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Article ItemExperts available: Winter storms, Russia-Ukraine war, flu season, ultrasound treatments, and more , article
Virginia Tech experts are available to discuss news in the headlines, including another round of winter storms, the latest on U.S. involvement in the Russia-Ukraine war, the worst flu season in more than a decade, using ultrasound technology to treat cancer, and electric cars generating lower non-exhaust emissions than their combustion counterparts.
Date: Feb 17, 2025 -
Article ItemThe precedents for Trump’s and Biden’s use of pardon power, expert discusses , article
The 24 hours between the end of former President Joe Biden’s administration and the start of President Donald Trump’s second term saw unusual uses of a president’s constitutional power to pardon. Virginia Tech political expert Karen Hult discussed historical precedents for these pardons and what effects they could have on the partisan and governing landscape.
Date: Jan 21, 2025 -
Article ItemExperts available: Syrian revolution, winter weather, 'Wicked', holiday shopping tips, and more , article
Virginia Tech experts are available to discuss the shocking Syrian revolution, winter weather forecasts, the economics of "Wicked", gifts to encourage STEM, holiday shopping cybersecurity tips and more.
Date: Dec 09, 2024 -
Video ItemVirginia Tech leads conference on European-United States policy and relations in Washington, D.C. , video
Virginia Tech highlighted its leadership in transatlantic policy and educational diplomacy during a conference in Washington, D.C. The event featured faculty expertise, student participation, and a focus on global challenges, showcasing the university’s commitment to fostering international collaboration, advancing policy solutions, and preparing the next generation of leaders in a global context. Attendees from several European nations as well as public universities in the United States attended the conference at the Delegation of the European Union embassy.
Date: Dec 09, 2024 -
Article ItemExperts available: Holiday shopping days, Biden pardons Hunter, '100 Days of Solitude', understanding neurdivergence, recycling plastics, and more , article
Virginia Tech experts are available to discuss the growing collection of shopping holidays, President Biden's pardon of his son Hunter, the new Netflix show "One Hundred Years of Solitude", understanding and accommodating neurodivergence, recycling plastic waste, and more.
Date: Dec 02, 2024 -
Article ItemExperts available: Economy and voters, future of alliances, power in transition, COP29, and more , article
Virginia Tech experts are available to discuss topics in the news, including voters' dissatisfaction with the economy, the future of U.S. alliances under Trump, the consequences of power in transition, how to navigate politics at family events, the upcoming COP29 conference, and more.
Date: Nov 11, 2024 -
Article ItemWhy voters are dissatisfied with the economy despite growth, according to an economic expert , article
Voter discontent with the economy helped fuel former President Donald Trump’s victory at the polls Tuesday over Vice President Kamala Harris. This discontent has persisted despite improving indicators of economic strength. Virginia Tech economic expert Jadrian Wooten explains how "a lot of people’s day-to-day experiences are telling them something completely different" from economic indicators.
Date: Nov 08, 2024 -
Article ItemExperts react to 2024 election results , article
Former president Donald Trump won enough swing states to reclaim the presidency. Republicans also won the Senate, though close races that will decide the House of Representatives may well not be called for days. Virginia Tech political experts Cayce Myers and Farida Jalalzai offer their reactions to the results and what they mean more broadly for the next few years.
Date: Nov 06, 2024 -
Article ItemAppealing to voters through podcasts, expert explains advantages , article
Virginia Tech communication professor Megan Duncan discusses why United States presidential candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris focused on podcasts and what benefits they bring.
Date: Nov 06, 2024 -
Article ItemExperts available: Final push to Election Day, Halloween tips, safe driving as daylight saving time ends , article
Virginia Tech experts are available to discuss issues around the final push toward the 2024 election, including endorsements and disinformation, as well tips around Halloween and the end of daylight saving time.
Date: Oct 30, 2024 -
Article ItemExperts available: Presidential race, Northern Lights, Europa Clipper, Helene/Milton recovery, and more , article
Virginia Tech experts are available to discuss the tight Presidential race, the return of the Northern Lights, the SpaceX booster catch and NASA Europa Clipper events, recovery efforts for Hurricanes Helene and Milton, and more.
Date: Oct 14, 2024 -
Article ItemThe Trump-Harris debate: Experts lay out the stakes for both candidates , article
On Tuesday, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump will share a stage in what likely will be the only presidential debate prior to the November election. Political scientist Karen Hult and media and public relations expert Cayce Myers provide their thoughts on what both candidates will set out to accomplish and what weaknesses they must overcome.
Date: Sep 09, 2024 -
Article ItemFalse election information from AI chatbots — expert explains what to guard against and avoid , article
Anyone who uses artificial intelligence (AI)-driven chatbots or voice assistants for election information should know these tools might provide misleading or false information. Virginia Tech digital literacy expert Julia Feerrar makes recommendations for sorting AI-generated fiction from fact.
Date: Sep 06, 2024 -
Article ItemCelebrity endorsements expand candidates’ reach, expert explains how , article
With many celebrities endorsing Kamala Harris or boosting the Donald Trump campaign, Virginia Tech communication professor Megan Duncan discusses the advantages the support of celebrities can provide to political candidates.
Date: Aug 21, 2024 -
Article ItemExperts available: DNC, pumpkin spice, damage from Hurricane Debby, marijuana studies, and more , article
Virginia Tech experts are available to discuss the importance of the upcoming Democratic National Convention in Chicago, the early return of pumpkin spice, analysis of flood damage from Hurricane Debby, marijuana research, and more.
Date: Aug 19, 2024 -
Article Item'Curious Conversations' podcast: Karen Hult talks about the evolution of political polling , article
Hult chatted about the history and evolution of polling, methods used in modern polling, and how politicians and the average person can interpret poll results.
Date: Aug 19, 2024 -
Article ItemExperts available: Democratic veepstakes, Hurricane Debby, stock market plunge, Paris Olympics, and more , article
Virginia Tech experts are able to provide context on the news of the week, including the Democratic Vice Presidential sweepstakes, Hurricane Debbie's potential flood impact, the wild fluctuations in the global stock market, Hokies leaving their mark on the Paris Olympics, and more.
Date: Aug 06, 2024 -
Article ItemExperts available: VP candidates, Fed meeting, Olympic storylines, water quality, and more , article
The Virginia Tech media relations office has the experts available for interviews this week surrounding the Democratic vice presidential sweepstakes, how the presidential race will impact Virginia elections, possible interest rate cuts from the July Federal Reserve Board meeting, storylines from the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, and a number of issues surrounding water quality.
Date: Jul 31, 2024 -
Article ItemExperts available: Biden ends campaign, potential for first female president, Olympics begin, and more , article
The Virginia Tech media relations office has experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news, including Biden ending his campaign, Harris' potential to be the first female U..S. President, Paris Olympics beginning this week, spotted lanternflies hit their invasive peak, and more. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: Jul 22, 2024 -
Article ItemBiden bows out of the presidential election: Experts evaluate precedence, consequences , article
President Joe Biden’s decision to end his reelection campaign and pass the torch to Vice President Kamala Harris has almost no precedent in American history. Virginia Tech political scientists Karen Hult, Caitlin Jewitt, and Nick Goedert have shared perspectives on this watershed development, discussing its place in history, possible effects on the Democratic National Convention, and effects on campaigns and governance.
Date: Jul 22, 2024
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