News coverage highlighting Duquesne’s experts and initiatives.
July 6
Guns or Canes? China’s Self-Inflicted Wound
Political science professor Mark Haas was quoted in this Breakpoint editorial on how China’s aging population may ruin its chances of being a world power.
July 5
Crowdfunded Real Estate: Should You Jump on the Bandwagon?
In this Realtor.com article, Assistant Law Professor Seth Oranburg explains the risks involved with crowdfunded real estate, a recently popular area of investment amongst those seeking additional profits beyond the stock market.
Commentary: Without Trust, How Can People Give Their Consent to Be Governed?
Antony Davies, associate professor of economics, wrote this Philadelphia Inquirer opinion piece about the consent given to government by the American people and the role trust plays in the relationship between government and the public.
Community Council Recaps Work in South Side
In this South Pittsburgh Reporter article, the South Side Community Council announced that it has been partnering with Duquesne to ensure the neighborhood continues improvements on cleanliness, house party regulation and overall livability.
July 2
Brexit Proved Again That Identity Can Trump Economics
Dr. John Hanley, assistant professor of political science, co-wrote this Washington Post piece about the political and economic fallacies regarding Britain’s vote to leave the European Union.
July 1
Duquesne Professor Gets $445K NSF Grant to Develop Diamond-Like Semiconductors
AZO Optics reported Dr. Jennifer Aitken, associate professor of chemistry and biochemistry, has been awarded a three-year grant from the National Science Foundation for research on semiconductors.
Holocaust Escape Tunnel Found by Team in Lithuania
Dr. Philip Reeder, professor and dean of the Bayer School of Natural and Environmental Sciences, was interviewed for this Post-Gazette article about the discovery that he and other members of an international team of experts made of an escape tunnel used during the Holocaust in the Ponar Forest of Lithuania. A similar article appeared on NPR.com.
Why Terrorists Use Female and Child Suicide Bombers
The Catholic Health Association of the United States published this opinion piece by the Rev. John Sawicki, C.S.Sp., assistant political science professor, on the use of children and women in suicide bombings by terrorist organizations.