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Earth Day 2013: U of M experts available to discuss environmental responsibility

April 18, 2013

MINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL (04/18/2013) -- Monday, April 22, is Earth Day, a time when the health of the planet is put center stage and supporters rally behind environmentally friendly initiatives. Learn more >

Nationally renowned U of M expert Dale Carpenter available to discuss U.S. Supreme Court hearings on gay marriage

March 27, 2013

This week, the U.S. Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments on two landmark cases regarding the legal recognition of marriage between same-sex couples. Nationally renowned U of M expert Dale Carpenter is available to comment. Learn more >

UMN experts available to discuss challenge of finding a male birth control pill

February 12, 2013

U of M experts Dr. Gunda Georg, Ph.D., professor and head of the university’s College of Pharmacy Department of Medicinal Chemistry, and Elaine Tyler May, Ph.D., Regents Professor of American Studies, can help shed some light on the answer to the question of why we lack a male birth control pill. Learn more >

U experts available to discuss new twist on New Year's resolutions

December 19, 2012

Tired of the same old New Year’s resolutions related to weight loss or healthy eating, many Americans are looking outside the box when it comes to reflecting and goal setting for 2013. Learn more >

University of Minnesota experts available to discuss fallacies and psychology behind 'Mayan Apocalypse'

December 6, 2012

The supposed end of the 5,125-year Mayan Long Count calendar on December 21, 2012 has brought about cataclysmic fears that the world will also come to an end. U of M experts are available to discuss the so-called "Mayan Apocalypse." Learn more >

U of M experts available to analyze 'fiscal cliff' implications

December 4, 2012

With the chances of averting a “fiscal cliff” hanging in the balance since Congress returned to session more than two weeks ago, what are the implications for taxpayers, businesses and health care?
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U of M Law professor available to discuss U.S. Senate debate on bill to change cell phone, email and video rental privacy

November 27, 2012

University of Minnesota Law School Professor William McGeveran, a privacy expert and researcher on current rules governing digital identity and intellectual property law Learn more >

U of M experts available to discuss Black Friday and other holiday trends

November 20, 2012

Topics include Black Friday advertising, money management, toys, family time and holiday food prices. Learn more >

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