A study of barley prices for the Canadian Wheat Board co-authored by Andrew Schmitz, professor in the food and resource economics department, was mentioned in a Dec. 31 New York Times story.
English professor Peter L. Rudnytsky was quoted in a New York Times story Dec. 24 about new evidence showing that Sigmund Freud had an affair with his wife’s younger sister.
Animal behaviorist Jane Brockmann’s study about how male crickets’ mating songs can attract parasites that kill them was the subject of a story that ran Dec. 21 in People’s Daily Online (China). The story was the result of a news release.
Pharmacist Paul Doering was quoted in a Dec. 21 ABC News story about the teen drug culture.
Michael Marsiske, a clinical and health psychologist, was quoted in a Dec. 20 story in the Washington Post about his study showing that mental exercise helps keep elderly brains sharp. The story was the result of a news release.
President Bernie Machen was quoted in a Dec. 20 New York Times (circ. 1.1 million) story about UF balancing its aim to become a top 10 university with remaining accessible to students of all income levels. The story also appeared in the International Herald Tribune .
President Bernie Machen was quoted in a Dec. 20 Bloomberg News story about his and FSU President T.K. Wetherell’s suggestion of having an alternative playoff system to the BCS.
Finance professor Jay Ritter was quoted in a Dec. 19 Atlanta Journal-Constitution (circ. 382,421) story about the fact that fewer Georgia companies are opting for initial public stock offerings.
A survey by a doctoral student showing that most people think skyscrapers are safe post-9/11 was briefed Dec. 19 in the St. Petersburg Times. The brief was the result of a news release.
Toxicologist Bruce Goldberger was quoted in a Dec. 12 New York Times (circ. 1.1 million) story about the unknown health effects of energy drinks.
See related news release.