UMass Lowell Faculty Experts Can Provide Expertise on a Range of Topics

Katherine Tucker
Prof. Katherine Tucker is one of the UMass Lowell faculty experts who can weigh in on healthy eating and other nutrition-related topics.

01/03/2017

Print, radio and TV journalists seeking on-point analyses of current events should look no further than UMass Lowell’s world-class faculty, researchers and scholars who stand ready to serve as expert sources. From topics in health, science and business to education, social sciences and humanities, experts provide their insights in a relatable and engaging way, in person, by phone or email. Options for TV broadcasters include live interviews in person or via satellite. 

This month’s hot topics and featured sources are: 

Donald Trump’s inauguration, administration – UMass Lowell political science faculty can share insights into the transition of power as Donald Trump becomes the nation’s 45th president. Topics include the president-elect’s cabinet and policy positions, shifting allegiances in Congress, what’s ahead for the U.S. Supreme Court and the state of media freedom in covering the new administration. 

Counterterrorism’s future – UMass Lowell Center for Terrorism and Security Studies experts can offer perspective on the changing landscape of international terrorism. How can the U.S. guard against cyber warfare? Are attacks on public places using trucks, such as that on a Berlin market last month, the next security concern? The center’s faculty and researchers are authorities on political violence and extremism, security concerns, terrorist behavior, high-stakes decision-making and investigative and forensic psychology. 

Eating right in the New Year – UMass Lowell nutritional sciences faculty can offer tips on healthier lifestyles for 2017, perspective on the latest diet trends and discuss the relationship between eating habits and disease. 

For a complete list of UMass Lowell experts by topic, see www.uml.edu/experts and click on the menu on the upper left corner of the page. The university’s media relations team is ready to help connect you. Contact Christine Gillette, 978-934-2209, Christine_Gillette@uml.edu or Nancy Cicco, 978-934-4944, Nancy_Cicco@uml.edu.

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