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 Dec. 21-25:

December 24

• UO finds ‘concerning’ coronavirus vaccine hesitance, urges more aggressive public health messaging
  The Oregonian: Features research by Benjamin Clark, associate professor in PPPM, College of Design, and Robert Parker, director of strategy and technology solutions, Institute for Policy Research and Engagement, University of Oregon.

December 23

• As COVID Numbers Rise, So Does 'Psychic Numbing'
  WebMD: Paul Slovic, professor of psychology at the University of Oregon, provides expert commentary.

December 22

• Congress takes action against ‘super greenhouse gases’ in coronavirus stimulus
  Grist: Greg Dotson, assistant professor of law at the University of Oregon, provides expert commentary.
   
• Empty seats mean empty wallets for thousands of sports arena workers
  Cal Matters: John Clithero, assistant professor of marketing in the Lundquist College of Business at the University of Oregon, provides expert commentary.
   
• Experts say this is what children need to survive the COVID-19 pandemic
  USA Today: Phil Fisher and Jennifer Pfeifer, professors of psychology at the University of Oregon, provide expert commentary.
   
• Why Americans are numb to the staggering coronavirus death toll
  Washington Post: Paul Slovic, professor of psychology at the University of Oregon, provides expert commentary.