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 June 8-12:
June 12
- Not in the Same Boat: The pandemic is reducing childcare availability for lower-income families
Medium: Researchers from the Center for Translational Neuroscience co-authored the piece.
- COVID-19’s impact on the media in 8 charts
What’s New in Publishing: UO journalism professor Damian Radcliffe contributes a piece. Radcliffe also wrote a piece for IJNet titled “10 internship alternatives for the COVID-19 era.”
- Expert Insight: Four Considerations for the New Retail Environment
Chain Store Age: The story mentions research by UO business professor Linda Price.
June 11
- How many contact tracers are battling coronavirus in Oregon right now? State can’t say.
The Oregonian: UO PPPM professor Ben Clark provides expert commentary.
- PSU, UO researchers awarded NSF grant to study coronavirus impacts on access to provisions
EurekAlert!: Rebecca Lewis, associate professor in PPPM, is co-PI. This story was picked up by KATU (ABC Portland).
- Online forum to examine effect of COVID-19 on American media
The Bulletin: The forum will be moderated by UO journalism professor Damian Radcliffe. Radcliffe is also featured in a story on KOIN TV.
- Catapult Learning Launches Virtual Summer Journey Program for Schools and Districts Nationwide
GlobeNewswire: Catapult has strong partnerships in place with the U.S. Department of Defense Education Activity and the Center on Teaching & Learning at the University of Oregon.
June 10
- Powell Likely to Stress Fed's Ability to Further Aid Economy
New York Times via Associated Press: UO economist Tim Duy provides expert commentary. Duy is also quoted in the Minneapolis Star-Tribune.
June 9
- Kids are becoming the teachers during the pandemic.
National Geographic UK: UO geographer James Meacham provides expert commentary.
- Stocks Keep Coasting on Better-Than-Expected News on Jobs
Courthouse News Service: The story features quotes from a blog by UO economist Tim Duy.
June 8
- Don't Be Fooled by Stocks. The Economy Needs More Aid.
Yahoo Finance via Bloomberg: UO economist Tim Duy writes for Bloomberg.