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 ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ 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:
- ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ 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 ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ 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 ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ 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.