In the Media: January 2022

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Claire Glynn, associate professor and research coordinator of forensic science, has been named to Connecticut Magazine鈥檚 latest list of 鈥40 under 40鈥 to watch for their talent and innovation.

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Brian Marks, senior lecturer and executive director of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program, says the move by the IRS to suspend automated warnings to filers about overdue taxes is logical as they continue to process tax returns from the past two years.

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Lisa Dadio, assistant dean of the Lee College, senior lecturer, director of the Center for Advanced Policing, talks about check-washing as the number of cases is climbing.

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Brian Marks, senior lecturer and executive director of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program, commends a new Small Business Administration program to help mitigate cybersecurity risks for small businesses but says that with just three states in line to funding, it is unlikely to make a significant difference.

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Jason Chung, assistant professor, and executive director of esports, says that even though the Olympics have made advances for women in sports, there is not yet equal footing to the men who are competing.

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Martin O鈥機onnor, associate professor of fire science, says that trying to heat frozen pipes in a home with a torch is a bad idea if you are not a professional.

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John DeCarlo, professor, and director of the Master's Program in Criminal Justice, comments on the new use-of-force policy in New Haven.

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David Sacco, a practitioner in residence of finance, says cryptocurrencies are more like digital gold rather than actual currency.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of national security, international affairs, and political science, talks about if Canada can support the West in defending Ukraine from Russia crossing their border.

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Chris Haynes, associate professor of political science, national security, and legal studies, comments that an incoming SCOTUS justice should have experience being able to build a consensus.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of national security, international affairs, and political science, says that by leveraging the North Stream 2 pipeline, Germany may hold a critical economic sanction to keep Russia from crossing the border into Ukraine.

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Karl Minges, interim dean of the School of Health Sciences, gives helpful advice on what to do if you know or suspect you may have contracted COVID while on a trip.

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Mo Cayer, a distinguished lecturer, and coordinator of the M.S. in Human Resources, talks about the potential impact 鈥渟uper fans鈥 can have on the outcome of a game.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of national security, international affairs, and political science, talks about the possibility of a Russian invasion of Ukraine and what is likely motivating Russian President Vladimir Putin to take this action.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of national security, international affairs, and political science, explains why Germany鈥檚 approval of the North Stream 2 pipeline may be the key to Russia backing down from the Ukrainian border.

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Karl Minges, interim dean of the School of Health Sciences, talks about why telehealth is essential, especially in underserved areas.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of national security, international affairs, and political science, talks about the Russian foreign minister's announcement that the U.S. failed to address security concerns in Eastern Europe and what it means for Ukraine.

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Rachel Dowty Beech, assistant professor of fire science and emergency management, gives helpful advice for preparing for a winter emergency weather event.

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Lisa Dadio, assistant dean of the Lee College, senior lecturer and director of the Center for Advanced Policing, says that cases of inappropriate touching are challenging to investigate and prosecute based on probable cause.

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Lisa Dadio, assistant dean of the Lee College, senior lecturer and director of the Center for Advanced Policing, says one of the positive outcomes of calls for defunding or reallocating funds from police departments is the development of more significant partnerships between community members, the police, and mental health experts and new opportunities to work together.

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David Myers, professor and chair of criminal justice, had his 2003 paper 'The Recidivism of Violent Youths in Juvenile and Adult Court: A Consideration of Selection Bias' used to support a bill for juvenile justice reform before the Maryland Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee.

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Jason Chung, assistant professor and executive director of Esports, talks about how he developed the University鈥檚 esports program and what he will be discussing as the featured speaker at the Sports & Active Nutrition Summit from February 14-16 in San Diego.

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Olena Lennon, adjunct professor in political science, talks about the concern for her family back in the Ukraine and the memories she has of the country鈥檚 2014 conflict with Russia.

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Junhui Zhao, former assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering, says the cost of battery storage is not cheap, so the Energy Storage Solutions Program will help offset the cost.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of national security, international affairs, and political sciences, says that sending Russia a letter from the U.S. State Department without giving them an out may push Russia to invade Ukraine.

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Anthony Santella, professor, director of the Doctor of Health Sciences Program, and COVID-19 coordinator, says there is no evidence the newest COVID-19 variant is more virulent, and advises everyone to continue good public health hygiene.

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四色AV of New Haven Police Department will be assisting with enforcing parking regulations in front of the new walk-in clinic planned in Allingtown.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of national security, international affairs, and political science, says the Russian-owned Nord Stream 2 pipeline could be held up by Germany, causing increasing economic pressure that may be used to protect Ukraine.

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Melissa Whitson, associate professor of psychology, discusses the mental health anxieties that are ongoing as the pandemic continues, and she offers ways to deal with the stress.

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Wesleyan University now joins the University of New Haven and other schools in a tobacco-free and vaping-free campus.

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Howard Stoffer, professor of national security and international affairs, says even though there is currently no U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine, those in the country working on behalf of the U.S. are doing an excellent job of reporting on the situation.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of national security, political science, and international affairs, talks about several scenarios that may lead to Putin invading Ukraine.

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John DeCarlo, professor, and director of the Master's Program in Criminal Justice, says that crime will likely increase as more people return to work and use the subways.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of national security, political science, and international affairs, says much of what is happening at the Ukrainian border is Putin positioning Russia as a great power.

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Mehdi Mekni, associate professor of computer science and cybersecurity, talks about the GenCyber Teacher Academy that will be hosted for free this summer by the University of New Haven for 25 high school teachers. The program is supported by a grant from the National Security Agency and the National Science Foundation.

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Brian Marks, senior lecturer and executive director of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program, says the conversion of the main hotel in Bridgeport to apartments is further evidence of structural transformation in the hotel industry.

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Patrick Gourley, associate professor of economics, says that the market's volatility is to be expected based on what the projections are for that day.

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Tracy Tamborra, professor of criminal justice, advises on how women can gain financial independence after experiencing domestic violence.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of national security, political science, and international affairs, talks about the buildup of Russian forces at the Ukrainian border.

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Karl Minges, interim dean of the School of Health Sciences, explains the differences between KF94 and KN95 facemasks and the most critical factor in choosing one.

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Leah Hartman, distinguished lecturer and chair of accounting, finance, and marketing, talks about the 1,000 point drop in the Dow and offers some advice to weather the current market volatility.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of national security, international affairs, and political science, says cyberattacks have become a fixture in modern warfare.

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Anthony Santella, professor, director of the Doctor of Health Sciences Program, and COVID-19 coordinator, was the featured guest to discuss the challenges, strategies, and policies of COVID-19.

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Dr. Henry C. Lee, renowned forensic scientist and founder of the Henry C. Lee Institute of Forensic Science, will be appearing in the upcoming HBO drama The Staircase with Colin Firth and Toni Collette.

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Ryan Capozziello 鈥22, a senior in computer engineering, is mentoring students at the Boys and Girls Club in Meriden in STEM subjects.

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Mo Cayer, a distinguished lecturer and coordinator of M.S. in Human Resources, discusses CEOs leaving their jobs in record numbers, with some starting new businesses.

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David Sacco, a practitioner in residence of finance, comments on how some companies could pivot their business quickly, but are experiencing difficulty maintaining that edge as the pandemic continues.

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Anthony Santella, professor, director of the Doctor of Health Sciences Program, and COVID-19 coordinator, talks about the latest update for traveling into the U.S. that removes vaccination exemptions for essential travelers at the U.S. borders.

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Karl Minges, interim dean of the School of Health Sciences, says some steps can be taken to make a facemask last longer.

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Brian Marks, senior lecturer and executive director of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program, talks about how good faith deposits by consumers may end up going from a civil case to criminal activity if the company engaged in fraud.

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Karl Minges, interim dean of the School of Health Sciences, says the multiple layers of a mask provide the best protection against the Omicron variant.

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Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of national security, homeland security, and criminal justice, talks about how the changeover to 5G in cell towers near airports will significantly impact military planes using radar altimeters.

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Lisa Dadio, associate dean of the Lee College, senior lecturer, and director of the Center for Advanced Policing, talks about various cold cases in Connecticut and how the public can help provide information to police.

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David Sacco, a practitioner in residence of finance, says inflation and an increase in interest rates will likely impact the midterm elections.

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Giovanni Circo, assistant professor of criminal justice, and Jonathan Kringen, a practitioner in residence of criminal justice, developed a complex algorithm to forecast the need for additional police officers with the Greater Austin Crime Commission.

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Claire Glynn, associate professor and research coordinator of forensic science, talks about a new program that trains participants on how to apply genetic and traditional genealogy to forensic investigations.

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Mehdi Mekni, associate professor of computer science and cybersecurity, talks about the GenCyber Teacher Academy, a professional development opportunity for high school teachers to promote online safety and cybersecurity concepts in their classrooms. The grant was funded by the National Security Agency (NSA) and the National Science Foundation (NSF). There is no cost for teachers to attend the camp.

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John Rosen, adjunct professor of economics, says that the supply chains issues will continue due to the lack of truckers, warehouse workers, and grocery store employees.

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Lisa Dadio, associate dean of the Lee College, senior lecturer, and director of the Center for Advanced Policing, talks about the types of training officers perform in order to be prepared when encountering a shooter.

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Lorenzo Boyd, Stewart Professorship in Criminal Justice and Community Policing talks about the origins of Project Longevity as it brings the police and members of the community together to help stop gun violence.

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Lisa Dadio, assistant dean of the Lee College, senior lecturer, and director of the Center of Advanced Policing, talks about the case of Bianca Rudolph, who was killed by a gunshot to the chest and cremated in Zambia, and how the laws there are very different in investigating the cause of death.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of national security, international affairs, and political science, says the economy and inflation are negatively impacting President Biden鈥檚 approval numbers more than foreign issues.

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Michele Smallidge, lecturer and program director of exercise, comments on some of the goals to keep in mind for a successful weight-loss program.

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Brian Marks, senior lecturer and executive director of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program, says that the Supreme Court, viewed as the last bastion of civility, has exacerbated matters that, perhaps, are due to the impact of the ongoing public health crisis.

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David Sacco, a practitioner in residence of finance, says that using crypto as currency for monetary transactions is a long way from widespread use due to its volatility in value.

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四色AV of New Haven鈥檚 dental hygiene program was recognized by the American Dental Association as one of the top dental hygiene programs with nontraditional designs.

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David Sacco, a practitioner in residence of finance, comments that the scarcity of financial literacy instruction represents a hole in today鈥檚 educational system.

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Lorenzo Boyd, Stewart Professorship in Criminal Justice and Community Policing, says that having a Black police chief is not the only answer, saying the culture needs to change, and police need to spend more time in the communities they serve.

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Vahid Behzadan, assistant professor of computer and electrical engineering and cybersecurity, talks about the issues of older aviation technology that may be disrupted if 5G service is implemented close to an airport.

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William Carbone, senior lecturer, and director of experiential education at the Lee College says more vigilance from adults will be required now that marijuana has been legalized for adult possession, raising the question of parental responsibility.

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Mo Cayer, a distinguished lecturer, and coordinator of the M.S. Human Resources program, talks about delayed Christmas items are finally arriving at stores and why retailers are offering deep discounts on these products.

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Lisa Dadio, assistant dean of the Lee College, director of the Center for Advanced Policing, and senior lecturer talks about the case of Harmony Montgomery, a five-year old who disappeared in 2019 and was not reported missing by her parents or her school.

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Declan Hill, associate professor of investigations, talks about the graduate certificate in Sports Integrity program at the University of New Haven and some of the most infamous match-fixers that have spoken to his classes.

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Joseph Soto, lecturer and director of the Paramedicine program, describes some of the symptoms of an overdose and advises to call 911 immediately.

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Brian Marks, senior lecturer and executive director of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program, talks about the supply chain experiencing the issue of the need to transport goods.

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Michael Kronick 鈥13 M.S. is promoted to fire chief for the town of Westport.

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Karl Minges, interim dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments on the finite amount of healthcare in the country and to the impact of having to ration care, as has been done earlier in the pandemic.

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Anthony Santella, professor, director of the Doctor of Health Sciences Program, and COVID-19 coordinator, says there are emotions that are playing out from the pandemic, including those who are not being compliant with mitigation strategies or have contracted COVID.

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Lisa Dadio, assistant dean of the Lee College, director of the Center for Advanced Policing, and senior lecturer talks about the felony charges facing a mother for leaving her children home alone for two days and nights.

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Dr. Henry Lee, renowned forensic scientist and founder of the Henry C. Lee Institute of Forensic Science, comments on the unsolved murder case of JonBen茅t Ramsey and questions surrounding the ransom note found at the scene.

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Jessica Holzer, assistant professor and director of the Health Sciences program, comments on why cloth masks are not as effective against the Omicron variant.

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Michael Urban, senior lecturer and director of Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program discusses the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that struck down the mandate for private businesses with over 100 employees to be vaccinated.

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Anthony Santella, professor, director of the Doctor of Health Sciences Program, and COVID-19 coordinator, comments on determining the type of facemask to wear for optimum protection.

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David Sacco, a practitioner in residence of finance, comments on the banning unvaccinated truckers from the U.S. or Canada, a first time mandate.

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Leah Hartman, department chair of accounting, finance, and marketing, says that with interest rates going up, consumers would be wise to pay off credit card debt as soon as possible.

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Ceyda Mumcu, associate professor and coordinator of M.S. Sport Management, says that if tennis star Novak Djokovic is allowed to play in the Open and wins, it may not matter to his sponsors if he is unvaccinated.

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Chris Haynes, associate professor of legal studies, political science, national security, and international affairs, and members of the University of New Haven Mayor's Advisory Commission presented a check for $2,000 to the West Haven Emergency Assistance Taskforce.

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四色AV of New Haven worked with the Greater Austin Crime Commission to determine how many officers the department needed.

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John Rosen, adjunct professor of economics, talks about the impact of shipping delays, shortages of workers at warehouse, and inflation as consumers head to grocery stores.

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Leah Hartman, distinguished lecturer and coordinator of Finance, talks about the rise of inflation, the impact on consumers across the country, and when there could be some relief.

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Karl Minges, interim dean of the School of Health Sciences, talks about the decision to have front-line nurses still reporting to work after testing positive for COVID.

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John Rosen, adjunct professor of economics, talks about the pet food shortage and record levels of cargo ships stuck in the Port of Los Angeles.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of national security, political science, and international affairs, talks about using his contacts to help an Afghan translator and his family leave the country as U.S. Senators Blumenthal and Murphy look for ways to evacuate and send aid to more families without provoking the Taliban.

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Leah Hartman, distinguished lecturer and coordinator of Finance, talks about what is driving inflation and when it could stop.

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Olena Lennon, adjunct professor of political science, wrote an article comparing how Ukraine could stand up to Russian aggressors lessons learned last year from the war between Armenia and Azerbaijan.

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Lisa Dadio, associate dean of the Lee College, senior lecturer, and director of the Center of Advanced Policing, talks about what to do if you witness a crime in progress.

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Audrey Blondin, adjunct professor of health administration and policy, says Saint Francis Hospital suing Hartford HealthCare is driven and dependent on the times and would have had a different outcome 40 years ago.

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Victor Rodriguez, chair of legal studies and political sciences, talks about the fact-finding process in response to pending litigation against Hartford HealthCare.

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Karl Minges, interim dean of the School of Health Sciences, talks about the number of counterfeit facemasks on the market and some signs to tell if it is fake.

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John Rosen, adjunct professor of economics, says that some Americans are deciding now is the time to pursue their dream of opening their own business.

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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the need for self-analysis within the New Haven Police Department and the Board of Police Commissioners after an improper police response was followed by a city employee committing suicide.

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Leah Hartman, distinguished lecturer, and coordinator of the B.S. and M.S. Finance programs, comments on the highest levels of inflation on goods and services the country has seen in 40 years.

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Giovanni Circo, assistant professor in criminal justice, worked with the Greater Austin Crime Commission on a study that found more officers are needed as the city has grown.

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John Rosen, adjunct professor of economics, comments on some of the factors causing shortages at grocery stores across the country.

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Brian Marks, senior lecturer and executive director of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program, says some on the nomination committee for Fed Chairman Jerome Powell might use the Senate hearing for their political gain, not to examine his policies.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of political science, national security, and international affairs, talks about the lack of coordination between Capitol security, the D.C. National Guard, D.C. Police, and Capitol Police, causing confusion on who had authority on that day.

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Lisa Dadio, assistant dean of the Lee College, senior lecturer, and director of the Center for Advanced Policing, talks about the disappearance of a woman in the Wekiwa Springs National Park.

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Susan Campbell, a distinguished lecturer of Communication, Film and Media Studies, comments that journalists should honor the tradition of leaving the children of politicians out of the media and let them have their privacy.

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The Greater Austin Crime Commission worked with the University of New Haven on a staffing recommendation for city patrols.

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Jordan Nute 鈥22, a criminal justice major, will become a new officer recruit for the Norwich Police Department.

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Forensic scientists at the University of New Haven are examining bones from the wreckage of the Whydah, a British pirate ship that sank off the coast of Wellfleet, Massachusetts.

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Jeffrey Facinelli, 鈥99, a fire battalion chief in the Bronx, describes an experience from a previous fire in 2017 that helped him immediately determine the need for additional alarms for a recent high-rise fire in the Bronx, helping to save lives.

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Rachel Dowty Beech, assistant professor and coordinator for the online Emergency Management program, talks about the signs of hypothermia and protection when cold temperatures set in.

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Michael Urban, a senior lecturer, and director of the Doctorate of Occupational Therapy program discusses some of the changes to health care since the pandemic began.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of national security, political science, and international affairs, wrote an opinion on comparing the first anniversary of the insurrection and the Paxton Boys in 1764.

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Dan May, professor of biology and environmental science, wrote an article on viewing the Northern Lights and some of the history, science, and folklore.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of national security, political science, and international affairs, comments on the cost of energy rising in Kazakhstan, causing mass demonstrations and civil unrest causing the government to turn off the country's internet services.

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Karl Minges, interim dean of the School of Health Sciences, talks about using good hygiene protocols to keep faculty and students from spreading the virus.

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Brian Marks, senior lecturer and executive director of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program, talks about the difference in the economy between the 鈥70s and what is predicted for 2022.

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Karl Minges, interim dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments on the types of facemasks younger children should be wearing.

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Brian Marks, senior lecturer and executive director of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program, says the cost of owning rental property is rising and gets passed on to renters.

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Karl Minges, interim dean of the School of Health Sciences, gives helpful advice on following protocols when traveling and COVID is contracted.

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John Rosen, adjunct professor of economics, talks about the economy and inflation as the pandemic continues.

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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, talks about 'the attack that went right to the heart of American democracy.'

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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, says as the U.S. House committee continues its investigations, more information will be revealed about January 6, 2021.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of national security and international affairs, talks about why Vladimir Putin has positioned his troops on the Ukraine border.

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Robert McDonald, lecturer of criminal justice, talks about the events of January 6, 2021, and what the term insurrection means.

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Kenneth Gray, lecturer of criminal justice and homeland security, comments on the lack of charges following last year鈥檚 insurrection.

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Anthony Santella, professor, director of the Doctorate of Health Sciences Program, and COVID-19 coordinator, explains why the University is requiring all students and employees who are eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine booster dose.

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Brian Marks, senior lecturer and executive director of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program, says most entry-level employees make more than the minimum wage due to the shortage of workers in many industries.

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Jessica Holzer, assistant professor and director of the Health Sciences program, talks about the rise in COVID cases and explains why there needs to be continued patience as the pandemic reaches two years.

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Karl Minges, interim dean of the School of Health Sciences, describes the type of masks children should be wearing and why.

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Kento Yasuhara, associate professor of psychology, describes stress as feeling like a sprint, but two years into the pandemic, says it's 'like running sprints during a marathon.'

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of political science, national security, and international affairs, talks about why Russia is showing aggressions toward Ukraine and the history of the region.

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Mo Cayer, distinguished lecturer and coordinator of M.S. in Human Resources, discusses how multiple industries are losing key workers due to a rise in COVID cases and the trickle-down effect.

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Anthony Santella, professor, director of the Doctorate of Health Sciences Program, and Ron Quagliani, associate vice president for public safety and administrative services, discuss why the university is requiring students and employees who are eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine booster dose by January 31.

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Brian Marks, senior lecturer and executive director of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program, says one of the critical components of what happens in the real estate market this year will depend on the potential rise of interest rates.

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Chris Haynes, associate professor of political science, legal studies, national security, and international affairs, comments on several factors that have contributed to an uptick in new residents moving to Connecticut.

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David Sacco, a practitioner in residence of finance, says the pandemic has caused a roller coaster effect for the used car market.

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Karl Minges, interim dean of the School of Health Sciences, says most COVID tests are covered by insurance, but there are a few reasons why a test might not be covered.

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Leah Hartman, distinguished lecturer, and coordinator of the B.S. and M.S. programs in Finance, talks about the origins of the 鈥淛anuary Effect鈥 and what it means.

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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, explains that when a juvenile commits a crime and is tried as an adult, it does not address the root cause of the problem that started the behavior.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of national security, political science, and international affairs, says that President Joe Biden has fallen victim to issues beyond his control.

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Mo Cayer, distinguished lecturer and coordinator of M.S. Human Resources, says candidates for executive positions are benefiting from a tight labor market.