UD in the News

Math disorder dyscalculia affects up to 7 percent of all students

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, May 21, 2012

Nancy Jordan, professor of education, discussed the screening tool she devised to root out math disabilities, including dyscalculia, described as the mathematics version of dyslexia.

A student perspective: generational differences in news use

Huffington Post, May 21, 2012

Lindsay Hoffman, assistant professor of communication, a regular blogger for the site, posted the work of UD student, Tywan Brooks.  Brooks wrote about a disconnect in the media used by different generations.

Questions about Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg

San Francisco Chronicle, May 17, 2012

Charles Elson, director, Weinberg Center for Corporate Governance, talked about Zuckerberg's potential accountability to the corporate board as the company goes public.

Rupert Murdoch made Brooks a priority, as did prosecutors

Bloomberg, May 16, 2012

Charles Elson, director, Weinberg Center for Corporate Governance, discussed the control News Corp. CEO Rupert Murdoch exercises over the company.

Child care cost hikes derailing women's careers

MSNBC.com, May 16, 2012

Martha Buell, professor of human development and family studies, commented on the cost of child care and related policy decisions.

Coty withdrawal pressures Avon for turnaround

Reuters, May 15, 2012

Charles Elson, director, Weinberg Center for Corporate Governance, discussed a failed takeover bid between the two cosmetics companies.

Ecospan has plan for vegetable-based plastics

Philadelphia Inquirer, May 15, 2012

Richard Wool, professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering, commented on the economic climate for biobased industries.

Horseshoe crabs plentiful in inland bays

News Journal, May 14, 2012

Article highlights a partnership between the Delaware Center for Inland Bays and Doug Miller, professor in the School of Marine Science and Policy, and the Environment, to collect data on the increase of the horseshoe crab population.

Does your child measure up?

News Journal, May 14, 2012

Karen Zalewski, program manager at the Center for Disability Studies, commented on the importance of early intervention with developmental delays in children.

Nasdaq to offer algorithms to members, competing with brokers

Bloomberg, May 14, 2012

Bruce Weber, dean of the Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics, discussed electronic trading and how it affects Wall Street's long-standing divisions.

UD paper stirs debate over executive pay

News Journal, May 13, 2012

Article describes research paper by Charles Elson, director, Weinberg Center for Corporate Governance, and UD finance student Craig Ferrere highlighting the faulty reasons offered by corporations for escalating executive pay.

2012 College grads enter improving job market

Associated Press, May 13, 2012

Laura Mascari, a graduating senior, commented on getting a job in what the article describes as the best situation new college grads have seen in years.

Breastfeeding a 3 year old is normal, anthropologist says

USA Today, May 10, 2012

Anthropology's Katherine Dettwyler discussed breastfeeding past the age of one, saying in many cultures children breastfeed for three to five years or longer. Dettwyler's thoughts appeared in several other outlets, including the Los Angeles Times and Slate.com.

Keeping pace with those bolting down Broad

Philadelphia Inquirer, May 8, 2012

Emily Holian, a junior nursing major, discussed raising money to end child slavery as her motivation to run the 10-mile Broad Street Run.

Motorola CEOs best paid among Chicago's top companies in 2011

Chicago Sun Times, May 7, 2012

Charles Elson, director, Weinberg Center for Corporate Governance, talked about the trend of ever-increasing CEO paychecks.

It's all about hat-titude

News Journal, May 5, 2012

Dilia Lopez-Gydosh, assistant professor of fashion and apparel studies, commented on the resurgence of hats on the runway and in popular television shows.

Sunoco's departing Elsenhans slated to get $37.4M

Philadelphia Inquirer, May 4, 2012

Charles Elson, director, Weinberg Center for Corporate Governance, discussed “golden parachute” packages for outgoing executives.

Yahoo CEO error is very serious, experts say

Marketwatch, May 4, 2012

Charles Elson, director, Weinberg Center for Corporate Governance, commented on the mistrust surrounding false resume claims.

Major pension plan sues Wal-Mart over bribery case

New York Times, May 3, 2012

Charles Elson, director, Weinberg Center for Corporate Governance, talked about a lawsuit that calls for Wal-Mart to reform its corporate governance procedures.

UD professor finds plastic pollution in ocean may be grossly underestimated

DFM News, May 2, 2012

Article details the research of Tobias Kukulka, assistant professor of physical ocean science and engineering, about the underestimated level of debris in the ocean.

Did the Pulitzer Prize miss the season of change in the Middle East?

Huffington Post, May 2, 2012

Muqtedar Khan, associate professor of international relations, blogged about the Pulitzer Prize's power to frame history and his disappointment that one was not awarded to a photo taken in Egypt's Tahrir Square.

University of Delaware students present research

Dover Post, May 1, 2012

Article recounted Summer Scholars at the University of Delaware presenting their research for state-funded programs such as INBRE and EPSCoR.

Chesapeake's McClendon to give up chairman post

Associated Press, May 1, 2012

Charles Elson, director, Weinberg Center for Corporate Governance, discussed the energy company's decision to split its CEO and board chairman positions.

What the News Corp. board needs to do now

Washingtonpost.com, May 1, 2012

Charles Elson, director, Weinberg Center for Corporate Governance, discussed the news giant's board's responsibility to review a report detailing accusations against CEO Rupert Murdoch.  Elson also appeared on NPR's Marketplace about the topic.

Accretive Heath's annual meeting closed to media

Chicago Tribune, May 1, 2012

Charles Elson, director, Weinberg Center for Corporate Governance, commented on the practice of barring the press from stockholders' meetings.

A rare peek behind Bloom Energy's next-gen fuel cell tech

CNNMoney.com & gigaom.com, April 30, 2012

Article and video discusses Bloom Energy's groundbreaking at UD's STAR campus. CNET, San Jose Mercury News, Philadelphia Inquirer, Associated Press, News Journal,  NBC10, 6ABC, WHYY TV, radio and online outlets, DFM News, Newark Post, WDEL and various blogs also covered the event.

Iconic skyscraper may find new life as hotel

Winston-Salem Journal, April 29, 2012

Sandy Isenstadt, associated professor of art history and noted modern architecture historian, discussed the renovation of an art deco building that formerly served as headquarters for R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company.

If you don't find this video about robot wheelchairs for babies heartwarming, you probably don't have a soul

Gizmodo, April 28, 2012

Embedded YouTube video showcases the infant power mobility work conducted by Cole Galloway, associate professor of physical therapy, and Sunil Agrawal, professor of mechanical engineering.  The video also appeared on the popular blog Boing Boing.

If you don't find this video about robot wheelchairs for babies heartwarming, you probably don't have a soul

Gizmodo, April 28, 2012

Embedded YouTube video showcases the infant power mobility work conducted by Cole Galloway, associate professor of physical therapy, and Sunil Agrawal, professor of mechanical engineering.  The video also appeared on the popular blog Boing Boing.

Plastic trash in oceans may be vastly underestimated

LiveScience.com, April 27, 2012

Syndicated article running on Yahoo! News, MSNBC.com and the Huffington Post describes a study conducted by Tobias Kukulka, assistant professor of physical ocean science and engineering, in conjunction with a University of Washington researcher.  They suggest the amount of plastic debris in the ocean may be 2.5 times higher than current estimates.

Social media guidelines: my top picks

Inside Higher Ed, April 26, 2012

Blog post by a prominent social media consultant names UD's social media portal as one of the best sources in higher education for social media guidelines.

Bony bacteria

Science News, April 26, 2012

Clara Chen, assistant professor of geological sciences, commented on a recently discovered microbe that works to make the Earth's atmosphere more breathable.

Delaware researchers study best wind turbine sites

Associated Press, April 26, 2012

Article details a recent study conducted by UD researchers on the optimal spots for offshore wind turbines.  The piece ran in more than 30 outlets.

What makes cells fat cells

The Atlantic, April 24, 2012

Embedded video and news item describe research conducted by Adam Reese, a UD junior, calling him and his work "impressive."

Green Wheels: V2G pays you for plugging in, but fleets are first

CT.com, April 24, 2012

Article describes progress within the vehicle-to-grid movement, cites progress made by Willett Kempton, director of the Center for Carbon-free Power Integration, in conjunction with corporate partner PJM Interconnection.

Groupon is said to seek new directors after restatement

Bloomberg, April 24, 2012

Charles Elson, director, Weinberg Center for Corporate Governance, discussed potential conflicts posed by the makeup of a committee tasked with auditing the online coupon company.

Wal-Mart said to be subject of U.S. Criminal Probe

Bloomberg, April 24, 2012

Charles Elson, director, Weinberg Center for Corporate Governance, commented on the pressure shareholders could create in light of bribery allegations.

University of Kentucky naming building for Roselle

Associated Press, April 24, 2012

Article reports a residence hall on the University of Kentucky's campus is now named after David P. Roselle.  Roselle served as president of UK and later became president of UD.  UD's Roselle Center for the Arts is named for him and his wife, Louise.

Bank tech isn't cool – and banks know it

American Banker, April 23, 2012

Article describes banks' attempts to attract talented young workers, including JPMorgan Chase's collaboration with UD via the Global Enterprise Technology program.

Earth Day at 42

Cleveland Plain Dealer, April 22, 2012

Adam Rome, associate professor of history, commented on the evolution of Earth Day.

Missing child case awakened America

CNN.com, April 20, 2012

Joel Best, professor of sociology, discussed the history of publicity and activism surrounding missing children.

Student loans: Is petition to forgive debt completely a good idea?

Christian Science Monitor, April 20, 2012

Lindsay Hoffman, assistant professor of communication, commented on the effects of online social media activism.

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