Stetson University in the News, March 20-26, 2020

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Sean Beckmann, PhD

Assistant Professor of Biology Sean Beckmann, PhD, was quoted in the Christian Science Monitor, the Hartford City News-Times and the Mississippi Valley Health and Wellness in “Understanding the coronavirus.” Beckmann said estimates for a vaccine range from April to early 2021.

Associate Professor and Chair of Economics Alan Green, PhD, published the article, “Want to save the economy? Protect health-care workers, shelter in place and test widely,” in the Tampa Bay Times on March 24.

Asal Mohamadi Johnson, PhD

Assistant Professor of Public Health Asal Mohamadi Johnson, PhD, was interviewed by WFTV Channel 9 in “Differences between COVID-19 and flu? We have no immunity or vaccine for the new virus, local expert says.”

Adjunct Law Professor Jay Wolfson was quoted in a March 21 article in the Tampa Bay Times called, “Florida lagged behind dozens of states on coronavirus restrictions.”

Stetson Law student Ian MacLean was credited with helping write a March 20 article for Forbes called, “New Paid Leave For Virus Act Will Give Significant Virus-Caused Compensation Rights To Affected Employees.”

Ciara Torres-Spelliscy, Stetson University
Ciara Torres-Spelliscy

Law Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy wrote a March 20 opinion piece for the Brennan Center for Justice called, “A Pandemic, an Election, and a Census.” The article was shared on the Election Law Blog

Professor of Psychology Christopher Ferguson, PhD, was quoted in a March 20 CNBC article titled, “Why video games like The Sims and Animal Crossing are so soothing right now.” According to Ferguson, “We have difficulty getting [certain] needs met in real life,” so we turn to virtual worlds.

Associate Professor of Philosophy Susan Peppers-Bates, PhD, was quoted in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution on March 17 in “Opinion: Why Target ad inspiring black girls offended some white ones.”

Eligible taxpayers receive free help at Stetson University, students volunteer to do taxes through VITA” appeared in the Brevard Business News and quoted Visiting Professor in Accounting Bonnie Holloway.

Donald Parham

Volusia Celebrates Women in History” in the Hometown News on March 19 quoted Peggy MacDonald, PhD, Stetson adjunct instructor of History.

“5 XFL Stars Who Would Make Sense for the Jaguars in 2020” in Sports Illustrated mentions former Hatter star and current XFL Dallas Renegades tight end Donald Parham.

Stetson University was mentioned in the West Volusia Beacon article, “COVID-19 updates: Governor bans on-premises dining at restaurants, libraries to close and more.” The article noted that Stetson has postponed its mid-May Commencement ceremonies.

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Stetson University in the News is a weekly roundup of media coverage that mentions Stetson, its faculty, students, staff and alumni.

Law Professor Rebecca C. Morgan wrote the following blogs for the Elder Law Prof Blog: March 21, Webinar on Remote Provision of Legal Services to Older Adults; March 23, Latest Issue of BIOFOCAL, Publication of ABA- COLA; March 24, More on Social Isolation and Elders During the Pandemic; March 24, OK Boomer; March 25, The Challenges for the Newest Sandwich Generation; and March 27: Elders Struggle In Isolation Without Community Gathering Points.

Law Professor Ellen Podgor wrote the following blogs for the White Collar Crime Prof Blog: March 20, NACDL Coronavirus Resources; and March 25, Call For Papers: “Race AND Gender AND Policing.”