Donald Norris, Public Policy, in The Washington Post and The Baltimore Sun

Jun 13, 2014 / 2 minutes of reading

With less than two weeks until Maryland’s Democratic primary, new polls in the gubernatorial and attorney general’s race show one race is likely already decided and the other could swing in either direction. Public Policy Professor and Chair Donald Norris was interviewed by The Washington Post about the two polls. A new Washington Post poll shows Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown holding a commanding lead with 46 percent of likely Democratic voters supporting him, with 23 percent backing Attorney General Doug Gansler and 16 percent supporting Del. Heather Mizeur (Montgomery). “Absent a gigantic mistake from the Brown campaign, this is probably over,” Norris said. “I think the only… Continue Reading Donald Norris, Public Policy, in The Washington Post and The Baltimore Sun

Thomas Schaller, Political Science, Op-ed in The Baltimore Sun

Jun 13, 2014 / 2 minutes of reading

A recent Baltimore Sun poll shows Maryland Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown has the support of 41 percent of likely Democratic voters in the gubernatorial primary. That number gives him a lead of 2 to 1 over Attorney General Doug Gansler (20 percent) and a 3 to 1 advantage over Del. Heather Mizeur (15 percent). In his latest column in The Baltimore Sun, Political Science Professor Thomas Schaller offers an explanation for why Brown is so far ahead in the race, but also why he has yet to put a lock on the job. “The first observation is that the key party players, including… Continue Reading Thomas Schaller, Political Science, Op-ed in The Baltimore Sun

Ann Christine Frankowski, Center for Aging Studies, in The New York Times

Jun 13, 2014 / 1 minute of reading

In a recent article published in The New York Times blog “The New Old Age,” Ann Christine Frankowski provides insight into sexual behavior policies at assisted living facilities. Frankowski, a senior research scientist for UMBC’s Center for Aging Studies, has conducted studies in 23 Maryland assisted living complexes over the last several years and she says, “none of them have formalized policies to deal with sexual behavior.” Frankowski commented further on the issue and said many aspects still need to be looked into, but she said assessing such policies at assisted living complexes is beginning to be brought to the forefront. “Ascertaining… Continue Reading Ann Christine Frankowski, Center for Aging Studies, in The New York Times

Robert Provine, Psychology, on The Atlantic Video and ABC Australia Radio

Jun 6, 2014 / 1 minute of reading

“We have the illusion that laughter is a choice, that we speak laughter as we speak any other word. But we don’t speak hah-hah when we laugh. It’s an involuntary action,” says Psychology Professor Robert Provine in a compelling new video exploring why humans laugh. The video is part of The Atlantic Video web series. Provine narrates the video and it’s broken into parts including segments on the anatomy of laughter and the danger of laughter. During one portion of the video, Provine visits The Commons at UMBC and conducts an experiment simply by sitting down and observing the people around him.… Continue Reading Robert Provine, Psychology, on The Atlantic Video and ABC Australia Radio

Dave Marcotte, Public Policy, in The Washington Times

Jun 6, 2014 / 1 minute of reading

A recent Washington Times article discusses Maryland officials joining other states in reconsidering school start dates that have been pushed earlier in the summer over the last several years. Some officials say moving the start dates to after Labor Day could benefit the state economically due to additional tourism dollars. Public Policy Professor and Graduate Program Director Dave Marcotte was interviewed for the article and commented on potential academic effects of moving school start dates to after Labor Day. “With the state testing schedule, schools that start early have an advantage,” Marcotte said. “In the state of Wisconsin, schools started moving their… Continue Reading Dave Marcotte, Public Policy, in The Washington Times

Anne Rubin, History, on C-SPAN

Jun 6, 2014 / 1 minute of reading

On Saturday, May 31, C-SPAN 3 aired a talk given by History Associate Professor Anne Rubin at the U.S. Capitol Historical Society. The talk was part of the 2014 Civil War Symposium held at the beginning of May. Rubin discussed Union General William T. Sherman’s March to the Sea and the concept of “civilized war.” In 1864, General Sherman marched his troops from Atlanta to Savannah, Georgia, and Rubin described the destruction along the way as setting the precedent for “total war” tactics in subsequent conflicts. Rubin opens her talk by discussing basic Google and Internet searches of General Sherman and that many… Continue Reading Anne Rubin, History, on C-SPAN

Nathan Rehr ’13, Political Science, on Humanities Connection

May 30, 2014 / 1 minute of reading

National History Day is set to take place next month at the University of Maryland, College Park. The competition is an exciting experience for students in grades six through twelve to learn about ideas, events and people in history and apply what they learn through original projects. Nathan Rehr ’13, political science, participated in National History Day as a high school student. For his project, he decided to research Sargent Shriver and as part of his research he interviewed Joby Taylor, Director of the Shriver Peaceworker Program. He credits Taylor with helping him guide his choice of where to go… Continue Reading Nathan Rehr ’13, Political Science, on Humanities Connection

Devin Hagerty, Political Science, Named 2014-2015 Lipitz Professor

May 30, 2014 / 2 minutes of reading

Devin Hagerty, professor of political science and founding director of the global studies program, has been named the Lipitz Professor of the Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences for 2014-2015. This professorship is supported by an endowment created by Roger C. Lipitz and the Lipitz Family Foundation “to recognize and support innovative and distinguished teaching and research in the Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County.” An internationally recognized scholar of South Asian international relations (India-Pakistan and South Asia-US), Hagerty came to UMBC from the University of Sydney in 2001. Since then he has published two… Continue Reading Devin Hagerty, Political Science, Named 2014-2015 Lipitz Professor

Kate Drabinski, Gender and Women’s Studies, on The Marc Steiner Show

May 29, 2014 / 1 minute of reading

In response to the tragic shootings last week in Santa Barbara, California, WEAA’s The Marc Steiner Show hosted a segment discussing issues of male entitlement, misogyny and violence against women after reports surfaced that the gunman had acted in part out of intense frustration over rejection by women. Kate Drabinski, a Lecturer of Gender and Women’s Studies and Director of the Women Involved in Learning and Leadership (WILL) program, participated in the discussion and commented on how masculinity may have played a role in the violence. “One thing that I think is really important in this moment is to also interrogate masculinity because… Continue Reading Kate Drabinski, Gender and Women’s Studies, on The Marc Steiner Show

Donald Norris, Public Policy, Comments on Maryland’s Race for Governor

May 29, 2014 / 2 minutes of reading

Maryland’s Democratic primary in the race for governor is less than a month away, and Public Policy Professor and Chair Donald Norris has been in the news frequently commenting on several aspects of the race. Updated campaign finance reports were released showing Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown’s campaign raising more than $1.2 million since the General Assembly session ended in April with $4.15 million total in cash on hand. Attorney General Douglas Gansler and Del. Heather Mizeur’s campaigns were reported at having $3.1 million and $961,000 in the bank respectively. Norris told The Washington Post that the disparity in fundraising among the… Continue Reading Donald Norris, Public Policy, Comments on Maryland’s Race for Governor

Thomas Schaller, Political Science, Op-Ed in The Baltimore Sun

May 29, 2014 / 1 minute of reading

In a column published May 27 in The Baltimore Sun, Political Science Professor Thomas Schaller writes about increasing political campaign contributions from the country’s super wealthy and growing income inequality between members of Congress and those who they govern. “Adjusted for inflation, a million dollars isn’t what it was a century or even a decade ago. So sure, at some point the Congress was bound to have a majority of millionaires,” Schaller wrote. “Yet, in a country where the 2012 median household income was $51,017 — and fell between 2011 and 2012 — there is something truly perverse about not only the rising inequality… Continue Reading Thomas Schaller, Political Science, Op-Ed in The Baltimore Sun

Rebecca Adelman, Media and Communication Studies, on WYPR’s Maryland Morning

May 27, 2014 / 2 minutes of reading

On Friday, May 23, WYPR’s Maryland Morning aired a segment that focused on the role that visuals have played in citizens’ understanding of the military and terrorism since September 11th. Rebecca Adelman, an assistant professor of media and communication studies and author of Beyond the Checkpoint: Visual Practices in America’s Global War on Terror, participated in the discussion along with MaryAnne Golon, director of photography at The Washington Post. Adelman opened the conversation by discussing the role security camera footage of the September 11th highjackers played in the public view after they were released several years after the attacks. “What’s really interesting to me… Continue Reading Rebecca Adelman, Media and Communication Studies, on WYPR’s Maryland Morning

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