Expert Alert Archive

2012
- December
  - U experts available to discuss new twist on New Year's resolutions (12/19/2012)
  - University of Minnesota experts available to discuss fallacies and psychology behind 'Mayan Apocalypse' (12/6/2012)
  - U of M experts available to analyze 'fiscal cliff' implications (12/4/2012)
- November
- October
- September
  - U of M experts available to analyze the 2012 presidential race and statewide elections (9/25/2012)
  - U of M experts available to discuss fall sports injury issues (9/12/2012)
- August
  - U of M experts available to discuss back-to-school issues (8/22/2012)
  - Are sports drinks fueling our young athletes or fueling the national obesity epidemic? (8/22/2012)
  - Tips for managing your medicine (8/21/2012)
  - U of M experts available to discuss the Aug. 14 Minnesota primary election (8/9/2012)
  - U of M experts available to discuss Mars rover landing (8/3/2012)
  - U of M expert available to talk about the challenge of legislating Olympic doping (8/1/2012)
- July
- June
- May
- April
  - U of M Expert: Some antidepressants may alleviate insomnia and improve sleep quality in menopausal women suffering hot flashes (4/26/2012)
  - U of M experts available to discuss Earth Day and ways to live a greener lifestyle (4/18/2012)
- March
- February
  - Oil plays key role in United States' conflict with Iran, U of M Morris economist says (2/29/2012)
  - U of M expert available to comment on federal appeals court ruling on California's Proposition 8 (2/7/2012)
- January
2011
- December
  - U of M expert offers advice on avoiding a bed bug infestation this holiday (12/14/2011)
  - Pining for the perfect Christmas tree? U of M expert offers advice on all things trees (12/2/2011)
- November
  - U of M expert offers advice to help families make it through and enjoy the holiday season starting with Thanksgiving (11/21/2011)
  - U expert offers tips on controlling holiday eating (11/21/2011)
  - U of M expert says winter vacations should be for relaxing, not medical care (11/8/2011)
  - J. Edgar Hoover is a complex phenomenon, U of M expert says (11/4/2011)
- October
  - Be gentle to your teeth on Halloween, U of M expert says (10/26/2011)
  - U of M expert offers tips on getting gardens ready for frigid temps (10/20/2011)
  - U of M expert available to discuss the poor food environment in youth sports (10/10/2011)
  - Nobel Prize for Bob Dylan? U of M experts say Dylan is among the greatest lyricists of all time in the English language (10/5/2011)
- September
  - The end of 'All My Children' and other soap operas will be rough on fans, U of M pop culture expert says (9/19/2011)
  - U of M expert available to comment on BWCA forest fires (9/14/2011)
  - U of M expert available to discuss low Vitamin D in diets of adults (9/14/2011)
- August
  - U of M expert on what makes "planking" a fad like many others (8/31/2011)
  - U of M experts available to discuss back-to-school topics (8/9/2011)
  - Japanese beetles often confused with more harmful emerald ash borer, U of M expert says (8/3/2011)
  - U of M vet offers tips to keep dogs safe in extreme heat (8/2/2011)
- July
  - Dramatic increase in cell phone-only households has had significant impact on healthcare research (7/20/2011)
  - Preventing heat stroke as the mercury rises (7/18/2011)
  - Combating heat stroke in kids during the Schwan's USA Cup Soccer Tournament (7/18/2011)
  - U of M expert comments on the Harry Potter films' success formula (7/13/2011)
  - U of M expert available to discuss the ramifications of summer sport injuries (7/12/2011)
  - Competition in budget talks will not lead to a resolution, U of M expert says (7/11/2011)
- June
- May
- April
- March
- February
- January
  - U of M expert available to comment on developments in Egypt (1/31/2011)
  - Expert available to discuss violations of the Hatch Act regarding political activity in the White House (1/25/2011)
  - U of M expert available to comment on Moscow airport bombing (1/24/2011)
  - Dreary, chilly months can lead to the 'winter blues,' U of M expert says (1/22/2011)
  - University of Minnesota expert available to discuss alternative teacher licensing in state (1/21/2011)
  - Keeping your septic system from freezing this winter (1/19/2011)
  - U of M neurosurgeon available to comment on brain trauma as a result of gunshot wounds (1/13/2011)
  - U of M expert available to comment on presidential rhetoric and national tragedies (1/12/2011)
  - U of M expert available to comment on political rhetoric and Tucson shooting tragedy (1/10/2011)
  - U of M expert available to comment on stuttering and "The King's Speech" (1/7/2011)
2010
- December
  - University of Minnesota constitutional law expert available to discuss WikiLeaks controversy (12/17/2010)
  - Simple steps can prevent ice dams, U of M expert says (12/17/2010)
  - U of M expert available to talk last minute holiday shopping strategies (12/16/2010)
  - U of M experts estimate economic impact of lost Vikings game at more than $9 million (12/13/2010)
  - U of M expert has advice on mastering the office holiday party (12/10/2010)
  - "Be yourself" in holiday cards and letters, U of M expert says (12/9/2010)
  - U of M expert warns traditional holiday shopping leads to economic waste (12/8/2010)
  - U of M military expert available to comment on Pentagon's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" survey (12/3/2010)
  - U of M expert says nation's food-safety overhaul still requires consumers to be smart (12/2/2010)
- November
- October
  - Halloween generates major cash flow for retailers, U of M expert says (10/28/2010)
  - Spoken or unspoken, issues of race and gender play role in campaign 2010, U of M expert says (10/18/2010)
  - Cyberbullying has many facets, U of M expert says (10/13/2010)
  - Rise of online media helps youth get engaged in politics, U of M expert says (10/11/2010)
- September
  - U of M expert available to discuss significance of Mexican Bicentennial (9/15/2010)
  - Shared leadership between school principals and teachers improves student learning, U of M expert says (9/1/2010)
- August
  - Healthy sleep schedule key for students to hit the ground running, U of M expert says (8/31/2010)
  - Concerns about safety of Gulf seafood starting to decline, U of M expert says (8/30/2010)
  - Nutritional value of school lunches can vary, U of M expert says (8/24/2010)
  - Social media playing major role in 2010 political campaigns, U of M expert says (8/9/2010)
  - U of M expert available to comment on recent developments in Iran (8/5/2010)
  - U of M expert available to discuss Ramadan (8/4/2010)
- July
- June
- May
- April
- March
- February
  - U of M experts available to speak on Toyota brand dilution (2/5/2010)
  - U of M experts available to speak on Super Bowl advertising (2/4/2010)
- January
  - U of M experts available to speak on Haitian earthquake (1/13/2010)
  - University of Minnesota expert available to discuss lawsuit over California's low carbon fuel standard (1/7/2010)
- April
  - Earth day and the economics of "going green" (4/22/2009)
2009
- December
  - U of M Kwanzaa expert discusses past, future of African-American holiday (12/22/2009)
  - The Power Ranger: Massoud Amin (12/17/2009)
- November
  - U of M experts discuss health issues related to veterans, soldiers (11/23/2009)
  - Holiday shopping in a recession (11/23/2009)
  - Turkey -- the other, other white meat and not just for Thanksgiving anymore (11/23/2009)
  - '2012' movie is just fun 'science fiction,' says University of Minnesota astronomer (11/23/2009)
- October
  - The same-sex marriage debate continues with Maine (10/23/2009)
  - University of Minnesota's researchers aim to spread awareness during Stem Cell Awareness Day (10/23/2009)
  - Minnesota moose population dwindling (10/23/2009)
  - Monday Night Football + Favre vs Packers = a "marketing bonanza" (10/23/2009)
  - What Americans should know about Iran and its nuclear program (10/23/2009)
  - Intricacies of instant runoff voting explained (10/23/2009)
  - How filmmakers make our hair rise, blood curdle and spines tingle...and why we like it (10/23/2009)
- September
  - Tort trouble with Twitter (9/23/2009)
  - The biz of the MN State Fair (9/23/2009)
  - Weight lifting benefits for breast cancer survivors (9/23/2009)
- August
  - The physiology of Lance Armstrong (8/20/2009)
  - Bottled vs. tap water debate (8/20/2009)
  - Health care reform 2009 (8/20/2009)
- July
  - Heat Wave in Minnesota (7/20/2009)
- June
  - The Favre Effect (6/24/2009)
  - Excessive heat warning (6/23/2009)
  - American Eagle Day is Saturday (6/19/2009)
  - Why a digital conversion? (6/10/2009)
  - Tension in Somalia (6/1/2009)
- May
  - Obama makes his pick for Supreme Court (5/26/2009)
  - Medicare Part D (5/20/2009)
- April
  - Breaking down the swine flu (4/28/2009)
  - U experts weigh in on recent cases of a new swine flu virus reported in U.S. (4/24/2009)
  - University of Minnesota national expert on Title IX available for media interviews (4/23/2009)
  - Don't treat your tax refund like lottery winnings says expert (4/15/2009)
  - U professor offers "stimulating" tax advice on incentives (4/9/2009)
  - Minnesota's ash trees could be at risk this spring (4/8/2009)
  - With more unemployed, volunteerism sees a spike (4/7/2009)
  - The Red River flood aftermath: dealing with contaminated drinking water (4/6/2009)
  - Going Green for Palm Sunday (4/1/2009)
- March
  - Space debris becoming a problem (3/25/2009)
  - U of M professor reveals Wall Street insider culture (3/25/2009)
  - Minnesota tourism industry maintaining amidst recession (3/23/2009)
  - Transforming communities with transportation (3/12/2009)
  - Digital learning in a digital world (3/11/2009)
  - University of Minnesota's stem cell researchers available for interviews on ban lift (3/6/2009)
  - Proposition 8 goes to California Supreme Court (3/2/2009)
- February
  - "And the Oscar goes to..." U of M professor breaks down the nominations and the evening of glamour (2/20/2009)
  - Hugo Chavez: permanent Venezuelan president, permanent U.S. pest (2/17/2009)
  - Iran and the Nuclear Standoff (2/15/2009)
  - Charles Darwin turns 200: U of M hosting Thursday event (2/11/2009)
  - Making love, business and flowers bloom in tough Valentines Day economy (2/9/2009)
- January
2008
- December
  - Don't let winter weather freeze your exercise routine (12/17/2008)
  - U.S. foreign policy at a crossroads (12/3/2008)
- November
  - Turkey -- the other, other white meat: not just for Thanksgiving anymore (11/20/2008)
  - Smokers across the country unite to quit the habit (11/19/2008)
  - U of M program honors veterans by encouraging them to utilize their skills in the community (11/10/2008)
- October
- September
  - Wall Street's woes and the American family's budget (9/24/2008)
- August
  - Sport management and law experts available to discuss Summer Olympics (8/5/2008)
- July
  - One year later: a look at the impacts of the I-35W bridge collapse (7/29/2008)
  - U of M expert says your travel time post I-35W bridge collapse is probably the same, maybe even easier (7/28/2008)
- June
  - U.S. Supreme Court strikes down District of Columbias 32 year handgun ban (6/26/2008)
  - Humans controlling nature like never before: but what are the consequences? (6/24/2008)
  - A year after being un-endangered: checking in on the status of the Bald Eagle (6/19/2008)
  - The role of today's father (6/11/2008)
  - Red menace: Tomatoes pulled from store shelves (6/10/2008)
- May
- April
- March
  - Historical perspective on Spring snow (3/31/2008)
  - U.S. Supreme Court to review handgun ban case and the right to bear arms (3/18/2008)
- February
  - Vetoing the veto: the rare occurrence of an override (2/25/2008)
  - NWA and Delta carrier unlikely to lead to more profits (2/20/2008)
  - A Cuba without Castro (2/19/2008)
  - U.S. interests hinge heavily on the results of todays Pakistani elections (2/18/2008)
  - A scientific perspective on chocolate this Valentine's Day (2/11/2008)
- January