UMass Lowell Experts Assist Print, Radio and TV Journalists
07/05/2017
UMass Lowell offers world-class faculty, researchers and scholars to print, radio and TV journalists looking for expert sources. Lending authority to news and feature stories in an engaging and relatable way, experts in fields ranging from health, science, education, business, social sciences and humanities are available in person, by phone or email as sources. TV options include live interviews in person or via ReadyCam by VideoLink.
This month’s hot topics and featured sources are:
Solar eclipse – Daylight will briefly become twilight when the moon blocks the sun’s rays during a total solar eclipse that will sweep over the sky from Oregon to South Carolina next month. Physics Prof. Supriya Chakrabarti and UMass Lowell research scientist Susanna Finn can share details about how the eclipse will help them and other astronomers better understand the nature of the universe and the experiments they’ll be conducting during the solar event. Chakrabarti directs the Lowell Center for Space Science and Technology, where he, Finn and other university scientists work with NASA, SpaceX and private aerospace researchers.
Summertime fitness – Whether you’re aiming to become an elite athlete or just beginning to contemplate getting fit, exercise physiologist and physical therapist Kyle Coffey can lend advice on how to put together a regimen that’s ideal for the summer and answer important questions like “Is it ever too hot to exercise outdoors?” and “What are the best types of routines to pursue?” Coffey can also offer tips on how to avoid sports- and workout-related injuries and what to do should they occur.
School vacation boredom – While school is out, how can young people stay tuned in? Psychologist Doreen Arcus, a family and relationship expert, can offer insights on how parents can keep children engaged and motivated during the summer – be it through family outings or age-appropriate activities – or discuss how productive it can be to occasionally take some “down time” to do nothing at all.
Extreme weather – Meteorologist Frank Colby can talk about this year’s hurricane season and other phenomena such as thunderstorms, hail, tornadoes and microbursts, along with what goes into predicting summer weather. Colby is a mentor to students working toward careers in forecasting the weather and to graduates of the meteorology program, many of whom work in TV markets throughout the country, including Boston.
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 Nancy Cicco, 978-934-4944, Nancy_Cicco@uml.edu or Christine Gillette, 978-934-2209, Christine_Gillette@uml.edu.