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Could a new swine flu strain mean a second pandemic?
Rolling Stone spoke with Theresa MacPhail about a new strain of H1N1 and the potential that it could create another pandemic. MacPhail mentioned that the influenza surveillance system in the U.S. has been tracking and preparing for it.
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Bringing the ocean's midnight zone into the light
The New York Times interviewed Samantha Muka on the significance of the Monterey Bay Aquarium creating the world's first large-scale exhibition of life in the deep sea. Muka is currently writing a book detailing the history of aquarium technology.
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Gen Z is the next 'Greatest Generation'
The Star-Ledger spoke with Jesse Kay about the Gen Z generation, describing his entrepreneurial mindset. Kay launched a virtual lemonade stand, Makin' Lemonade Fund, to raise donations for the CDC Foundation, Feeding America and the Direct Relief Fund. He raised $100,000 in eight weeks.
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What can you do with a physics degree?
U.S. News featured commentary from Rainer Martini about the value of and career possibilities for a physics degree, as well as how an undergraduate degree in physics can be used for entrepreneurship or graduate school.
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Will a nuclear weapon ever be fired again?
Newsweek interviewed Alex Wellerstein about why nuclear weapons have not been used since the events of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and what led to them being used at that time. The article also appeared on MSN.
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Think Halifax not Hiroshima for Beirut explosion
Forbes spoke with Alex Wellerstein about the largest human-caused explosion prior to atomic weapons, and the assumption that all explosions resulting in mushroom clouds are the result of atomic bombs.
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The time we almost nuked the moon
Digital Trends spoke with Alex Wellerstein about the idea during the Cold War to set off a nuclear weapon on the moon in order to showcase America's space capabilities and weapons capabilities.
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Stock warrants 101: an explainer
U.S. News interviewed George Calhoun for its overview on what stock warrants are and how are they different from stock options.
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Solvency vs. liquidity ratios
U.S. News spoke with James Biagi about the difference between solvency and liquidity ratios, and how to utilize them when analyzing a company to invest in. The article was also picked up by Yahoo! News.
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Why and how to talk politics with our children
The Art + Science of Mom spoke with Lindsey Cormack on why parents should speak to children about politics. She explained children should understand the importance of exploring beliefs and participating in democracy.
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Research, Innovation and Technology
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The partner premium penalty
Psychology Today covered Murad Mithani's research investigating the link between leadership ability and partner beauty. The study found that perceived competence of leaders is affected by the attractiveness of their spouses, and that while an attractive partner enhances the apparent leadership ability of a man, female leaders suffer a penalty when their partner is attractive.
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New A.I. tool promises faster, more accurate Alzheimer's diagnosis
Medium covered K.P. Subbalakshmi's research on how language used by Alzheimer's sufferers could become a useful tool in diagnosing the disease in its early stages. The news was picked up 88 times across more than 10 countries, including premier outlets in France, Columbia and Spain.
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Atomically thin magnets for next generation spin and quantum electronics
Technology.org picked up Stevens news release announcing EH Yang's work on the development of a new atomically thin magnetic semiconductor that can not only harness an electron's charge but also the power of its spin. The work provides an alternative path to creating ever smaller and faster electronics.
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NASA develops COVID-19 prototype ventilator in 37 days
NASA featured Michelle Easter '15 in a video on developing a prototype for a new high-pressure ventilator specifically designed for COVID-19 patients. Stevens spoke with Easter for an in-depth look at the accelerated timeline for building this ventilator and how Stevens prepared her for the role.
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4 questions with Sheryl Duffus Williams
Medium interviewed Verizon Communication network engineer Sheryl Duffus Williams M.S. '18 about her career, how she became interested in STEM, and how she is a champion for continuous self-improvement and the power of education.
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We are all called to protect the earth | Faith Matters
The Jersey Journal wrote about the significance of Giuliano Giudici's '79 work on flood control in Hoboken in a piece about the effect of climate change on sea level rise. Giudici oversaw massive infrastructure change in their sewer pipes that increased the capacity to hold water by 15 times the old pipes.
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Institutional and Campus News
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ROI influencers: higher education
ROI-NJ included Nariman Farvardin on its college presidents: the head of the class list, and Gregory Prastacos and George Calhoun on the deans and directors list.
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Colleges with the best return on investment
U.S. News listed Stevens among 20 four-year schools with the highest 40-year return on investment, including MIT, Columbia, Harvard and Yale. Stevens ranked seventh among the prestigious list.
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The Division of Communications and Marketing will provide media highlights to the Stevens community throughout the year. For comments, contact thania.benios@stevens.edu
*Please note this report does not include media coverage from athletics or news of Stevens alumni in all new management positions.
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