the coronavirus outbreak
The Mandarin, Australia: UO associate professor of finance Rob Ready provides expert commentary.
April 13
- Managing Coronavirus Fears
The New York Times: UO psychologist Paul Slovic is featured.
- Why the Fed Was the Part of Government Most Ready for This Crisis
New York Magazine: UO economist Tim Duy is quoted.