From debunking COVID myths to explaining its real impacts on work, play and even dining, Franklin faculty have stepped up to supply expertise across numerous fields on issues throughout the media. A sample from this summer:
When schools closed in 1916, some students never returned – associate professor of history Stephen Mihm at Yahoo! News
Remote work is here to stay – associate professor of psychology Kristen Shockley in Advisors Magazine
Major weather society speaks out on racial inequality — perspective from a black scientist in that community – Georgia Athletic Association Distinguished Professor Marshall Shepherd writing in Forbes
Historical study shows what makes a relationship successful – associate professor of psychology Justin Lavner quoted by News Dio, Journal Star, Fox4
Review: “Unworthy Republic: The Dispossession of Native Americans and the Road to Indian Territory” – book by Richard B. Russell Professor in American History Claudio Saunt reviewed by Shepherd Express
Massive cloud of dust is moving from the Sahara desert to North America – Marshall Shepherd quoted by NPR, WUSF
The New Normal: Habits that could change forever – Gail M. Williamson Distinguished Professor of psychology Richard Slatcher at Medium
COVID-19 could change what we eat and do for fun – Stephen Mihm at Yahoo! News, The Eagle
Coal, oil, and gas don’t burn themselves – Marshall Shepherd in Bloomberg
While independent retailers close, dollar stores are preparing to move in – associate professor of geography Jerry Shannon quoted by Modern Retail
For sustainable oyster harvesting, look to Native Americans’ historical practices – research led by professor of archeology Victor Thompson reported by Scientific American, Coastal News Today, Phys.org, Morning Ag Clips, UGA Today, Nature World News, ScienceDaily
Electronegativity is like an atomic tug-of-war – associate professor of chemistry Eric Ferreira at HowStuffWorks
This myth about carbon dioxide and masks is similar to a debunked claim about climate change – Marshall Shepherd writing in Forbes
Black Georgians more likely to experience food scarcity during pandemic, data suggests –Jerry Shannon quoted by the AJC
Research unlocks genetic key to sunflower resilience – project led Distinguished Research Professor of plant biology John Burke reported by the National Science Foundation
Zoom reconnects family and friends in the coronavirus pandemic — but will It last? Richard Slatcher quoted by The Wall Street Journal
UGA researchers develop system to track harmful algae known for dog fatalities – research led by professor of geography Deepak Mishra reported by ABH, Henry Herald
Voting Rights Act was John Lewis' life's work. 55 years later, minority voter suppression remains – B. Phinizy Spalding Professor Emeritus James Cobb in Daily Magazine
How to fight disease in the 1880s: Fresh air – Stephen Mihm at Yahoo! Finance, The Japan Times
Pandemic could complicate hurricane season – Marshall Shepherd quoted by MedicineNet
Jerry Shannon on How Dollar Stores Conquered America - Cheddar