Headline Highlights: Miami and Miamians in the news in February
Our editors' picks provide a snapshot of recent news media coverage
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Headline Highlights: Miami and Miamians in the news in February
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National Geographic, Feb 23:
- This article highlights end-of-life doulas. Elizabeth Lokon, who recently retired from the Scripps Gerontology Center, is quoted.
The Conversation, Feb 20:
- This article on the dehumanization of segregation is written by Rodney Coates, professor of Critical Race and Ethnic Studies.
Nature, Feb 19:
- This article interviews five Black researchers on what is needed to make cancer research more equal, diverse, and inclusive. Runcie C.W. Chidebe, doctoral ºÚÁÏÉçÇø of Social Gerontology in the Department of Sociology and Gerontology, is featured.
Forbes, Feb 18:
- This article highlights personal health data tracking and quotes Zafer D. Ozdemir, professor of Information Systems and Analytics. Ozdemir explains his study on game theory, a mathematical model that predicts how competing health care systems will respond and react in different scenarios.
New York Times, Feb 18:
- ºÚÁÏÉçÇø began Opening Minds Through Art, a program designed to foster intergenerational understanding, in 2007 and introduced an online version in 2022. This article features Miami ºÚÁÏÉçÇø Zach Ahmed, 19, and his weekly chat with Richard Bement, 76.
Age Brilliantly, Feb 18:
- This article highlights the book “Gentelligence,” written by Megan Gerhardt, professor of Management and Leadership.
Forbes, Feb 16:
- This article, written by ºÚÁÏÉçÇø President Gregory Crawford, recommends three lenses to elevate critical thinking and better outcomes for your organization.
NPR-WNYC, MarketPlace, Feb 15:
- Lisa Ellram, University Distinguished Professor of Supply Chain Management, discusses the benefits of shipping by rail. This interview has been played on more than 70 NPR stations.
NPR-WVXU, Ch. 91.7, Feb. 7:
- George Ironstrack, assistant director of the Myaamia Center, is quoted in this story on a recently opened exhibit at Miami’s Richard and Carole Cocks Art Museum featuring a collaboration between the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma and the Peoria Tribe.