Faculty Expertstag:www.umbc.edu,2009:/blogs/faculty_experts//612009-04-10T20:13:27ZMovable Type 3.34A Green House for Elderstag:www.umbc.edu,2009:/blogs/faculty_experts//61.100512009-04-10T20:09:45Z2009-04-10T20:13:27ZDr. Bill Thomas' innovative Green House concept to replace institutionalized nursing home care has recently been featured in The Guardian newspaper, on Talk of the Nation on NPR and The Marc Steiner Show on WEAA 88.9 FM. Below, TalkingHeadsTV has...Kavan PetersonThe Guardian newspaper, on Talk of the Nation on NPR and The Marc Steiner Showon WEAA 88.9 FM. Below, TalkingHeadsTV has a behind-the-scenes look as Thomas discusses the Green House project with Marc Steiner.
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Early Humans & Climate Changetag:www.umbc.edu,2009:/blogs/faculty_experts//61.90912009-02-04T15:30:13Z2009-02-04T15:35:29Z Geography and Environmental Systems Professor Erle Ellis BLOG/CONTACT...Chip RoseGeography and Environmental Systems Professor Erle EllisBLOG/CONTACT]]>
CSI Science to Prevent Bird/Plane Accidents?tag:www.umbc.edu,2009:/blogs/faculty_experts//61.89152009-01-16T19:02:04Z2009-01-18T13:03:26ZProfessor of Biological Sciences Kevin Omland The water landing of the US Airways jet on January 15 in the Hudson River is another example of the potential dangers posed by certain bird species. I am working with Smithsonian colleagues to...Kavan Peterson
Professor of Biological Sciences Kevin Omland
The water landing of the US Airways jet on January 15 in the Hudson River is another example of the potential dangers posed by certain bird species. I am working with Smithsonian colleagues to research DNA traces from birds' collisions with planes to learn the patterns of certain bird species and how future dangerous incidents can be avoided.
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Guitar Hero III > $1Billiontag:www.umbc.edu,2009:/blogs/faculty_experts//61.89032009-01-14T20:39:52Z2009-01-14T22:05:22ZVideo Game Development Program director Marc Olano Guitar Hero III has reached $1 billion in sales. To put that amazing number in perspective: in a little over a year, one video game made about 10% of the total money made...Chip RoseVideo Game Development Program director Marc Olano
Guitar Hero III has reached $1 billion in sales. To put that amazing number in perspective: in a little over a year, one video game made about 10% of the total money made on games software sales, music or U.S. movie box office for the entire year 2007.BLOG/CONTACT]]>
2009 Resolutions: Research Evidencetag:www.umbc.edu,2009:/blogs/faculty_experts//61.88292009-01-05T18:19:52Z2009-01-07T20:47:44ZPublic Policy Professor Marvin Mandell CONTACT/BIO...Kavan Peterson
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2009 Resolutions: Honor Older Adults' Contributionstag:www.umbc.edu,2008:/blogs/faculty_experts//61.88092008-12-24T16:53:04Z2009-01-06T19:57:25ZSociology Professor Leslie Morgan CONTACT/BIO...Chip RoseSociology Professor Leslie Morgan
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2009 Resolutions: Unite the Generationstag:www.umbc.edu,2008:/blogs/faculty_experts//61.88102008-12-23T17:08:54Z2009-01-06T20:08:24Z Aging Studies Professor Bill Thomas CONTACT/BIO...Chip RoseAging Studies Professor Bill Thomas
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2009 Resolutions: Stop Borrowing From Future Generationstag:www.umbc.edu,2008:/blogs/faculty_experts//61.88082008-12-22T16:46:33Z2009-01-05T15:50:01Z Physics Professor Ray Hoff CONTACT/BIO...Chip RosePhysics Professor Ray HoffCONTACT/BIO]]>
2009 Resolutions: Clean Water For the Worldtag:www.umbc.edu,2008:/blogs/faculty_experts//61.88072008-12-19T16:34:38Z2008-12-19T20:44:25Z Sociology Professor Andrea Kalfoglou BIO CONTACT...Chip RoseSociology Professor Andrea KalfoglouBIO CONTACT]]>
2009 Resolutions: Think Globally Before Actingtag:www.umbc.edu,2008:/blogs/faculty_experts//61.87882008-12-17T14:00:12Z2008-12-19T21:22:59Z Geography and Environmental Systems Professor Erle Ellis CONTACT BIO...Kavan PetersonGeography and Environmental Systems Professor Erle EllisCONTACT BIO]]>
In 2009 the World Should Resolve to...tag:www.umbc.edu,2008:/blogs/faculty_experts//61.87842008-12-16T20:22:44Z2008-12-22T14:31:54ZEconomics Professor Ginny McConnell In 2009, the world should resolve to build cleaner cars. The number of gasoline-powered vehicles in use globally is forecast to nearly double by 2050. At current rates of fuel economy and gasoline use, this will...Chip Rose
Economics Professor Ginny McConnell
In 2009, the world should resolve to build cleaner cars. The number of gasoline-powered vehicles in use globally is forecast to nearly double by 2050. At current rates of fuel economy and gasoline use, this will dramatically increase greenhouse gas emissions at a time when we must be reducing those emissions.
The technologies to begin the transition to cleaner vehicles are just now coming on line, and they should be pursued aggressively by government policies and by private sector innovation. It is not going to easy or inexpensive to make this transition, but we need to begin in earnest in the New Year.
Multimedia:Hear Prof. McConnell discuss gas prices and the environment on NPR's "Marketplace"BIO/CONTACT
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In 2009 the World Should Resolve to...tag:www.umbc.edu,2008:/blogs/faculty_experts//61.87782008-12-15T20:46:38Z2008-12-19T17:20:58ZAmerican Studies Professor Warren Belasco In 2009 the world should resolve to develop a sustainable hamburger. It's clear that people in rapidly developing economies want more meat -- witness the recent fast food boom in Asia -- but it's also...Chip Rose
American Studies Professor Warren Belasco
In 2009 the world should resolve to develop a sustainable hamburger. It's clear that people in rapidly developing economies want more meat -- witness the recent fast food boom in Asia -- but it's also clear that the planet can't afford more American-style, grain-fed, high-fat burgers. So governments, the food industry and agricultural scientists need to join forces to find ways to promote animal products that won't wreck our health or the environment.
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A Health Care Prescription for the Obama Administrationtag:www.umbc.edu,2008:/blogs/faculty_experts//61.86862008-12-03T19:44:07Z2008-12-03T20:05:59ZSociology Professor Andrea Kalfoglou As a public health researcher and educator, I would like to see President-elect Obama go beyond his campaign pledge to make incremental improvements to the U.S. health care system and, instead, would like to see his...Michael Lurie
Sociology Professor Andrea Kalfoglou
As a public health researcher and educator, I would like to see President-elect Obama go beyond his campaign pledge to make incremental improvements to the U.S. health care system and, instead, would like to see his administration completely overhaul the broken system that leaves more than 48 million U.S. residents without access to health care.
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New Media Revolution?tag:www.umbc.edu,2008:/blogs/faculty_experts//61.85922008-11-17T21:09:45Z2008-11-18T21:02:08ZSociology Professor Zeynep Tufekci New media is inextricably linked to how youth socialize, play, learn, communicate and, now, engage in politics. However, what we have witnessed should not be interpreted as a mere result of clever and strategic deployment of...Kavan Peterson
Sociology Professor Zeynep Tufekci
New media is inextricably linked to how youth socialize, play, learn, communicate and, now, engage in politics.
However, what we have witnessed should not be interpreted as a mere result of clever and strategic deployment of a shiny new tool. President-Elect Barack Obama's campaign certainly made great use of new media format. But it's a mistake to assume that youth are ripe for plucking by whomever happens to friend them on Facebook.
New media allows youth to organize more efficiently but it cannot by itself generate interest or allegiance to a political party or philosophy; it can, however, make it easier to be part of a civic community.
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Kratovil Wins Tough Seat to Holdtag:www.umbc.edu,2008:/blogs/faculty_experts//61.85312008-11-10T13:17:53Z2008-11-10T19:30:23ZDon Norris, Professor and Chair, Department of Public Policy BIO CONTACT...Kavan Peterson
Don Norris, Professor and Chair, Department of Public Policy
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The water landing of the US Airways jet on January 15 in the Hudson River is another example of the potential dangers posed by certain bird species. I am working with Smithsonian colleagues to research DNA traces from birds' collisions with planes to learn the patterns of certain bird species and how future dangerous incidents can be avoided.
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Guitar Hero III has reached $1 billion in sales. To put that amazing number in perspective: in a little over a year, one video game made about 10% of the total money made on games software sales, music or U.S. movie box office for the entire year 2007.
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In 2009, the world should resolve to build cleaner cars. The number of gasoline-powered vehicles in use globally is forecast to nearly double by 2050. At current rates of fuel economy and gasoline use, this will dramatically increase greenhouse gas emissions at a time when we must be reducing those emissions.
The technologies to begin the transition to cleaner vehicles are just now coming on line, and they should be pursued aggressively by government policies and by private sector innovation. It is not going to easy or inexpensive to make this transition, but we need to begin in earnest in the New Year.
Multimedia: Hear Prof. McConnell discuss gas prices and the environment on NPR's "Marketplace"
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In 2009 the world should resolve to develop a sustainable hamburger. It's clear that people in rapidly developing economies want more meat -- witness the recent fast food boom in Asia -- but it's also clear that the planet can't afford more American-style, grain-fed, high-fat burgers. So governments, the food industry and agricultural scientists need to join forces to find ways to promote animal products that won't wreck our health or the environment.
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As a public health researcher and educator, I would like to see President-elect Obama go beyond his campaign pledge to make incremental improvements to the U.S. health care system and, instead, would like to see his administration completely overhaul the broken system that leaves more than 48 million U.S. residents without access to health care.
BIO CONTACT]]>
New media is inextricably linked to how youth socialize, play, learn, communicate and, now, engage in politics.
However, what we have witnessed should not be interpreted as a mere result of clever and strategic deployment of a shiny new tool. President-Elect Barack Obama's campaign certainly made great use of new media format. But it's a mistake to assume that youth are ripe for plucking by whomever happens to friend them on Facebook.
New media allows youth to organize more efficiently but it cannot by itself generate interest or allegiance to a political party or philosophy; it can, however, make it easier to be part of a civic community.
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