New books, along with perspective and insights on COVID-19, brought the work of Franklin faculty into a variety of media during March. A sample of the coverage and noted expertise:
‘Unworthy Republic’ Takes an Unflinching Look at Indian Removal in the 1830s - new book by Richard B. Russell Professor in American History Claudio Saunt reviewed in the New York Times
The Stories That Skewed American Popular Memory of the Civil War, interview with associate professor of English Cody Marrs about his new book 'Not Even Past: The Stories We Keep Telling about the Civil War' in TIME magazine
Will spring temperatures stop coronavirus? Georgia Athletic Association Distinguished Professor Marshall Shepherd writing in Forbes
“Women and nature share a powerful moral connection” Professor of Philosophy and Women's Studies Chris Cuomo quoted in The Times of India
Coronavirus and Hurricane Sandy – an odd connection reveals the need to prioritize science, Marshall Shepherd writing in Forbes
In U.S., changing self-concept can lower well-being - research led by associate professor of psychology Brian Haas reported at Phys.org
Five climate skepticism tactics emerging with coronavirus – Marshall Shepherd writing in Forbes
The surprising reason why reinventing yourself can make you less happy – research by Brian Haas reported by Fast Company
Coronavirus and the seasons: What we know and don’t know – Marshall Shepherd quoted by The Weather Channel
Feeding wildlife can disrupt animal social structures – research led by anthropology doctoral candidate Kristen Morrow reported by UGA Today, Medical Daily, EurekAlert!, Environmental News Network, Ravalli Republic
Parental depression leads to kids’ health problems – research by assistant professor of psychology Katie Ehrlich reported by Ivanhoe, WMTV
Why we panic about the coronavirus but not about the climate crisis – Marshall Shepherd quoted by Huffington Post
Why you should be reducing screen time and three simple ways to do it – Keith Campbell, professor of psychology, quoted by CNBC
Why the U.S. doesn’t have enough hospital beds – article by associate professor of history Stephen Mihm published by ABH, The Press of Atlantic City
Three simple ways to reduce screen time – Keith Campbell quoted in article at Medium
Voting rights for felons? Thanks but no thanks – associate professor of sociology Sarah Shannon quoted by The Crime Report
Positive Parenting: Parental depression and kids’ health – research by Katie Ehrlich reported at 9&10 News, WTNH
The value and ethics of using phone data to monitor COVID-19 – professor of geography and director of the Center for Geospatial Research Marguerite Madden quoted by Wired
An open letter to high school and college seniors from an educator – Marshall Shepherd writing in Forbes