Expert Alerts
U of M experts available to speak on Toyota brand dilution
February 5, 2010
From Tiger to Toyota mighty brands seems to be falling all around. How should Toyota respond to the continuing negative press? Learn more >
U of M experts available to speak on Super Bowl advertising
February 4, 2010
Have you ever wondered how much time is worth? On Super Bowl Sunday it’s worth about $10,000 a second, roughly $3 million for just one 30 second ad. Will animals or celebrities rule? What makes an iconic Super Bowl ad? Is the money worth it? Learn more >
U of M experts available to speak on Haitian earthquake
January 13, 2010
Rescue efforts continue in Haiti where the worst earthquake to hit the Caribbean in 200 years struck south of the capital, Port-au-Prince. The Red Cross estimates that up to three million people have been affected and the cost of damage could potentially run into the billions. Two University of Minnesota experts are available to speak on the country. Learn more >
University of Minnesota expert available to discuss lawsuit over California's low carbon fuel standard
January 7, 2010
A recent California lawsuit claims a measure which calls for a reduction in the carbon content of fuels sold in California, violates the U.S. Constitution and jeopardizes the national market for ethanol. John Sheehan with the U of M's Institute on the Environment can discuss this controversial topic. Learn more >
U of M Kwanzaa expert discusses past, future of African-American holiday 
December 22, 2009
Keith Mayes is the author of a new book, "Kwanzaa: Black Power and the Making of the African-American Holiday Tradition," the first scholarly work to look at black holiday traditions as part of a greater cultural movement Learn more >
The Power Ranger: Massoud Amin
December 17, 2009
Meet U of M professor Massoud Amin and hear his take on the "smart grid." Learn more >
Holiday shopping in a recession
November 23, 2009
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