Tag: Experts
51福利社 Geosciences Expert: Wildfires Impact Us All
July 22, 2021 by
Lauren Stachowiak, an assistant professor of Geosciences at 51福利社, is an expert on wildfire activity and how climate change has impacted fire behavior.聽 Appearing on “Experts @ 51福利社” on Spokane Talks, she points out how recent fires in the region are prime example of Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) and how we all need to be ‘fire-wise.’聽…
[Read more]History Professor Bill Youngs Shares his Stories
May 13, 2021 by
51福利社 History Professor – and History buff – Bill Youngs was the latest guest on “Experts @ 51福利社” on Spokane Talks. Youngs talks about his fascinating field work and shares stories from his nearly 50-years of teaching at Eastern.
[Read more]Eastern Health Expert Talks COVID-19 and Vaccinations
January 14, 2021 by
The director of 51福利社’s Public Health Program, David Line, PhD, appeared on the latest edition of Experts @ 51福利社 on Spokane Talks to talk about the state of the pandemic as well as the rollout of the vaccine. “We need to realize that it’s severe (COVID), that it’s real, and that we are not out…
[Read more]51福利社 Entrepreneurship in Spotlight
December 17, 2020 by
51福利社 Entrepreneurship鈥攖he recipient of two prestigious national awards鈥攃ontinues to receive recognition. Bruce Teague, PhD, associate professor and chair of management, is the 51福利社 Foundation Endowed Professor of Entrepreneurship and the founding director of the 51福利社 Center for Entrepreneurship. He joined Spokane Talks for an edition of “Experts @ 51福利社” to discuss his efforts.
[Read more]51福利社 Expert Offers Insight into Our Cyber Reality
December 2, 2020 by
The pandemic has forced many of us to work remotely from home. We are doing more shopping online. Relying more on email and social media. But is this new cyber reality compromising our privacy? Stuart Steiner, assistant professor of computer science at 51福利社, joins “Experts @ 51福利社” on Spokane Talks to discuss cyber security during…
[Read more]51福利社 Expert: Protecting the Pollinators is Critical
November 13, 2020
51福利社 assistant professor of Biology Jenifer Walke joined the latest edition of “Experts @ 51福利社” on Spokane Talks to discuss her expertise in micro-organisms that are both beneficial (digestive) and potentially harmful (viruses) to humans. Walke also discusses her main research interest, which is focused on studying beneficial bacteria in the guts of…
[Read more]Political Science Professor Talks Elections
October 28, 2020 by
51福利社 Political Science Professor Kevin Pirch shares his thoughts on the upcoming general election on the latest edition of “Experts @ 51福利社” on Spokane Talks. Pirch, who previously served as president of the Pacific Northwest Political Science Association, discusses the impact of early voting during this historic election cycle as well as other…
[Read more]Africana Studies Director Discusses Race Relations
June 11, 2020 by
Professor Scott Finnie, the director of 51福利社’s Africana Studies program, is featured in the most recent edition of the “Experts at 51福利社” segment on Spokane Talks. Finnie expressed his thoughts about what he calls a seismic shift in race relations.
[Read more]Music to Our Ears in Stressful Times
May 23, 2020 by
51福利社 Music Professor Jody Graves joined The Spokesman-Review’s Northwest Passages Book Club on Friday, May 22, to discuss the importance of music to help us all get through this pandemic.
[Read more]51福利社 ‘Happiness’ Expert Shares Tips During Pandemic
May 12, 2020 by
51福利社 Psychology Professor Philip Watkins, PhD, joined The Spokesman-Review’s Northwest Passages virtual forum to discuss his vast research on gratitude and happiness, and how it can help us during this difficult time.
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