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 March 30-April 3:
April 3
- Fatherhood is more visible than ever. But will dads working from home actually step up more?
The Washington Post: Scott Coltrane, professor emeritus in sociology at the UO, provides expert commentary.
- This Silent Job Killer Is an Underrated Threat to the Economy
The Washington Post: UO economist Tim Duy wrote for Bloomberg. The piece was picked up by The Washington Post.
April 2
- Under quarantine because of the coronavirus? Know your legal rights | Opinion
Miami Herald: UO law professor Latisha Nixon-Jones wrote a piece for The Conversation. It was published in the Miami Herald.
- A Brave New World, A stay at home order means finding community online
Eugene Weekly: UO psychology professor Elliot Berkman provides expert commentary.
April 1
- Oregon newspapers stop printing, cut jobs and hours amid coronavirus crisis
The Oregonian: Todd Milbourn, co-director of the journalism master’s program, provides expert commentary.
- Under lockdown ahead of Ramadan, luxury brands must adapt
Vogue Business: The story mentions research by UO journalism professor Damian Radcliffe.
March 31
- We Need to Start Tossing Money Out of Helicopters
The Atlantic: UO economist Tim Duy is quoted.
- Opinion: The anxiety stock market investors feel about the pandemic in the markets is not perfectly logical, but it is quite real
Marketwatch: The story features research by UO psychology professor Paul Slovic.
March 30
- Why Some People Resist Advice on How to Behave in the Pandemic
Scientific American: UO marketing professor Troy Campbell writes for Scientific American.
- What’s essential? In France: pastry, wine. In US: golf, guns
Associated Press: PPPM professor Benjamin Clark provides expert commentary.- This story was picked up by dozens of other media outlets around the country, including The Oregonian.
March 28-29
- MAC offers Pompeii lecture series via Zoom
Spokesman-Review: UO classics professor Kevin Dicus will give a virtual lecture.
- Coronavirus Drives Colleges to Test Optional
Inside Higher Ed: Jim Rawlins, director of admissions and assistant vice president for student services and enrollment management at the UO, is quoted.
- Oregon universities prepare to kick off spring term with online classes
KGW: UO provost Patrick Phillips is quoted.