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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, discusses the political debate in Waterbury between Congresswoman Jahana Hayes and challenger George Logan.
Nikodem Popławski, a distinguished physics lecturer, comments on his paper, “Black Holes in the Expanding Universe,” which shows that black holes do not expand with the universe's expansion and that different parts of the universe expand at different rates.
Jeffrey S. Debies-Carl, professor of psychology and sociology, comments on why fans buy into superstitions, saying, 'If you’re capable of thinking, you’re capable of superstition.'
Michele Smallidge, a lecturer and the director of the B.S. in exercise science program, comments on the highly effective but restrictive diet for those preparing for bariatric surgery.
Greg Eichhorn, vice president for enrollment and student success, discusses the latest state to ban legacy admissions and how universities are approaching incoming students who are children of alumni.
James Mohs, an associate professor of accounting and taxation, comments that the IRS may be considering lowering the amount to declare on taxes from gambling wins from $5,000 to $50.
Beatrice Glaviano sat down with James Ayers, a distinguished lecturer in biology and environmental science for an insightful conversation about biology, hidden passions, and what it means to keep moving forward.
President Jens Fredericksen, Ph.D., and Greg Eichhorn, vice president for enrollment and student success, comment on the launch of the Afghan Women’s Scholars program, which is being funded by a seven-figure gift from Scandinavian business executive Henrik Nielsen.
Michael Lawlor, an associate professor of criminal justice, comments that due to a lack of staffing and attrition, police departments are investigating new ways for residents to report non-emergency incidents.
Patrick Gourley, associate professor of economics and business analytics, discusses the classic-price theory that when something was free, and now people must pay for it, individuals don’t like it
