In the Media: April, 2021

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Eva Sapi, professor of biology and environment science and coordinator of M.S. Cellular and Molecular Biology, comments that ticks may be found almost anywhere, including the beach.

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Jan Louise Jones, lecturer and coordinator for Hospitality and Tourism, comments that travelers research the latest Covid requirements in areas of interest for vacation, not just the final destination.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of political science and national security, talks about Putin, Ukraine and the connection to the FBI raiding Rudy Giuliani’s New York apartment.

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Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, says it is important to put a mask on when entering the inside of the restaurant for any reason, even if you are vaccinated.

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Robert Sanders, associate professor and chair of national security, comments on emergency circumstances whereby all military members receive the same medical treatment.

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Chris Haynes, associate professor of political science and legal studies, talks about President Biden’s address to Congress and the rebuttal from the Republican party.

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Lisa Dadio, senior lecturer and director of the Center for Advanced Policing, talks about the protocols and policies that will be reviewed by internal affairs regarding the officers’ actions.

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Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, talks about the CDC’s new ruling on not wearing masks outside if you have been fully vaccinated.

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Doug Whiting, assistant vice president of marketing and communications, comments on the 2021 Commencement Ceremony to be held at the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater in Bridgeport.

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John DeCarlo, associate professor and director of the Master’s Program in Criminal Justice, comments on diversity in police departments.

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The University of New 51’s Lyme Disease Research Group says more research is needed to determine a safe and effective way to administer bee venom.

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Jan Louise Jones, lecturer and Coordinator for Hospitality and Tourism, comments that areas with outdoor activities will have the highest demand this summer.

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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, talks about plans for the Supreme Court to hear arguments about gun registration in New York.

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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the debate about the police wearing the Thin Blue Line or Blue Lives Matter symbols and the perception of what it means.

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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, talks about the ‘clean slate’ bill and the bill to legalize marijuana.

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Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments on the incentives that some pro and college sports teams are offering to get fans vaccinated.

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Eva Sapi, professor of biology and environmental science and coordinator of M.S. Cellular & Molecular Biology, comments on research that can help spread awareness that ticks are not just in the woods.

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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments that the red flag law should have been used to remove guns from the shooter before the standoff in Branford started.

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Ophelie Rowe-Allen, dean of students, comments on the diversity of the campus and the great opportunities it provides.

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David Sacco, practitioner on residence for finance, talks about digital currency and what will happen when federal governments step in.

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David Sacco, practitioner in residence for finance, comments that Bitcoin may reach the $1 million mark in years to come.

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Robert Sanders, associate professor and chair of national security, comments that members of the community that attend church are in a good position to influence others in getting the vaccine.

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Lorenzo Boyd, vice president of diversity and inclusion and chief diversity officer, talks about the way police are connecting with the community they serve.

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Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments on the importance of having pastors and other religious leaders help persuade their congregations to get vaccinated.

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Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments that sending children back to school unvaccinated should be weighed against the potential health risks.

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Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments on companies not demanding mandatory vaccinations unless their customers start to demand it.

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David Sacco, practitioner in residence for finance, comments that the less stable a country’s currency is, the more likely that country will lean to cryptocurrency.

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Erick Russell ’09 is one of the Change Makers profiled by Connecticut For Me.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of political science and national security, comments on why social media users become upset when dealing with particular subjects.

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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments that guilty pleas are likely for the other three ex-officers involved in the George Floyd murder case.

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John Rosen, adjunct professor of economics, comments that gas prices may continue to rise for the next six months.

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Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments on the Herculean efforts made by health professionals not to waste a single dose of the vaccine.

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Declan Hill, associate professor of investigations, hosted keynote speaker Michael Franzese at the Center for Sports Integrity for an interview with his students.

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John DeCarlo, associate professor and chair of the Master’s Program in Criminal Justice, talks about the Chauvin case and changes that will happen in policing.

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John DeCarlo, associate professor and chair of the Master’s Program in Criminal Justice, comments that there is still a need for better training for police.

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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, suggests that pent up frustration plus reduced access to mental health treatment during the pandemic have made things worse.

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David Sacco, practitioner in residence for finance, comments on a globalized economy that will make Bitcoin even more appealing to businesses.

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James Mohs, associate professor of accounting and taxation, explains the interest rates and terms on various credit cards.

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Lorenzo Boyd, vice president of diversity and inclusion and chief diversity officer, talks about how the Chauvin trial verdict helped police officers engage with their community.

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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, talks about the Chauvin case and the power of videotaping.

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Lisa Dadio, senior lecturer and director for the Center of Advanced Policing, talks about the verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial.

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Lorenzo Boyd, vice president of diversity and inclusion and chief diversity officer, says the verdict was the best possible outcome for communities and for police officers that are really trying to do a good job.

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Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments on the need for everyone to get vaccinated.

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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments that red flag laws don’t work without a gun regulation system and how authorities how use it.

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Lisa Dadio, senior lecturer and director of the Center for Advanced Policing, talks about how police are trained in making an arrest and why it is important to wait for an investigation.

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David Sacco, practitioner in residence for finance, comments on car insurance options for high school and college students.

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David Sacco, practitioner in residence for finance, comments on features that can help reduce care insurance rates.

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Karl Minges, assistant professor and chair of Health Administration and Policy, comments that the state is at 61% vaccinated, but needs to reach 70% for herd immunity.

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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, talks about the guilty verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial.

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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, talks about the verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial.

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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments that politicians should refrain from commenting on a trial in progress.

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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, talks about the “Red Flag” gun law that should have prevented the FedEx mass shooting.

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Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments that there should be a gradual lifting of restrictions to be effective.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of national security and political science, comments that the decision in the Derek Chauvin trial is a transformative moment in American culture.

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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, talks about a piece of the law that is missing from Indiana’s Red Flag Law.

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John Rosen, adjunct professor for economics, comments on gas prices and where they are projected to be in the next six months.

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Lorenzo Boyd, vice president of diversity and inclusion and chief diversity officer, talks about the jury pool and how they may feel empathy for George Floyd.

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Robert B. Fried ’01, ’02 MS Forensic Science, is now senior vice president and global head of forensics and investigation for Sandline Global.

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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the Derek Chauvin trial.

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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, talks about how the gunman in the FedEx shootings was able to purchase guns after weapons were seized the year before and should have been on the red flag gun list.

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Lorenzo Boyd, vice president for diversity and inclusion and chief diversity officer, comments on the healing that law enforcement will need to do in communities across the country.

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Lorenzo Boyd, vice president for diversity and inclusion and chief diversity officer, talks about the Derek Chauvin case and the unlawful use of deadly force.

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Lorenzo Boyd, vice president of diversity and inclusion and chief diversity officer, comments that de-escalation training for New 51 helps officers in the community they serve.

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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, talks about the reasons for the red flag gun laws to be enforced.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of political science and national security, comments that Iran’s militias are working with Iraqi political groups to control the political system.

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Charles A. Morgan, professor of national security, talks about the functions of the brain when under a high stress situation.

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Henry Lee, renowned forensic scientist and founder of the Henry C. Lee Institute of Forensic Science, is part of a joint effort in speaking out against Asian hate crimes.

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Kenneth Gray, lecturer of criminal justice, comments on the reasons that violent crime numbers are increasing.

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Michael Rossi, interim dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, will serve as the principal investigator for the Mellon grant.

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Charles A. Morgan, professor of national security, talks about what happens to the part of your brain where you do critical thinking when you are under stress.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of political science and national security, comments that Russia will find a way to get around the sanctions that the U.S. has imposed.

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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the possible reasons that mass shootings are happening again.

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David Sacco, practitioner in residence for finance, comments on the benefits of NFT’s and blockchain technology.

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John DeCarlo, associate professor and director of the Master’s Program in Criminal Justice, discusses that police training needs to be revamped and more community oriented.

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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the process for conditions of employment for the City of New 51’s Police Department.

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John DeCarlo, associate professor and chair of the Master’s Program in Criminal Justice, talks about police reform and the latest officer involved shooting.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor for political science and national security, comments that debating important issues on social media on a difference of opinion should not lead to a war between what is right and wrong.

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Lorenzo Boyd, vice president for diversity and inclusion and chief diversity officer, talks about police reform and the most recent officer involved shooting.

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Karl Minges, assistant professor and chair of Health Administration and Policy, talks about having patience when trying to book your appointment for vaccination.

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Robert Powers, associate professor of forensic science, talks about the rising number of overdose deaths during the pandemic.

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David Sacco, practitioner in residence for finance, and Brian Marks, senior lecturer and executive director of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program, comment that the market debut further promotes cryptocurrency into the mainstream.

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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, Lorenzo Boyd, vice president of diversity and inclusion and chief diversity officer, and John DeCarlo, associate professor and chair of the Master’s Program in Criminal Justice, comment on a Minnesota police officer who drew her gun instead of a taser.

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David Sacco, practitioner in residence for finance, comments on cryptocurrency, blockchain and NFT’s becoming more mainstream.

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Kagya Amoako, associate professor of biomedical engineering, talks about the pause on the Johnson & Johnson vaccine that might cause blood clots in some patients.

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Kagya Amoako, associate professor of biomedical engineering, comments that CVST cases are very rare and may not be related to the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

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John DeCarlo, associate professor and director of the Master’s Program in Criminal Justice, comments that it is unusual to place an entire department on administrative status.

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Robert Sanders, associate professor and chair of national security, comments that these events are devastating to the communities that are trying to heal.

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Brian Marks, senior lecturer and executive director of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program, comments on what the Biden infrastructure plan could mean for jobs in the technology industry.

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Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments that the University of New 51 is strongly recommending vaccination for all students.

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Diane Smith, distinguished lecturer of communications, comments that hate speech must be met with a forceful response.

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Lorenzo Boyd, vice president for diversity and inclusion and chief diversity officer, discusses the police body cam footage in the fatal shooting of Daunte Wright.

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Lorenzo Boyd, vice president for diversity and inclusion and chief diversity officer, talks about the importance of getting the vaccine.

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Karl Minges, assistant professor and chair of health administration and policy, comments that disinfecting surfaces for younger school students should be done out of an abundance of caution and good cleanliness habits.

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Kagya Amoako, associate professor of biomedical engineering, comments on why it is important to keep wearing a facemask, even after vaccination.

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Pierre Morton, ’14 MBA, is now the chief diversity officer at Franklin Pierce University.

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Ian P. Maloney ’20 recently graduated first from the Connecticut Police Academy and is now a Glastonbury police officer.

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Karl Minges, assistant professor and chair of health administration and policy, comments on the rising number of vaccinated people that will gradually lower the virus transmission.

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Henry Lee, renowned forensic scientist and founder of the Henry C. Lee Institute of Forensic Science, and Alvin Tran, assistant professor of public health and assistant provost for diversity, equity and inclusion, are speaking out against Asian hate crimes.

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Henry Lee, renowned forensic scientist and founder of the Henry C. Lee Institute of Forensic Science, is part of a joint effort speaking out against Asian hate crimes.

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David Sacco, practitioner in residence for finance, comments on why the current CEO was removed by the board of directors.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of national security and political science, talks about Russia, politics, Putin and national security.

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Vahid Behzadan, assistant professor of computer and electrical engineering and computer science, talks about how AI has become a part of warfare with autonomous weapons.

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Lisa Dadio, senior lecturer and director of the Center for Advanced Policing, comments that most people committing crimes with guns obtain them illegally.

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Karl Minges, assistant professor and chair of health administration and policy, explains why adults in their 20s and 30s are seeing a spike in contracting COVID-19 and the variants.

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Melissa Whitson, associate professor of psychology, comments on the importance of studying the effects of the pandemic on front line workers in years to come.

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Lorenzo Boyd, vice president for diversity and inclusion and chief diversity officer, comments that police academies need to overhaul training for officers from law enforcement to policing in their community.

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Brian Marks, senior lecturer and executive director of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program, comments that most health providers will require employees to have the vaccine.

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Brian Marks, senior lecturer and executive director of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program, talks about being cautiously optimistic about reopening after so many restrictions on businesses.

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Kagya Amoako, associate professor of biomedical engineering, talks about some possible side effects from the COVID vaccine.

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Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, talks about the small risk that very young children may have in contracting COVID.

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Jason Chung, assistant professor and executive director of Esport Business Programs, says that the decision made by the MLB was partially based on corporate sponsorships pulling out of Atlanta.

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David Sacco, practitioner in residence, comments on how cryptocurrency is becoming part of the mainstream and may mean more regulations.

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Karl Minges, assistant professor and chair of health administration and policy, talks about public health practices continuing even in small gatherings.

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Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments on the need for a better public health infrastructure.

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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on search and seizure laws and how they are issued.

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Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments on the need to have a global agreement for a vaccination passport.

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Brian Marks, senior lecturer and executive director of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program, comments on low mortgage rates and working from home have made real estate a popular commodity.

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Kenneth Gray, senior lecturer of criminal justice, talks about the incident at the Capitol that took the life of a police officer.

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Amy Binkowski ’00 M.S. was one of the teachers profiled at the East Rock Middle School.